Since being reintroduced to the U.S. market in 2006, silicone breast implants have seen a rapid growth in popularity. Yet, many women considering the perfect breast shape still struggle with the “saline verses silicone” question. While silicone breast implants are...
“High tech” hype It sometimes seems that every week the public is exposed to a new technology promising a breakthrough in a particular area. While significant advances come much less frequently, the majority of “innovations” do not live up to their promise. The...
According to a new study published in the February issue ofPlastic and Reconstructive Surgery, researchers may have discovered an effective breast reconstruction surgery for breast cancer patients who have undergone radiation therapy. Typically, breast cancer patients...
A new study recently published in The American Surgeon, shows that breast reconstruction is a safe choice for older women who have undergone a mastectomy (surgical removal of the breast). “The removal of a breast has implications for the psychological, social and...
According to the most recent issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, women over 50 seeking out breast reduction surgery may be at a higher risk of infection compared to younger female...
The risks of breast reduction are greater in patients over the age of fifty, reports a study in the December edition of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. The increased complication rate in older women...
