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One of the most common questions I’m asked is “Why are some breast implants so high?”  To answer this we need to distinguish between normal postoperative implant position and implant malposition. When I perform breast augmentations I use either subinframammary … Continue reading

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The modern breast implant was developed by American plastic surgeons Thomas Cronin and Frank Gerow in coordination with the Dow Corning Corporation in 1961.  The implants were made with a silicone elastomer (synthetic rubber) shell and filled with silicone gel. … Continue reading

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Ultrasound System May Save Time and Money Monitoring your breast implants can be costly and inconvenient, but that may all change with the advent of new monitoring procedures that could make the process far more efficient. The Aesthetic Surgery Journal, … Continue reading

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