The Only Time It’s OK to Have Something Injected Into Your Breasts
Las Vegas plastic surgeon Mike Edwards, MD, says that in the United States, the only thing that should be injected into the breast is a patient’s own fat.
Las Vegas plastic surgeon Mike Edwards, MD, says that in the United States, the only thing that should be injected into the breast is a patient’s own fat.
In this podcast episode, Dr Sal Pacella, division head of plastic surgery at Scripps Hospital, on the opportunities to change a child’s life through reconstructive plastic surgery with the non-profit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts.
For patients considering or undergoing plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures, using social media to gather information and answer questions can enhance patient empowerment—potentially leading to increased autonomy and better decision-making, reports a study in the April issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
In conjunction with ongoing Breast Cancer Awareness Month efforts, Hologic Inc unveiled Carolina, a narrative documentary-style film about the breast cancer journey from diagnosis to reconstruction, developed in collaboration with Mediflix and Moonlight Productions.
Read MoreKerecis has received authorization from the FDA to market Kerecis Omega3 SurgiBind, an implantable fish-skin graft for use in plastic and reconstructive surgery.
Read MoreFacial feminization surgery may improve mental health outcomes, according to Psychology Today.
Read MoreGC Aesthetics Inc announces successful surgical and patient care results in its multi-centric safety and efficacy study for nipple reconstruction using the novel silicone implant, FixNip NRI.
Read MoreTo get a sense of the new reality for medical missions, NPR talked to representatives of a half-dozen organizations whose volunteers provide surgical and medical care while training local health professionals.
Read MoreA University of Connecticut-affiliated medical startup team is working to create a faster, safer technique that will aid plastic surgeons in reconstruction while minimizing the risk of complications, UConn Today reports.
Read MorePost mastectomy breast reconstruction specialist Dr. Constance M Chen says yes and provides tips on the considerations.
Read MoreAt a loss for words? (It happens.) Here’s what to avoid saying — and a few things to say instead, Everyday Health advises.
Read MoreEstablishment Labs Holdings Inc announces the events and activities planned for the month of October in support of Pink October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Read MoreSmile Train joined forces with global health leaders and medical professionals around the world to discuss the urgent need for inclusive nutrition programs to further support mothers and babies impacted by clefts.
Read MoreMission Plasticos launches Reshaping Lives America, a nationwide program aimed at providing reconstructive surgical care at no cost to people living in poverty in the United States, funded by a $1M donation from Sientra.
Read MoreWomen with breast cancer recover from negative impacts of mastectomy on body image within 4 years of surgery, whether they have immediate, delayed, or no breast reconstruction, according to a recent study.
Read MoreVerywell Health partners with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation to highlight imbalances in patient experiences with breast cancer care.
Read MoreFresh Start Surgical Gifts and Fresh Start Caring for Kids will donate approximately $900,000 worth of transformative medical care for 60 children and teens combined during their Surgery Weekend in San Diego and Chicago.
Read MoreOne-year-old Israeli twin girls, who were born joined back-to-back at the head, have been separated after a rare and complicated surgery, CNN reports.
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