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Instructions For Smooth Breast Implant Massage
Michael C. Edwards, M.D., F.A.C.S

Beginning with your second post-operative visit your breast massage regimen will be started (typically 1 week post-op) to aid in obtaining and maintaining a naturally soft breast.

Do I Need a Lift With My Augmentation?
Michael C. Edwards, M.D., F.A.C.S.

There are varying degrees of breast ptosis, or sagginess. As your breasts develop as a young woman they are typically perkier because the overlying skin has not been stretched from weight gain or pregnancy and the underlying supportive tissue has not been stretched.

Patients recount experiences with lipo-dissolve company
News 3

A Valley company promises to help its clients slim down with special injections. But is the procedure living up to the hype? The Healthline 3 Team has been investigating fig, formerly known as Advanced Lipo Dissolve, for months. And now the FDA is looking into it as well.

'Real Housewife' typifies breast-implant problems
Women often replace leaking or oversized implants.
Colin Stewart

Tamra Barney's breast implants have plastic surgeons talking, as the Bravo network celebrity shines a spotlight on the problem of implants that women discover are defective or the wrong size.

Is your advertising ethical?
Michael C. Edwards, M.D., F.A.C.S.

The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery adopted by membership vote the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Code of Ethics in 1999 to ensure consistency in the ethical standards expected of plastic surgeons. As aesthetic surgeons, we rely on advertising to show the public what services we offer because other than word of mouth, there are few referrals.

Breast Lift (Mastopexy) With or Without Implants
Michael C. Edwards, M.D., F.A.C.S.

As part of the natural aging process, women lose skin elasticity in their breasts, gravity takes its toll, and breasts become less “perky”.

Breast Implant Revision Surgery
What is Appropriate for You?
Michael C. Edwards, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Although fully trained in all aspects of Plastic Surgery Dr. Edwards has chosen to specialize in breast and body procedures and he sees patients from many parts of the world that are unhappy with their breasts and desire a change.

Overview Of Injectable Fillers For Facial Soft Tissue Augmentation
Michael C. Edwards, M.D., F.A.C.S.

As we age, our facial features show the negative effects of gravity, actinic change (sun damage), tobacco smoke exposure and years of facial movement, such as smiling, frowning, squinting, chewing and even drinking with a straw.

Silicone Gel Breast Implants
Michael C. Edwards, M.D., F.A.C.S.

The release of silicone gel implants by the FDA on Friday, the 17th of November signifies a decision based on science, safety and choice.

What You Should Know About Your “Cosmetic” Surgeon
And how it can help you make an informed decision
Michael C. Edwards, M.D., F.A.C.S.

With the barrage of plastic surgery reality shows now on television, more and more people are treating themselves to body-enhancing procedures that they might not have considered in years gone by.

Information for patients considering Breast Augmentation
American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Breast augmentation, technically known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast for a number of reasons.