Earlier this week, the FDA issued a voluntary recall of certain breast implants. These devices are specifically devices from manufacturer Allergan and apply to ALL of their textured devices, not just silicone due to a risk of a rare cancer called ALCL which can occur in the capsule tissue around the implant. The first sign…
Breast implants are not lifelong devices. The FDA recommends you get an ultrasound or MRI after a few years to check if they are intact. Mammograms alone do not evaluate implants well. If you have had your implants in longer than a few years, you should make an appointment to see us. We can do…
Patient Sarah Fahey knew she carried the gene for breast cancer, so she made the hardest decision of her life — at age 18. Read more at the Palm Beach Post.
The American Society of Plastic Surgery released an updated position statement earlier this month regarding the risk of a rare and highly treatable type of lymphoma that can develop around breast implants, particularly those with textured surfaces. Although the risk is very small, we want to ensure patients are informed with the latest information. Cases…
Nearly every one reaches a point in their lives where they begin to wonder if they’re not quite as attractive as they once were. This is natural. We all go through changes in our lives beyond the simple act of aging. Whether it’s childbirth, illness, injury, or just slowing down, our bodies will change in…
We’ve always been searching for that fountain of youth. These days, we are constantly surrounded by media that promotes youth and staying young. Scientifically speaking, we’re also living longer than ever. It’s no wonder that as we live longer, we’re confronted with the task of feeling good about ourselves as the years go by. The…
How are you feeling? Really, think about it. When was the last time you actually stopped what you were doing to take a moment to consider how you’re feeling that day? Sure, the day’s stresses may be getting to you. You were late to work, traffic was terrible, your kids have all of their extracurricular…