Breast Implants

Considering Breast Augmentation? Here’s What You Need to Know
Breast augmentation is one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures worldwide. For individuals looking to enhance their body’s natural curves, achieve fuller proportions, or restore lost volume, breast augmentation is a transformative process. This procedure […]
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Silicone vs Saline Implants for Breast Augmentations
Breast augmentations are a popular cosmetic procedure that presents individuals with the choice between silicone and saline implants, each with distinct characteristics impacting aesthetic outcomes and long-term maintenance. Silicone implants, filled with cohesive silicone gel, […]
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Breast Implant Exchange: Empowering Choice and Confidence
In recent years, the topic of breast augmentation has garnered significant attention, as more women seek to enhance their appearance and boost their self-confidence. Among various cosmetic procedures, breast implant exchange has emerged as a […]
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4 Things to Consider Before Breast Augmentation
Want to enhance your body image? Then, seeking a breast augmentation can restore your self-esteem, letting you feel confident in your own skin once again. When undergoing a breast augmentation, there are many things that […]
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The COVID-19 Vaccine and Breast Implants: Do They Affect One Another?
As the COVID-19 vaccine continues to be administered, there have been a few cases of inflammatory reactions in those who currently have dermal filler. However, plastic surgeons across the country have urged individuals not to […]
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Breast Implants – Certain Labeling Recommendations to Improve Patient Communication
The Food and Drug Administration recently released a final guidance containing recommendations for the labeling components, such as format and content, of saline and silicone gel-filled breast implants. This guidance was developed with the intent […]
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What Are My Breast Plastic Surgery Options?
Choosing to undergo breast surgery is a big decision. Deciding on the type of procedure that makes the most sense for your specific needs can be overwhelming. At Dr. J. J. Wendel Plastic Surgery, our […]
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The FDA Requests Allergan Voluntarily Recall BIOCELL Textured Breast Implants and Tissue Expanders
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that Allergan recall its BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders to protect individuals from breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) and BIA-ALCL-related complications and deaths. […]
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Considering breast augmentation for beach season? Here’s when you should plan your surgery
With summer fast-approaching, many patients are considering breast augmentation as a way of getting their bodies beach-ready. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the best time to undergo a breast augmentation procedure is […]
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Autologous Breast Reconstruction is a Safe Alternative After Implant Failure
After a mastectomy, breast implants are the primary choice for breast reconstruction. However, what happens when implant-based reconstruction fails? Plastic surgeons suggest using an autologous breast reconstruction technique for women who have had implant-related complications. […]
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New Method of Breast Reconstruction May Reduce Pain for Some Cancer Survivors
Plastic surgeons are studying a new approach to breast reconstruction in which they place implants on top of rather than under the pectoral muscles. This places the implants just underneath the skin where breast tissue […]
Read MoreKnow This If You Have Breast Implants
Nearly every case of rare cancer being traced back to breast implants, called anaplastic large-cell lymphoma or ALCL, has been linked to textured implants. Symptoms including breast pain, lumps, fluid buildup, and swelling should be […]
Read MoreFDA Update on Breast Implants Causing Cancer
Since 2011, the FDA and a board of experts in plastic surgery, epidemiology, pathology and oncology have worked together to dive deep into the reports of anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL) in patients with saline and […]
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