The decision of whether or not to have plastic surgery is a very important decision and one that you should not make lightly. Your decision should be based on research, planning, emotional and physical readiness, and your financial ability to afford it. Will My...
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In Search of The “Perfect Breast”
Breast augmentation surgery remains one of the most popular cosmetic plastic surgery procedures. Fortunately there have been some recent developments for your benefit. It has been 10 years since silicone (gel) filled implants were again made available for cosmetic...
Men Like Botox Injections Too
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...
New Survey Highlights Lack of Skin Cancer Awareness
Each year, two-million people are diagnosed with skin cancer, making it the most common form of cancer in the U.S. At its earliest stages, skin cancer is a very treatable condition. Unfortunately, a new survey has found that many people are unable to detect early...
Community Events Planned to Raise Awareness for Breast Reconstruction
Breast cancer affects the lives of nearly 1 in 8 women in U.S. alone. Following a mastectomy,breast reconstruction is a vital component to the recovery process. While the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (1998) mandates that insurance companies, group health plans...
Fat Grafting Technique May Offer Implant Based Breast Reconstruction Alternative after Radiation Therapy
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...
Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy Safe for Women of All Ages
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...
Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon and Son Share 3rd Medical Mission to Ecuador
Trip was 5th Mission for Dr. Levens It has become a summertime father-son tradition: A rigorous week in Ecuador for Coral Springs physician, David J. Levens, MD, a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, and his son Ben, a college student, participating in a medical mission...