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If you're not ready to commit to surgery but would like to find an option for enhancing your breasts beyond a padded bra, BRAVA — a form of augmentation that doesn't involve implants — might be fo
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If you want to undergo breast augmentation but can't seem to find enough time to schedule the surgery and account for recovery time as well, you may be a candidate for the flash recovery technique.
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Deciding to undergo a breast augmentation procedure is a big step in a woman’s life. While each woman’s reasons for opting to have the procedure vary, the decision about which method is best s
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Although the most common reason for revision after breast enhancement surgery is because the patient wants a larger sized implant, there are also many patients who find that they would like a smalle
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Breast reduction surgery is a procedure that removes skin, glandular tissue and fat to make the breast smaller, lighter and more attractively shaped. While this operation is often done by cosmetic sur
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Breast reduction recovery is a process that takes many months. The first few weeks after the surgery are typically the most challenging both physically and emotionally. During this time period, it’s
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Breast reduction is a major surgery and requires quite a bit of preparation to ensure a successful outcome. You’ll want to prepare yourself both physically and emotionally for the procedure itself a
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Are you considering having a breast reduction? This is a major surgery, but one that usually results in a high level of patient satisfaction. That’s because it can provide long-lasting relief from c
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Breast reduction costs can run from $5,000 to $10,000 or more. Breast reduction prices for self-pay patients vary based on a number of different factors. Bear in mind that the overall fees may be decr
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Breast reduction surgery is a popular procedure for women who are experiencing physical discomfort or dissatisfaction with their appearance due to large breasts. According to the American Society for
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Breast augmentation (augmentation mammaplasty) is a cosmetic surgery procedure that has been routinely performed in the United States since the 1980s. Now, more and more women are choosing to change t
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Breast reconstruction may be performed to correct congenital abnormalities, but it is most often done after a mastectomy or extensive lumpectomy. Reconstruction doesn’t restore full sensation or fun
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A breast lift or mastopexy surgery is designed for women who are dissatisfied with the shape of their breast and the position of their nipples. This procedure is popular among women who have developed
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Breast lifts, like any cosmetic surgery, carry a number of risks that you should fully understand before scheduling your procedure. Your chances of experiencing breast lift complications is higher if
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There are three basic types of breast lifts (mastopexy surgeries) that most cosmetic surgeons use to raise breast tissue, reposition the nipple, and reshape the areola. The main criteria for selecting
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Typically, a breast lift costs less than $10,000. A minor lift such as a periareolar lift that involves only a small incision to lift the nipple and areola may cost just a few thousand. A full breast
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The breast lift recovery process is different for each patient. However, there are some expected side effects of surgery and healing that are fairly common and tend to resolve along a certain timeline
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The breast lift (mastopexy) is an increasingly popular procedure for women who want to restore their breasts to a more youthful position and appearance. According to statistics collected by the Americ
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Second only to the decision to actually book a breast-enhancement surgery, picking an implant size is often the biggest challenge for many women. You know you want larger breasts, but perhaps you're n
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The history of breast implants actually starts much longer ago than people realize. The first recorded attempts to artificially increase the size of breasts by inserting material under the skin were c
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Questions about breast implant safety and the validity of cosmetic surgery itself have been the source of a great deal of discussion and argument over the last 50 years. Implants are becoming more and
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Breast implants are not the right answer for every woman dissatisfied with her breasts. The initial cost may be a deterrent (the cost of the implant, along with the surgeon, hospital, and anesthesia f
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The most common risk factor of breast implant surgery is capsular contracture. But surprisingly, it's not the most common reason that women replace their implants. Neither is rupture. In fact, th
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The decision to get breast implants can be life-changing. And once you make the decision, you want a lifetime of benefits. However, a single set of breast implants won’t last forever. So, is there a
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If you survey breastfeeding mothers, they will almost all tell you that very few things can make or break breastfeeding the way support can. If you are encouraged early on by supportive nurses and a l
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When we talk about breast implant surgery and capsular contracture, there are two things to keep in mind. First, it is the most common side effect. And second, it is still quite uncommon. Those two fa
