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We’ve combined the other blogs into one uniform resource of information and news. Since NKP Medical is a host to numerous different sites, this blog will contain any and new information that pertains to the NKP Medical family of sites.

The official blog for the source for finding breast surgeons BreastImplantsUSA and MyPlasticSurgeonUSA the source for finding plastic surgeons for all your other plastic surgery needs is now online and open to serve you, the community for news and information regarding breast surgeons and plastic surgeons as well as news in the medical industry regarding breast implants and plastic surgery.

Breast Implants USA Featured in Allure Magazine!

In the April issue of Allure Magazine, Breast Implants USA is featured and favored for their cute doctor dolls that not only help relieve stress, but educate women on post breast augmentation surgery.

In an effort to reach out to the community of women considering breast augmentation surgery, Breast Implants USA offers free anti-stress doctor dolls; plush and squishy dolls that act as good stress relievers and also come with a packet of information on post breast augmentation recovery tips.

Recovery after surgery can be rough for a lot of people, and breast augmentation is no exception. Everyone woman needs to take the proper steps to ensure that their surgery is a success. Remember, surgery doesn't just end with the final stitch, it ends with recovery.

You can find the story on page 150 in the April issue of Allure magazine. Pick up your copy today!

For your free doctor doll and recovery packet visit Breast Implants USA.

Featured Surgeon - Dr. Fred L. Hackney

Dr. Fred L. Hackney
Collin County, Dallas, Fort Worth, Highland Park, Plano, Texas

Dr. Hackney
Dr. Hackney is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, a contributor to plastic surgery textbooks and has lectured both nationally and internationally to plastic surgeons. He and his staff understand the concerns associated with the decision to undergo cosmetic surgery and will encourage you to ask questions and discuss your goals.

Because of the quality of care and standard of excellence provided by Dr. Hackney and his staff, last year two thirds of Dr. Hackney's cosmetic patients were returning patients or referred by his previous patients or other doctors.

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There's Nothing Average About It.

There's a common misconception that women who get Breast Implants are exotic dancers and uninformed young women.

However according to Mentor; who is a manufacturer of breast implants, and a recent on-line survey revealed that the average breast augmentation patient is surprisingly, "average."

- The average age of women who have undergone breast augmentation is 33.5 years. Additionally the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) says that the trend of teen breast augmentations is a mere fraction and declining.

- The average woman has children; more than 60% of those who took the survey are mothers.

- About 80% of women had some college education, in which a little less than half had a college or professional degree.

- The average woman has done her research and took careful consideration, with well over half of them taking over a year before their surgeries.

So when the next person tells you otherwise about Breast Augmentation surgery, make sure to remind them with a few statistics that they're over-generalizing and maybe even stereotyping a completely legitimate procedure. After all, if you look good, you feel good and that's what's most important.

Visit Breast Implants USA to find YOUR Board Certified Breast Augmentation Surgeon in your area!

Questions Frequently Asked By Women With Implants - Pamphlet

What information should I obtain for my records?

If you are going to be fitted with a breast implant, there are several important items of information you should have for your personal records prior to your surgery.

* Patient information sheet for women considering breast implants: You may obtain this from your doctor.
* Manufacturer's sticker: A copy of the sticker identifies the brand of the implant you will receive, its size and the manufacturer's lot number. This data should be part of your personal medical record. It will be useful if you should have problems following surgery or seek care from another health care provider.
* Package insert: You should also receive a copy of the manufacturer's package insert for the breast implant you will receive. Each package insert contains important information about the precautions to be taken and the risks associated with the specific brand of implant. You should use this insert as a basis for discussion about the surgery with your doctor, and keep it for future reference.
* Informed consent form: This must be signed prior to surgery. It is advisable well in advance of your surgery to obtain from your doctor a copy of the informed consent form so that you may better understand the risks involved and ask questions. This should be kept as part of your records.
* Insurance coverage: Some insurance companies reimburse breast cancer patients for the costs of breast reconstruction after mastectomy including the cost of breast implants. In general, insurance companies do not cover costs associated with breast augmentation. Many insurance companies do not cover explantation. Before surgery, be sure to get in writing answers from your insurance company to these questions:

Does my policy cover the costs of the implant surgery, the implant, the anesthesia, and other related hospital costs? To what extent?

