What do you know about your breast implant options? The breast implants you choose will affect how natural your results look, as well as how likely you are to need surgery in the future. But with so many opinions out there, how do you know you are getting good information? We created a quick primer on breast implants using only fact-based...
View MoreMore men and women across the country are choosing to receive plastic surgery than ever before. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) found that, “$16.7 billion was spent on cosmetic procedures in the U.S.” as part of their 2017 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report. The latest advancements in technology have made new products,...
View MoreWhen women consider the safety of breast implants, it is important to look at the facts. New FDA trial data is now available that shows the rupture rate and capsular contracture percentages of IDEAL IMPLANT® Structured Breast Implants compared to three types of popular silicone gel implants. While the IDEAL IMPLANT has not been around for as...
View MoreThe body you had prior to pregnancy can be hard to get back, especially after multiple pregnancies. Women often discover that the weight fluctuations, the breastfeeding, and the stretching of skin that they experience while pregnant and after giving birth contribute to permanent changes with their body. This can take a physical and emotional toll...
View MoreA 2017 report by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) states, “Breast augmentation continues to be the top cosmetic surgical procedure and has been since 2006.” Why is it so popular? It has a high patient satisfaction rate. In the May 2013 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, findings from a study of 225 women following...
View MoreWomen no longer have to compromise beauty for security. A new type of breast implant now combines the natural feel of silicone gel, with the peace of mind of saline. The IDEAL IMPLANT® Structured Breast Implant is a technology-driven option that uses an advanced internal structure to provide all the benefits, without the drawbacks, of both...
View MoreWomen deserve a breast implant option that combines the safety they need with the beauty they desire. For many years, silicone gel or saline implants dominated the plastic surgery industry. These options forced women to choose between the realistic look that comes with silicone gel breast implants, and the peace of mind of saline. But now, a...
View MoreAll breast implants are not created equal. Silicone gel implants are known for their realistic look and feel, but come with the risk of “silent rupture.” Saline implants offer safety and security, but when filled incorrectly may lack the natural feel of breast tissue. For many years, women were forced to choose between the peace of mind that...
View MoreIt came as great news yesterday that the FDA approved Valeant Pharmaceuticals, Ideal Breast Implant for use in the U.S. Back at our Virgin Islands Workshop in 2010, a friend and plastic surgery colleague, Dr. Robert Hamas, introduced plastic surgeons at our meeting to a prototype for an implant he had developed. The new implant, which he called...
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