Women who are interested in both reshaping and boosting the volume of their breasts can combine breast lift and breast augmentationprocedures safely, according to a new study from surgeons in Kentucky. A breast lift, or mastopexy, will tighten and lift breasts that...
Also known as a mastopexy procedure, the breast lift involves the removal and adjustment of breast tissue in order to create breasts that are higher and firmer. A mastopexy may also address the size or position of the nipples. As each woman’s breasts age differently,...
Allergan Inc., a top breast implant device manufacturer, has released a statement publicly separating the company from the Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP) breast implant scandal which is currently under investigation in Europe. Allergan, maker of popular breast implant...
Many women considering a mastopexy, or breast lift, are curious about the type and severity of the scarring which may occur. Discussing your thoughts about scar placement with your surgeon will help you to choose the best procedure for your situation. In order to...
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is stepping up its breast reconstruction awareness campaign after a new survey revealed that 89 percent of women want to see what breast reconstruction surgery results look like. The ASPS has organized a show-and-tell...
Plastic surgeons are widely known for their high standards, but are they more critical of surgical results than the patients who have to live with them? A recent breast reduction study in the August issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery says yes. The results...
Are you thinking about breast augmentation? These days it seems like everyone has breast implants, but doesn’t mean you should take the decision lightly. Breast augmentation is a major surgical procedure. Any woman who is considering going up a size should always do...
The New You Visualizer is an interactive tool designed to help you find out what you’ll look like afterbreast augmentation –in the privacy of your own home. Mentor Worldwide LLC, a leading saline and silicone breast implants manufacturer, has launched a new...
If you think Botox injections are just for women — you’re wrong. More and more men are stopping by their local plastic surgeon’s office for a quick freshening up. In 2010 alone, more men choose Botox injections than any other cosmetic procedure. “Brotox” as it’s...
