How Breast Implants Can Help Cancer Survivors
Beating breast cancer might be a reality for many women at some point in their life. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, it is estimated that nearly 252,710 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Eliminating breast cancer is a possibility thanks to modern medicine, but the fight doesn’t end after […]
Are Silicone Implants Safe? (Surgical Video Explains)
There is a misconception that silicone implants aren’t safe. The truth is, silicone implants were FDA approved in 2006 after extensive studies were conducted about their safety. Dr. Hochstein provides an insider’s look during a breast augmentation surgery explaining that once an implant loses its blood supply, it changes to a dingy, yellow color. As […]
Breast Revision Surgery & Removing Scar Tissue
Just like a primary augmentation surgery, Dr. Hochstein strives to achieve beautiful results when it comes to a breast revision surgery. One of the reasons for a breast revision is a capsular contracture. A capsular contracture occurs when scar tissue forms around the breast implants and causes the breast to harden which may cause the breast […]
5 Myths About Breast Implants
Every year, breast augmentation is the top plastic surgery procedure performed. The number of women who undergo breast augmentation has steadily risen over the past decade, in large part because newer techniques provide more outstanding results. However, even with the popularity of the procedure, many patients fall prey to the common myths about breast implants. […]
Link Between Breast Cancer and Implants
Recently, there has been a great deal of interest in the link between breast cancer and breast implants. I want to address some of these concerns and include some thoughts on the subject. To be clear there is no link between breast implants and breast cancer! In fact, the largest independent study ever performed on […]
The New Natrelle INSPIRA® Breast Implant
Our practice is excited to offer the newest implant manufactured by Allergan: the Natrelle INSPIRA®. This collection provides even more options for Dr. Hochstein’s patients, as it features a wide range of silicone gel-filled breast implants with varying projections and consistencies. These implants are most popular among those who desire a more dramatic look while […]