Immediate vs. Delayed Breast Reconstruction pros and cons

Immediate vs. Delayed Breast Reconstruction

Posted on May 13, 2016 in Breast reconstruction

Receiving a diagnosis of breast cancer can turn everything into a chaotic blur as you struggle to process the news. Making decisions about your future may be enormously difficult during […]

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Winter Is the Perfect Time for Plastic Surgery

Posted on Jan 2, 2016 in Breast augmentation, Breast lift, Breast reconstruction, Breast reduction, Gynecomastia treatment, Plastic surgery, Recovery

If you’re considering plastic surgery, perhaps you’ve wondered what time of the year is best to undergo a procedure. The answer, of course, may just be what best works for […]

A Very Brief and Maybe Interesting History of Breast Reconstruction

Posted on Aug 21, 2015 in Breast cancer, Breast reconstruction, History

Breast reconstruction is intended to restore a breast following treatment for breast cancer. The aims and results of reconstruction have markedly evolved and improved over time with advances in knowledge, […]

Insurance Coverage for Breast Reconstruction

Posted on Jul 1, 2015 in Breast reconstruction, Insurance

Restoring Femininity With Breast Reconstruction The diagnosis with breast cancer can be very overwhelming and associated with a tremendous amount of emotional stress. The consequences of its treatment, which usually […]

Breast Surgery Recovery Tips

Posted on Jun 7, 2015 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Breast lift, Breast reconstruction, Breast reduction, Breast revision, Recovery

Whether you undergo a breast augmentation, reduction, lift, or reconstruction, the procedure requires a period of recovery that allows your breasts to heal, swelling to subside, and for them to […]

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Choosing Your Breast Enhancement Surgeon

Posted on Dec 21, 2014 in Breast augmentation, Breast lift, Breast reconstruction, Breast reduction, Breast revision

Choosing to undergo plastic surgery is a big decision, and choosing the right surgeon is imperative in order to maximize the probability of having a safe and effective procedure. Unfortunately, […]

The Best Bra for After Breast Surgery

Posted on Dec 4, 2014 in Bras, Breast augmentation, Breast lift, Breast reconstruction, Breast revision

Breast surgery, whether it is an augmentation, reduction, lift, revision, or reconstruction, usually results in improved self-esteem and quality of life. However, as with all surgeries, a period of recovery […]

Do Breast Implants Have Warranties?

Posted on Jul 12, 2014 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Breast reconstruction, Breast revision, Gummy bear silicone implants, Implant exchange, Natrelle® 410 silicone implant, Saline implants, Silicone implants

When most people think about breast augmentation or breast reconstruction, implant warranty is the last thing on their minds. But considering that breast implants are not lifetime devices and may […]

“Gummy Bear” Silicone Breast Implants Just Approved by the FDA for Usage

Posted on Feb 21, 2013 in Breast augmentation, Breast reconstruction, Breast revision, Gummy bear silicone implants, Natrelle® 410 silicone implant, Silicone implants

In my blog, Gummy Bear” Silicone Breast Implants Just Approved by the FDA for Usage, I shared with you the news that the FDA finally allowed widespread usage of these […]

Can One’s Body Really “Swallow” a Breast Implant?

Posted on Dec 17, 2011 in Breast cancer, Breast implants, Breast reconstruction

A few days ago, there were countless headlines and stories in the media about a woman whose breast implant was “swallowed” by her body while doing Pilates. These were in […]