Category Archives: Breast Procedures

Cosmetic Surgery and Divorce

Re-entering single life after divorce can be a difficult life altering experience.  Women in particular,  may want to recapture a more youthful and rejuvenated appearance in preparation to enter the dating scene.  Often times divorce becomes the catalyst behind wanting … Continue reading

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Women of Color and Plastic Surgery

Recently on the ABC network’s television program “20/20”, Barbara Walters hosted a special on plastic surgery.  One segment in particular focused on plastic surgery and women of color.  This population group has traditionally been–and still is–the slowest growing minority having cosmetic surgical … Continue reading

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Considering Low-Cost Cosmetic Surgery, Then Consider This:

A recent article in USA Today highlights the much advertised clinics that feature low-cost cosmetic surgery.  These centers focus on speedy, inexpensive surgical procedures rather than patient safety.  These centers often times utilize high pressure sales personnel for consultations and … Continue reading

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Breast Feeding with Breast Implants

According to the American Pregnancy Association, breast feeding is the best way to provide nourishment for your child.  Not only does the breast supply nutrition, it also allows the baby to benefit from the mother’s immune system. As with any … Continue reading

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Recovery following Breast Augmentation Surgery

Breast augmentation (enhancement) surgery continues to be one of the most popular procedures performed in the USA today. As with most surgeries,  the recovery period is as important as the surgery itself.  How you recover in a large part may … Continue reading

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Improved quality of life after Breast Reconstruction

A recent study from researchers at Sloan-Kettering Cancer center in New York confirms that women undergoing breast reconstruction using their own tissues felt better about themselves as early as three weeks after the surgery.  Improvements in satisfaction, psychosocial well-being and … Continue reading

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Patient Interview: Fighting the BRCA-1 Gene

Having just concluded Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we thought it was only fitting that we interviewed a handful of our patients who have come to us recently for reconstructive surgery following breast cancer operations. Their experiences are powerful examples of … Continue reading

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Patient Interview: Successful Reconstruction after Bilateral Mastectomy

Having just concluded Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we thought it was only fitting that we interviewed a handful of our patients who have come to us recently for reconstructive surgery following breast cancer operations. Their experiences are powerful examples of … Continue reading

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October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is breast cancer awareness month.  This annual event not only raises funds for research but also offer information and support to those affected by the disease and reminds women to be breast aware for early detection. click here for link

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ASPS Issues Recommendation For Insurance Criteria for Breast Reductions

Breast reduction has been viewed as a procedure between a cosmetic and a reconstructive surgery. In some cases, insurance companies may cover this surgery, but there has been controversy regarding coverage. ASPS has now addressed insurance coverage for this procedure … Continue reading

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