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Posted February 22, 2011 in Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
Four respected national medical organizations recently joined forces to form the Physicians Aesthetic Coalition, a multi-specialty group aimed at encouraging patient education and safety in cosmetic medicine. Each of the organizations involved in the Coalition, including the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS), the […]
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Posted February 03, 2011 in Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
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 […]
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Posted December 31, 2010 in Cosmetic Surgery
According to survey data recently released by researchers at the University of Iowa, fewer Americans than previously supposed are engaging in medical tourism, or the practice of seeking cheaper plastic surgery and other procedures in countries outside the U.S. Brandon Alleman and his team of researchers at the University of Iowa surveyed 45 companies that […]
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Posted December 14, 2010 in Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
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). […]
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Posted November 30, 2010 in Breast Implants
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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Posted October 21, 2010 in Plastic Surgery
Although a controversial topic among plastic surgeons due to its inconsistent results, breast augmentation via fat injection may soon be a viable option for patients who wish to enlarge or rebuild their breasts, thanks to promising new technology. Cytori Therapeutics recently developed new technology that may finally make natural breast augmentation with fat grafting a […]
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Posted July 23, 2010 in Breast Implants, Plastic Surgery In The Media
In a surprising article by the Orange County Register, recent highly publicized botched boob job stories were outlined as cautionary tales illustrating valuable lessons for would-be breast augmentation patients wishing to avoid experiencing their own plastic surgery nightmares. In addition to touching on the risks of traveling abroad for plastic surgery, the article highlights important […]
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Posted November 11, 2009 in Breast Implants
Less than two months remain for patients to qualify for limited time warranties on silicone gel breast implants. Manufacturers introduced these warranties this year and they are the best we’ve ever seen. Surgeries scheduled on or before December 31, 2009 can qualify for $3500 of warranty coverage, which can be used to cover expenses in […]
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Posted September 21, 2009 in Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery
Using patient input, researchers have identified 6 factors that influence patient satisfaction in breast surgery. The August ’09 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery includes an article detailing these factors, which are described very briefly here. Satisfaction With Breast Characteristics: This is clearly the main goal of any elective breast surgery. Participants of the study […]
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Posted July 28, 2009 in Breast Implants
https://youtube.com/watch?v=PPcMlKtpfgs Earlier this month, we posted the ASAPS video “Real People. Real Surgery.”, a segment about a patient’s motivations to get breast augmentation. We thought it would be appropriate to follow up with another video from the series. In this episode, the patient explains the reaction she received from family and friends when she told […]
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