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Posted August 06, 2013 in Breast Implants, Plastic Surgery
With the increased interest women are having in pursuing a breast augmentation, there are several important aspects to discuss with your board certified plastic surgeon before moving on with surgery. It is not as simple as just dropping in a couple of implants and calling it a day, you have several different choices available to […]
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Posted October 07, 2012 in Body Surgery, Plastic Surgery In The Media
Mommy Makeovers are a big hit Kelly Ripa, hostess of the much-beloved early morning talk show ‘Live! With Kelly,’ revealed that she gets a bit of Botox every now and then. You might think, “well, of course she has; cosmetic surgery is huge among celebrities.” Let’s dispel that myth. While, yes, stardom is a line […]
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Posted June 21, 2012 in Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery
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 […]
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Posted May 07, 2012 in Body Surgery, Breast Implants, 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 […]
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Posted April 11, 2011 in Breast Implants, Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery
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, […]
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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 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 October 21, 2008 in Breast Implants, Plastic Surgery In The Media
Florida plastic surgeon Richard Bosshardt recently wrote on the status of modern breast cancer treatments and the efforts of the medical community to minimize adverse effects through reconstruction and informed prevention. Dr. Bosshardt writes that social recognition of the breast is an historical phenomenon and many have viewed them as symbolic of “femininity and desirability.” […]
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Posted October 03, 2008 in Breast Implants
Last August, The Suwanee Democrat, a small time Florida news provider printed an incredible story about a woman named April Pinkard. She’s a 35-year-old wife and mother of four who has suffered from a never before documented “floating heart” condition. The treatment for her condition may also be the first of its kind. In 2005, […]
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