Body aesthetic procedures are continually improving, thanks to the development of innovative medical technologies that can minimize scarring and speed recovery times. Dr. Joseph Gryskiewicz explains how one new innovation, in particular, can benefit patients seeking a body lift or other body contouring surgeries. Read the full story

Kim Kardashian made headlines again recently because of her break-up with NFL running back Reggie Bush. But, for many of her fans, Kim’s love life takes a back seat to her – well, her back seat.

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Gummy bear implants, also known as “cohesive” or “form stable” breast implants, are currently still in FDA trials. However, doctors who are participating in the trials and have had a chance to use the gummy bear implants with their breast augmentation patients are very optimistic about the results, and excited for this new technology to come to market. In this interview with Lindsay Hall, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Steve Teitelbaum explains the difference between gummy bear implants, standard silicone gel implants and saline implants–and which implant most consistently achieves ideal results. Read the full story

Test Drive a Breast Implant Size

Women who are considering breast augmentation now have a way to “test drive” implants before visiting a surgeon.

At the May 2009 Aesthetics Meeting of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Allergan officially debuted its Natrelle Pre-consultation Kit to the medical community.

The kit is designed to educate potential patients about breast augmentation, while allowing them to try different breast sizes in the privacy of their homes.

Natrelle’s preconsultation kit includes sample implants, a profile bra, and an educational DVD that includes footage of a consultation, before and after photos, and topics to discuss with your surgeon.

There’s even an online feature that offers stories of women who have had breast implants— most likely with Allergan products, but also with information that is useful to consumers.

Although it is intended to prepare women for a consultation with their plastic surgeon, the question remains whether this format will provide meaningful information to potential breast augmentation patients.

Medical research has led to the development of cohesive gel breast implants–also called form stable breast implants or “gummy bear” implants–which have been used overseas since the mid-1990s. The implants have been in clinical trials in the U.S. for several years, and thousands of patients nationwide have undergone breast augmentation surgery using the new form stable implants, which hold their shape better and offer less chance of rupture compared to saline or traditional silicone gel implants. Read the full story

Fat injections for breast augmentation are a hot — and controversial — topic. In this video Dr. Scott Spear reveals when these injections get the best results, and why the procedure is drawing fire. You’ll also and hear about the study he is conducting on fat injections versus standard implants for breast enhancement. Read the full story

Although it’s technically true that “all” breast implants have some degree of cohesivity, in this interview Dr. Steve Teitelbaum explains the difference between cohesive gel implants, standard silicone implants and saline implants. Most patients desire a natural- looking breast that maintains its shape over time– and this 4 minute video reveals which implant achieves those results most often. Read the full story

Many adult men and women who have flat or undeveloped buttocks can be self-conscious about their backside and desire fuller, rounder or firmer buttocks.  Surgical buttock augmentation is also sometimes performed on male-to-female gender reassignment surgery or on transgender or transsexual women who wish to have more feminine buttocks. With a buttocks augmentation, these men and women can enhance the shape and contour of their buttocks and improve their overall body aesthetic. Read the full story

This patient’s small breasts resulted in ill fitting clothes and swimsuits. At 29 years old, and in great physical shape, she was an ideal candidate for breast augmentation. The scars are very small and hidden in the crease of her breasts. She loves her new breasts, which are now in proportion to the rest of her body.

Photos courtesy Dr. William P. Adams, Jr., MD