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Sep

Implant vs. Explant: Breast Enhancement Choices

When it comes to breast appearance, every woman has her own aesthetic views about what is her ideal breast size and shape. Some of us are perfectly happy with our looks, whereas for others, there are options and alternatives to improve and enhance what we already have. For those...

Sep

Plastic Surgery In Young Patients: Less Is More

In younger patients, such as teenagers and young adults, plastic surgery may offer options for improving certain aspects of their appearance. In this group of patients, it is even more important to fully discuss their motives and expectations. Many physical changes occur during...

Sep

Breast Implants: Myths and Facts

If you're one of the millions of women who is either considering or has already undergone breast augmentation surgery, you may be hearing stories about complications, revisions, and recommendations after surgery. Although every patient’s experience will be different...

Sep

Plastic Surgery Is Not Photoshop

1 and 2: before Photoshop 3 and 4: after Photoshop: how many changes can you spot? We are surrounded by and constantly exposed to images of absolutely fabulous looking women and men, with flawless skin, perfect proportions, ideal contours. Whether in printed...

Sep

Shaped Silicone Gel Implants Approved for Breast Augmentation

The FDA has just cleared another type of highly cohesive silicone gel breast implants for breast augmentation, the Allergan Natrelle Style 410. These “gummy bear” type implants have already been used for breast reconstruction, and have been studied extensively for saf...

Sep

Plastic Surgery by the Numbers

According to a study of aesthetic plastic surgery procedures conducted by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, over 14 million surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures were performed worldwide in 2011. This includes all types of treatments to beautify and...

Sep

Breast Enhancement in New York City – by Dr. Olivia Hutchinson

Aesthetic surgery to improve the appearance of a woman's breasts may include breast augmentation with saline or silicone implants, breast lift (mastopexy) with or without breast enlargement, and breast reduction. Breast surgery is designed to improve the volume, shape and o...

Sep

The Mommy Makeover – by Dr. Olivia Hutchinson, New York City Plastic Surgeon

It's September, the children have gone to school, routines are in place, and you have some extra time to focus on yourself. So you’ve been thinking about how you look, perhaps your belly just isn’t as flat as you’d like it to be, perhaps your breasts aren&...

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