ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. – The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) is establishing a national registry for breast implants in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The registry is being developed in response to reports of a rare lymphoma – Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) – in a very small number of women with breast implants.
The ASPS and the FDA agree this extremely rare form of lymphoma is not breast cancer. Of the estimated 10 million implants worldwide, only 34 cases of ALCL have been identified since 1989.
While lymphomas can appear anywhere in the body, this condition appears […]
The Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation
Much has been made recently of the 24 hour, fast, quick or rapid recovery breast augmentation. In fact, this is nothing new. Since 2004 most of our patients have been returning to their normal activities within 24 hours of surgery and to work within a day or two after surgery.
A “24 hour” recovery depends on the patient’s attitude and compliance with directions, the surgeon’s skill, and the patient’s desires. Exercises to relax the tissues, use of the medications for pain (if needed), and Dr. Conkright’s very gentle surgical technique are all part of the equation.
It is […]
Bring a friend and join us on the evening of 02/24 for a free breast augmentation class, food and beverages. Enjoy special pricing on breast augmentation surgery if in attendance! RSVP at 812.842.0240 or 800.467.6811
-Stefanie
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As with any surgery, most people are a little nervous to go under the knife. It also doesn’t help ones nerves when they are faced with numerous rumors about plastic surgery, especially breast augmentation. Breast augmentation is a very popular cosmetic and with that comes many rumors. Well, I’m here to confront 10 thoughts many people have probably heard when discussing breast augmentation. All 10 thoughts below are MYTHS.
1) IT’S POSSIBLE TO TELL WHEN SOMEONE HAS BREAST IMPLANTS
Of course you cannot tell when someone has breast implants! You could only know this if you asked every woman you passed walking […]
