Q: Breast augmentation has become the most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States; how did this happen?
A: The simplest answer is that breast augmentation is popular because a) many American women are dissatisfied with the size and shape of their breasts and b) the procedure is a predictable and effective solution to that problem.
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Why do breast augmentation costs seem to vary so much? Here in Las Vegas I’ve seen quotes ranging from under $3000, to over $7000. Is one doctor that much better than the other? Are they doing or using something special? When I take a closer look, the differences really aren’t there. So why the big [...]
Breast-implant maker and cosmetic surgery supplier Mentor Corp. (MNT) was acquired by Johnson and Johnson (JNJ) for $1.1billion on the 1st of December, 2008.
With the troubled market, Mentor tried to boost sales of silicone breast implants, which have typically generated twice the revenue as saline implants since the FDA lifted the ban on them two [...]
