Breast Augmentation Articles
Rounding the Curve
By Leslie Garisto Pfaff
What’s it really like to undergo cosmetic breast surgery? Three women share their personal stories.
Article Courtesy of Harris R. Sterman, M.D.
Breast Asymmetry from External Causes
By Alexander Nein, M.D., F.A.C.S.
A difference in each side of our bodies is normal and there is always some unevenness of the breasts. Dissatisfaction can occur when the extent of the differences is enough to cause self-consciousness or impact choices of clothing or social activities.
Article Courtesy of Alexander Nein, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Breast Asymmetry from Developmental and Natural Causes
By Alexander Nein, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Some unevenness of the breasts or breast asymmetry is normal. There are always some differences in our bodies from side to side. Causes of breast asymmetry can be divided into two broad groups. The first is Asymmetry resulting from natural development, the second is asymmetry caused by abnormal external factors. In this article we’ll review some specific breast differences caused by development or other natural causes.
Article Courtesy of Alexander Nein, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Minimizing Pain After Breast Augmentation and/or Breast Lift
By Alexander Nein, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Generally speaking, operations that involve the muscles, bones or joints tend to be more painful operations that involve only the soft tissues.The soft tissues are usually not involved with necessary movement and are not weight bearing. A breast lift traditionally does not involve bones, joints or muscles and thus tends to be relatively well tolerated.
Article Courtesy of Alexander Nein, M.D., F.A.C.S.
UVA, UVB, SPF, Sunless Tanning What Does It All Mean?
By Alexander Nein, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Ultraviolet radiation has two main components which are important to developing a tan and developing skin cancer, premature aging of the skin, and the breakdown of the supporting elements of the skin. These two components are UVA and UVB.
Article Courtesy of Alexander Nein, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dangers of Tanning Noted in Health Care Reform Bill
By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS
You’re Going to Pay for That Tan!
Article Courtesy of Alexander Nein, M.D., F.A.C.S.
What’s the maximum breast size you’d recommend for petite frame?
By Alexander Nein, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Implants come in a wide variety of sizes and it is possible for any woman to comfortably carry a variety of sizes on her chest. The objective during the examination is to determine which implant will give the desired appearance.
Article Courtesy of Alexander Nein, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Five Myths about Breast Augmentation Surgery
By Steven Yarinsky, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Dr. Yarinsky presents five myths about breast augmentation surgery.
Article Courtesy of Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, P.C.
A Season for Change: One Woman's Journey with Plastic Surgeon Dr. Mark Barlow
By Living Magazine - November 2007
"We are at your service!” Those were the words I kept hearing over and over again, and their actions said it even louder! My journey with Dr. Barlow and his team
began almost three years ago. Eileen, the patient coordinator was so
warm, caring, and patient. I could tell that she was experienced with
helping others, like me, navigate their way through creating change.
Article Courtesy of Mark S. Barlow, M.D.
Fat Injection Breast Augmentation
By Martin J. Moskovitz, M.D., F.A.C.S.
The idea of using liposuction to harvest fat and then inject that fat into the breast has been around for decades and many patients who come in for liposuction ask “Can’t you take it from here (the butt), and put it here (the breast)?”.
Article Courtesy of Martin J. Moskovitz, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Silicone Breast Implants Back on the Market
By Martin J. Moskovitz, M.D., F.A.C.S.
The Food and Drug administration approved silicone gel breast implants for use in all women over the age of 22. Silicone implants were the first modern implants ever used and were implanted in millions of women from 1962 until 1992. In the late 1980’s, however, questions arose as to the safety of silicone gel implants and they were taken off the general market in 1992.
Article Courtesy of Martin J. Moskovitz, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Exercise and Breast Implants
By Dr. Joseph A. Mele III, M.D., F.A.C.S.
I am often asked if breast augmentation limits athletic ability. Does the placement of implants somehow weaken an athlete? Will their weight cause instability? Does placement under the pectoralis major muscle cause loss of muscle function?
Article Courtesy of Joseph Mele, M.D., F.A.C.S.
A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial of Sinecch (Arnica) for Post-operative Pain in Breast Augmentation Patients – ABSTRACT
By R.A. Semlacher, BSC MD. FRCSC
Arnica is the most frequently used homeopathic agent in cosmetic surgery today. Recent studies have demonstrated that active treatment significantly reduces post-operative swelling and echymosis in liposuction and facelift patients. Significant post-operative pain reduction has also been attributed anecdotally to Sinecch (Arnica)...
Article Courtesy of Roy A. Semlacher, M.D.
BREAST AUGMENTATION: Above or Below the Muscle?
By Verne Weisberg, M.D., F.A.C.S.
It seems that for every opinion you seek on breast augmentation, either the surgeon or the person giving you advice has very firm opinions about whether the implants should go under or over the muscle.
