Study shows that, regardless of selection, satisfaction with silicone implants will likely be high. When undergoing breast reconstruction, women have many options: Saline or silicone? Implants or autologous (using one’a own tissue)? Immediate or delayed reconstruction? However, a recent study of women who chose round vs. anatomical “shaped” silicone implants may help ease the […]
Read More“Natural” looking and feeling silhouette a new option in breast surgery Recent Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the Natrelle 410 breast implant offers yet another option for women undergoing breast augmentation and breast reconstruction. Unlike the “round” look usually found in implants, the anatomically shaped silhouette closely mirrors the […]
Read MoreWith nearly 20 million procedures in 2012, cosmetic and reconstructive surgeries show no sign of sagging. As the economy experienced gains in 2012, so did cosmetic plastic surgery, with an overall increase of 5 percent since 2011. According to statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), some […]
Read MoreBreast surgery can affect your shoulder and arm One of the biggest questions out of the gate after reconstructive surgery is: When can I resume normal activity and exercise? The answer varies with each woman and situation and depends on the type of procedure and amount of surgery involved. And […]
Read MoreNipple-sparing mastectomy uses patient’s own tissue “Nipple-sparing” procedures are a relatively new but increasingly popular option for women undergoing reconstructive breast surgery. In these procedures, the surgeon preserves the nipple-areola complex (NAC) for immediate use. Although technically challenging and requiring careful planning, a nipple-sparing mastectomy with autologous (using one’s own tissue) breast […]
Read MoreWhile undergoing reconstructive surgery and subsequent augmentation may not always be a woman’s first choice, it can lead to increased satisfaction and quality of life, according to a recent article in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal. Using a questionnaire, the BREAST-Q, to analyze patient-reported reactions to augmentation, researchers found that women not only […]
Read MoreStudy shows that, for early-stage breast cancers, survival rates are higher for women opting for lumpectomy rather than mastectomy. A new study questions previous research that lumpectomy and mastectomy are similarly effective in terms of beating breast cancer. Published online in the journal Cancer, the study revealed that, in early stage […]
Read MoreNot only are more women opting for immediate breast reconstruction, but more are using implants. Researchers are somewhat flummoxed by a new bump in breast reconstruction. Not only are more women undergoing immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy, according to the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, but an increasing number are opting […]
Read MoreStudy verifies safety of single-procedure breast lift surgery and breast augmentation with implants While not without risk, the “two-for-one” approach of combining breast lift surgery (mastopexy) and breast augmentation with implants can be as safe as single-procedure surgery, according to a study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. “With appropriate patient selection and […]
Read MoreOnce controversial, they are now safer and more effective than ever Through out their half-century history, silicone breast implants have been the subject of heated debate. Few medical devices have experienced such longevity, despite being banned by the FDA for 14 years, from 1992-2006. And breast augmentation remains among the […]
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