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Although rumors about BOTOX® circulate less frequently than they used to when BOTOX® was first introduced, they still need to be dispelled every so often. BOTOX® cosmetic treatmentis used by cosmetic surgeons to help smooth the lines of the face and give you a more youthful appearance. BOTOX® blocks the release of acetylcholine that causes muscles […]

The desire to increase the size of one’s breasts is not a new concept though the popularity of breast augmentation has sky-rocketed in recent years. But as far back as the late 19th century, women were seeking larger, perkier breasts, and paraffin was one of the first materials used to enhance women’s breasts. However, paraffin (commonly used […]

There are several conditions that can cause a woman’s once perky breasts to begin sagging. Many of these are normal life circumstances, such as pregnancy, weight loss, and aging. Some women with larger, heavier breasts find that gravity works against them at a younger age. A candidate for a breast lift (aka mastopexy) is any woman whose breasts […]

Women are naturally concerned about scarring resulting from plastic surgery, which is understandable. When you go out of your way to improve your appearance, you don’t want to mar it with scars at the same time. Yet, the nature of any surgery includes an incision of one sort or another. And, incisions used in breast lift procedures, […]

A study by the Group Health Cooperative, published in JAMA January 28, 2004 indicated that breast implants appear on mammograms as a white area that obliterates the breast tissue. Unable to view the breast tissue, screeners miss 22% more cancers in women with breast implants than in those without them. While breast implants do “decrease the ability […]

Breast milk is the perfect baby food, and breast-feeding the ideal way for mother and child to bond. If you plan to breastfeed after having a breast augmentation, be sure you let your cosmetic surgeon know your intent, as it will help him plan implant options that will give you the best outcome. If you are concerned […]

Many women are unhappy with the changes their bodies made during pregnancy, and want their breasts to look as they did before their pregnancies. These women will be happy to know that “mommy makeovers” are designed to do just that. Other women of childbearing age are concerned about how breast augmentation will affect future pregnancies, […]

One of the major aspects of your breast implant evaluation will be to determine the right breast implant size to achieve the cup size that you desire. Choosing your breast implant size isn’t as simple as picking a “C-size” cup implant to achieve a “C” cup breast size. Choosing the right implant for a breast augmentation requires […]

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) adopted a policy in 2004 in line with the FDA approval of using saline filled breast implants for women aged 18 years and older. The guidelines further suggest that you be 21 years of age to receive silicone implants. Dr. Paul Angelchik is among the most ethical plastic surgeons. […]

Women’s breasts naturally differ slightly, usually less than bra cup size. Some women tend to be very aware of asymmetries in their breasts and are bothered more than others by these normal differences. But when the breast asymmetry is greater than a bra cup size, or the nipple or breast position are clearly different when standing up, […]