Does it cover removal and/or replacement of the implants if this becomes necessary? To what extent?

Does it cover the cost of detecting or treating a complication as a result of either the implant or the reconstruction? To what extent?

How can a woman find out what kind of implant she has?

This information should be in her medical records. She can contact the hospital or facility where she had the surgery, or ask her surgeon. Women with implants who want this information should seek it as soon as possible, because physicians and hospitals do not keep medical records indefinitely.

How long will my implants last?

Implants age over time and may need to be replaced. Although your implant may last for many years, you should not expect it to last indefinitely.

Should I tell other doctors in the future about my implants?

Yes. Whenever you give a medical history, be sure to inform the doctor that you have breast implants, just as you should tell him or her about other previous surgical procedures.

What is the proper way of examining my breasts?

Like all women, those with breast implants should perform regular breast self-examinations and have regular examinations by their health care provider trained in breast examination. For women with breast implants, these examinations take on added importance because they can help to reveal complications that might be due to the implants. Women with implants should examine their breasts each month so they can detect changes. For women who menstruate, the best time to examine the breasts is two or three days after the menstrual period ends, when the breasts are least likely to be tender or swollen. Women who no longer menstruate should examine their breasts at the same time each month.

To examine your breasts, first stand in front of a mirror and look for anything unusual, such as changes in the shape or appearance of your breasts or nipples. Then lie down on your back to allow for a better examination of tissue which flattens and spreads out for deeper palpation.

With your right arm raised above your head, use the flat surface of your fingertips of your left hand to feel your right breast. Move your fingers in one of three ways: in a circular motion in a clockwise fashion; in strips (like mowing the lawn); or in a radiant pattern. Feel around the breast to feel for any unusual lump, swelling, or mass under the skin of your right breast.

You should also feel for any swelling of glands or lumps in your armpit. Follow the same procedure for the left breast, (using the right hand to examine the left breast, with the left hand raised above the head).

Pay particular attention to changes in the firmness, size, or shape of your breasts. Be attentive to pain, tenderness, or color changes in the breast area, or any discharge or unusual sensation around the nipple. Any of these changes should be reported promptly to a physician, as should any other concerns about your breasts.

Do I need to get regular mammograms?

Women with breast implants who are in an age group where routine mammograms are recommended should be sure to have these examinations at the recommended intervals. (Those who have had breast cancer surgery on both breasts should ask their doctors whether mammograms are still necessary.) But women should be aware that breast implants may interfere with the detection of cancer and that mammograms do not detect implant ruptures or leakage.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has been approved by FDA for detecting rupture or leakage of an implant. FDA has not been presented with data showing the effectiveness of other methods, such as ultrasound or computed axial tomography (CAT) scans, when used to detect rupture or leakage. You should discuss the best method of detection of rupture or leakage with your doctor.

Is there a test to detect silicone in the body or to determine whether an individual is sensitive to silicone?

There is no FDA-approved, standardized test to detect silicone in the body. Determining that silicon or silicone is present in body fluids does not indicate whether a person is sensitive to these substances or at risk for any specific disease. (Silicon is an element that is one component of silicone and is one of the most abundant elements on the earth. Everyone is exposed to silicone.)

Some researchers reportedly have developed a test that can detect antibodies to silicone in blood. However, the validity of the test is controversial. Even if such antibodies were detected, the significance would be unclear. Antibodies to silicone would not necessarily indicate that silicone is harmful, or that a person would necessarily have an adverse reaction to it. Some researchers have also reportedly developed a test to detect if a woman's immune system is sensitive to silica, a constituent of silicone breast implants and reportedly a breakdown product of silicone gel. The validity of this test also has been questioned, and it is not clear at this time whether the results of this test have clinical significance. FDA has not approved for general marketing any tests to determine silicone in the body, or to determine whether a woman's immune system is sensitized to any constituent of silicone breast implants.

Even if simple techniques to detect silicone were available, they might not be useful in detecting a rupture, because small amounts of silicone ordinarily bleed even from intact implants. Further, since silicone is found in food and many other products, including commonly used medicines and cosmetics, the tests would not easily determine whether the silicone came from the implant or another source.

