Monthly Archives: June 2011

16

Jun

Breast Implant Size: How to Choose

Published: June 16, 2011

Dr. Kim is often asked how to choose the best breast implant size by her Houston breast augmentation patients. While this decision is a very personal one, it is often also a very challenging one, as many women do not fully understand how their ideal bra size translates to the exact size or, more specifically, … Continue reading Breast Implant Size: How to Choose

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15

Jun

Older Patients at No Extra Risk for Facelift Complications when Properly Screened

Published: June 15, 2011

If older patients are properly screened before facelift surgery, they do not have a higher risk for surgery complications than younger patients, according to a new study. This suggests that age alone is not an independent risk factor for facelift surgery. Researchers performed a retrospective study of 216 women who had a facelift between 2005 … Continue reading Older Patients at No Extra Risk for Facelift Complications when Properly Screened

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8

Jun

Saline vs. Silicone Breast Implants: How to Choose

Published: June 8, 2011

Choosing whether to have elective breast surgery is a big decision for most Houston breast augmentation patients, and many are surprised to find how many decisions await them even after they’ve decided to undergo the procedure. Quite often, the decision of whether to select silicone or saline implants is one of the most difficult, as … Continue reading Saline vs. Silicone Breast Implants: How to Choose

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3

Jun

Post-Pregnancy Makeover Combines Tummy Tuck & Bladder Surgery

Published: June 3, 2011

A mommy makeover typically includes a combination of two or more procedures, such as a tummy tuck, breast lift, breast augmentation and liposuction. ABC News in San Francisco is reporting a new twist on the makeover for moms — combining the cosmetic tummy tuck with a medical surgery for bladder problems. An ob-gyn and a … Continue reading Post-Pregnancy Makeover Combines Tummy Tuck & Bladder Surgery

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