Breast Augmentation News

Breast Augmentation Revision Surgery - An Easier Approach Second Time Around

Over the years, it has become apparent that most breast augmentation patients require a second breast augmentation procedure within seven to fifteen years time.

Fast Facts: Breast Augmentation at Graduation

Breast augmentation might be the best high school present. It’s far better than mid high school years when others would notice the change. In fact, breast augmentation may be a great way to transition from high school to college and adult years.

Breast Surgery for the Bariatric Patient: Special Considerations

Both silicone breast implants and saline breast implants are more likely to rupture or leak as they age. According to a 2004 study of the aging silicone breast implant by Anja Britta Birkefeld a, Hellmut Eckert a and Bettina Pfleidere, silicone breast implants that were placed between 1973-1985 were likely to have reduced molecular weight, bleeding of the ingredients into the body, and susceptible to degradation. Textured implants were less susceptible to degradation than untextured implants.

Nuisances In The Aging Breast Implant

There are breast surgery options available to improve the appearance of the breasts after massive weight loss. Massive weight loss often results in the appearance of excess skin and sagginess that can appear as a disfigurement. Many post bariatric patients seek out plastic surgery after weight loss to improve a disfigured appearance. They may undergo breast surgery, but may also be interested in an upper or lower body lift, arm lift and/or thigh lift.

Plastic Surgery and Malignant Hyperthermia

At the recent American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery meeting, board certified plastic surgeons gathered to discuss malignant hyperthermia, a very rare but life threatening disorder that took the life of a teen breast surgery patient in March 2008. This condition is spurred on when certain anesthesia are given to people that may have one of 80 genetic defects that are associated with malignant hyperthermia.

Breast Cancer Survivor Breakthrough: Zometa®

At the recent Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in Chicago, Illinois, Zometa® was a topic of discussion when the Austrian Breast & Colorectal Cancer Study Group (ABCSG) announced the results of their investigation to demonstrate benefits associated with Zometa ® (zoledronic acid).

Youthfulness Lies Beneath the Cheeks

It’s been considered breakthrough to learn that fat fillers used to add volume in the cheeks can improve many aspects of the face in just a few minutes time. As reported in the June issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, fat fillers can add volume to the cheeks and enhances the hollow appearance in the rest of the face as well.

Breast Cancer: Is it in the Genes?

Gene make up is said to have implications for breast cancer. In fact, research conducted at Duke University has triggered the medical community to take a closer look at more individualized therapy for cancer patients...

Breast Surgery Advancements for the 2.5 million Breast Cancer Survivors

There have been great advancements in breast surgery to preserve the maximum breast structure post cancer surgery to create a normal appearing breast. Weather it is a biopsy or partial mastectomy, there have been limited options available to improve the appearance of the breast after surgery. Today, surgeons may transfer tissue to the breast when defects result from partial cancer surgery.

Georgetown University Hospital Recruiting Study Participants Interested in Breast Augmentation

A group of surgeons led by Scott L. Spear, M.D., Professor and Chief, Dept. Plastic Surgery at Georgetown University Hospital are recruiting patients to evaluate the use of fat transplantation for breast augmentation. This is an alternative to breast implants for breast augmentation that has been implemented by a select number of plastic surgeons in the U.S. for the past several years.

Breast Augmentation Alternative Advances

Breast augmentation always requires serious consideration. Given the costs associated with the procedure, the recovery time, the discomfort, and potential risks- it might take quite some time to decide that breast augmentation is the right choice. In the meantime, there are other options available…

Breast Surgery and Teen Patients

According to statistics provided by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over 300,000 plastic surgery procedures were performed on teens in 2003. Breast augmentation accounted for less than 5% of the total. What is the right age for breast surgery?

In the late 1800’s, plastic surgeons began to perform breast augmentation and reconstruction through fat transfers from other parts of the body, just as fat transfers are used today to build volume in the eye area.

According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the amount of women 18 years old and younger who have undergone breast augmentation surgery has risen dramatically in the past decade.

Breast Augmentation Recovery Kit

The breast augmentation recovery kit was recently introduced by BioElectronics Corporation (BIEL).

Breast augmentation surgery has become increasingly popular in the past few years nationwide due to the media and a general acceptance of cosmetic surgery.

