Category: Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation

The ‘Death’ of the Facelift

Where facelifts might be tailing off, it’s my view that there’s another huge surgical ‘lift’ trend already waiting in the wings to take over. I’m talking about ‘hairline lowering’, or ‘foreheadplasty.

Breast Augmentation

What People With Big Boobs Want You To Know

I have to get something off my chest (pun intended): Having big boobs kind of sucks, a contributing writer to Huffington Post shares.

Breast Augmentation

Allergan plc Suspends European Sales of Implants and Expanders Following Recall

Allergan plc has suspended sales of textured breast implants and tissue expanders and is withdrawing any remaining supply in European market, the company announces.

Breast Cancer Patients Are Unaware of Surgical Options, Study Suggests

by Debbie Overman | Jun 4, 2019 | Breast Augmentation, Breast Cancer, Research, Trauma | 0

Findings from a recent study illustrate the importance of surgeons making their patients aware of breast cancer’s long-term impact on the body and the surgical options available to minimize morbidity, according to its first author.

RealSelf Partners with The Aesthetic Society, Focuses on Patient Safety

by Debbie Overman | May 16, 2019 | Breast Augmentation, Research | 1

RealSelf announces a partnership with The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (The Aesthetic Society) to conduct studies and develop new resources for consumers that provide detailed information about breast implants and Brazilian butt lifts, empowering patients to make informed decisions.

Nipple Reconstruction Techniques Could Be Improved with 3D Scaffolds

by Debbie Overman | May 14, 2019 | 3D Modeling, Breast Augmentation, Breast Cancer, Diet, Research | 0

A review article published recently in Tissue Engineering focuses on new methods for the expansion of patient-matched tissue samples and the improvement of cosmetic outcome, in nipple reconstruction.

ISAPS Applauds US FDA Allowance of Textured-Surface Breast Implant Sales

by Debbie Overman | May 7, 2019 | Aesthetics, Breast Augmentation | 1

The American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a statement recently in regards to the March 2019 public advisory hearing on breast implants and the related risk of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL).

APEX Flap for Breast Reconstruction Unveiled

by Debbie Overman | Apr 25, 2019 | Breast Augmentation, Reconstructive Surgery | 0

Surgeons bust myths about DIEP Flap surgery and introduce the APEX advancement in an article published recently in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

Textured Implants at Sites Other Than the Breast May Increase Risk of Implant-Associated ALCL

by Debbie Overman | Apr 16, 2019 | Breast Augmentation, Research | 0

A case report describing the diagnosis of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) in a woman who underwent cosmetic placement of bilateral, textured silicone gluteal implants was published recently in Aesthetic Surgery Journal, Cancer Therapy Advisor reports.

Sunscreen Use Could Lead to Better Blood Vessel Health

by Debbie Overman | Apr 9, 2019 | Reductions, Research, Skin Conditions | 0

Sunscreen protects the skin’s blood vessel function from harmful ultraviolet radiation (UVR) exposure by protecting dilation of the blood vessels. Perspiration on the skin may also provide protection to the skin’s blood vessels from sun damage, according to research.

AeroForm Offers Breast Reconstruction Benefits, Study Suggests

by Debbie Overman | Apr 4, 2019 | Breast Augmentation, Reconstructive Surgery, Research | 0

The use of AeroForm tissue expanders offers notable advantages for breast reconstruction, suggests a study published recently in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery – Global Open.

FDA Issues Compliance Warnings to Breast Implant Manufacturers

by Debbie Overman | Mar 19, 2019 | Breast Augmentation, Research | 0

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to two breast implant manufacturers for failure to comply with their requirements, under their premarket approval orders, to conduct post-approval studies to assess the long-term safety and risks of their silicone gel-filled breast implants.

Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down Postsurgery? Determining Factors Are Examined

by Debbie Overman | Mar 8, 2019 | Breast Augmentation, Reconstructive Surgery, Research | 0

For patients undergoing “tummy tuck” surgery (abdominoplasty), satisfaction with the aesthetic outcome is the main factor affecting whether they write a positive or negative online review for their plastic surgeon, reports the March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.