Get Ready for Summer
Cellulite. Just the mention of the word gets women of all shapes and sizes talking. We try different exercises, change our diets, and even slather on different creams to try to get rid of those annoying ripples. But these methods are often unsuccessful for the supposed 80 to 90 percent of women that have cellulite. […]
PIP Breast Implants
Between 2001 and 2010 French company Poly Implant Prothese (PIP) manufactured and supplied purportedly cohesive silicone gel breast implants. It is reported that as many as 50,000 women, including thousands in the UK, could have received these implants. Recent developments with PIP breast implants have raised questions about their safety and long term effects. Although […]
The Bra That Helps You Bounce Back From Surgery
Recovery following any type of breast surgery has gotten a little bit easier thanks to the new Medebra Surgical Garment. Designed by a breast cancer survivor for patients who have undergone a range of breast surgery procedures including augmentation, biopsy, fine needle aspiration, lift, lumpectomy, mastectomy, reconstruction and reduction, the thick cotton compression bra can […]
The Stages of Breast Implants
< While patients will of course see results immediately after surgery, there is always swelling that develops. During the first week after surgery, the breasts and surrounding area are swollen, the implants appear high and your nipples point downwards, (this is all very normal). Over the course of several weeks the swelling subsides and the […]
Things to know when picking out breast implants sizes
Picking out implant sizes for a breast augmentation can be a bit trying for most people. There are people that believe the doctor should pick their sizes however, it can lead to an unhappy outcome for the patient although he/she may be a doctor this is still just one persons option. There are doctors that […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Get Checked!
Leonard M. Hochstein, M.D., P.A. Newsletter Dr. Hochstein urges women to schedule their yearly mammogram! Every woman over the age of 40 should take time out of their busy schedule and schedule their annual mammogram. Your best defense against breast cancer is early detection. Dr. Hochstein recommends the following breast cancer screening guidelines to promote […]