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Bilateral Mastectomy – Weighing the Options Angelina Jolie has brought prophylactic mastectomies to the forefront of national attention. Her courageous decision to share her story mirrors what thousands of other women have already or are deciding to do — taking back control of their lives. Genetic Conditions and Bilateral Mastectomy Genetic conditions, such as BRCA mutations, can increase a woman or man’s risk of different forms of cancer — most notably, breast cancer. Women with an abnormal BRCA1...

11 June, 2013

Breast Implant Hardening It can be a very exciting time for a woman when she makes the decision to have breast augmentation surgery. But the surgery is not without complications. One of the things that can happen following surgery is something called capsular contracture. Capsular Contracture is defined as the scar formation around the implant that makes the breast feel harder/firmer than a normal breast. Capsular contracture is the highest reported complication following breast augmentation. However, there...

03 June, 2013

Gummy Bear Implants FDA Approved Just last week, the FDA approved the long-awaited, heavily-studied, “gummy bear” implants. These highly cohesive, anatomically-shaped silicone gel implants from Allergan (Natrelle 410) are indicated for women undergoing breast augmentation, breast reconstruction or those desiring an implant exchange. Gummy Bear Implants are great for women who have the following: Rippling or visible wrinkling of the implants Noticeable implant edges Thin chest coverage Small breasts Capsular contracture (tightening of the scar tissue around...

11 March, 2013

Cosmetic Surgery in Men When someone thinks of plastic surgery they most often picture a woman. The female gender has been the dominant demographic for plastic surgery for as long as it has been around, but many forget that men can benefit from it as well. Statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show that facelifts for men have risen 14% from 2009 to 2010 with a male increase in liposuction of 7%. And data...

14 September, 2012

What Are The Differences Between Breast Procedures? When you or your doctor decide it is in your best interest to get a breast procedure done, it is extremely important to be aware of the different types available and what is right for you. There are many options to look into. The four main types of surgical breast procedures are; breast augmentation, breast lift, breast augmentation and lift, and breast reconstruction. Various Breast Procedures: Breast augmentation is performed using...

07 September, 2012

Risks of Overseas Plastic Surgery When looking into plastic surgery, many have recently become captivated by the overseas cosmetic surgeries offered in various destinations. The main point to this cosmetic surgery abroad is the promise of noticeable savings. But it is important to remember to weigh any potential savings against the potential risks involved. Dr. Parson and his staff pride themselves on high standards and guidelines that are followed with every procedure and surgery performed. Surgeries overseas...

07 August, 2012

Breast Augmentation Breast Augmentation (Augmentation Mammoplasty) is one of the most common types of plastic surgery available today. This operation remains one of the most popular procedures and has become increasingly common in Arizona over the last several years. In 2010 Dr. Parson saw a 9% increase in breast enhancements and augmentations from patients living in the Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Paradise Valley areas. In 2010, over 290,000  were performed in the United States. Some reasons for having...

19 March, 2012

Breast Surgery and Cancer, Truth Breast surgery and cancer is a recent study. A recent Canadian study long term follow-up (see here) confirms prior observations that women with breast implants who go on to develop breast cancer have similar outcomes as women without implants who develop cancer. This is more reassurance to our patients about this theoretical concern with implants (ie. that potential difficulty with mammograms would lead to delayed breast cancer diagnosis and worse outcomes)....

18 January, 2012

Your safety is our #1 concern both during the surgery and post surgery. We are now able to offer our patients a no-touch technique to prevent contamination. Introducing the Keller Funnel. Designed by a plastic surgeon, The Keller Funnel is a soft, sterile cone-shaped device made of nylon that Dr. Parson will use to insert the silicone gel implants into the breast pocket during a breast enhancement procedure. Keller Funnel Breast Augmentation Procedure Not only does the...

05 January, 2012