Article Courtesy of Plastic Surgery Center
Secondary (Revisional) Breast Augmentation
By Stanley G. Poulos, M.D.
Breast enhancement has long been one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures. In spite of the very high overall satisfaction rate, it is not unusual that secondary or revisional operations maybe required.
Article Courtesy of Plastic Surgery Specialists - CA
Breast Augmentation or Enlargement
By Dr. Hauw Han
Breast enlargement surgery uses an implant to enlarge or shape the breast.
Article Courtesy of Hauw T. Han, M.D.
Waist Land - August 2000 issue of VOGUE
By by Jean Godfrey-June
Designers have picked up on a fact that scientists can't stop studying: It's all about the waist.
Article Courtesy of John E. Sherman, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Surgery, From Head to Toe - Town & Country's Comprehensive Guide to Plastic Surgery
By Janet Carlson Freed and Diane Guernsey
Problem: Excess Fat Around Your Stomach, Hips, Inner and Outer Thighs
Solution: Liposuction
Article Courtesy of John E. Sherman, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Underneath It All - ELLE Magazine
By Jennifer Scruby
From tummy tucks to thigh-lifts, plastic surgery is rarely about looking better naked. Jennifer Scruby on what women will sacrifice to look good in clothes.
Article Courtesy of John E. Sherman, M.D., F.A.C.S.
The Brave New World of Cosmetic Surgery - Cosmopolitan Magazine
By Laura Green
You may not need anything reshaped or shifted around - at least not right now -but isn't it comforting to know what wonders surgeons can perform?
Article Courtesy of John E. Sherman, M.D., F.A.C.S.
.The Axillary Approach
By George John Bitar, MD, and Vinod K. Chopra
This breast-augmentation technique performed using saline implants and a blind approach instead of endoscopy is controversial, but its results are excellent
Article Courtesy of George J. Bitar, M.D., F.A.C.S.
A New Breast
By George John Bitar, MD, and Vinod K. Chopra
A practical method that can provide patients with natural-looking results as well as offer surgeons reduced time in the OR
Article Courtesy of George J. Bitar, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Breast Augmentation: The Axillary Approach
By George John Bitar, MD
Breast augmentation has become a very popular procedure with a variety of techniques with which it is performed.
Article Courtesy of George J. Bitar, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Breast Implants: Silicone or Saline?
By George John Bitar, M.D., Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute
The FDA has recently approved the cohesive gel silicone breast implants. I have experience with both silicone and saline breast implant operations, and have written a research article on silicone breast implant rupture clean-up. I prefer saline to silicone implants for many reasons.
Article Courtesy of George J. Bitar, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Breast Augmentation from a Woman’s Perspective
By Brenda Draper, M.D.
My goal as a woman and as a surgeon is to help a patient become more comfortable
and relaxed with her body or face. She can then let go of any anxiety related to body image and let the positive attributes in her intellect, beauty and personality become the focal points for her...
Article Courtesy of Brenda M. Draper, M.D.
How Anatomic Are Anatomic Breast Implants?
By Dr. Alan Engler
There are many choices that the prospective breast implant patient has to make. Aside from who will be the surgeon, the patient has to think about what size implant she wants, what style, location (above or below the muscle), and which incision. The following discussion explores one of the most basic decisions concerning the implant style: Round or Anatomic?
Article Courtesy of Alan M. Engler, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Breast Augmentation
By Dr. Janet K. Turkle
Breast augmentation, or breast enlargement, and breast lift at our practice can boost self-confidence by giving you the figure you have always desired.
Article Courtesy of Janet Turkle, M.D.
HOW TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL BREASTS
By Daniel R. Reichner, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Everybody recognizes beautiful breasts, but just how do surgeons create them? Breast surgeons are artists that understand that augmented female breasts must have certain aspects and ratios for a natural and beautiful look.
Article Courtesy of Daniel R. Reichner, M.D., F.A.C.S.
New Advances in Breast Enhancement
By Neil A. deLeeuw, M.D.
Those patients who have had breast augmentation performed by Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. deLeeuw in the last few years can attest to the fact that their level of post operative discomfort was far less than patients they knew who had the procedure done prior to Dr. deLeeuw’s implementation of a new surgical technique specifically designed to reduce post operative pain.
Article Courtesy of Neil A. deLeeuw, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation
By Richard L. Kofkoff, M.D.
Ideally, your recovery after any surgical procedure should be as rapid and comfortable as possible. While all discomfort cannot be eliminated, it is now possible to experience minimal discomfort and a quick return to normal non-strenuous activities following breast augmentation. We have worked to perfect this technique, the Rapid Recovery technique for breast augmentation.
Article Courtesy of Richard L. Kofkoff, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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