Top Cosmetic Procedures in 2007

According to reports from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, an estimated 11.7 million surgical and nonsurgical operations were performed in the U.S. during 2007 alone.

According to new reports, infections in patients who have undergone implant surgery, particularly due to cancer, are common.

Breast augmentation has become one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the world and researchers believe that in the future the amount of Americans who opt for the procedure will only increase.

Breast Implant Maintenance

According to plastic surgeons and to the surprise of many patients, breast implants don’t last forever and a second surgery is often required down the road to maintain the desired effects of the surgery.

These days the shape and size of a woman’s breasts seem to be of more importance than ever before and women across the world are taking note.

Many plastic surgeons across the U.S. worry that the economic stance of the country will affect the number of breast augmentation surgeries that are performed in 2008.

According to reports, plastic surgeons are re-evaluating past findings regarding silicone breast implants.

Older Women Getting Breast Surgery

Studies show that more and more older women are undergoing breast augmentation surgery to get an extra lift.

New findings show that surgical treatment to correct breast asymmetry provides an overall improvement to the quality of life and self-esteem of patients.

Breast Cancer Often Hard to Detect

Recent reports claim that reading mammograms wrong is becoming more common for doctors.

It’s been a year since the FDA reversed its 14-year-old ban on silicone implants for cosmetic breast augmentation and one plastic surgeon has reported seeing a huge change in requests among his patients.

Being Informed About Breast Surgery

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, 9, 104 females between the ages of 18 and 19-years-old received breast implants in 2006.

In a recent article written by a Northern Virginia plastic surgeon the axillary technique used in breast augmentation surgery is praised for its safety, successful results and short recovery time.

A new study that is being conducted in Japan is going to examine the effects of adult stem and regenerative cells derived from fat in breast augmentation.

According to a new study, nursing mothers no longer need to worry about breastfeeding causing their breasts to sag.

The first review in almost a decade regarding the health effects of cosmetic breast implants, found that women who receive silicone gel-filled breast implants don’t have a higher risk of cancer.

For breast cancer patients who need mastectomies, more reconstructive choices are now available and studies show that having surgery can be significantly beneficial.

A new form of video hosting has been created to help women who are considering getting plastic surgery.

Breast augmentation surgery has been performed for decades; however, in recent years the procedure has become safer and the public has become more accepting of women who get breast implants.

A new survey conducted by the National Women’s Health Resource Center (NWHRC) shows that women who undergo life changing events like giving birth, enduring a significant weight loss, and divorce are more likely to get breast augmentation.

According to new reports, more and more men and women from the military are having breast reduction operations.

Although breast augmentation is one of the top surgeries in America right now, a good portion of patients are now going in for a breast reduction.

Researchers are currently conducting tests for an innovative new technique to keep breasts lifted as time progress.

Recent studies have shown the effectiveness of MammoSite brachytherapy, a treatment used to help women in their early stages of breast cancer.

Plastic Surgery Study Questioned

According to a new study conducted on 3,527 Swedish women that was recently published in the New York Times, women with breast implants have an increased chance of suicide or deaths related to substance abuse.

Announcing Your New Implants

Many men and women in America debate whether to inform those around them whether they’ve had plastic surgery, or are even thinking about going under the knife.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons more women are getting breast augmentations than ever before.

With more and more Americans desiring to enhance their breast size, most are opting for surgery while others are pondering the effectiveness of non-surgical enhancement products.

When a Rhode Island woman was diagnosed with breast cancer at an early age, she immediately opted for a double mastectomy and threw her breasts a going away party.

Headlines all over Europe have been promoting the “Lunch Break Boob Job” since the release of information from San Diego based company, Cytori Therapeutics.

A new procedure called “Celution” is becoming a hot topic amongst plastic surgeons and patients who are undergoing breast reconstruction.

Studies show that more young boys are getting breast reduction surgery in order to resemble the “ideal” male that they are exposed to through the media.

The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons recently reported that more than 50 percent of those who received breast implants in 2006 were 35 and older.

A new line of bras designed specifically to support cosmetically altered breasts that are higher and rounder and stick out more than natural breasts was introduced today in Great Britain.

As the desire for breast augmentation continues to grow throughout the country having primary and secondary operations is becoming more common.

Breast Implants have always been known to improve a woman’s physical appearance but a new study reveals that the surgery is also linked with boosting self-esteem and sexual satisfaction.

