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How Long Do Breast Implants Last?
Published on October 30, 2020 byOne of the most common subjects women considering breast augmentation want to discuss concerns the potential lifespan of their implants. Answering questions about how long implants will last is quite complicated. The devices are a long-term solution for altering the Read More…
Breast Augmentation: Fat Grafting vs. Implants
Published on August 7, 2020 byVarious modern breast augmentation surgery techniques offer safe, convenient methods for enhancing the breasts by making them larger, shapelier, and more symmetrical. With more options, however, can come more confusion. Which approach is best? Silicone and saline implants have helped Read More…
Exploring Three Types of Breast Revision Surgeries
Published on July 9, 2020 byCertain breast revision procedures known as “breast explant” involve removing breast implants, as well as any surrounding material, such as silicone, which may have leaked into nearby tissues. These surgeries can also include the removal of uncomfortable, hardened scar tissue. Read More…
Breast Reconstruction: 4 Tips for More Natural-Looking Results
Published on June 2, 2020 byWhen patients have breast reconstruction due to an injury or after being treated for cancer with a mastectomy or lumpectomy, they typically go into their surgery with the understanding that it will not be possible for doctors to make their Read More…
Are Breast Implants Causing Lymphoma?
Published on January 26, 2011 byIf you have breast implants, whether silicone or saline, you may soon hear the buzz about a possible link between breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a very rare type of cancer. The FDA is aware of approximately 60 cases of ALCL in women Read More…