There has been a large amount of information in the press recently about a rare type of lymphoma associated with breast implants. Some of you have called or emailed with questions, and many of you are nervous. As my practice has a large proportion of breast implant patients, I wanted...
Breast Implants
Cutting open and Comparing “Gummy Bear” Implants
I find that most patients coming in to see me know that there are both saline and silicone breast implant options, but other than that they don’t really understand the nuances and differences offered. Many of these patients have gone on other consultations already and have even received quotes for...
Structured “Ideal Implant” Saline Breast Implant
Another implant on the market means even more choices! We have saline breast implants, silicone gel breast implants, gummy bear silicone breast implants, and the newest player on the block is the “structured” breast implant. Created by a Dallas plastic surgeon who wanted to bring the best of all worlds...
Allergan introduces the Inspira SoftTouch Silicone Gummy Breast Implant
On January 3rd 2017 the FDA approved the Natrelle Inspira SoftTouch Silicone Breast Implant, adding to Allergan’s portfolio of breast implants. There are now three different Inspira breast implants available, each with different advantages and disadvantages. The SoftTouch is another of the 5th Generation Silicone breast implants, often described as...
ALCL in the News
ALCL which is discussed in my blog a few weeks ago is now in the news and patients rightfully so have questions. Please see this great blog post by Dr. Karen Horton in California as it has great information! This video by Dr. Clemens is a very detailed excellent discussion....
What is BIA-ALCL? Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Recent news reports such as one from ABC7 in Washington DC have been publishing scary articles about a breast implant associated lymphoma. As more and more discussion is out there in the media, I feel the need to discuss this scary but extremely rare disease. It is important to inform...
Allergan Natrelle 410 Implant Approved by the FDA
The FDA announced approval today of the Natrelle 410 highly cohesive gel implant. These anatomically shaped silicone gel implants are somewhat harder than the currently available Natrelle silicone gel implant but will undoubtedly offer an exciting option for ladies considering breast augmentation. As part of the approval the FDA is asking Allergan...
Breast Implant Revisions Aren’t Simple
When a lady comes to my plastic surgery practice in southern New Jersey for breast augmentation, we discuss that implants are not necessarily lifelong devices and that eventually a revision may be needed. The hope is that a revision is 20, 30, 40, or many years down the line. Unfortunately with breast...
Rapid Recovery Breast Techniques Blog Question
I was asked about Rapid Recovery Breast Techniques and if they really work or not. I would love if any of my patients that read this blog would like to comment on this. The question and thread is located on a site where I answer questions. When ladies are looking for a breast...
50 Years of Breast Implants
This Spring marks the 50th anniversary since surgeons began using silicone breasts in the United States. As they say, “everything is bigger in Texas!” In 1961, a Texas surgeon began the breast implant story! In 1962 Timmie Jean Lindsey was the first patient that Dr. Frank Gerow of Houston selected...
