Breast implants blog posts and news

Stem Cell Breast Augmentation - Hype Or Reality?

Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr Steven Teitelbaum asserts that doctors who promote stem cells and hormone replacement as viable alternatives to plastic surgery are getting ahead of the science. "Everyone expects to see major advances in these areas in the coming years," says Teitelbaum. "No doubt, this is the future of plastic surgery. But it is not yet the present." Indeed, stem cell breast augmentation research re

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Botox For Breast Lifts? Professionals Debate Effectiveness

There's a bit of a catfight going on right now between New York dermatologists and New York plastic surgeons. The dermatologists have come up with what they think is a novel idea: instead of going under the knife for a breast lift, why not just go under the needle - the Botox needle.

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Red, White, And Boobs

Is a free breast implant giveaway in Las Vegas any different than a free surgery giveaway at an open house with wine and a string quartet?

While most plastic surgeons rely on referrals, luxury magazines, and expensive public relations campaigns, the Las Vegas market seems to require a slightly different approach.

The average age of a breast implant patient is in their early- to mid-twenties, an age where $4000-$8000 of disposable income is hard to come by, and with a tough economy it's harder to use credit to buy breast implants.

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Would You Go To Poland For Cosmetic Surgery?

If you're living in the UK, you know that many folks are choosing to have their cosmetic surgery procedures done elsewhere because of high prices - and one of the most popular destinations to go? Poland.

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I'm Getting A Boob Job!

That's right. Ok, it's not the kind that will require a doctor to mark up my breasts with dotted lines and things. No anesthesia. No recovery time. True, my results won't be as dramatic or lasting. But I'm getting a Rodial Boob Job and you're coming along with me.

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Do You Believe In Natural Breast Augmentation?

Vienna doctor claims natural breast augmentation is possible with stem cells. "Typically an enlargement of the breast by one or two cup sizes can be obtained. The implanted volume of stem cell concentrated own-fat will be almost completely preserved."

I'm not a believer in other claims of natural breast augmentation like breast enhancement gum, so I'll have to check with some plastic surgeons whether they believe this is possible.

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Florida Teen Dies After Breast Augmentation

An 18-year-old teenager, undergoing surgery to correct asymmetrical breasts and an inverted areola, died this week after breast augmentation surgery. The cause of death was malignant hyperthermia, a relatively rare metabolic condition in which a patient's heart rate and metabolism rises, causing the body temperature to rise as high as 112 degrees.

We should not blame this death on breast augmentation per se, because it could have happened under any procedure requiring anaesthesia. However, it does remind us that all surgical procedures carry some risk, especially those requiring a general anaesthetic.

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Lush Bust...bustworthy Or Not?

I was just recently at the NYC CEW Beauty Product Expo and had the pleasure of speaking with a marketer from Lush Bust. I say speaking, as in truth, it seemed we were passing whispers to one another about a seemingly taboo topic--bust enhancement. Regardless, I held off on trying Lush Bust as I felt it needed to be closer to bathing suit season. But curiosity has gotten the better of me. So here's my first impression on Lush Bust...

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Numbness, Seroma And Necrosis, Oh My!

We have written about the risks associated with plastic surgery here on RealSelf, and Forbes has a new article out entitled, “Ten Plastic Surgery Risks You Need to Know.” I’d like to highlight three of the risks they mention.

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A New Bra For Your New Breasts

Lingerie company Le Mystere has developed a new line of bras made especially for women who have undergone breast augmentation. The collection is called No.9, and it was designed in conjunction with a plastic surgeon after the realization that there was a gap in the market, and women were unable to find comfortable, fashionable bras to suit their new breasts after surgery.