In recent months, there has been a Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) breast implant health scare across Europe and South America. It has been discovered that these French breast implants have a high rupture rate and authorities are urging women with these implants to get them removed. While PIP implants were not available in the United [...]
In Maryland, breast enhancement is one way women enhance their appearance to look and feel more self-confident and attractive. Once you’ve decided to have breast augmentation surgery, the next step is to decide how you want your breasts to look. You may want to go up several sizes to get a fabulous curvy look. If [...]
Ever since 2006, when the FDA approved silicone gel implants for breast augmentation in the U.S., we’ve seen women increasingly choose silicone over saline implants. While silicone tends to have a more natural look and feel than saline, there are benefits to both implant types. The outer shell of both implants is made of solid, [...]
Article courtesy of WJZ/CBS Baltimore, July 2011. FDA Study About Silicone Breast Implants Raises Concerns TOWSON, Md. (WJZ) — A new warning from the Food and Drug Administration about silicone breast implant complications has left some women with questions. Andrea Fujii explains whether there’s a need for concern. Research from the FDA shows one in five women with [...]
“A recent report by the FDA has found that silicone breast implants are safe and effective when used as labeled for women over the age of 22 for breast augmentation and for all women in breast reconstruction. However, the FDA has stated that one out of five women will need to have their implants replaced [...]
With the recent premiere of the hit reality show “Bridalplasty” on E!, a lot of attention has been given to the idea of women receiving plastic surgery to complete their wedding day fantasies. As described by an article in The Washington Post, in reality, quite the opposite is true. There seems to be a growing [...]
Liposuction is one of America’s most popular surgical beauty fixes, offering a tried and true method to permanently reshape the body. It’s so effective that in 2009, more than 450,000 liposuction procedures were performed in the United States, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Liposuction is not a weight-loss alternative. It [...]
Breast Augmentation surgery enables a woman to choose the breast size that will best suit her particular needs. And “how big to go” is not an easy decision. Women today have more options than ever before in choosing comfortable, safe, natural-looking implants. Your first step should be to schedule a consultation with Dr. Michael Cohen [...]
Though Summer is still a few months away, many women are contemplating breast enhancement surgery now, so they’ll be ready to look their best in their Summer sundresses. “April is a perfect time for breast augmentation,” admits Dr. Cohen. “Patients’ hectic holiday schedules are behind them, and the lousy weather makes it easier to stay [...]
We’ve told you about the remarkable impact breast reduction surgery can have on the health and comfort of smaller-framed women. And now, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons have presented evidence that women of all sizes can reduce their risk of back problems with this procedure. Evidence presented at ASPS conference in October 2009 shows [...]
In November 2006, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved silicone gel-filled breast implants for women ages 22 and older. Although silicone implants are used widely abroad, they were pulled from the U.S. market in 1992 on concerns that ruptured or leaking implants could lead to various diseases. New research, however, indicates that silicone [...]
