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The Latest Medical Headlines Related to Cosmetic Surgery

newseditor — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:44:12 +0000

Have you ever wondered about the first breast implants ever invented? In a recent article, cosmetic surgeons on the ModernMedicine website explain the evolution of breast implants and the key advantages offered by the latest 4th generation shaped breast implants.

[Modernmedicine.com]

You probably know that SPF stands for sun protection factor. But how should you apply that to your daily life and choose an SPF rating that is right for you? People often think the sun protection factor is an estimate of how much time you can spend in the sun. According to the Beauty Brains blog, this is only half of the equation….

[Beauty Brains: What does SPF really mean?]

Do you need cosmetic surgery after massive weight loss? Two sisters in Oklahoma did after they each lost over 130 lbs. Marla Sheperd and Kelly Butler decided to undergo gastric bypass surgery. With help from Dr. Louis Garosby and one cosmetic surgeon in Tulsa, the sisters are looking great.

[Sisters See Incredible Results Following Weight Loss Surgery]

Does Breast Augmentation Affect Breast Feeding?

newseditor — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 20:47:45 +0000

During surgery consultations for breast augmentation, patients often ask whether breast feeding will be affected by the presence of saline or silicone implants. Is it possible? Is it safe for the newborn?

In some patients, the ability to breastfeed is disrupted by a past breast augmentation. Usually, this is associated with the periareolar incision (around the lower half of the nipple). To minimize your risk, a surgeon might recommend other incision sites such as the armpit, breast crease, or navel.

While breast Implant placement below the pectoralis muscle may also be recommended, even with subglandular placement, breast feeding is not necessarily compromised.

Regarding infant safety, research studies haven’t found any measurable risks. In the late 90s, a study was published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery showing that women with silicone breast implants carry no higher levels of silicone (silicon) in their breast milk than women without implants. It isn’t known what effect would occur if a small amount of silicone were to pass through to the infant.

If you still have concerns, speak to Dr. Edds or your OB/GYN. Whether you plan to become pregnant or not, it is best to understand all of the possible breast augmentation risks before proceeding with surgery.

Breast Implants Surpass Liposuction in Popularity

editor — Fri, 08 May 2009 17:22:42 +0000

Industry statistics from 2008 indicate a shift in the popularity of certain cosmetic surgery procedures, most notably with breast implants. According to the ASPS, last year marked the first time that breast augmentation procedures surpassed liposuction procedures.

341,144 liposuctions were done in 2008, while breast augmentations numbered a surprising 355,671 during the same time period. “For the first time in the twelve years these statistics have been collected, liposuction is a runner up in popularity to breast augmentation”, said ASPS President Alan Gold.

Dr. Gold theorizes: “Changes in fashion, i.e. décolletage baring styles, might be a factor in bringing about this change. This turnabout will generate discussions in the medical community and the public at large”, he predicts.

We’re curious about what our readers think. Is this change surprising? Is it an obvious result of “changes in fashion”?