The Food and Drug Administration recently updated their information on ALCL, including the total number of cases. At the same time, the FDA publicly released a letter to medical providers with improved guidance on diagnosis.
Breast Augmentation
Latest News: FDA study documents low, but increased risk of ALCL with breast implants
Update 08/07/19: To protect individuals from the increased risk of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), associated with Allergan BIOCELL textured breast implants, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that Allergan recall its BIOCELL textured breast implants and tissue expanders. Allergan agreed and is removing these products from...
Implant Types in Little Rock: Saline, Silicone and Gummy Bear
If you’re interested in breast augmentation surgery, you’ll have to make the decision between saline and silicone breast implants. These implant types come with their own positive and negative qualities that will depend on the preference Saline implants can be filled after being inserted empty into the breast pocket. The...
Breast Augmentation Recovery Post-Operative Little Rock Healing
In order to prepare yourself properly for breast surgery, it’s important to have at least a basic idea of what to expect heading into it. Breast augmentation recovery is defined as the period of time following surgery where the body must heal before the enhancements can be fully appreciated. The...
Implant Locations Above Muscle vs. Sub-Muscular Little Rock
When deciding on a breast augmentation, many patients may wonder about visible scarring and the overall appearance of the augmentation. Results vary depending on implant locations, such as above or below the muscle. There are different options for implant locations based on the individual patient’s anatomy, procedure style, implant type...
Breast Lift Post-Operative Recovery Little Rock
Every phase of a breast lift procedure is important, but the one step where the patient has the biggest influence is during the recovery. Breast lifts are a complex cosmetic procedure with a lot of variables that surgically enhances the look and feel of your breasts. The way you approach...
Breast Augmentation Incision Locations Little Rock
Breast augmentation is an exciting procedure that offers women a chance to enhance their look. Breast augmentation involves the insertion of breast implants underneath the skin of the breast and sometimes underneath the muscle, the decision is between you and the surgeon. There are generally four possible locations where a...
Breast Augmentation The Day of Your Procedure Little Rock
The day of your breast augmentation procedure is both an exciting and nerve-wracking day, but if you fill yourself in on the basic details, it will help. Be sure to arrive at least one hour before your scheduled surgery time at the surgical facility where your procedure will be performed....
Silicone Gel vs. Saline Filled Implants
There are many decisions to make in your breast implant journey and one decision that you’ll need to weigh is the type of implant. Saline and Silicone implants each have their pros and cons. What is right for one woman may not be right for another. Discussing these options with...
Little Rock Breast Enhancement
Since its inception, Breast Augmentation has only continued to rise in popularity. Improvements in technology and technique have helped to create more and more natural and beautiful looking results. Many women are unhappy with the size of their breasts. This can cause low self-confidence and make filling out clothes more...
