If you’re heard the controversy about breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma, you know how scary it sounds. It’s important to keep in mind that most of the issues have been associated with textured breast implants, most often used in reconstructive surgery after breast cancer. However, not all cases are limited to only textured implants.   In December 2018, Allergan, one of the world’s largest manufacturer of breast implants, suspended sales of its textured implants in Europe after the implants were denied renewed safety certificates in France because of concerns about BIA-ALC ..read more

Virtual reality isn’t just for gaming – now, plastic surgeons are beginning to use 3D plastic surgery simulators so you can “try on” a breast augmentation! The software can help you see what a round implants would look like as opposed to a tear drop one, what the implant would look like under the muscle versus above, and what different sizes would look like on your frame. Read more about it in the New York Post story here ..read more

For women who are getting a breast augmentation and want children down the road, the ability to breastfeed is often a concern. Board-certified San Antonio plastic surgeon Elizabeth Harris, MD sheds professional light on this issue for us below. Thanks, Dr. Harris! Women who undergo breast augmentation often share a common concern about breastfeeding: they fear that they will not be able to breastfeed future children due to scarring and other complications resulting from surgery on their breasts. There is some justification for this fear, but there is no reason to assume that breast augmentati ..read more

In just a span of 50 years, the answer has changed dramatically worldwide. Experts credit the steep increase to a combination of breast augmentation and a surge in western obesity rates. Source: Transform Medical Group ..read more

Nearly every case of the rare cancer that has been linked to breast implants — anaplastic large-cell lymphoma — involves those with a textured surface (shown in the photo), NOT a smooth one, and most implants in the United States and around the world are smooth. Read more at The New York Times ..read more

The FDA has released a statement about breast implants and cancer that definitely sounds scary. But don’t panic. I recommend you read Jolene Edgar’s excellently researched story for Allure.com explaining the findings and their implications – click here to read more ..read more

For Women’s Health, I explore the basics of what you need to know about fat transfer for the breasts, face and butt. Since you’re using your own fat, people also call this natural plastic surgery. But did you know that you can’t really gain more than one cup size in your boobs if you go this route? Check out the story to learn more. 5 Things You Need To Know About Natural Plastic Surgery – Grace Gold for Women’s Health (Photo above is courtesy of Dr. Parham Ganchi; it shows a butt augmentation fat transfer from the stomach ..read more

Here’s a handy guide to breast augmentation recovery times, courtesy of MyBreast.org ..read more

  According to Psychology Today, two psychologists studied the link between financial security and men’s breast size preferences. Nearly 300 men from different socio-economic backgrounds were asked which breast size they found more attractive when viewing a series of animated women with different breast sizes. The results: Poorer men tended to pick big breasts while those who were wealthier showed a preference for smaller breasts. Evolutionarily speaking, the study even suggests that women’s breast size acts as a “signal of fat reserves, which in turn advertises access to resources.” Err ..read more

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