Are Gummy Bear Breast Implants Better? Part 2: Results Apr 23, 2012 in Breast Implants As noted in our previous blog, gummy bear breast implants have long been anticipated, partly because it was believed they would be safer, but also some believed they might give better results. Looking at the results of the pre-approval clinical studies and comparing the results of the Sientra gummy bear breast implants with previous studies of Mentor silicone gel breast implants, it seems the results… Read More Breast Implant Choices—and Breast Implant Sizes—Larger than in the Past Apr 22, 2012 in Breast Implants When breast implants were first invented 50 years ago, there was only one manufacturer, one model, and only three sizes: 210 cc (about 7/8 cup), 270 cc, and 340 cc. The 340 cc model was nicknamed “The Burlesque,” and its inventors thought it would only be used “in very large women or certain burlesque queens or strippers desiring an exaggerated augmentation,” according to remarks they… Read More New Breast Implant Might Deter Cancer Formation Mar 30, 2012 in Breast Implants When breast implants were withdrawn from the market temporarily, it was to investigate a possible link between silicone and breast cancer. Research has shown that there is no link, but now breast implants are being designed to go one better. Not only will breast implants not cause cancer, they may prevent it. New breast implants are being designed to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer… Read More FDA Approves Third Brand of Breast Implant Mar 13, 2012 in Breast Implants On March 9, the FDA announced its decision to approve the marketing of a third silicone gel breast implant. This new breast implant is manufactured by Sientra, Inc, and is approved for breast augmentation as well as breast reconstruction. This new silicone gel breast implant is, like the other silicone gel breast implants, approved for placement in women age 22 or older. The breast implants… Read More Happy 50th, Breast Implants! Mar 1, 2012 in Breast Implants This month marks the 50th anniversary of the first silicone gel breast implant surgery, performed in March 1961 by Houston plastic surgeon Frank Gerow. The patient, Timmie Jean Lindsey, originally went to the surgeon to have a tattoo of roses removed from her cleavage. Gerow mentioned the possibility of breast augmentation. Lindsey had not considered the possibility of reshaping her breasts, but like many mothers,… Read More New Study Sort of Confirms Breast Implants Improve Sex Life Jan 31, 2012 in Breast Implants According to the results of a new survey conducted by plastic surgery review site RealSelf.com, breast enhancement surgery improves the sex lives of patients. The survey of breast augmentation and breast lift patients was conducted by RealSelf.com from January 13-30, 2012, and ostensibly shows that women experience an overall improvement in their sex life after the procedure. According to the survey, participants overall claimed a 34% increase in sex… Read More Breast Implants Inspire Spring Fashion Line Sep 22, 2011 in Breast Implants A few months ago, we talked about how fashion designers were becoming friendlier to larger-breasted women. One designer has gone one step further, creating a spring 2012 fashion line inspired by her breast implants. During conversations before and after the show, Betsey Johnson said that her spring 2012 collection was inspired by her breast implants and her daughter, who also has breast implants. The breast… Read More Breast Implant Placement: Are You a Mansfield or a Monroe? Sep 16, 2011 in Breast Implants Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe were blonde bombshells whose fame exploded in the 50s and 60s. They had many things in common, including the tragic accidents that cut their lives short and their highly envied bosoms. Although both women drew the envious eyes of women and the desiring eyes of men, their breasts were actually very different in their shape and structure, and can help… Read More The Truth about Breast Implants and Mammograms May 23, 2011 in Breast Implants If you have undergone or are considering breast augmentation, you have probably worried about whether your implants will affect your breast health and your risk of breast cancer. Mammograms work well for detecting cancer in women without implants, but will they work for you? There has been much discussion on whether breast augmentation impedes a mammogram’s ability to accurately detect cancer. Here are the facts: •Implants… Read More Will Submuscular Implants Look Weird When I Exercise? Apr 18, 2011 in Breast Implants There are two placement options for breast implants. During your breast augmentation surgery, you can have your breast implants placed either over the muscle (called subglandular placement) or under the muscle (submuscular). Submuscular placement is recommended for a number of reasons: it can reduce your risk of capsular contracture, and reduce the chance that the implant will be able to be seen or felt after… Read More ← Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next →
