Category Archives: Breast Surgery
The plastic surgery industry has seen unprecedented growth over the past several years. 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 … Continue reading
Reintroduced to the U.S. market in 2006, silicone implants have seen rapid growth in the past five years. Yet, many women searching for the perfect breast shape still struggle with the “saline verses silicone” question. While silicone breast implants are often … Continue reading
Affordable prices and exotic travel spots have created a surge in plastic surgery medical tourism. Medical tourism, a term used to describe the act of seeking health care abroad, isn’t always the safest or cheapest option for plastic surgery procedures … Continue reading
The ASAPS has recently release its fifteenth consecutive year of multi-specialty procedural statistics. Since 1997 the ASAPS has been educating both plastic surgeons and patients about trends in the plastic surgery industry. “For fifteen years these statistics have been a large part … Continue reading
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided to approve Sientra Inc.’s silicone breast implants after three years of clinical trial research. Sientra will join the ranks of Allergan Inc. and Johnson & Johnson, as the third company to market … Continue reading
The American Cancer Society has recently released annual statistics estimating that more than 39,000 women will die from breast cancer in the year 2012. This information should be salient with all women, and particularly with women who have undergone breast … Continue reading
Though it’s been a slow year economically nationwide, the plastic surgery industry is still going strong. According to the new 2011 statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), more than 13.5 million cosmetic procedures were performed this … Continue reading
Similar to many breast cancer survivors, actress Suzanne Somers felt discouraged by how limited her options for breast reconstruction were, following a lumpectomy 12 years ago. These limitations are precisely what prompted Somers, a stage 1 breast cancer survivor, to … Continue reading
“Should I plan my cosmetic procedure according to season?” is a question plaguing many potential plastic surgery patients. The answer is often yes, according to a recent article published in the Huffington Post. Planning by season can be an effective tool to … Continue reading
Allergan Inc., a lead manufacturer in both medical devices and pharmaceuticals, has released a statement speaking out against Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP), a French manufacturer currently under investigation for faulty breast implants in Europe. Allergan, maker of popular breast implant products … Continue reading
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