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No two breasts are alike. Nearly all women have breasts that are slightly different from each other. However, some women have more marked differences in the size, shape or position even after breast development is complete, leading to negative effects on their self-image and emotional well-being. For young women with severe breast asymmetry, surgery to Continue Reading
Overly large, heavy breasts can affect qualify of life for teens, young women Breast reduction surgery is safe and effective for adolescents and young women whose lives are affected by excessively large breasts that cause pain and other concerns, says a study in the September 2019 issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical Continue Reading
More beautiful options, soft and natural feel MemoryGel Xtra silicone gel breast implants are designed with you in mind. These FDA-cleared implants offer increased fullness without giving up the soft, natural feel that women prefer. In a blind comparison, 9 out of 10 women chose MemoryGel Xtra as feeling most like natural breast tissue. MemoryGel Continue Reading
Breast reconstruction using a “free flap” technique is a safe procedure with a high success rate in older women who opt for reconstruction after mastectomy, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). Although the risk of some complications Continue Reading
Close the loop on breast cancer Research has shown that not all women are made aware of their options for breast reconstruction at the time of their breast cancer diagnosis. To promote awareness of breast reconstruction options, the 6th annual Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, or “BRA Day,” is set for Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2017, with the aim Continue Reading
Winter and early spring can be the ideal season for cosmetic surgery Popular New Years’ resolutions for 2015 include losing weight, eating healthier and getting into better shape. However, some things can be harder to change than others. Skin on the face or body that has begun to sag, stubborn fat deposits and breasts that have Continue Reading
Legendary singer named 2015 spokesperson for “closing the loop” on breast cancer The Breast Reconstruction Awareness Campaign has announced that Patti LaBelle, a legendary singer, author, and actress, has joined the American Society of Plastic Surgery and The Plastic Surgery Foundation to help women “close the loop” on breast cancer. As the Breast Reconstruction Awareness Continue Reading
Dr. William Hedden named to LEAD Advisory Board Board-certified plastic surgeon William J. Hedden, M.D. from the Birmingham, Alabama practice of Hedden Plastic Surgery were chosen for the prestigious LEAD Program Advisory Board for 2014. Dr. Hedden met with other renowned plastic surgeons from throughout the United States Nov. 7-9, 2014, in Dallas to assist Continue Reading
Defined ratio of breast upper to lower poles found to have universal appeal What is the perfect breast shape? According to a new study reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), most people agree that the breasts are most attractive when 45% of the breast is above the nipple and 55% is below Continue Reading
Bra cup size not the only consideration for women who are thinking about breast augmentation Achieving a beautiful result with breast augmentation involves more than just going from one bra cup size to another. Breast implant size, shape, profile and placement are all considerations for women who want to enhance their figure with aesthetically-pleasing breasts. Continue Reading