How Breasts Change With Age
“Women across generations agree that age does not define beauty,” AARP Survey of Women’s Reflections on Beauty, Age, and Media. Thanks to the passage of time, hormonal changes—and gravity—most women begin to see a change in their breasts around age 40. It is normal at this point for breasts to [...]
Plastic Surgery and Weight Loss: How do They Work Together?
The CDC tells us that nearly 35 percent of Americans are classified as obese, meaning they have a body mass index, or BMI, of 30 or more. Another one-third of us are considered overweight but not obese. It’s no wonder that weight loss concerns are on the minds of Americans, [...]
Is There an Age Limit for Breast Reconstruction After Cancer?
“Seventy is the new fifty.” That’s not just a saying, it’s an actual statistic from a recent survey on age perception, conducted by TD Ameritrade. They found more than 70 percent of women believe this age adjustment is true. Times have certainly changed, considering that a child born in 1900 [...]
I ❤️ My New Breasts: The Role of Tattooing in Breast Reconstruction
It used to be tattoos brought to mind far away cultures or sailors on shore leave. Not so much anymore. From rock stars to soccer moms, tattoos are everywhere now, and in terms of their sophistication and artistry… well, they’ve come a long way since “I ❤️mom.” In the past [...]
Dr. Slack’s Patient Discusses Neograft® Hair Restoration
“To be perfectly honest with you, I wasn't having a mid-life crisis, so I wasn't really looking for this.” For David D., it wasn’t a mid-life crisis, but mid-night tv watching that triggered the decision to have a hair transplant via Neograft® hair restoration. With a young son who is [...]
It’s Not Just the Surgeon That Matters. Is Your Surgical Facility Accredited?
Have you ever found out a friend was having surgery, only to have them reassure you that “It’s outpatient surgery so it’s not that serious.”? While it’s true that surgeries at outpatient facilities generally carry less risk than those that require an overnight stay at the hospital, the idea that [...]
Listening to Your Concerns about Breast Implants
It’s a unique kind of double-punch to be told something is “all in your head,” especially when it comes to your health. When this happens you still have the problem you came in with, and now you have the pain of feeling unheard. The FDA recently did something to remedy [...]
What is Local Anesthesia for Plastic Surgery?
If you’re like most people planning plastic surgery, you arrived at the decision after plenty of thought and research. This means you’ve probably considered what type of anesthesia is appropriate for you. We recently discussed general anesthesia where the patient is completely asleep and unaware during surgery. Today let’s dig [...]
Breast Implant Associated Cancer (BIA-ALCL) in the News Again
Most of our life choices carry a certain amount of risk. Each time we get behind the wheel of the car or sign a form allowing our child to participate in sports, we accept a basic level of risk. We do this because we feel the reward outweighs the potential [...]