Tag: breast augmentation

What you need to know about breast implants

Did you know that more than 330,000 women in the United States had breast augmentation surgery in 2012? Fox News reports that these women who elected to have this surgery are not just actresses and models, but are regular women from young mothers to teachers. Fox News goes on to report that about 30 percent […]

Bra Fitting 101

Women who spend thousands of dollars for breast augmentation should really find bras that adequately fit. Cincinnati “Top Doctor” in breast augmentation, Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown notes that 60% of women wear the wrong sized bra. He believes that the bra is like a frame around an expensive painting. Since Dr. Mandell-Brown considers his breast implant […]

FDA Approves MENTOR® MemoryShape™ Breast Implants

According to The Business Journal, U.S. market leader in breast aesthetics announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved MENTOR® MemoryShape™ Breast Implants, providing new options for women looking for a more natural shape and youthful feel from breast enhancement or reconstruction surgery. Unlike round implants, MENTOR® MemoryShape™ Breast Implants have a teardrop […]

Silicone Breast Implants Are Here To Stay

The Wall Street Journal recently reported a headline article that silicone implants were banned by the FDA in 1992 and are making a comeback since the ban was lifted in 2006. However, silicone implants did not completely disappear during the claimed 14 year ban. According to Dr. Mark Mandell-Brown, voted 2013 ‘Top Doc’ for breast […]

Examining the Cost of Plastic Surgery

What goes into the final tally One of the biggest factors that can deter prospective cosmetic surgery patients is the cost of the procedure itself. Since cosmetic surgery is, in most cases, discretionary, it’s not typically covered by insurance, so the cost of the procedure falls upon the patient. With surgical procedures running a tab […]

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