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Plastic surgeons study extensively in their field of specialty, and are constantly learning and perfecting the latest techniques to minimize things like bleeding, scarring, and other complications. Ch
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Who gets breast implants, and why? Is it worth it for them? Have you wondered this? Or, more specifically, have you wondered if you are typical of a woman seeking breast implants? Typical Breast Au
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If you’ve researched breast implant recovery, you know that you might feel groggy and disoriented when you wake up (from the anesthesia), and that you may have drains. You know that post-op, you
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Is it possible to use before and after breast implant photos to choose a size? Not entirely, but they can be a useful part of the evaluation process along with other steps like trying on "sizers" and
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Breast implant sizers are imitation breast implants that you can use at home to try different cc volumes in private at your own convenience. Some patients buy these weeks or months in advance of sched
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Selecting the right breast implants size is, ideally, the result of give and take between you and your plastic surgeon. No matter how much research you do ahead of time into different volumes and shap
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Although women in the United States tend to opt for somewhat larger breast implants than the sizes popular in Europe, most want to have an end result that still looks natural. Ideally, there should be
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One of the simplest and most low-tech ways to try out different breast implants sizes is with the rice test. Breast implants obviously don’t feel like bags of rice, but these rice testers can give y
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Breast implant size is one of the first things you think about when you start considering augmentation mammaplasty. This is a very personal decision since you’ll be living with your implants every d
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Breast implant sizes are the subject of a lot of confusion for cosmetic surgery patients. That’s partly because we are all so used to thinking of breasts in cup sizes. However, the actual volume of
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Saline implants are a common option for patients seeking breast augmentation surgery. They have been used in the United States since the 1980s with varying levels of success. As with silicone implants
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Silicone breast implants are a widely used type of implant for both cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. Many plastic surgeons report that patients choose silicone consistently over saline. The most c
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There are two main types of breast implants currently available in the United States with FDA approval for use in cosmetic surgery – silicone and saline. Within these two categories there are dozens
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Breast implants are an enormously popular cosmetic enhancement for women aged 18 and up in the United States. In 2010 alone, almost 300,000 American women underwent breast augmentation. Women seek thi
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Breast implants must be made of medical-grade materials, so it's rare for contamination to occur. Find out more about the situations in which contamination can occur, and how to reduce your risk. A
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Getting breast implants can stir up a whole range of emotions, from elation to depression. Discover what your emotional recovery from surgery may be like. In the days and weeks leading up to your b
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One of the downsides to any plastic surgery is the incisions and scarring that can result. Plastic surgeons do their best to minimize scars, placing them at natural folds in the skin or in other place
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There’s more than one way to place breast implants into the body — and each has its own benefits and drawbacks. You’ll want to discuss the various implant techniques with your plastic surgeon, t
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If you smoke, you’ve probably already heard all of the warnings about the impact that smoking can have on your overall health — including serious illnesses such as chronic respiratory and circulat
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There's more to breast augmentation surgery than simply showing up on the scheduled day. Your plastic surgeon will have a complete set of pre-op instructions for you to follow and complete in the
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You've probably spent weeks or months interviewing potential doctors, reviewing your breast implant options and saving up for your surgery. Now that you're finally ready to start your breast
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Breast implants aren't one size (or even one shape!) fits all. They come in a wide array of sizes and shapes, to ensure that you get an implant that gives you the most natural and ideal look for
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Contoured breast implants may not be the most popular choice of implant shape, but for many women it can lead to a more natural breast shape. They get their name because they"re shaped to look mo
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Teardrop breast implants, or contoured breast implants, offer women a more natural shape, as they're contoured to look like a natural breast — narrower at the top, and thicker at the bottom
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Round breast implants are just what you'd imagine — circular, spherical silicone sacs that can be filled with either a sterile saline solution or a silicone gel. They're the most commo