Some researchers have also reported that a test called the Anti-Polymer Antibody Assay may be used to distinguish among women with implants who have signs and symptoms of disease ranging from mild to severe. However, the biologic basis for the assay has not been established. The test remains to be validated by additional studies and, at this time, the clinical significance of the test results remains unclear.

Should a woman have her breast implants removed?

If a woman is experiencing symptoms that may be related to her implants, she should contact her physician or surgeon in order to discuss the best course of action. This discussion should include the recognition that the cosmetic results of explantation may be unsatisfactory to some women.

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Featured Listing - Miami, Florida

If you live in or near Miami and are considering Breast Augmentation these are the doctors in the Miami, FL area! These doctors have been selected by Breast Implants USA and each specialize in Breast Augmentation, Breast Enlargement and Breast Enhancement surgery. All of our doctors are Board Certified and most of the doctors belong to the ASPS and ASAPS.

Leonard Hochstein, M.D.

Baruch Jacobs, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Andrew P. Amunategui, M.D.

Constantino G. Mendieta, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Adam J. Rubinstein, M.D.

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Now that the weekend is among us, what are your plans?

Are you going to check out that doctor? Have that appointment? Maybe you'll follow up on a doctor you've been researching?

Whatever your plans are, make sure that you are safe and have fun. Feel beautiful and live life, enjoy the things out there. And if you feel that your life is a bit "lacking" and you know that you would get that confidence boost, just by even talking to a doctor, keep in mind, that ALL of Breast Implants USA's doctors are Board Certified so you can trust that the doctors you find on our site will offer you the best in care and treatment.

It doesn't hurt to get more information. It is better to be well informed about Breast Augmentation Surgery than to just go in blind.

Have fun this weekend!

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Find your Board Certified Breast Augmentation Surgeon at Breast Implants USA.

Ramp up your research and browse through our articles on Breast Augmentation.

View Before and After Photos of Breast Augmentation Patients.

Discuss with other like minded women about Plastic Surgery, Breast Augmentation and other procedures at our forums.

Featured Listing - Los Angeles

If you live in or near Los Angeles and are considering Breast Augmentation these are the doctors in the Los Angeles, CA area! These doctors have been selected by Breast Implants USA and each specialize in Breast Augmentation, Breast Enlargement and Breast Enhancement surgery. All of our doctors are Board Certified and most of the doctors belong to the ASPS and ASAPS.

Sanjay Grover, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Raja K. Srour, M.D.

Harvey A. Zarem, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Ivan Thomas, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Steven Teitelbaum, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Stephen D. Bresnick, M.D.

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Featured Surgeon - Dr. Hauw Han

Dr. Hauw Han
Bergen County, Englewood and Morris County, New Jersey

The Highest Level of Care
Keeping abreast of new techniques and emerging trends in surgery is an integral part of Dr. Han's practice. We feel that the careful screening and evaluating process is extremely important to attain optimal results. Patients are encouraged to obtain as much information as possible pertaining to their problems and subsequent medical treatment in order that they may fully understand all options and make an informed decision.

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BreastImplantsUSA.com introduces an easier way for women to find Board Certified Breast Augmentation Surgeons on the Internet.

By allowing women to search online throughout an extensive database of hand picked board certified plastic surgeons, BreastImplantsUSA.com offers a private and secure method for bringing women and the right doctors together.

CULVER CITY, CALIF – February 13, 2007 – BreastImplantsUSA.com has been making it progressively easier for women to find Board Certified breast augmentation surgeons on the internet. Women can search for doctors in their area, read articles, discuss specific topics and concerns, view before and after photos of various procedures and patients, and can contact the doctors all from one website.

“To find a plastic surgeon, we wanted to make it as user friendly as possible,” said David Phillips, President and CEO of BreastImplantsUSA.com. “This is why patients can search by state, city, zip code, the plastic surgeon’s name, practice and more. The goal of the site is to educate patients on plastic surgery and make it as easy as possible for our patients to find their board certified plastic surgeons.”

Searching for the perfect breast augmentation surgeon is a crucial and very important process. BreastImplantsUSA.com only lists Board Certified Plastic Surgeons and maintains a limited number of spots narrowing down the woman’s choice to only the top doctors in her area.

