Replacing Breast Implants

Replacing Breast Implants

84% of women having breast implants removed have replaced them with new implants, according to a study just released by the American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive surgeons.

In 1998, 32,262 women with breast augmentation had their breast implants removed, and 27,320 of them opted for new implants.

"Women are comfortable about the safety of their breast implants. So as their implants age, we will continue to see more implant exchanges," said ASPRS P...

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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.

Her breasts defy gravity! Witch!!!

Posted Thursday, April 10, 2008 to PROCEDURES > Breast

Posted by Mike Roe, Copywriter

So, I was blogging this past evening for a plastic surgeon who specializes in Long Island breast enlargement when I came across the post, "Does Courteney Cox have breast augmentation?" Does she or did she? Either way, the answer is the same-who knows? Although I truly wish it were, who cares? Unfortunately, the fact is...More...

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Breast Enlargement in Houston – Everything`s BIGGER in Texas. True or Fake?

Posted Monday, April 7, 2008 to PROCEDURES > Body

Posted by Mike Roe, Copywriter

Regardless of where you live, you're probably pretty familiar with the saying, "everything's bigger in Texas." If you're like me, you've probably heard it all your life, and just assumed that it must be true. But, is it? Well, in terms of population, Texas' largest city - Houston - isn't as big as New York, Los Angeles...More...

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Look What the Kids Did!

Posted Wednesday, April 2, 2008 to PROCEDURES > Body

Posted by Eric Chang, MD

Summary: "Mommy Makeover" plastic surgery in Columbia, Maryland has grown dramatically in the last few years as more and more women find that they can still look great while raising their family. Dr. Eric Chang explains the rise in popularity.   As parents, we sacrifice greatly for our children. These sacrifices...More...

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Open Letter to Dudes Everywhere About Breast Reduction for Men (Reduction MANaplasty/GUYnecomastia)

Posted Saturday, March 29, 2008 to PROCEDURES > Body

Posted by Mike Roe, Copywriter

Hey!Man, it’s been a long time since we’ve talked! Sorry I haven’t written, but I’ve been sort of busy. Remember that piece I wrote here last fall called, “All I Want for Christmas Is My Man Boobs Gone”? You do! Well, that led to writing the male breast reduction page for the Guy’s Guide...More...

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Summer in "Hot `Lanta." Are You Looking Hot, Hot, Hot, or...

Posted Saturday, March 29, 2008 to PROCEDURES > Body

Posted by Mike Roe, Copywriter

… not, not, not so much? Don’t worry. No one can or should even attempt to answer that question but you. And, even if you answered “not, not, not,” again, don’t worry. It’s not too late to look your best.If you’re self-conscious about the appearance of your breasts – whether you&r...More...

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Breast Augmentation in Your Neck of the Woods

Posted Thursday, February 28, 2008 to PROCEDURES > Breast

Posted by mmoore

The communities just north of San Francisco are full of history and rugged coastal beauty. Many people choose to live in these communities because of the scenery and lifestyle. Though the climate can be cold and rainy at times, many men and women in the area still spend a lot of time outdoors, and they also spend a lot of time e...More...

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Strange Cosmetic Surgery Searches

Posted Friday, February 22, 2008 to PROCEDURES > Breast

Posted by mmoore

I'm a cosmetic surgery writer. I write about all things beauty, all day long. But I don't just pull topics out of thin air. No, our clients use the Web to be smart with their advertising dollars, reaching patients who type in certain phrases in the popular search engines. For instance, if a person types in a phrase like "br...More...

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You Could Win $500 for Completing Our Survey

Posted Monday, February 18, 2008 to PROCEDURES > Body

Posted by RJ

We're looking for Web surfers like you to tell us what you like and don't like about the video, pictures, and text on cosmetic surgeons' Web sites. This short online survey is your chance to shape the way surgeons communicate through the Web, and better still, your chance to win $500.00.We've made this survey easy and speedy - y...More...

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New Options for Breast Enlargement in Detroit

Posted Monday, January 14, 2008 to PROCEDURES > Breast

Posted by mmoore

Detroit sometimes gets a bad rap, with people complaining about such things as the cold, the crime and the corroding auto industry. Sure, the city has seen better days, and from the sunny Central Coast of California, I have to admit that the chilly weather doesn't sound too great to me. But the city still has plenty going for it...More...

