All Breast Surgery News

• Keep Abreast of Your Breast Implant Maintenance – What You Need To Know 

  • By Mary Cunningham

  

  Breast augmentation was the second most popular surgical procedure performed in the US last year. 80% of the breast implants used were silicone and 20% were saline. Implants have helped women of all ages enhance their overall look but, like many success stories, we also hear about the horror stories of breast implants gone wrong. For the majority, these implanted devices seem to work just fine. 

• Factors That Contribute to a Successful Breast Augmentation Surgery  

  

  Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Adam Schaffner discusses the tools and techniques for performing a successful breast augmentation procedure. “Breast surgery can be very complex and trying to achieve the results, especially subtle results, is both an art and a science,” notes. Dr. Schaffner. 

• Six Reasons Why You Might Need a Breast Revision Surgery  

  

  Breast revision surgery increased by 30% from 2013 to 2014 according to ASAPS annual statistics. Board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael Edwards who is based in Las Vegas explains why breast revisions might be necessary despite best efforts and planning. 

• The Importance of Including a Plastic Surgeon on a Cancer Recovery Team 

  • By Aly Walansky

  

  When we think about cancer, we think about surgery, medication, sickness and fear of the unknown. But how often do we think beyond that - to a return to normalcy, on both the inside and the outside?  

• Breast Augmentation Using Your Body Fat 

  

  For patients looking to enhance their breasts without necessarily enlarging them, fat grafting is an alternative to breast implants. The process involves harvesting fat from different parts of the body and processing it then injecting it into the breast tissue for enlargement, explains Louisiana based plastic surgeon, Dr. Kamran Khoobehi.