Study Correlates Higher BMI With Increased Risk During Implant Reconstruction Whether to have implants or free flap breast reconstruction is among the many decisions women face after a mastectomy. Your weight and body mass index (BMI) may have a major impact on which procedure will be safest and most successful. Obesity is known to increase […]
Men are not as open about their bodies as women may be, but men do have their own set of insecurities when it comes to their bodies. This is why there has been an increase in guys seeking out the services of a plastic surgeon over the years. Especially for men who are entering middle […]
Many women struggle to get back to their pre-pregnancy figure, but there is a new option open to women. The Mommy Makeover is a suite of surgical procedures that will help recent mothers get back to their desired appearance. Because each woman’s body is different and each woman will experience pregnancy uniquely it is best […]
On August 21, 2012, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) released a new survey revealing that 89 percent of women would prefer to see breast reconstruction surgery results before undergoing the procedure themselves. The survey was conducted by Harris Interactive on behalf of the ASPS between July 26 and July 30, 2012, and included […]
The Prison of Aging is the title of a recently released report from Boston College’s Sloan Center for Aging & Work. According to US News, the study looked into 11 concepts of aging, and when these concepts of aging are combined a person’s true age can be revealed. Some people, as they age, may feel […]
Kim Sport is a breast cancer survivor and had her breast reconstruction procedure done at the same time as her mastectomy. She says she couldn’t be happier with her results. According to an ABC News report Sport is sharing her results and experience with other women. Commenting on her reconstruction surgery experience, Sport stated: “I […]
New York Times bestselling poet, humanitarian, and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, Jewel, released a new song in support of National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day. The song, Flower, will raise money and awareness for breast reconstruction. Jewel is National BRA Day’s national spokesperson, and Flower is part what she’s doing to raise awareness and inspire women who […]
Going on dates, vacations, and spending time together are the typical things that come to mind as couples activities. According to recent stories from ABC and the LA Times, more couples are deciding to have cosmetic surgery together. The stories mirror each other, profiling couples who have elected to have cosmetic surgery. One couple with […]
October 17, marks the day that National Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) Day will be launched. Organized by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF), National BRA Day is an effort to increase awareness for the breast reconstruction options of mastectomy patients. The effort includes the U.S. and 20 other […]
In this month’s issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, you’ll find a new study about patient and surgeon satisfaction after breast reduction. Patient confidence and pre-operative information plays a large role in satisfaction. The study also found that surgeons and patients focus on different aspects of the results when determining their satisfaction with the procedure. […]
