Archive for the 'Breast Implants' Category

Hyaluronic Acid Gel Injections Effective for Breast Enhancement

A hyaluronic acid gel injection shows promise as a non-surgical way to enhance the breast. Per Hedén, MD, PhD, of Sweden, says the injection is a simple and safe alternative for women who want to enhance their breasts, but aren’t ready to have breast implant surgery. “Hyaluronic acid gel injection … provides immediate results with [...]

Minimal-Scar Breast Augmentation Incision Techniques

The incision technique used for breast augmentation varies depending on the patient. While there will always be scarring with breast implants, some patients do not want scars on their breasts. New You Magazine recently gave an overview of some of the incision techniques being used to reduce the visibility of scarring. Breast Augmentation Incisions For [...]

New Silicone Breast Implant Approved by FDA

There are now more options when choosing breast implants with the recent approval of another silicone breast implant by Sientra Inc. With the latest approval, there are now three silicone gel-filled breast implants approved by the FDA in the U.S. They are manufactured by Allergan, Mentor and Sientra. Sientra’s implants have been approved for breast [...]

Breast Surgery Improves Sex for Women, Survey Shows

Women who have had breast implants or breast lifts say that their sex lives improved after surgery, according to a new survey by RealSelf.com. The poll of 55 women who had breast surgery reported a 34% increase in overall satisfaction with their sex life after surgery on average. The poll also found: 61% of women [...]

Dr. Pancholi on the Benefits of Multiple Cosmetic Surgeries in One Session

In the latest issue of Cosmetic Surgery Times, Dr. Pancholi highlights the trend toward performing multiple cosmetic surgeries in one session on certain areas of the body, such as the breast or the buttocks. Dr. Pancholi says that he often performs breast augmentation and breast lift surgery in the same session and liposuction with fat [...]