Once 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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Find-a-Surgeon tool helps consumers locate the best possible care While traveling to a tropical locale to get inexpensive plastic surgery may sound like the best of both worlds during these frigid winter months, the realities can be quite chilling. Although a recent survey claimed that one in five people would consider going […]
Read More about Testing the Waters of Medical TourismEthnic plastic surgery is hardly new. In the early part of the 20th century, European Jews opted for smaller, straighter noses and Irish Americans for flattened ears, all in the interest of looking more “American.” Today, almost the opposite is true – while people of all ethnicities choose plastic surgery, […]
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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 […]
Read More about Weighing in on Breast ReconstructionMen 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 […]
Read More about Men’s Biggest Body Complaints And Their CuresMany 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 […]
Read More about What Makes Up A Mommy Makeover?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 1200 […]
Read More about Survey Shows Women Prefer to See Breast Reconstruction ResultsThe 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 […]
Read More about Plastic Surgery and the Baby BoomersKim 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, […]
Read More about Breast Cancer Survivor Showing Other Women Her Reconstruction ResultsNational Breast Reconstruction Day National BRA Day was set up by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the Plastic Surgery Foundation (PSF) to ensure the women are being supported and informed of their post-mastectomy breast reconstruction options. The National Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day is set up to take place on October 17, 2012. In […]
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