Prior to the popularity of the Internet the decision to have plastic surgery was one that patients had to make with very little access to additional resources to help them make to make a decision. Fast-forward to today and you
A recent online medical news story reported that women who delay childbirth by at least 15 years after their first menstrual period could reduce their risk of an aggressive form of breast cancer by as much as 60% According to
According to recent online medical news story survivors of breast cancer, who are postmenopausal, have an increased risk of developing diabetes. This according to a new study published in Diabeticological, the largest study yet to concentrate on the association between
According to recent online medical article obese women may be able to reduce their increased risk for postmenopausal breast cancer by taking preventative measures during perimenopause to avoid weight gain and to therapeutically control the metabolic effects of their obesity according
Cosmetic plastic surgery procedures have become routine especially here in Southern California. It is not uncommon to see marketing advertisements that advertise cosmetic procedures as”easy“-and with”little to no downtime”. Unfortunately, this has created a very lackadaisical attitude towards cosmetic procedures
Breast asymmetries are present in the majority of the population as either a very mild asymmetry all the way up to and including a severe breast deformity. For many people this may appear to be subjective; however, there are patients
After the devastating diagnosis of breast cancer women are forced to make decisions concerning not only their treatment but also whether or not they will consider breast reconstruction. Traditional breast reconstruction requires many stages using tissue expanders to allow for
Promising studies have emerged showing that patients who have undergone radiation therapy can benefit greatly from a new technique consisting of fat injection followed by implant placement as an alternative for traditional breast reconstruction. According to the study that was
Breast augmentation is primarily a cosmetic procedure. Most patients choose to have the procedure performed in order to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing overall figure. For many patients this is a procedure that will boost both their self-esteem as well
There has been some talk in the news lately concerning the likelihood of predicting breast cancer risk based on the asymmetry between a woman’s right and left breast. According to an online article few women have perfectly symmetrical breast, thoroughly