The Impact of Silicone

ASPS Member Surgeons predict that about 40 percent or more breast augmentation patients they’ll have in the next 12 months will opt for silicone implants as opposed to saline.

Breast reconstruction is often performed on women who have endured breast cancer and are looking to restore the appearance of their breasts after having a mastectomy. Enduring breast cancer can have lasting physical and emotional effects, but reconstruction surgery can have a positive impact—changing the way a woman views her body and boost her self-image.

Over the last decade, the number of teens across the country undergoing breast enhancement surgery has tripled. According to statistics, three times as many teen girls got breast implants in 2002 than 10 years earlier. From 2002 to 2003 alone, the number of breast implant procedures in young girls increased by nearly 25 percent.

Members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery recently met to discuss the advantages of silicone-gel breast implants, which gained approval for use in women over age 22 from the Food and Drug Administration late last year after a decade ban.

A new Australian study found that silicone breast implants coated with titanium metal can actually help prevent post-operation hardening or deformities in patients.

Mommy Makeover: The New Trend

Women's figures go through enormous stress during pregnancy that usually results in physical changes that cannot be corrected with diet and exercise. Sagging breasts, a bulging belly, and pockets of fat on the hips and thighs are not uncommon if you've had a baby.

A New York state court of appeals recently ruled that an insurance company must reimburse a teen boy and his father for the cost of a breast reduction surgery to correct a devastating condition known as gynecomastia.

Very few breast cancer patients pursue reconstruction surgery after mastectomy, and new research helps explain why. Less than 50 percent of breast cancer surgeons regularly refer their patients to a cosmetic surgeon to discuss treatment after mastectomy, a new University of Michigan study indicates.

Breast augmentation procedures are so popular and even commonplace that many young girls see getting breast implants as a kind of rite of passage. In fact, giving breast surgery as a high school or college graduation gift is one of the latest cosmetic trends. However, it's a trend that raises a pertinent question: What age is too young for breast surgery?

With the approval of silicone breast implants—after nearly a 14-year ban—the number of breast augmentation procedures are expected to soar, putting nose jobs and other popular cosmetic procedures in the shade.

An innovative procedure known as oncoplastic breast-conserving surgery combines two medical disciplines—breast cancer surgery and breast reconstructive surgery—to help women with breast cancer avoid the ravages of mastectomy.

One of the latest trends in breast augmentation uses a patient's own body fat—from the belly, thighs, or butt—to boost the bust line, despite serious concerns from leading surgeon's groups.

Breast augmentation is one of the most sought after cosmetic procedures in America. Since 2000, the number of procedures performed has jumped 476 percent, with more than 300,000 women undergoing augmentation procedures every year. These numbers raise a pertinent question: Is bigger really better?.

Internal Bras Offer a Lift

The internal bra procedure is a smaller-scar surgery intended to give breasts a lift without adding extra volume. A patient's existing glandular tissue is resculpted and a special mesh device that acts as an internal bra is placed above the tissue and under the skin to lift the breast and hold it in place.

Are You Ready for Breast Surgery?

Everyday, women across America are choosing to undergo cosmetic breast surgery. Whatever the procedure—augmentation, lift, reduction, or reconstruction—potential patients should always go into surgery with a clear understanding of the risks and benefits of the procedure as well as their own expectations.

For years, liposuction has beat out breast augmentation as the top cosmetic surgical procedure performed in the United States. Not last year though. In 2006—for the first time ever—breast augmentation topped the list of most popular cosmetic procedures for women.

4 Silicone Implant Myths Debunked

Despite the FDA's recent re-approval of silicone breast implants, there is still some controversy surrounding the popular medical devices. With so many competing opinions about the safety of silicone implants, it's difficult for consumers to know the difference between myth and reality.

Do Your Homework Before Nip/Tuck

While 91 percent claim they knew what to expect before plastic surgery, less than 50 percent recalled ever being informed of the risks and side effects.

Breast augmentation has long been one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. Given such popularity, it's important for women to understand a few breast implant basics.

The American Society of Plastic Surgeons and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery are cautioning patients against fat grafting for breast augmentation because of the lack of safety information and its potential to interfere with accurate breast cancer detection.