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Numerous factors can come into play when you're choosing the right breast implants for the most natural look. Discover whether round or contoured breast implants are best for you. Breast implants c
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When implants need to be replaced is a matter of some debate. That's because the data is variable for both saline and silicone. It is possible to get a lifetime out of your implants, without ever
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Plastic surgery usually doesn't come cheap — unless it's reconstructive surgery after an accident or illness, health insurance usually doesn't cover the cost. But the overall cost
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You may be wondering what life will be like after the recovery is complete, the scars begin to heal, and you get back to your day-to-day activities. You may also be wondering about the long-term impli
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Your surgeon is your clearinghouse for information and as such, will discuss the particulars of your surgery with you. This is just a general guide to surgery times for the most common procedures in
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Your body naturally tries to protect itself from foreign bodies—so it’s no surprise that it might consider a breast implant an intruder, and try its best to fight off the implant by developing a t
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Your recovery time depends on many factors: the type of surgery you had (and whether it was a single or combination surgery), whether or not you experience any complications, and how well you take c
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Unless you're getting a breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, most health insurance companies won't cover the cost of breast implants — which means that you will need to pay for th
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Most women are happy with the results of their breast implant surgery. But it is still surgery and carries some risks. Here are a few of the risks and side effects of breast augmentation and how to ma
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Breast implant surgery is usually a relatively simple outpatient procedure — you'll likely be sent home the very same day, unless you have complications with your surgery. But that don&apos
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The idea of transferring fat from the places you don't want it (thighs, stomach and buttocks) to where you do want it — such as the breasts — is not a new idea. But it is becoming more commonpla
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The vertical breast lift and circumareolar breast lift are two types of mastopexy that both serve a similar purpose for patients. These procedures are designed to bring breasts up to a higher position
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Breast implant sizes, shapes and materials have come a long way since the first generation of implantable devices. There are now many styles from which to choose. Taking the time to learn about the va
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Gummy bear implants, the newest type of silicone breast implants, are currently only available to U.S. patients who are participating in clinical trials at select plastic surgery centers. Are these wo
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Making decisions about reconstructive breast surgery is hard to do when you are still reeling from your cancer diagnosis. But the fact is that looking into your choices for reconstruction as soon as
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Contributing Plastic Surgeon: Dr. W. Grant Stevens, M.D., F.A.C.S. Medical Director of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Los Angeles, CA Before a woman is ready to have breast implant surgery, she
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Contributing Plastic Surgeon: Dr. W. Grant Stevens, M.D., F.A.C.S. Medical Director of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Los Angeles, CA Breast enhancement implants aren’t designed to last forev
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Have you ever wondered what guys really think about breast implants? If you ask 10 men to give a “thumbs up” or “thumbs down” response on the topic, you’re likely to get 15 different answers
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If you're dissatisfied with the small size of your breasts, you may be thinking about how to improve your appearance with breast enlargements. Hundreds of thousands of women increase their breast
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Contributing Plastic Surgeon: Dr. W. Grant Stevens, M.D., F.A.C.S. Medical Director of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Los Angeles, CA As any breast surgeon will tell you, almost all women have s
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Before-and-after photos will give you a sense of the quality of the plastic surgeon’s work, and his level of skill. You’ll want to review the images closely, looking for the placement and prominen
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Timing is everything. Ideally, you’d opt to have breast augmentation or reduction after you’re done having children. But life throws us curve balls and surprises, and plans often change. If you�
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If you're considering a breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty), chances are that you're living with some chronic pain. Uncomfortably large breasts can cause back and neck pain, skin infe
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Breast implants may seem delicate when you’re holding them in your hand—or when you hear about someone who had an implant leak or rupture within their body. But the silicone shell of implants can
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You may never have thought you’d be interested in plastic surgery. Then, you had children. Perhaps you gained a significant amount of baby weight, which seemed to linger for years. Or you may be a p
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Women may get breast implants to help them look better, but they don’t want to sacrifice feeling in their breasts for it. For most women who decide to undergo breast augmentation, the area around th
