Breast Implant Illness has been, and still is, a poorly-defined group of symptoms in patients with breast implants. These symptoms vary widely, and many patients have multiple symptoms. Because there is no test that can confirm the diagnosis of Breast Implant Illness, those of us...
Thoughts on “Mommy Makeover” Gerald G. Edds, M.D. Zach Barnes, M.D. While there is no question that the joys of parenthood outweigh any negative changes to Mom’s body, many women seek to regain a more positive body image once the childbearing days are over. “Mommy Makeover” is not...
“Breast Implant Illness” We are getting frequent questions about “Breast Implant Illness” because of press and social media coverage. Some patients who have breast implants are requesting their removal, while some who are considering breast augmentation have concerns over what they are hearing or reading. Breast Implant Illness FAQ What is...
Breast augmentation is the most frequent cosmetic surgical procedure nationwide. In 1992, the FDA took the old silicone implants off the market. Between 1992 and 2006, only saline implants were available for breast augmentation. In 2006, after research on over 17,000 women, the new cohesive...
A recent study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery reveals some very interesting facts. The study evaluated 225 consecutive women at one month or greater after breast augmentation. Ninety-eight percent of these women said the results met or exceeded their expectations. The average patient age...
While many feel breast augmentation can be a very gratifying procedure, its effect on sexuality has not been well-defined. A study recently presented at the annual scientific meetng of the American Society of Plastic Surgery reveals that there is a significant boost in...
Answers to the common problems of asymmetrical breasts. Owensboro cosmetic Surgeon, Dr. Gerald Edds, often tells his patients that breasts are never identical twins. However, a reasonable goal with women with significant differences in breast symmetry is that they become “very close sisters.” Dr. Edds is a b0ard...