Imagine going to get liposuction and walking away with bigger breasts—sounds too good to be true, right? Maybe not, says Dr. Eric Finzi, who recently published a study that found a natural increase in breast size among women who had liposuction.

Because of their darker skin, African American women are often prone to unsightly scarring after surgery—a fact that prevents many from undergoing breast reduction to alleviate the physical symptoms associated with excessively large or heavy breasts.

Breast implants, like most medical devices, are not intended to last a lifetime. Various factors influence how long breast implants will last, including the woman's lifestyle and the type of implant.

Lipotourism: Is it worth the risk?

Approximately 800,000 Americans opt for cosmetic surgery every year. To save money, some have taken to traveling overseas where cosmetic procedures can cost as much as 75 percent less than in the United States—a fact that makes so-called lipotourism a rapidly growing trend in plastic surgery.

Breast implant surgery is the leading cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States. In 2005, nearly 350,000 women underwent breast augmentation procedures. At some point, however, many of these women will require revision and/or replacement surgeries.

Breast reconstruction offers women who have survived the ravages of mastectomy after breast cancer a chance to regain something they lost. While not all women opt for reconstructive surgery, those who do should have a thorough understanding of the procedure, its risks, and its benefits.

Most women visit their plastic surgeon with a general idea of what size implants they want – large B, small C, huge D, etc. However, one woman's C is another's D. Cup sizes vary and what looks good on one person's frame may not fit so well on someone else's.

It may sound farfetched but a Bulgarian beer is being touted for its breast boosting properties. Boza beer is already popular in Europe, particularly among bar owners and beer connoisseurs. Now, that popularity is beginning to spread.

Bigger breasts without surgery? Smaller hips without lipo? A wrinkle-free face without collagen or Botox? Perhaps surprisingly, none of these is outside the realm of possibility. With the promise offered by stem cell research, today's pipe dreams could be tomorrow's reality.

The holiday season has passed and many women are now looking to cash in on their cosmetic surgery gift certificates. Women who are considering breast enhancement now have more options with the recent re-approval of silicone breast implants.

Breast reduction (mammoplasty) is becoming increasingly popular among women who suffer from health problems related to their large breasts, such as back and neck pain, inability to do serious exercise, and recurring heat rash and yeast infections under sagging breasts.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2005, there were 114,250 mammoplasties performed, which is a 35% increase from 2000.

There has been a 44% increase in minimally invasive plastic surgery procedures for men in the five years leading up to 2005, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

While the increase in plastic surgery procedures is not unique to males, doctors say it is evidence of many men's aspirations to improve their looks with relatively quick and easy procedures that don't require long recovery times.

Although the surgeon’s staff explains everything and provides patients with numerous brochures and pamphlets, it is important that every woman does a few hours of research on her own before she walks in to request a surgery.

“We want the patient to be happy, healthy, and well. We like educated patients because an educated patient is the key to a happy patient,” says Dr. Marek Dobke, the University of California San Diego Medical Center head of plastic surgery.

New studies and surveys show that breast augmentation is becoming increasingly popular, but not just with strippers and movie stars.

Plastic surgeons are noticing that the typical person who gets breast implants today is not an exotic dancer or a model. It's the average woman next door.

With the new reintroduction of silicone breast implants in the United States market, the interest in cosmetic procedures has further increased. However, is breast enhancement the fastest growing cosmetic surgical procedure?

Giving the Gift of Cosmetic Surgery

When 48-year-old Tina Baldwin of Newfield N.J. found out that her husband was buying her the cosmetic surgery of her choice for Christmas, she was thrilled.

Many more surgeons, emergency room physicians, obstetricians, and other physicians are stepping into the plastic surgery arena. Plastic surgery is very enticing to medical practitioners who specialize in other fields and have to deal with government programs, insurance providers, heavy patient caseloads, huge insurance premiums, and long workweeks.

The recent approval of silicone breast implants for use in women age 22 and older has prompted a flood of phone calls to plastic surgery offices across the nation. Despite the excited flurry of calls, plastic surgeons are cautious over the newly approved implants.

Are our sixties the new forties? That’s what a recent global survey of people from 42 countries seems to suggest. According to survey results, cosmetic surgery has a lot to do with this dramatic shift in perception of what constitutes middle age.

