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On August 30 and 31, 2011, the committee will discuss and make recommendations on postmarketing issues related to silicone gel-filled breast implants. This meeting is regarding the discussion of different innovative methodological approaches to the conduct of postmarket studies regarding silicone gel breast implants. Additionally, the panel will discuss key long-term safety issues associated with [...]
It appears the basis for the VH-1 hit reality show, Bridalplasty, was not far from the truth. Newport Beach-based Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Tenley Lawton has seen firsthand the growing trend of soon-to-be-brides turning to cosmetic surgery to help create the “perfect” look for the “perfect” day. “Brides are spending anywhere between $200-$12,000 on [...]
A new method for breast augmentation that’s available is called fat grafting. This method allows the woman to have her own fat used for implantation rather than using saline or silicone breast implants. Fat transfer from one body part to the breast involves two procedures: harvesting and then injecting. Once the fat is harvested, the [...]
When the Food and Drug Administration allowed silicone gel-filled breast implants back on the market in November 2006, the agency required the manufacturers to conduct follow-up studies to learn more about the long-term performance and safety of the devices. Today, FDA released a report that includes preliminary safety data from these studies, as well as [...]
When the FDA lifted its 10 year moratorium on the use of silicone breast implants for cosmetic breast augmentation in November 2006, it stated that the preponderance of evidence suggested there was no connection between silicone breast implants and breast cancer or autoimmune disorders, charges that had led to the moratorium. However, it also suggested [...]
Busty British women are finding another way to celebrate their body confidence by throwing ‘boobirthdays’ to mark the anniversary of their breast augmentation surgery, in a bid to demonstrate the positive effect it has had on their lives. With specific blogs and sites dedicated to cosmetic surgery, such as boobjobsupportforum.forumotion.co.uk, being used by bloggers to [...]
The Baker Gordon Symposium attracts thousands of surgeons around the world to learn the latest trends and techniques from the masters within the cosmetic industry. The symposium is the biggest convention for the industry and will be inviting Dr. Roger Khouri, MD, FACS of the Miami Breast Center at the annual event to discuss an [...]
A new national conference on breast cancer hosted and sponsored by Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC, will spotlight important developments in breast cancer care including surgical techniques such as nipple-sparing mastectomies with breast reconstruction that not only remove the cancer but also allow women to have natural, healthy breasts. The Georgetown University Hospital Conference [...]
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Plastic surgeons are happily reporting an upturn in breast augmentation surgeries and many attribute the trend in part to the popularity of the television series Mad Men, in particular its voluptuous star Christina Hendricks. The 35 year-old full figured and well endowed star was voted “The Sexiest Woman Alive” by female readers of Esquire magazine [...]
After an intensive review of known cases of a rare form of cancer in breast implant recipients, the Food and Drug Administration says women with implants may have a very small, but increased risk of developing anaplastic large cell lymphoma, or ALCL. FDA scientists reached that conclusion after examining scientific literature that focused on cases [...]