Breast surgery offers an ideal solution for a number of aesthetic imperfections, but no single procedure is suitable for every patient. If you are unhappy with the appearance of your chest, Manchester plastic surgeon Dr. George Chatson would be happy to meet with you to discuss your breast surgery options and to help you choose […]
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Asymmetrical breasts can be an embarrassment and make finding clothing awkward. But can this condition, when pronounced, impact mental and emotional health as well? According to a new study conducted by Boston Children’s Hospital, it can. The study looked at the psychosocial functioning and health-related quality of life of 59 girls between the ages of
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In recent weeks, several news agencies have picked up a story about BOTOX® Cosmetic being used for nonsurgical breast lift. Surgeons who perform this treatment claim that BOTOX® Cosmetic can relax chest muscles, allowing breast tissue to naturally perk up. However, many plastic surgeons worry that not only is this treatment incapable of producing reliable
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October 15th is Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day, an event started in 2011 that has now spread to over 30 countries. The purpose of Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day (BRA Day) is to “promote education, awareness and access for women who may wish to consider post-mastectomy breast reconstruction.” Board-certified Andover plastic surgeon Dr. George Chatson supports BRA
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A new study published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, the journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, suggests that most people find a 45:55 ratio to be the perfect breast shape. With this ratio, 45 percent of the breast is above the nipple and 55 percent is below – and a decisive 87 percent
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According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), breast lift procedures have become increasingly popular over the past 14 years. At an increase of 70 percent between 2000 and 2014, breast lift surgery has outpaced the growth rate of breast augmentation. However, breast augmentation did grow by 35 percent during that same time and
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Dissatisfaction with more than one aspect of your breasts can significantly affect your self-esteem and your feelings about your body. If you are considering a breast lift vs. breast augmentation, you may want to consider combining both the procedures into one. Doing so increases breast size while improving shape and eliminating sagginess. Combining these procedures:
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