2023 Recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
In 2011, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommended against routine mammography for women younger than 50-years-old. It was a shock to anyone […]
Breast Cancer and Breast Implant Associated Cancer Update
In the United States there are about 270,000 cases of Breast Cancer each year, and 99% of them are in women. If you are […]
Breast Implant Maintenance and Breast Revision Surgery
Breast Augmentation Revision is used to maintain the aesthetic results of breast enhancing surgery. As we discussed last week, Breast Implants are not lifetime […]
Breast Implants and Mammograms
I subscribe to many feeds that feature the greatest and latest plastic surgery news. Much of it is smoke and mirrors, but every now […]
Breast Implants and Cancer of the Breast
The most common cancer found in the breast by far is primary breast cancer. This is cancer that originates in the ducts or glands […]
Preserving Your Breast Reconstruction Options
Last year, CMS announced that coverage for breast reconstruction code S2068, for deep inferior epigastric perforator flap (DIEP flap) procedures would sunset as of […]
BIA-ALCL Update 2022
It has been 30 months since Allergan recalled its BioCell textured breast implants from the market. So what is the latest news regarding BIA-ALCL […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Means Men Too
Breast Cancer Awareness October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We all, women and men alike, need to take a few minutes to take care […]
Allergan® Voluntarily Removes All BioCell® Textured Breast Implants from World Markets
Today, Allergan® voluntarily withdrew all BioCell® Textured Breast Implants and Tissue Expanders from the world markets due to an association with breast implant-associated anaplastic […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month – SF Bay Area
You may have noticed that the silver and black are wearing pink this month. For the last few Octobers, the National Football League has […]