breast implant revisions

Posted on September 21st, 2008 by Christopher Livingston MD PA

Breast augmentation (breast implant) is one of the more popular cosmetic procedures performed on women and is usually a very satisfying operation with predictable results.  However, their are documented studies of secondary procedures of up to 25%.  What are secondary procedures or revisions?  And why such a high precentage?  Well, in some instances, the implants can be [...]

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smoking affect on the healing process in cosmetic surgery

Posted on September 16th, 2008 by Christopher Livingston MD PA

Besides the adversarial effects of smoking on the skin, lung, heart, brain, and kidney which are well known and established, the carbon monoxide that is inhaled during cigarette smoking decreases the oxygen content within blood.  Oxygen, as we well know, is necessary for survival and the healing process.  Thus, smoking inhibits wound healing, increases the [...]

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