If your large breasts are weighing you down, you may want to consider breast reduction surgery. A study that recently appeared in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal found that women who underwent breast reduction surgery had higher self-esteem and less lower back pain following the procedure. More than 150,000 women had breast reduction surgery last year. “This study…
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“Botox Breast Lift” a Waste of Money, Warns AACS Surgeon
Local 12 news in Ohio aired this story today to answer the question “What is a Botox Breast lift?” https://youtu.be/JtgdReDKfaw Dr. Mandell-Brown, a fellow member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgeons, explains that although the breast lift is common, and Botox is practical and effective, the so-called Botox Breast Lift is not a cost effective cosmetic treatment…
Breast Implant Manufacturer Mentor Acquired by Johnson & Johnson
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…
Have Breast Implants Saved Your Life? A Florida Woman Can Say So
Surgeons often save lives. It’s a verifiable fact. But how often have they done so using breast implants? A woman named April Pinkard recalled her incredible surgery story to Fox news affiliate just recently. When Mrs. Pinkard was born, she had a congenital lung disease, which required the removal of one lung at age 4. …
What steps should I take before getting breast implants?
The best thing you can do before getting breast implants is get to know your procedures.Read about breast implants and surgery: A great source for information about breast implants is the FDA website. Their site explains breast implants, the surgery, and the studies performed on both saline and silicone implants. The information is presented objectively, in an…
How do I know if I have capsular contracture?
There are different levels of capsular contraction and it doesn’t always occur to both breasts. Essentially what is occurring is the normal scar tissue that surrounds the breast implant is contracting tighter and tighter around the implant. As this occurs, typically, people first notice the implant seems a little firmer. As the contraction progresses, the implant seems…
Breast Implants and Breast Feeding: A Common Concern
Before and after breast augmentation, women often share concerns about whether breast implants will affect their ability to breast feed. Another common concern is for the safety of the child; will the presence of a synthetic implant affect the breast milk in some way? First of all, it is possible that breast implants will disrupt your…
Still Time to Take Advantage of Breast Implant Warranties
A little over two months remain for patients to take advantage of the increased warranty coverage being offered by silicone breast implant manufacturers. Until the end of the year, breast augmentations with silicone gel implants can qualify for $3500 of warranty coverage that can cover revision surgery if a rupture occurs, lasting up to ten years after…
What Type of Incision Lines May Follow a Breast Lift Procedure?
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…
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…
