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Few Women Choose Breast Reconstruction
By: Michael S. Beckenstein, M.D. The issue of breast reconstruction after mastectomy is one that I find particularly important. It can be extremely valuable for the mastectomy patient and extremely rewarding for the reconstructive surgeon. However, surprisingly few women actually choose…
Continue reading...Tummy Tuck for Breast Reconstruction? Not Really.
29. January 2010
By: Kent V. Hasen, MD In this article from the Houston Chronicle, the author writes that a breast reconstruction patient (and breast cancer survivor) “likes that her breasts came, basically, via a tummy tuck.” While I support efforts in the media…
Continue reading...Myth Buster: Silicone Implants Won’t Explode at High Altitude
21. January 2010
By: David Kaufman, MD The Discovery Channel’s “MythBusters” covers a wide range of topics across the globe, but as a plastic surgeon, one episode that evaluated a myth about breast implants stood out to me. The Myth: Silicone breast implants can explode…
Continue reading...Choosing a Male or Female Plastic Surgeon
18. January 2010
By: Richard Chaffoo, MD, FACS, FICS When it comes to choosing a plastic surgeon, many women think that they’ll feel more comfortable taking off their clothes and talking about cosmetic improvements with a female doctor. In fact, this is one of…
Continue reading...Breast Reduction Challenges and How to Plan for Them
21. September 2009
By: Grant Stevens, MD
With breast reduction, a little foresight is definitely better than even a top-quality “do-over.” With many patients, the biggest difficulty in planning for their procedure is to understand what makes their breasts a particular challenge, and then…
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- Quick Comment: Too Much of a Good Thing
- Breast Reconstruction: Why or Why Not?
- Surgical vs. Liquid Facelift: Know the Difference
- Refine, Don't "Replace" Your Ethnic Nose
- "Micro" Breast Implants: The Shape of the Future?
- San Diego Fraxel® Laser Therapy for Sun-Damaged Skin
- "Why Do I Look Old?" - 3 Questions to Help Identify Causes of Early Facial Aging
- The "Line" between Elective and Necessary Enhancements
- Different Approaches to the Male and Female Brow
- Will Liposuction Leave Me with Wrinkled, Sagging Skin?
- Dr. David Kaufman and Dr. Christa Clark, Sacramento Plastic Surgeons (8)
- Face the Stats: The Reality Behind MRSA Face Lift Infection Risks (6)
- Dr. Scott Green, Sacramento Plastic Surgeon (5)
- Dr. Francisco Canales and Dr. Heather Furnas, Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeons (5)
- Liposuction for Older Patients: Smart Choices for Great Results (post 2 of 2) (5)
- Dr. Evan Sorokin, New Jersey Plastic Surgeon (4)
- Dr. Andrew Smith, Orange County Plastic Surgeon (4)
- Dr. Richard D'Amico, Cosmetic Surgeon in New Jersey (4)
- "Micro" Breast Implants: The Shape of the Future? (3)
- Stem Cells for Breast Augmentation? (3)
- Caring for Dental Implants
- Cosmetic Surgery and the Dangers of Photoshop
- Tummy Tuck? How About Umbilicoplasty?
- A Glamorous Smile with Veneers
- Positioning the Belly Button during a Tummy Tuck
- Quicker Healing with Multimodal Pain Therapy
- Does a Tummy Tuck Strengthen Your Abdomen?
- Tips for Preventing Wrinkles With Sunscreen: Part 2
- How Doctors Become Great Surgeons
- Ear Surgery (Otoplasty) – Is It Safe for Children?
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