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Once you’ve made the decision to have breast implants, you need to start thinking about what type of implant you prefer. You and your surgeon will talk about the pros and cons of the various types a
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Many women come to plastic surgery after extreme weight loss, particularly after bariatric surgery [link to article on bariatric surgery site], or after the up-and-down weight gain and loss of having
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Breast implants can help plump up and bolster sagging breasts, especially if they're combined with a breast lift surgery. In fact, breast implants are often used during plastic surgery to improve
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Five things your plastic surgeon should have. AboutPlasticSurgery.com is your one-stop-shop for finding a qualified surgeon, and the search feature will let you see surgeons in your area. As you
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Undergoing a mastectomy can be a disheartening experience. While having cancerous breast tissue removed can be a relief, many women find it devastating to lose their breast completely. Undergoing a
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Weight gain is a common complaint after undergoing breast implant surgery. Obviously, the weight of the breast implants alone will make your scale creep up beyond its current numbers—but some post-o
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Wondering what effect your new breasts (whether you’re going bigger, getting a lift, or reducing) will have on your body image and self-esteem? It’s definitely a factor to think about. Better S
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Insurance companies look closely at the various breast enhancement/reduction surgeries to determine when a procedure is medically necessary. Breast augmentation (not related to breast reconstruction
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Second only to non-melanoma skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women in the United States. About 200,000 women a year are diagnosed with breast cancer. American women have about
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All the stress that comes with a major plastic surgery can lead to feelings of depression. Discover the reasons why breast augmentation can cause the post-operative blues, and the best ways to deal wi
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Let’s start with the good news: there is no evidence that breast implants increase your cancer risk. The not-as-good news is that after you have breast implants, you’ll need to be even more proa
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When it comes to breast implants, some women are lucky enough that the first time's the charm. But for other women, additional surgeries are needed years down the line to maintain the look that t
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You’re considering a change to enhance your appearance, maybe because you’ve adopted a new, healthy lifestyle and lost a considerable amount of weight. Or maybe it’s because you are ready to cel
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Breast implants and other types of plastic surgery still fascinate the general public—which means that the sudden altering of your appearance may cause plenty of curiosity within your circle of frie
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If you’re unhappy with the size, shape or appearance of your breasts, you might be considering breast enhancement surgery. Or maybe you’re tired of the nagging back pain and postural issues caused
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You’re thrilled with the enhanced bustline that your new breast implants promise—and you imagine that the people who love you will have the exact same reaction. But some people find that the react
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Allergic reactions seem to be on the rise, to everything from peanuts to latex. But could your breast implants trigger allergies? Find out here. Breast implants add a foreign object—a silicone ca
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Immediate Breast Reconstruction Most women are able to have the breast reconstruction completed during their mastectomy surgery. After the surgeon removes the cancerous tissue, the breast implant is
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Monthly breast self exams can play a key role in maintaining breast health—if you develop breast cancer, you may detect it earlier with a self exam than you would relying on your annual checks by yo
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Some of the top cosmetic surgeries for women include the procedures that are part of a typical "Mommy Makeover." These include mastopexy with augmentation (breast lift and implants), abdomin
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Should you talk to a certified plastic surgeon before you get pregnant to find out how this may change your body? You talk to your GP and OBGYN about the potential health effects of pregnancy. It's no
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Recent annual reports issued by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that approximately 20,000 breast augmentation patients undergo breast implant removal in the U.S. each year. There are a v
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Contributing Plastic Surgeon: Dr. W. Grant Stevens, M.D., F.A.C.S. Medical Director of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Los Angeles, CA Breast revision surgery most often focuses on enlarging or r
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Contributing Plastic Surgeon: Dr. W. Grant Stevens, M.D., F.A.C.S. Medical Director of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Los Angeles, CA Breast implant revision is a reality for most women who have
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Contributing Plastic Surgeon: Dr. W. Grant Stevens, M.D., F.A.C.S. Medical Director of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates, Los Angeles, CA Breast revision surgery is actually one of a number of appro
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