Breast Surgery
« Previous EntriesA 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 [...]
What Should a Patient Look for in Before and After Breast Lift Photos?
Wednesday, January 18th, 2012It is important to take full advantage of available resources when it comes to plastic surgery. Therefore, we suggest that you evaluate before and after plastic surgery photos in addition to learning about the benefits, potential complications, and recovery period prior to going forward with your decision. If you are seriously considering plastic surgery, just [...]
Loss of Nipple Sensitivity a Rare Side Effect of Breast Lift Surgery
Wednesday, January 11th, 2012One of the main reasons why some people steer clear from plastic surgery is due to their fear of experiencing negative side effects and complications. This is especially true when it comes to breast surgeries. Please understand, however, that even though every surgical procedure has its own set of potential risks, the likelihood of a [...]
Breast Lift Surgery Same Thing as Breast Reduction?
Wednesday, January 4th, 2012Thousands of women every year choose to enhance their breasts with the use of saline or silicone gel implants. There are also thousands of other women who want to decrease their natural breast size, while reshaping them into a more aesthetically pleasing outcome. Not every woman interested in breast surgery desires “bigger boobs.” Breast lift [...]
Myth: Breast Lift Surgery Results in Smaller Breasts
Friday, December 30th, 2011If aging has affected the quality of your breasts, causing them to sag and lose their once-youthful shape, you may be considering breast lift surgery. There is a myth, however, that should be addressed. Contrary to popular belief that breast lift surgery results in smaller breasts, Dr. Wilcox says that this is not true. It [...]
The Potential Risks of Breast Augmentation
Thursday, March 10th, 2011Breast augmentation remains one of the top five procedures in the country for a reason. With the use of either saline or silicone gel implants, it can provide women with beautifully enhanced breasts. Whether a woman has decided to undergo this type of surgery to enlarge her naturally underdeveloped size or to regain volume after [...]
Treating “Man Boobs”
Sunday, January 2nd, 2011Gynecomastia, the condition that causes men to appear with female-like breasts, affects more males than most people realize – 40 to 60 percent. This condition can cause a person to feel embarrassed and ashamed, preventing him from taking off his shirt in the summertime or even changing in the locker room. Dr. Robert Wilcox, a [...]
Celebrity Kate Gosselin Increases Interest in the “Mommy Makeover”
Sunday, December 5th, 2010Many women who have children can relate to this sentiment, considering all of the changes the body goes through during pregnancy and childbirth. This is when cosmetic surgery comes in – the help you may need to get your body back in gear. This is only when, of course, exercise and dieting fail to provide [...]
Breast Augmentation to Correct Asymmetry
Monday, November 22nd, 2010According to 2009 statistics from The American Society for Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), 311,957 women underwent breast augmentation – the number one procedure among the U.S. female population. This procedure is often performed on patients who wish to enlarge their natural, underdeveloped breasts. However, there are many women who desire breast surgery to correct their asymmetrical [...]
What to Know About Saline and Silicone Gel Breast Implants
Thursday, September 9th, 2010For women who desire larger, more enhanced breasts, it’s all about preference – they will need to choose between saline and silicone gel implants. If you are considering breast augmentation (“augmentation mammaplasty”) to alter the size and shape of your breasts, you must learn as much as you can about your options and understand what [...]
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