The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has released a new white paper about silicone gel breast 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 […]
Do women in different areas have different needs or goals for breast augmentation? They might, according to a study in Winter 2010 issue of the Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery, which explores the “physical characteristics and implant details†of breast augmentation patients in three locations in North America. Breast augmentation cases from Texas, British Columbia […]
It’s quite common for women considering breast augmentation to wonder about the physical changes in their appearance. “How will I look?†is a common question, and plastic surgeons have several ways of explaining or visually representing the results. But how will you feel? Will the procedure change the way you think? In a new study, […]
Q: Over 350,000 women had a breast augmentation in 2008, according to the ASAPS; why has breast augmentation become so popular in the United States? A: Without getting into a sociological discussion, the two main reasons for the popularity of breast augmentation are 1) many women in America are dissatisfied with the size and shape […]
Doctor Mandell-Brown recently appeared on Local 12 to answer the question “What is a Botox Breast lift?” You can see a video of this appearance on our media page. The report explains that although the breast lift is common, and Botox is practical and effective, the so-called Botox Breast Lift is not a cost effective […]
What do satisfied patients say about breast augmentation? How do we define success in this field? The August 2009 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery includes an article in which 6 factors related to breast augmentation success were identified, based on a study of patient surveys. 1. Satisfactory Breast Characteristics This is clearly the main […]
In an effort to improve her game, Romanian tennis star Simona Halep has announced plans to undergo breast reduction surgery next fall. According to news sources in the UK, Ms. Halep complained that her large (34 DD) breasts have slowed her reaction time on the court and caused discomfort. “It’s the weight that troubles me […]
First, call Dr. Mandell-Brown and tell us what’s happening! If you have saline implants, you’re not in any danger, although it will certainly look and feel strange. If you have silicone implants, the only way to assess damage is by MRI. Breast implant failure can be caused by a variety of problems. In some cases, […]