The decision to have breast augmentation surgery is a very critical and time consuming process. Finding information on the internet about breast augmentation can be frustrating. Poor research and guidance can lead to bad decisions with equally bad results. By offering women one complete portal of resources, a pool of readily available doctors who have well trained staff members to answer questions and concerns those women may have about the procedure, BreastImplantsUSA.com aids women with gaining the confidence they need.

"Our work doesn't start with the operation; it starts with the consultation," says Dr. Scott Miller of San Diego. "It's important to plan carefully and work meticulously, so you get results that are both natural looking and long lasting."

To search for the right board certified plastic surgeon in your area visit http://www.breastimplantsusa.com.

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BreastImplantsUSA.com is a reliable source for breast implants information and is home to a selective roster of board certified breast augmentation surgeons for women to choose their doctors from. Over the year BreastImplantsUSA.com has increased its readership and doctor membership ten-fold.

Featured Surgeon - Dr. Mary Powers

Dr. Mary Powers
Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and Long Beach, California

Superior Surgery and Follow-Up Care
My philosophy is simple: to provide the best plastic surgery and follow up care for the patient.

Most patients come to the office with an idea of what they want to accomplish with their surgery. My first priority is to use my many years of specialized plastic and reconstructive surgical experience to help my patients reach their goals.

First, I will listen and evaluate the patient goals to educate and ensure that her or his goals are realistic, and the results will be long lasting. Second, a preoperative meeting is set up before the actual surgery to clarify the details of this permanent surgical self-investment.

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Featured Surgeon: Dr. Pearlman Hicks

Dr. Pearlman Hicks

Long Beach and Beverly Hills, California

Dr. Pearlman Hicks is a world renowned, famous, Harvard University trained, Plastic Surgeon. He has been featured on Discovery Channel, Discovery Health, NBC, CBS, ABC, HBO, and ESPN.

Dr. Hicks understands how personal a decision cosmetic surgery is, and he strives to make certain his patients have all the information they need. Sometimes, even simple questions have more complex answers than one may expect, so it is important for someone considering cosmetic surgery to get answers to all of her questions, no matter how simple they may seem.

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Breast Implants Information: Sub-Glandular

One of the decisions a doctor and a patient has to make during the breast augmentation process is deciding on which surgical procedure is right for the patient.

The sub-glandular procedure is when the implant itself is placed over the pectoral muscle right underneath the breast tissue.

There are several advantages and disadvantages to a sub-glandular placement.

First of all, the implants are very easy to insert. Most if not all surgeons can do this procedure with relative ease. In most cases there is less recovery time associated with this placement; mainly because there is no incision to the muscles - only to the skin and breast tissue.

With sub-glandular placement woman can opt for larger implants. Especially those desiring distinct cleavage. The look is easily attained with a sub-glandular placement and is used specifically when the breasts are naturally wider spread apart - as opposed to women who have natural cleavage with breasts closer together.

Sub-glandular placement is not without its disadvantages however.

Two distinct visual artifacts can result from this placement. Rippling and capsule contracture are found more common in this placement. Rippling is when the implant sets with the scar tissue and pulls down on the tissue and skin (due to gravity and healing); the extreme resulting in "ripples" on the outside of the breast. Imagine an orange beginning to over ripe and start to wrinkle and 'deflate' a bit. Capsule contracture happens when the scar tissue begins to grow around the implant and set the implant into place but sets it in a disproportional position, making the implants and resulting breasts look crooked, or lop-sided or in extreme cases, being totally placed away from the breast.

The other downside to sub-glandular breast augmentation is that it can be attributed to the 'fake' look. Women seeking natural looking breasts may not want this procedure, sub-glandular placement has a very defined and rounded appearance.

Regardless, you should always do proper and extensive research on your breast augmentation endeavor. Most importantly aside from being properly educated, always, make sure your doctor is Board Certified. You will find only Board Certified Plastic Surgeons on Breast Implants USA.

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Breast Revision

Are you a victim of a bad Breast Augmentation procedure? Breast Revision may be your answer.

Let's face it. There are many women out there who made the mistake of forsaking the proper channels for breast augmentation surgery for many reasons, whether it was remaining discreet, a cheaper price or a quicker method of the procedure and promises of low recovery time and instant results.