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FREE Customized Cosmetic Makeover Guide

Posted Monday, December 10, 2007 to PROCEDURES > Breast

Posted by Kristina Schuff

It can be confusing and overwhelming deciding what are your best treatment options, especially with so many new technologies and advances in skin care, laser treatments and cosmetic surgery making their claims in today's highly competitive health and beauty industry. Developed by Dr. Sherman, The Del Mar Cosmetic Life Plan is a...More...

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Which Implants to get??

Posted Monday, December 3, 2007 to PROCEDURES > Breast

Posted by Tom Pousti, M.D.

Saline ImplantsSaline implants have a silicone rubber shell that is inflated to the desired size with sterile saline. The implants are placed under the pectoralis muscle deflated and therefore, the incision used for this type of implant is minimal. These implants can be overfilled to achieve a more rounded appearance. T...More...

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Tubular Breast Deformity

Posted Monday, December 3, 2007 to PROCEDURES > Breast

Posted by Tom Pousti, M.D.

  Tubular breasts have a very narrow base and usually a long skin envelope. Sometimes people refer to "tubular breast" shape as the shape similar to "snoopy's nose". In the most severe cases of tubular breast, a breast lift can be done through an incision around the areola, making the breast into a more...More...

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Lowering the inframammary fold

Posted Thursday, November 15, 2007 to PROCEDURES > Breast

Posted by Tom Pousti, M.D.

Some patients present with a short distance from the areola to their inframammary fold. Many of these patients wish to increase this distance and the “fullness” of the lower pole of the breasts. This distance can be increased in the operating room and the fullness of the lower pole of the breasts enhanced with the im...More...

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Tips for Recovering from Cosmetic Surgery

Posted Thursday, October 18, 2007 to PROCEDURES > Breast

Posted by Stewart Wang, M.D., F.A.C.S.

When patients come to see me for their pre-op visit I tell them, "Don't plan on doing anything taxing for a week because you may become more tired and want to close your eyes sooner than you normally do. You may find that watching TV is also a strain. You may also experience some facial pain (if facial surgery) during the f...More...

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New Breast Implant Options

Posted Thursday, October 18, 2007 to PROCEDURES > Breast

Posted by Stewart Wang, M.D., F.A.C.S.

With additional implant choices now available to them, it's a great time for women who are considering breast augmentation to seek consultation from a highly-trained and experienced plastic surgeon, according to Dr. Stewart Wang, a prominent L.A. area physician and diplomat of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Given the ...More...

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Just Say

Posted Thursday, October 18, 2007 to PROCEDURES > Body

Posted by Stewart Wang, M.D., F.A.C.S.

In recent months, a growing number of stories in the mainstream press have purported to reveal the evils of teen plastic surgery, making it seem like tens of thousands of teens each year undergo dramatic and risky procedures so they can look like the rich and famous. Dr. Stewart Wang, a plastic surgeon in Southern California, ha...More...

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Tailoring Breast Augmentation to the Individual Patient

Posted Thursday, October 18, 2007 to PROCEDURES > Breast

Posted by Stewart Wang, M.D., F.A.C.S.

It is easy for a surgeon to become comfortable performing breast augmentation the very same way every time. However, each patient has their own unique body proportions as well as their own idea of an ideal breast contour. For these reasons, Dr. Wang has developed an expertise in a variety of augmentation techniques. Choosing Yo...More...

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Breast Implant Choices

Posted Thursday, October 18, 2007 to PROCEDURES > Breast

Posted by Steven Vath, M.D.

Choosing to have a breast enhancement procedure is a major decision with long-lasting repercussions. Just as breast shape and size vary from person to person, so do the factors which motivate someone to undergo breast enhancement surgery. For some women, it represents the culmination of a lifelong desire for larger breasts. For ...More...

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Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Denver Offers Silicone Gel Breast Implants

Posted Thursday, October 18, 2007 to PROCEDURES > Breast

Posted by Steven Vath, M.D.

Silicone gel breast implants are now available at the Center for Cosmetic Surgery in the Denver metropolitan area. Dr. Andrew J. Wolfe and Dr. Steven D. Vath, both certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, applaud the Food and Drug Administration's recent decision to approve the devices and are pleased to offer them as...More...

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Popularity of "Mommy Makeover" Plastic Surgery Grows in Denver

Posted Thursday, October 18, 2007 to PROCEDURES > Body

Posted by Steven Vath, M.D.

The popularity of "Mommy Makeovers," plastic surgery that usually combines body contouring and breast enhancement or lifting, is on the rise in Denver just as it is around the country. According to Denver plastic surgeons Dr. Andrew Wolfe and Dr. Steven Vath, directors of The Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Denver and G...More...

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