FDA Lifts Silicone Implant Ban

More than a decade has passed since the Food and Drug Administration placed a ban on the use of silicone breast implants. On Friday, the ban came to an end as the FDA announced the return of silicone implants to the U.S. market.

As the stigma surrounding cosmetic procedures in the United States continues to disappear, more and more men are jumping on the plastic surgery bandwagon. In fact, the number of cosmetic procedures performed on men has increased more than 40 percent in recent years.

Transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA) – that is, breast enhancement through the belly button -- has been available for a decade. However, it hasn't been until recently that the procedure has really started to gain popularity.

If you crave that perky, kissing cleavage look but aren't ready to take the plastic surgery plunge, a figure-enhancing bra offers a temporary solution for creating the illusion of bigger breasts. Push-up bras are specially designed to redistribute breast tissue to produce more fullness at the top of the breasts and create a deeper cleavage.

If you've made the decision to undergo plastic surgery, one of the most important things you can do is choose a highly qualified and experienced surgeon you feel comfortable with. Your safety and aesthetic results depend on this. The following are five “must ask” questions and topics you should discuss with your plastic surgeon:

Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most popular procedures performed in the United States. Since the introduction of improved, less invasive surgical tools and techniques in the 1960s, breast enhancement has not only become a trend, it has also become wildly accepted in society. However, with this cosmetic surgery breakthrough, there are a number of misconceptions about the procedure. Here we debunk some common breast augmentation myths.

While undergoing cosmetic surgery doesn't magically enhance a person's life, it could improve their psychological well-being, as suggested by new research presented at the 2006 American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) conference.

Health Canada has just approved the return of silicone gel breast implants, giving two companies permission to make and market the products in Canada. This is one of the first steps of the reintroduction of silicone implants around the globe, including the United States market.

Many women who choose to enlarge or enhance their breasts with implants are often surprised to learn how common revision surgery is among implant patients. Nearly one out of four of the 291,000 women who underwent breast augmentation in 2005 will have a revision surgery within five years, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Significantly obese women may face an increased risk of complications during breast reconstruction after a mastectomy, according to the results of a new retrospective study, indicating that patients should consider delaying surgery until they achieve a lower body weight through diet and exercise.

Are Sugar Implants the New Trend

As silicone-filled breast implants are preparing to reenter the U.S. cosmetic surgery market, researchers continue to explore other implant fillers to find the safest, most natural looking and feeling breasts. A new type of implant called Hydrogel—made up of a cohesive gel that contains natural sugars and distilled water—could be the new answer.

Breast augmentation procedures are not just cosmetic surgeries nor are they only reserved for women. Breast implants, breast reduction, breast lifts, and breast reconstruction are various augmentation procedures that can help both women and men correct aesthetic issues resulting from insecurities, cancer, or gynecomastia.

As part of a breast augmentation or breast reconstruction procedure, breast cancer patients are now undergoing areola restoration in which permanent makeup is used to re-pigment the skin to create natural looking breasts.

Breast implants, one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the U.S., continues to see advancements aimed at improving the technique and providing patients with superior results. One of the most recent approaches to giving women increased control over their new bodies are adjustable breast implants.

Breast augmentation, liposuction, and other procedures have continued to soar in popularity as plastic and cosmetic surgery has become more accepted in society.

Different Types of Breast Implants

When considering breast augmentation surgery, you not only have to determine the size of the implant, but also the type, shape, and texture to ensure you achieve your desired results. Breast augmentation surgery, one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the United States, continues to be improved offering women more enhancement options.

Breast asymmetry is a condition that affects many women including adolescents and adults. The condition may involve the complete absence of a breast, excess structures, uneven shapes, and other abnormalities that may have a physical, emotional, and social impact on a women's life.

Benefits of a Breast Lift

With age, pregnancy, or weight gain come numerous changes in the size, shape, and elasticity of your breasts. Many women may experience sagginess or droopiness in their breasts that will only be temporarily corrected with a lifting bra. However, there are now long-term options to restore breasts to a more youthful, perky position. Between 2004 and 2005, breast-lift surgeries performed in the U.S. jumped 23 percent, according to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Is Breast Reduction Right For You?

Excessively large breasts may be both an aesthetic issue as well as a physical and emotional one. Many women with out-of-proportion breasts carry extra weight that often leads to back and neck aches, postures problems, bra strap digging, rashes and more. Additionally, women with very big breasts may suffer from self-confidence issues.

