Archive for October, 2010

Are you confused and bewildered by media reports about breast augmentation? – or by friends who had vastly different experiences? If you need help making the right choices about breast augmentation, read on. The difference between average and excellent results can often be measured in fractions of an inch, so be sure to choose a […]

Breast augmentation is now the most common cosmetic surgery performed in the world! According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, approximately 300,000 of these are performed per year in the U.S. alone. It is estimated that nearly 3 million American women have breast implants. Since the “implant crisis” of the early ’90s, studies have […]

No question about it, pregnancy and time do change the human body. If your best efforts at dieting and exercise aren’t working, are you just going to accept it? If the answer is no, read on for a clear understanding of some of your choices. Today’s options in body contouring are best understood as a […]

The FDA removed its restrictions on the use of silicone gel implants in November, 2006, opening the door to a wider range of choices for women seeking breast augmentation surgery. In my practice, over 60% of patients chose silicone gel in the first year after they were made available. As the safety of these implants […]

Breast augmentation like all other forms of surgery is a real operation with real potential risks. The following is a summary of the most common complications that we feel every patient should acknowledge and understand prior to surgery. All of these do happen occasionally and are a function of the operation itself and how the […]