Plastic Surgery Articles

MammoSite Brachytherapy Results Reported

August 30, 2007 -

Recent studies have shown the effectiveness of MammoSite brachytherapy, a treatment used to help women in their early stages of breast cancer.

Researchers are continuing to study the treatment and are comparing it to radiation treatments to determine how breast cancer patients can be treated in the fastest, most effective way.

Breast Cancer Patients Treated

For patients with small, localized breast cancers, the treatment is used as an alternative to a lumpectomy and radiation therapy.

The radioactive implants, brachytherapy, are used to implement a more precise radiation therapy.

Less radiation is usually delivered to the skin with this newer method of treatment than with external beam radiation.

Brachytherapy can usually be administered in five days as opposed to the five to seven weeks that is required for external beam radiation therapy.

What is MammoSite?

The MammoSite is a device that’s used to deliver partial-breast irradiation (APBI).

This FDA approved device comes in the form of a balloon and is placed over the area being operated on and connected by a catheter to the skin.

Study Conducted

In a study conducted at the Beaumont Cancer Institute, 80 patients in the early stages of breast cancer were analyzed.

After a 22 month follow up, researchers found 88 percent of the results to be successful in minimizing the cancer and slowing progression.

(Source: Cancer News)

Are you currently going through breast cancer? If so, contact one of our board certified surgeons to learn more about MammoSite brachytherapy and other treatments.

Plastic Surgery Study Questioned

August 24, 2007 -

According to a new study conducted on 3,527 Swedish women that was recently published in the New York Times, women with breast implants have an increased chance of suicide or deaths related to substance abuse.

However, many patients who have undergone the surgery, and board certified surgeons disagree with the findings.

Patient Success Stories

Sue and T.C., two women who recently underwent breast augmentation surgery, claim they are nothing but happy about their decision and their newly found confidence.

Both women insist that there is nothing upsetting, deranged, or depressing about having the operation; in fact, they claim they have the opposite feelings and are eager to show their new assets to their girlfriends to encourage them to undergo surgery too.

At 50, Sue wanted her chest to look more in proportion with the rest of her 59 frame, so she went from a 34B to a 34 double D and has no regrets.

T.C. is a 43-year-old wife and mother of two, who after enhancing herself to a C cup feels happier than ever.

Renowned Surgeon Weighs In

Dr. Sheldon Sevinor, a renowned surgeon who does about two breast augmentation surgeries weekly and has been on shows such as The View and Oprah, also disputes the studys claims.

He says there is a reason similar studies havent shown the same results in American women.

However, he does claim that he has refused potential patients before because they have asked him not to inform their psychiatrist, something that Dr. Sevinor believes, speaks for itself.

(Source: Boston Herald).

Considering breast augmentation? Please contact us today to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your plastic surgery options.

Breast Enhancement Pills vs. Breast Enhancement Surgery

August 2, 2007 -

With more and more Americans desiring to enhance their breast size, most are opting for surgery while others are pondering the effectiveness of non-surgical enhancement products.

Although surgery seems more evasive and expensive than taking a pill once a day, some alternatives have proven to fail and can be risky.

Alternatives to Surgery

Researchers recently reviewed many of the pills and creams that are now being manufactured and marketed to supposedly enhance a woman’s natural breast size.

They found that although the number one method used by women to enhance their breast size is surgery, some Americans are resorting to herbal pills and creams.

Pills and creams are often marketed together and customers are advised to use the products for up to six moths several times a day in order to gain a larger bust.

However, it is important to be well informed on the remedy being consumed or applied to your body before using it.

Many breast enhancement pills and creams have not been FDA approved, which increases their potential of harm to those who ingest them.

Breast Enhancement Surgery

With millions getting breast augmentation surgery yearly, the operation remains to be one of the safest methods to increase breast size.

Huge advances have been made in the techniques used during surgery and the results are evident immediately after, as opposed to a year later.

However, this does not mean that breast augmentation surgery doesn’t carry risks as well.

As with any surgery, it is important to be educated on the procedure and to find a board certified surgeon to ensure your health is in good hands.

(Source: American Chronicle)

Are you considering getting breast enhancement surgery? Please contact us to speak with a board certified surgeon who will make sure all your questions are answered and your concerns are addressed before you make this personal decision.