The topic of breast implant removal is often shrouded in mystery and misinformation. Conventional wisdom in plastic surgery training has been that breast implants should not be removed without being replaced by other breast implants except in only the most dire of circumstances. The reasoning behind this was that the […]
Mommy makeover procedures, which can include cosmetic breast surgery, body contouring procedures, and skin rejuvenation treatments, are common for both new mothers and women who have had children for years. The changes that occur in all women during and after pregnancy – for which mommy makeovers are designed to correct […]
Breast implants are often used to enhance the volume and shape of breasts. Although breast implants can last a lifetime, most women will replace their implants with newer implants at some point over the course of their lives. Less frequently, some women may choose to remove their breast implants and […]
As I explained in my previous blog post, eyelid changes are often the firstmanifestation of aging. For this reason, many of our blepharoplasty patients at Weston Plastic Surgery do not have any experience with cosmetic surgery. These patients may be fearful of the unknown with concerns about pain, swelling, and […]
Fullness of the eyelids is one of the first signs of aging, and many people often complain of looking “tired” even when they feel energetic on the inside. Though this condition is most common in patients who are in their 50s or 60s, it can be seen in patients as […]
There are many similarities between cosmetic surgery and aviation. The most dangerous times of a flight occur during takeoff and landing. Whether a flight is one, two, three, or even four hours long, the risk is still the same. Similarly, the most dangerous times during cosmetic surgery are when the […]
PIP implants are breast implants made by a French manufacturer, Poly Implant Prothese (PIP). The company was required by French authorities to stop production of its silicone implants in 2010 when it was discovered that these implants were rupturing at a rate that was two times the industry standard. Ruptures […]