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INCREASING BREAST CANCER AWARENESS THIS OCTOBER
Important things to know about mammograms & breast surgery
Nearly one in eight women fall victim to breast cancer every year. Mammograms are an important tool that all women should be using to be better prepared in case the unthinkable happens.
Here are a couple things to keep in mind and share with your loved ones this October for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
5 FACTS ABOUT YOUR TUMMY THAT MAY SURPRISE YOU
From dieting and crunches to tummy tucks and liposuction, the belly is one of the most focused on parts of the body for both women and men. However, with all the attention that we put into our stomach, it is shocking how little many people know about it. Here are five commonly misinterpreted facts about the tummy.
TUMMY TUCKS & LIPOSUCTION: WHY THE 2 PROCEDURES ARE NOT QUITE THE SAME
Body contouring is extremely popular in the United States and tummy tucks and liposuction are two of the most popular plastic surgeries in this category. Oftentimes, people tend to blur the line separating the two procedures because they are not quite sure what aspect of body contouring each treatment addresses. While they work well together, each has its own definitive job.
The Mommy Makeover: Session II
Are You Ready for a Mommy Makeover?
It’s common for mothers to feel as though they’re doomed to life with a post-baby body. This is simply not true. Last month, we introduced you to the Mommy Makeover. Today we bring you Part II in a series designed to help you decide if the Mommy Makeover is right for you.
3 Tummy Tuck Myths Debunked
Even with the popularity of tummy tucks, there are still a lot of misconceptions preventing some people from pursuing the procedure. We are debunking the top three tummy tuck myths and exposing the real truth.
The Mommy Makeover: Session I
A Makeover Made for Mothers
“I just want to look like myself again.” This is one of the most common things being said by mothers once they are done having children. The body that existed before the baby can often seem like nothing more than a distant memory after pregnancy and nursing. However, many mothers have been finding out about the mommy makeover and are calling it one of the best decisions of their lives.
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WHY COMBINING COSMETIC SURGERIES MAY BE THE BEST ANSWER
A new study published by the American Society of Plastic Surgery’s official medical journal provides data showing the benefits experienced by patients when combining liposuction and a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty).
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3 KEY STEPS TO BREAST SURGERY SAFETY
…And Why Board-Certified Surgeons are the Way to Go.
Results from a study on medical-beauty procedures show that last year’s top contender, liposuction, dropped to second place just behind breast augmentation. Even better, 86% of all patients raved about their outcomes. With this high rating, find out what it takes to ensure a safe and satisfied treatment.
HOW TO TREAT ASYMMETRY WITH BREAST IMPLANTS
Struggling With Uneven Breasts?
As the most common cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States, breast augmentations are performed for a whole host of reasons. One of the most popular influences is breast asymmetry, a case in which one breast is noticeably larger than the other.
Breast Implants: Over or Under the Muscle?
Breast augmentation surgery has become the go-to solution for women looking to achieve their ideal breasts. Last year, the procedure was ranked as the most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States with over 300 thousand procedures in 2012. However, it is not as simple as plopping in a couple implants and calling it a day. There are several factors for you to consider and discuss with your board certified plastic surgeon before moving along with the process, one of which being: where should the implant be placed?
Over the Muscle (Subglandular)
The Good: The recovery time from a breast augmentation tends to be shorter because there is not as much trauma to the underlying tissues when the implant is placed above the muscle. This type of placement can also result in a slightly more lifted look.
The Bad: When the implant is placed nearer to the skin surface, it may feel and look less natural depending on how thin your skin is. Also, extra scans may be required during a mammogram in order to see around the implant.
When is it most effective?: Subglandular placement is most effective when using silicone gel implants because the silicone implants allow for a more natural look and feel.
Under the Muscle (Submuscular)
The Good: The implant is held in place more secure when placed below the pectoral muscle and breast tissue. Also, because the implant is behind the muscle, it should not require extra scans during a mammogram.
The Bad: Recovery will typically take more time and may be slightly more painful.
When is it most effective?: Submuscular is most effective for achieving a more natural look for thinner women because placing the implant below the muscle allows for extra coverage.
