March 2013

There will now be more choices available for women who want or need breast implants… and also more confusion. A “gummy bear” implant refers to a highly cohesive, shaped, silicone gel implant. Because gummy bear implants are semi-solid, they maintain their shape and remain in an upright position. Unlike liquid-filled implants, they are not as …

Gummy Bear Implants and the Recent (February 2013) FDA Approval of Allergan’s Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive, Form Stable Anatomic Shaped Textured Breast Implants Read More »

Being part of the prestigious American Society of Plastic Surgeons, we are required to send in our case numbers each year, to compile the national statistics about the number and variety of plastic surgery procedures that were performed in the previous year. As economic indicators such as auto, retail, and home sales saw gains in …

The ASPS annual statistics are in: Plastic Surgery in 2012 Read More »