Facial Aesthetics and Surgery
Allergan Products – Connecticut Injectable Fillers
Allergan products are specialized to help patients experience effective facial rejuvenation, skin revitalization, and breast enhancement. We offer a number of these products, including the Juvederm and Voluma injectable fillers. Juvederm is excellent for easing away and erasing many facial wrinkles and fine lines. Lip volume can also be increased using this soft-tissue filler. Juvederm…
FDA Reports On Silicone Breast Implant Safety
Choosing to undergo breast augmentation is a personal decision, and selecting silicone or saline implants is an equally personal choice. In 2010, silicone breast implants were placed during half of all breast augmentation surgeries. In the past, there have been concerns that silicone breast implants may be associated with possible negative complications. If you remember…
50th Anniversary of First Ever Breast Augmentation
The 50th anniversary of the first ever breast augmentation surgery with modern implants occurred in 2012. Despite originally seeking care for the removal of a tattoo, this first patient, Timmie Jean Lindsey, reports that she is happy and healthy, according to an article in The Guardian. When Lindsey’s doctor first asked her if she would…
10 Year Anniversary for Botox Injections
2012 marks the ten year anniversary of cosmetic Botox injections. Originally believed to be a passing fad, Botox injections have become the most popular facial anti-aging treatment in the United States – and Botox injections are now widely used to effectively treat many other medical conditions. Originally discovered for its cosmetic use by husband and…
The Doctor is IN
There are many different procedures that can be utilized to reconstruct a breast after mastectomy. Knowing all of your options from your surgeon will help you to decide which procedure is best for you. We can assist you in building a solid foundation of knowledge during this important process. On June 6th, we will be…
ASAP: Immediate Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Not only are more women opting for immediate breast reconstruction, but more are using implants. Researchers are somewhat flummoxed by a new bump in breast reconstruction. Not only are more women undergoing immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy, according to the January issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, but an increasing number are opting for implants,…