Breast
Everything you've ever wanted to know and more about breast augmentation, breast reduction and breast lifts. Review the history of breast implants; learn about today’s FDA-approved saline-filled and silicone-gel options; and, read the latest on the Laser Bra.
Understanding Breast Revision SurgeryPosted Monday, February 6, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by John D. Smoot, M.D., F.A.C.S. When undergoing breast augmentation surgery, few women consider the possibility that a second surgery—known as breast revision surgery—may be required. The goal of most board-certified plastic surgeons is to help patients attain their goals by choosing the right implants and surgical procedures the first time. Even with proper p...More... |
Avoiding the Fake LookPosted Monday, January 23, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Vincent Lepore, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By: Vincent D. Lepore, M.D. Whether I'm walking through a supermarket or watching the nightly news, it seems I'm seeing more and more people who have adopted "the fake look." However, as common as this image may be in popular culture, most of my patients who have breast augmentation near Palo Alto aren't following the tren...More... |
French PIP Breast Implants RecalledPosted Monday, January 23, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Lori Polacek, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By: Lori Polacek, M.D. As a Rhode Island plastic surgeon, it's important for me to stay on top of the latest news and happenings in my field. Recently, I read a New York Times article that reported the recall of breast implants made by a French company called Poly Implants Prothèse (PIP). The industrial-grade silicone ...More... |
Can Plastic Surgery Cause an Identity Crisis?Posted Wednesday, January 18, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Daryl Hoffman, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By: Daryl K. Hoffman, M.D. Women and men frequently come to me with concerns about how their "new looks" will affect their personal lives. Many of these people have heard stories about patients who had post-surgical issues that resulted in an identity crisis of some form. I tell all of my patients that surgery should create ...More... |
Breastfeeding After ImplantsPosted Wednesday, January 11, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Wandra Miles, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By: Wandra Miles, M.D. When my female patients ask me about breast implants and augmentation in Seattle, they sometimes bring up the issue of future pregnancies. One of their key concerns is whether they will be able to breastfeed after their augmentation. I recommend that they consider the following: Pregnancy does ...More... |