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Benefits of Breast Reduction It’s no secret among women that ideal beauty, which should be subjective, is often treated as if it is purely objective. Each woman’s fantasy body is unique, however, and has been crafted by personal experiences over the years. Women become ashamed of their bodies when they don’t reflect what they typically […]

In a not unexpected conclusion, yesterday the United States Food & Drug Administration re-affirmed their 2006 decision to reintroduce silicone gel breast implants into the United States market for cosmetic indications. In statements from the FDA, they explained that no new information has arisen to question the safety or efficacy of the devices for intended […]

In the last few years, an alternative to traditional implant position has been described. As opposed to the simple over or under the pectoralis muscle decision, a technique which places the implant over the muscle but under the muscle fascia (covering tissue) has interesting properties that offer several benefits. Subfascial placement prevents the “bolted on” […]

A new study of women with the “breast cancer gene ” (BRCA1 & BRCA2) confirms that pre-emptive surgery to remove the breasts and ovaries in women with BRCA genes can sharply reduce the risk of contracting cancer and dying.

Welcome to the new blog! This represents a new beginning for me. In 2006, I started Plastic Surgery 101 on Google and it went on to become one of the most trafficked plastic surgery-related blogs in the world. With our new practice website for Plastic Surgery Specialists, I’ve started a new blog to more tightly […]