Are You Wearing The Right Bra?

Bras are perhaps the most important piece of a woman's wardrobe. When properly fitted, a bra can enhance the female shape, lifting and accentuating a woman's curves. However, when a bra does not fit properly, it can flatten the breasts, making them look heavier and less attractive.

The Benefits of Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation has become increasingly popular with women -- especially mothers in their thirties --over the years because it offers so many benefits.

Silicone Implants Expected To Return
When silicone breast implants were withdrawn from the market in 1992, many in the medical community thought they would never return. They may have been wrong. The return of the silicone breast implant now appears to be imminent.

Silicone Breast Implants Save Woman’s Life
August 16, 2006 - A 24-year-old Israeli woman underwent implant surgery two years ago for the purpose of aesthetic enhancement. Little did she know that her choice to get breast implants would one day save her life.

Fat Grafts Help Contour Breasts
August 14, 2006 - Breast implant surgery is the second most sought after surgery in the United States. Still, not all women want strictly to increase the size of their breasts. Some merely want to enhance the shape. Fat grafting offers women that option.

Natural Breast Implant Breakthrough
August 9, 2006 - Researchers at the University of Illinois have made a scientific breakthrough using human stem cells to create natural breast implants.

Dr. Jeremy Mao and his team of scientists took bone marrow stem cells from healthy volunteers and placed them onto a gel-like scaffold, which can be molded into any shape. The scaffolds were implanted into mice where the stem cells eventually grew into fat cells.

Breast Implants: Are They All Equal?
August 7, 2006 - Breast augmentation remains one of the most sought after cosmetic procedures in the United States, with more than 360,000 women undergoing implant surgery last year alone.

Breast augmentation and other plastic surgery procedures gaining popularity with the 65 and older age group.
There are statistics showing the number of cosmetic surgery patients has grown more than 352% in the past five years in the 65 years and older age group according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. ABC reported on one 80-year old woman who went in for a breast augmentation, face-lift, eyelift, lip enlargement, and chemical peel. While the surgeon who performed the plastic surgery procedure on the woman has never performed a breast augmentation on someone at that age, it is believed that this trend will continue in the future.

But conducting plastic surgery on older patients must be conducted with precaution. Many patients that are over 65 have medical problems, including high blood pressure and coronary artery diseases that younger patients do not have.

It is extremely important to consider the patient’s risk for complication, and some plastic surgeons feel that it should only be performed in patients with low risk because it is an elective surgical decision. A University of Illinois College of Medicine doctor, Dr. J. Regan Thomas feels that “there may be greater likelihood that patients in older age groups may have systemic illnesses or conditions that put them at greater risk from surgery, such as diabetes or hypertension.” Older patients take longer to heal and have a decreased result satisfaction because their skin lacks elasticity that is used to recover from surgery quickly. The importance of having a board certified plastic surgeon with older generations becomes vital to the safety and well being of the patient. (ABC News, 1-31-02)

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Breast augmentation procedures are increasing.
Breast augmentation has increased by 476% since 1992, the largest increase in plastic surgery procedures. The acceptance people have towards plastic surgery and breast augmentation has shifted over the years as more and more people describe desiring plastic surgery procedures in order to feel young inside and outside. Even as the economy was suffering, plastic surgery remained high. The 72 million baby boomers are seeking plastic surgery at the rate of 1 million procedures per year and this trend does not appear to be slowing down anytime soon. (CBS News, 6-1-01)

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Teenagers are opting for plastic surgery.
The amount of plastic surgery procedures performed on teenagers is increasing, and the number of breast augmentations performed on teenagers has quadrupled in the past five years. Some experts feel the shift in younger generations is due to the views that anything that does not appear perfect is a deformity. Because plastic surgery can have a very emotional and psychological effect on an individual, especially those thinking they can achieve perfection, it is not advised for younger, more easily impressionable individuals to undergo plastic surgery until they are older and sure of their decision. (CBS News, 6-22-00)

FDA gives approval to saline breast implants.
The FDA approved the use of saline breast implants in May 2000 while noting the relatively high complication and failure rates associated with this type of breast augmentation. Information indicating the possibility of multiple breast augmentation surgeries after the initial implants are put in. (CNN.Com, 5-11-00)

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