When considering a mastopexy, or breast lift, it is crucial to consider the various types of scarring that may occur. Consulting with your surgeon on these possible outcome prior to the procedure is very important for the best overall satisfaction with your results. In order to accommodate the many different types of breast adjustments which may…
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Make Your Own Breast Implant Sizers to Find Your Ideal Size
While breast implant revision surgery is an option if you get implants and decide you are unhappy with the size, it’s better to get it right the first time. That’s why choosing the right implant size is so important before breast augmentation. Making your own breast implant sizers is a good way to help you decide. Wearing the sizers…
More and More Parents Deciding on Cosmetic Procedures
As more people choose cosmetic procedures, an increasing number of parents are doing so as well. Both surgical and non-surgical procedures are increasing for male and female parents of all ages. U.S. parents are turning to cosmetic procedures for a number of reasons, some of which are highly specific to parents. Mothers, in particular, often…
Many Women Ask: What is a Lollipop Breast Lift?
The lollipop breast lift is a specific surgical procedure that is designed for women who want to return their breasts to a more youthful look. It can provide the right amount of shaping with the most minimal incision lines possible. Designed for women who require a medium amount of surgical correction, the lollipop breast lift…
Can bad scars from breast lift and breast augmentation be revised or corrected?
There are scar revision procedures that can lessen the appearance of scars. You should wait at least a year after your breast augmentation or breast lift for the scar to mature. During this time you will notice the scar lighten, fade, and smooth out. If your scar is lumpy, bumpy or raised, you may have a hypertrophic scar or…
Roger Ebert Blogs About New Facial Prosthesis
If you’ve been following Roger Ebert’s story, you know about his illness and the disfiguring changes that occurred in his face. “After surgery, I studiously avoided looking at myself in a mirror” he writes in a recent blog post. But things may be getting better for the famous critic. In the same post, he describes a…
AACS Members to Convene This Weekend
Yesterday marked the beginning of the 27th annual scientific meeting of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. This year’s meeting, which takes place in Phoenix, will involve some exciting developments for the academy as well as aesthetic medicine in general. One such development is the change in leadership for the AACS. It was announced today that Oklahoma…
Can Breast Asymmetry Be Corrected in Cosmetic Surgery?
Breast asymmetry, or breast size discrepancy, is actually quite common. Many women exhibit minor asymmetry, while others may exhibit a full cup size difference or more. In severe cases, the discrepancy can cause difficulty finding the right bra. Women affected by this may also be self-conscious about during intimate situations. A study now available from…
Brazilian Model Experiences Complications After Multiple Breast Augmentation Procedures
A Brazilian model who underwent breast augmentation to get the largest breasts in the world is now experiencing complications after more than 30 surgical procedures. The latest reports say that Hershey is experiencing a staph infection in her breasts, which could be life threatening if it reaches the bloodstream. How common is this type of complication? …
Doctors Hit the Beach to Test Sunless Tanning Alternatives
The harms of sun overexposure have been clearly documented over the years, but millions of Americans still choose to sunbathe or visit the tanning salon in search of that widely-coveted bronze complexion. The problem is that health messages rarely take precedence over habits that are enjoyable and reinforced by cultural norms. So doctors from the…
