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Letter to Patients About Textured Breast Implant Recall

To My Patients, In light of the recent news regarding ALCL (the rare form of tumor linked to textured breast implants) and of the Allergan implant recall, I would like to assure you that I have never used textured implants of any manufacturer for cosmetic breast surgery in my practice. I have … Continue

Are Breast Implants Safe?

]Breast augmentation is consistently one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries every year. More and more women are realizing the enhancement potential of breast implants, and when the procedure is performed by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon, they can achieve the shapely figure they desire with a low risk of complications. While … Continue

SHOULD YOU HAVE A REVISION TO HAVE THE IMPLANTS BELOW THE MUSCLE?

Breast revision surgery is typically performed when a woman is unhappy with the results of her initial breast augmentation. Since patients who undergo revision surgery already have scar tissue around the breasts, finding a board-certified plastic surgeon that has experience with breast revision procedures can be essential for a successful outcome. There … Continue

Know Your Implants

With recent happenings in Europe regarding defective silicone PIP breast implants and the gross negligence on the part of the implant manufacturer, people with implants maybe wondering, just what type of implant they have. Right after breast augmentation surgery most patients are anxious to know what size and type of implant was … Continue