Category: Breast Implants

June 21, 2012 | Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery

Mentor Worldwide Spearheads Plastic Surgery Education Campaign

If you thinking about breast augmentation, you may want to consider the New You Visualizer — an interactive tool designed to simulate what you’ll look like after breast augmentation — in the privacy of your own home. Mentor Worldwide LLC, a leading saline and silicone breast implants manufacturer, has launched a new educational campaign for […]

May 22, 2012 | Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery

Cosmetic Surgery on the Rise across the Globe

Liposuction, eyelid surgery other cosmetic procedures are on the rise across the global. It’s become clear that the U.S. isn’t the only country obsessed with beauty. In fact, several other countries have topped the U.S. with their annual plastic surgery procedures. ABC News recently released the top 7 “nip/tuck” destinations across the globe: 1) South […]

May 07, 2012 | Body Surgery, Breast Implants, Plastic Surgery

Etiquette 101: Plastic Surgery

The plastic surgery industry continues to see growth. Botox injections, tummy tucks and breast implants have become a pervasive societal norm. But when it comes to plastic surgery etiquette, a gray area still exists – how should you react when someone noticeably changes his or her appearance? Mary M. Mitchell, who has written several books […]

April 30, 2012 | Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants

Determine Your Ideal Size with At-Home Breast Implant Sizers

Updated for 2018 Many women find that choosing their breast implant size can prove to be just as difficult as deciding to have breast augmentation in the first place. Because realistic expectations are key to your satisfaction, it is essential that you are comfortable with the size of your implants prior to surgery. Unfortunately there […]

July 04, 2011 | Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Breast Implant Patients Turning to Smaller Breasts

As perceptions of beauty have changed over time, recently women are choosing smaller breast implants than they previously had. Celebrities who have downsized in recent years allegedly include Denise Richards, Victoria Beckham, Drew Barrymore, and Jordan. Taken together they represent a trend toward breast implants being smaller than was previously fashionable. More everyday women are […]

June 27, 2011 | Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Silicone Implant Safety Studied by FDA, Results Positive

With a new study completed, the FDA has released its findings and opinions on silicone implant safety, which is positive for both plastic surgeons and patients. After conducting an in-depth study of silicone implant safety, the FDA has confirmed that silicone gel implants “have a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness when used as labeled.” […]

April 11, 2011 | Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Asymptomatic Implant Ruptures Often Go Undetected

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MRIs may not be as effective in detecting ruptured breast implants in women as the FDA originally thought, according to a study published by Medical News Today. A research team at the University of Michigan investigated the effectiveness of MRI scans in detecting breast implant ruptures and found that among women who had no symptoms, […]

February 03, 2011 | Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Plastic Surgeons Warn Patients about “Awake” Surgeries

An alarming new trend in cosmetic procedures is taking hold and respected surgeons in the plastic surgery field want to warn patients about the dangers of some procedures marketed as “awake cosmetic surgery.” Awake surgeries are now being noticed not for the beautiful results they yield (they often do not), but rather the unsafe conditions […]

December 14, 2010 | Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery

Breast Augmentation Patient Characteristics, Implant Details Studied by Geographic Location

A recent study published by the Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery compared by geographic location the physical characteristics and implant details of patients undergoing a primary breast augmentation. The study used patient information from 100 consecutive breast augmentation cases performed in university settings at Kelowna (British Columbia), Loma Linda (California, USA) and Temple (Texas, USA). […]

November 30, 2010 | Breast Implants

Correcting Sagging Breasts: Breast Lift, Breast Implants or Both?

Updated for 2018 Choosing the correct breast enhancement option and surgical incision placement requires customization. Dr. Daniel uses an individualized approach to let each woman’s unique goals, breast anatomy and degree of breast ptosis (sagging) dictate whether a breast lift, breast augmentation or both is the best option. Scientific Basis for Combining Breast Lift + […]

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