Why Some Women are Removing Their Breast Implants
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the number of women having their once-beloved breast implants removed has jumped by about 10%, while the number of breast augmentations performed dropped by approximately 3%.
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Help! My Breast Implant Ruptured!
Every kind of breast implant is constructed with an outer shell made from silicone. The silicone can develop a hole or tear, which is called a rupture. As time goes on, the chances of your
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What You Should Know About Capsular Contracture
Even when a plastic surgeon is highly skilled at performing surgical procedures, there’s a possibility that complications will occur. This is partially because every person is different, which means there are variations in connective tissue
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What You Need to Know About Allergan’s Textured Implant Recall
Recently, Allergen recalled their Natrelle BIOCELL textured implants because of a possible link between the implants and a rare Lymphoma called anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). This is not breast cancer, but a type of
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How Do I Choose An Implant?
It’s a common misconception to think that you’re avoiding silicone altogether when you choose saline breast implants. The outer casing of the implant is still comprised of silicone. This is just one fact about implants
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The Latest Trends With Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed each year. This procedure helps many women to get their ideal breast size, shape, and contour. While there has been a rise in the
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Why More Women are Having Their Breast Implants Removed or ‘Downsized’
Chances are, if you’re considering breast augmentation surgery, you aren’t pondering reversing that surgery down the road. However, it’s important to take the step to acknowledge that at some point, you may want to exchange
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Breast Augmentation Recovery Overview – Everything You Need to Know
Breast augmentation is a medical procedure that involves the use of either “fat transfer” or implants to enhance the shape and size of your breasts. This type of cosmetic surgery (also known as plastic surgery)
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When Should I Opt for A Breast Implant Exchange or Removal?
Most women find excellent, long-term results with their breast augmentation procedure. However, it’s common to expect to undergo an additional surgery at some point after breast augmentation for various reasons. There’s no hard and fast
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What Should I Know Before a Breast Implant Exchange?
Sometimes, patients realize they would like to undergo an additional procedure after a breast augmentation. Although sometimes this is elective and sometimes it’s the result of complication, a breast implant exchange procedure can effectively replace
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