Posted on October 24, 2022 | Breast Implants, News from Our Practice
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently released an alert regarding breast implant associated squamous cell carcinoma (BIA-SCC) as a result of ongoing reports. The FDA is maintaining that these reports of BIA-SCC in the outer capsule of breast implants are rare, but the number of cases is increasing. Our […]
Posted on May 16, 2019 | Breast, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Revision, News from Our Practice
As you may have heard in the news, the FDA recently announced that cases of Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) have been discovered in patients who have textured-surface breast implants. With regard to these developments, Dr. Christine Petti believes it is important to fully inform patients and those […]
Posted on February 9, 2017 | Breast, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants
Plastic surgeon Christine Petti, MD wants women to know that there is no upper age limit for breast augmentation. Whether you are 18-years-old or 75-years-old, you could potentially be good a candidate for the procedure. When determining candidacy for breast augmentation, Dr. Petti considers many factors, the most important of […]
Posted on February 2, 2017 | Breast, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants
Many women who have undergone breast augmentation or are considering the procedure often ask if having breast implants can obscure the results of mammograms. Plastic surgeon Christine Petti, MD understands the importance of breast health and informs all of her patients with implants that mammograms performed by an experienced radiologist […]
Posted on November 22, 2016 | Breast Implants, Breast Lift
Most women who undergo breast lift with augmentation are able to return to work and regular activities within a two-week period after their surgery. Some women heal more quickly than others. This can be due to several reasons, which may include the extent of their breast lift, the placement of […]
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