Women who have had breast implants or breast lifts say that their sex lives improved after surgery, according to a new survey by RealSelf.com. The poll of 55 women who had breast surgery reported a 34% increase in overall satisfaction with their sex life after surgery on average. The poll also found: 61% of women… Continue Reading »
In the latest issue of Cosmetic Surgery Times, Dr. Pancholi highlights the trend toward performing multiple cosmetic surgeries in one session on certain areas of the body, such as the breast or the buttocks. Dr. Pancholi says that he often performs breast augmentation and breast lift surgery in the same session and liposuction with fat… Continue Reading »
Allergan sought to reassure patients of the safety of its silicone breast implants following the breast implant scandal involving the French company Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP). In a release, Allergan stressed it was not part of the investigation, which led to the French health minister suggesting that French women should have PIP silicone implants removed…. Continue Reading »
Many women are sharing their breast augmentation experiences on the Internet. A new study says women also find emotional support and build relationships by participating in breast augmentation forums. The study found that overall the forums are a positive experience for women. “Through electronic postings, they cared for and nursed each others’ anxiety and feelings… Continue Reading »
The safety of silicone implants was reaffirmed last week following FDA advisory panel meetings about how to improve safety studies for the implants. In addition, the committee also agreed that patients should no longer be told to get an MRI three years after getting their implants and every two years after that. Dr. William Maisel,… Continue Reading »
The best age for cosmetic surgery for some people is when they are in there 60s, 70s and even 80s, according to The New York Times. For those in good health, like an 83-year-old woman who recently had a breast lift with implants, it’s never too late to consider cosmetic surgery. Experts say that more… Continue Reading »
When people think about breast implants, they often picture large breasts that turn heads, much like the famous look of Pamela Anderson. But today things are changing; the large look that was once so popular may be going out of style, with more starlets choosing a smaller breast implant, or even reducing their current breast… Continue Reading »
Most women are aware that they can get a breast lift for sagging breasts and breast augmentation to increase breast-size, but what should they do if they have both? A combination breast lift-augmentation (augmentation mastopexy) was somewhat controversial in the past, but improved techniques have made it a safe and effective way to solve both… Continue Reading »
Have you ever wondered what you would look like with breast implants? These days, women are finding the right look with a Natrelle Pre-Consultation kit. “It comes with these different sized inserts, so you can figure out which look you like,” explains the young lady in this video from Natrelle. The second half of the… Continue Reading »
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a new white paper about silicone implant safety. Now available on the FDA website, you can download the full white paper or the executive summary and read findings from the latest research. For patients and consumers, the most pertinent aspects of the document include the “Summary of… Continue Reading »
