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When it comes to breast augmentation and breast lift, is it really an either/or situation? Not exactly. In fact, combining breast augmentation and breast lift surgeries isn’t an uncommon practice. So, how do you know which procedure(s) will most benefit you? While breast augmentation and breast lift surgeries have two distinct purposes, people who pursue them are […]

Here we have compiled every article we published during the 2012 Breast Cancer Awareness Month . We have information about breast cancer detection with breast implants, what to be aware of if you have a family history of breast cancer, breast reconstruction awareness, why mammary glands are prone to cancer, and a new scientific breakthrough

One of the most exciting parts of breast augmentation is getting to pick out new clothes. Before going shopping make sure that you give yourself plenty of time to heal. Your new breast will be swollen for 1-2 months. Once you have healed, get out there and enjoy your new curves! #1 Get measured after

Talk about breasts doesn’t generally make people think about downsizing. But, as the American Society for Plastic Surgeons points out, many plastic surgery candidates benefit from breast reduction surgery. According to the ASPS, in 2011 an estimated 63,000 breast reduction surgeries were performed on women. Also called reduction mammaplasty or reduction mammoplasty, the procedure is classified as breast reconstruction

Are you considering breast augmentation? Would you be interested in natural breast enlargement alternatives? If you’re mostly happy with the size of your breasts but would be happier if they were slightly larger, then fat grafting breast augmentation may be right for you. If an increase of one or two cup sizes will do the

Finding the right bra can be challenging and frustrating. Because sizes can vary somewhat depending on the brand, most women don’t know their true size and walk around in either the wrong size or an ill fitting style. Look out for the following signs of a poorly fitting bra: Your breasts spill out of the

Washingtonian Magazine names all three surgeons of the Plastic Surgery Institue of Washington located in North Bethesda, MD, to its list of the 2012 Top Doctors! Congratulations to Dr. Douglas L. Forman, Dr. Rodger Friedman and Dr. Kathy Huang. Be sure to check out the practice’s profile for more information on the doctors and look through before and

North Bethesda, MD – The surgeons of the Plastic Surgery Institute of Washington announce that they will offer the Ulthera non-surgical skin tightening technique, Ultherapy®. This new, non-invasive facial procedure uses ultrasound technology to “lift, tone, and tighten skin.” Ultherapy is a new alternative to facelift surgery for those not yet ready to go under the knife.

Implants May Offer New Weapon in the Fight Against Breast Cancer According to estimates from the American Cancer Society, in 2011, an estimated 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer —cancer that has spreads to surrounding breast tissue — were expected to be diagnosed in U.S. women. For most women with breast cancer, treatment includes

Mammary glands are called branched tubulo-alveolar glands and primarily function for milk production. They are collected in clusters that branch out from the areola, the colored part of the nipple. The starting point of the gland is the lactiferous sinus. Mammary glands are believed to be modified sweat glands, and they are present in all mammals, females

Most women, 70 percent, are not aware of the breast reconstruction options available following a mastectomy. The decision to get a complete mastectomy is both challenging and emotional. But, there are reconstruction options that can help mastectomy patients feel whole again. Are There Different Types of Breast Reconstruction? There are multiple options available to women post mastectomy. The

Are you a mom or do you plan on having children? Do you have or have you survived breast cancer? Has someone in your family been diagnosed with breast cancer? Breast cancer can be hereditary, and you are not alone in wondering what that means for you and your daughter. The mother-daughter bond is generally