We live in a very superficial world and the pressures are magnanimous. However, that should not mean that proper care must be taken lightly. It ensures that your breast augmentation surgery is carried out professionally and safely.

Safety should be your number one concern! The end results will follow naturally.

Thankfully Breast Revision surgery exists today. All of the doctors on BreastImplantsUSA are Board Certified and many perform Breast Revision surgeries. They would be honored to be your doctor to make you look and feel beautiful. After all, it is their job.

If you would like to consider breast revision surgery, to help you realize the you that you know you should be, and not the result of a past mistake, look no further than BreastImplantsUSA. The BreastImplantsUSA doctors will be more than happy to listen to your needs and concerns, as well as work together with you harmoniously to begin sculpting the beautiful potential that you have.

Do not sit in the shadows, do not be embarrassed. Embrace life again.

Find your Breast Revision doctor at BreastImplantsUSA.com!

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Featured Breast Implants Surgeon - Dr. Ronald Iverson

Dr. Ronald Iverson

Danville, Castro Valley, Pleasanton and Alameda County

A Past President of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Your selection of a plastic surgeon may be the most important decision you ever make for yourself. This decision should be based on his surgical expertise, the level of quality care for the patients he serves, an outstanding reputation in the medical community and impeccable credentials signifying surgical achievement and professional recognition. Dr. Iverson embodies these qualifications, having received recognition and admiration from his colleagues as well as his many satisfied patients.

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How Important is a Board Certified Breast Surgeon?

Very Important!

Any doctor that you are considering for your breast augmentation, breast enlargement, breast revision, breast enhancement surgery should be Board Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc.

The Mission Statement of The American Board of Plastic Surgery, Inc. is to promote safe, ethical, efficacious plastic surgery to the public by maintaining high standards for the education, examination, certification, re-certification and maintenance of certification of plastic surgeons as specialists and sub-specialists.

How do you know if the doctor you are considering is Board Certified? Well you can always check the official American Board of Medical Specialties' website and search for a doctor.
http://www.abms.org/

You can also look for the logos of other organizations, such as the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). These organizations require that their members be Board Certified.

Also, all doctors listed with BreastImplantsUSA.com are Board Certified. In fact, it is a requirement, a strict policy that is upheld in maintaining the integrity and quality of not only BreastImplantsUSA.com but of its doctors as well.

Remember Board Certification is not an option; it is a requirement!

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Dr. Sanjay Grover Featured in New Beauty Magazine!

Dr. Sanjay Grover, a featured Breast Augmentation Surgeon of BreastImplantsUSA.com is featured in the Winter-Spring 2007 issue of New Beauty, the world's most unique beauty magazine.

In addition to doing breast augmentations Dr. Sanjay Grover also specializes in many other forms of cosmetic plastic surgery. He is Board Certified as required of all doctors on BreastImplantsUSA.com and has two offices, one in Newport Beach, CA and Beverly Hills California.

"Dr. Sanjay Grover has been refreshing faces and beautifying bodies at his upscale Southern California practice for over 7 years. The aesthetic surgeon artfully blends the most current surgical techniques with the latest technologies to give his patients beautiful, rejuvenated results which are natural in appearance."

Dr. Sanjay Grover's BreastImplantsUSA.com page
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Ring in the New Year with BreastImplantsUSA!

Now that 2006 has come and gone, how do you plan to enter into 2007? What are the goals, resolutions, dreams, and aspirations you have for yourself? Do they include self improvement? Do you have desires to look and feel younger, healthier and much more confident?

BreastImplantsUSA.com has been sending women just like you to hand picked Board Certified Plastic Surgeons, who are there to help you define the best you that you can be?

The Board Certified Plastic Surgeons that are represented on BreastImplantsUSA.com specialize in Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, Breast Enlargement and Silicone Breast Plastic Surgery!

Each doctors' philosophy differs so it is up to you to search for the one that suits you best.

BreastImplantsUSA.com has doctors from all over the country, many local to you!

BreastImplantsUSA.com also hosts an extensive archive of articles and information to properly inform you in this life changing decision. BreastImplantsUSA.com hopes to be your one and only guide through this process, starting from your research, your decision, your doctor all the way through to your success. We hope to hear from you and our doctors hope to hear from you.

You can visit us at http://www.breastimplantsusa.com