Archive for February, 2012
Breast Implant Scare in France Does Not Affect American-Manufactured Implants
Friday, February 17th, 2012Currently, the French government is deciding whether to recommend removal of implants in 30,000 women, per a recent LA Times news article. The “breast implant brouhaha in France” is believed to not affect plastic surgery in the United States, because it involves a type of silicone gel implant that has never been used here. This [...]
New Cosmetic Surgery Trend: ‘Bridalplasty’ for the Big Day
Friday, February 10th, 2012According to a recent news article by The Atlantic Journal-Constitution, “Instead of just toning up or dieting for their weddings, many brides today are opting for plastic surgery – sometimes in place of a big wedding or honeymoon.” A wedding is held to celebrate the love between two people; however, these days, the occasion has [...]
A 17-Hour Surgery by an Unqualified Surgeon Goes Severely Wrong
Friday, February 3rd, 2012Some of the minor side effects associated with most plastic surgery procedures include swelling and bruising, as well as nausea and/or vomiting. These are normal and usually only evident in the early part of the recovery period. More serious complications, be it bleeding or infection, are rarer occurrences. Yet, even when a procedure is performed [...]