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Improved Satisfaction Among Women Converting From Prosthetic to Autologous Breast Reconstruction, Study Reports
Women who choose to replace existing breast implants with autologous tissue are reporting significant improvements in their overall satisfaction with the breast reconstruction process and results, according to a new study that will be…
Decision Analysis Can Help Women Make Choices About Breast Reconstruction
Decision analysis techniques can help surgeons and patients evaluate alternatives for breast reconstruction—leading to a “good decision” that reflects the woman’s preferences and values, according to an article in the October issue ofPlastic and Reconstructive…
How to Get Your Skin Prepared for Winter Weather
It’s fall and you know what that can mean for your skin. It’s itchy, dry and sensitive. In the fall, it’s important to protect your skin from the weather and it’s environmental condition. It’s also…
Ten skin care tips for Fall
It happens every year; summer winds down and the cool weather slowly makes its way in. As hard as it can be to pack away those shorts and summer dresses, it feels good to drag…
What is the ‘perfect breast size’?
What’s the perfect breast shape? Nearly everyone agrees—it’s a breast with an “upper pole to lower pole ratio of 45:55,” reports a study in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®,…
5 Surprising Areas that Can Be Targeted with Liposuction
Liposuction is an advanced procedure that allows a plastic surgeon to remove fatty deposits. There are several different techniques for liposuction, which can be used on many areas of the body. While many people know…
20 Most Common Plastic Surgeries
If you’re not happy with the body you see in the mirror, you’re not alone. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), there were more than 1.8 million cosmetic surgeries and…
Are Breast Augmentations Right For Me?
With 4.5 million procedures over the past 15 years, breast augmentation surgery is the second-most popular plastic surgery procedure behind liposuction, according to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Many people think about getting…
Experience with soccer-related facial fractures reviewed by Brazilian surgeons
Fractures of the nose and other facial bones are a relatively common and potentially serious injury in soccer players, reports a Brazilian study in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery-Global Open®, the official open-access medical journal of…