Are Gummy Bear Breast Implants Better? Part 2: Results Apr 23, 2012 in Breast Implants As noted in our previous blog, gummy bear breast implants have long been anticipated, partly because it was believed they would be safer, but also some believed they might give better results. Looking at the results of the pre-approval clinical studies and comparing the results of the Sientra gummy bear breast implants with previous studies of Mentor silicone gel breast implants, it seems the results… Read More
Breast Implant Choices—and Breast Implant Sizes—Larger than in the Past Apr 22, 2012 in Breast Implants When breast implants were first invented 50 years ago, there was only one manufacturer, one model, and only three sizes: 210 cc (about 7/8 cup), 270 cc, and 340 cc. The 340 cc model was nicknamed “The Burlesque,” and its inventors thought it would only be used “in very large women or certain burlesque queens or strippers desiring an exaggerated augmentation,” according to remarks they… Read More
New Breast Implant Might Deter Cancer Formation Mar 30, 2012 in Breast Implants When breast implants were withdrawn from the market temporarily, it was to investigate a possible link between silicone and breast cancer. Research has shown that there is no link, but now breast implants are being designed to go one better. Not only will breast implants not cause cancer, they may prevent it. New breast implants are being designed to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer… Read More
FDA Approves Third Brand of Breast Implant Mar 13, 2012 in Breast Implants On March 9, the FDA announced its decision to approve the marketing of a third silicone gel breast implant. This new breast implant is manufactured by Sientra, Inc, and is approved for breast augmentation as well as breast reconstruction. This new silicone gel breast implant is, like the other silicone gel breast implants, approved for placement in women age 22 or older. The breast implants… Read More
Happy 50th, Breast Implants! Mar 1, 2012 in Breast Implants This month marks the 50th anniversary of the first silicone gel breast implant surgery, performed in March 1961 by Houston plastic surgeon Frank Gerow. The patient, Timmie Jean Lindsey, originally went to the surgeon to have a tattoo of roses removed from her cleavage. Gerow mentioned the possibility of breast augmentation. Lindsey had not considered the possibility of reshaping her breasts, but like many mothers,… Read More
New Study Sort of Confirms Breast Implants Improve Sex Life Jan 31, 2012 in Breast Implants According to the results of a new survey conducted by plastic surgery review site RealSelf.com, breast enhancement surgery improves the sex lives of patients. The survey of breast augmentation and breast lift patients was conducted by RealSelf.com from January 13-30, 2012, and ostensibly shows that women experience an overall improvement in their sex life after the procedure. According to the survey, participants overall claimed a 34% increase in sex… Read More
Breast Implants Inspire Spring Fashion Line Sep 22, 2011 in Breast Implants A few months ago, we talked about how fashion designers were becoming friendlier to larger-breasted women. One designer has gone one step further, creating a spring 2012 fashion line inspired by her breast implants. During conversations before and after the show, Betsey Johnson said that her spring 2012 collection was inspired by her breast implants and her daughter, who also has breast implants. The breast… Read More
Breast Implant Placement: Are You a Mansfield or a Monroe? Sep 16, 2011 in Breast Implants Jayne Mansfield and Marilyn Monroe were blonde bombshells whose fame exploded in the 50s and 60s. They had many things in common, including the tragic accidents that cut their lives short and their highly envied bosoms. Although both women drew the envious eyes of women and the desiring eyes of men, their breasts were actually very different in their shape and structure, and can help… Read More
The Truth about Breast Implants and Mammograms May 23, 2011 in Breast Implants If you have undergone or are considering breast augmentation, you have probably worried about whether your implants will affect your breast health and your risk of breast cancer. Mammograms work well for detecting cancer in women without implants, but will they work for you? There has been much discussion on whether breast augmentation impedes a mammogram’s ability to accurately detect cancer. Here are the facts: •Implants… Read More
Will Submuscular Implants Look Weird When I Exercise? Apr 18, 2011 in Breast Implants There are two placement options for breast implants. During your breast augmentation surgery, you can have your breast implants placed either over the muscle (called subglandular placement) or under the muscle (submuscular). Submuscular placement is recommended for a number of reasons: it can reduce your risk of capsular contracture, and reduce the chance that the implant will be able to be seen or felt after… Read More
