A plastic surgeon on the west coast has been talking publicly about his patient’s harrowing story of workplace violence, hoping that breast implant manufacturers will contribute supplies for the reconstructive… Continue Reading »
About two months remain for patients to get increased warranty coverage being offered by manufacturers of silicone breast implants. Until December 31st, surgeries with silicone gel implants may qualify for… Continue Reading »
Some newly released statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reveal that for the first time, breast implants are more popular than liposuction. The reports reveal that 355,671… Continue Reading »
First, call Dr. Samaha at Boston Plastic Surgery! If you have saline implants, you’re not in any danger, although it will certainly look and feel strange. If you have silicone… Continue Reading »
On December 1, breast-implant maker Mentor Corp. (MNT) was bought out by Johnson and Johnson (JNJ) for $1.07 billion. According to JP Morgan analyst Michael Weinstein, the recent economic plunge… Continue Reading »
A Florida plastic surgeon recently described the status of modern breast cancer treatments and the efforts of the medical community to minimize its adverse effects through reconstruction and prevention. Dr…. Continue Reading »
A Florida resident recently made news headlines for her “misplaced heart” and unconventional medical use of breast implants. Fox News reported that a woman named April Pinkard actually had breast… Continue Reading »
The LA Times says that “almost half of Allergan’s revenue comes from cosmetic treatments, led by Botox and breast implants, and investors have been concerned that consumers may use fewer… Continue Reading »
May 8, 2008 – Reports from Dallas describe a new procedure that allows patients to stay awake during breast implant surgery. Dallas cosmetic surgeon Dr. Robert True describes how tumescent… Continue Reading »
Known as the “gummy bear implants,” these silicone breast implants are made from a cohesive gel that bears a texture similar to that of a gummy bear. When a silicone… Continue Reading »
