Monthly Archives: January 2011

Can cosmetic surgery have “no down time”?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by JBBoydMD

The media is full of marketing ads promoting cosmetic surgery with “no down time” and with no anesthesia.  Cosmetic surgery and anesthesia techniques have certainly improved dramatically, but surgery is still surgery.  Educate yourself, and allow plenty of healing/recuperation time.  You … Continue reading →

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How long do breast implants last?

Posted on January 7, 2011 by JBBoydMD

Many patients ask if their breast implants need to be replaced every ten years.  I tell them that their implants should be monitored and they should consider secondary surgery only if there is an indication:  implant rupture, capsular contracture, rippling, size … Continue reading →

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