Category: Breast Surgery

Breast Implants and Mammograms

May 5, 2022 - Rhys Branman, MD

The American Cancer Society estimates that 39,510 women will die from breast cancer in 2012, the ACS put out some critical information for women who have breast implants. The ACS recommends a mammogram every two years for women over 40. …

Manboobs?

January 10, 2014 - Rhys Branman, MD

Remember the “bro” otherwise known as the “manssiere?” Now, before you laugh yourself silly, remembering  the episode of the Seinfeld show in which Kramer and George’s father invent  this product for manboobs, know that this overdevelopment of the male breast …

Celebrity Gossip?

January 6, 2016 - Rhys Branman, MD

When it comes to celebrities and the tabloids, all we hear about is cosmetic surgery gone wrong. But what about all those subtle, successful cosmetic surgeries the stars have had? The camera picks up every flaw and shadow. Movies stars…

Can I Breast Feed After Breast Reduction Surgery?

February 26, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MD

Some women are concerned that they will not be able to breast-feed if they have breast reduction surgery. This is indeed an important question. Breast reduction essentially results in a breast lift. If you are thinking about breast reduction surgery…

Cultural Issues In Cosmetic Surgery

February 26, 2018 - Rhys Branman, MD

It is helpful for me, as a cosmetic surgeon in Little Rock, Arkansas to know the trends. Last year, 2011 in the United States, most cosmetic surgery patients were of European descent, a full 69 percent. Following that group 12…

A Study Of Breast Beauty

February 23, 2016 - Rhys Branman, MD

The results of a study recently published in the Aesthetic Surgery Journal identified breastfeeding as a factor in keeping the breast beautiful as women age. 161 pairs of identical female twins agreed to participate in the study at the 2009…

Breast Implant Trends

November 7, 2023 - Rhys Branman, MD

Several current developments have come to the public’s attention recently regarding breast implants. The safety of breast implants has again made the news overseas and trends in breast implants here at home in the United states, are two topics that…

So What is a Mommy Makeover?

January 6, 2016 - Rhys Branman, MD

The term “mommy makeover” has been coined to describe a combination of cosmetic surgical procedures consisting mainly of tummy tuck, breast augmentation, breast lift and liposuction. The mommy makeover is meant to restore your pre-pregnancy body. Everyone knows that having…

Shopping for a Bra After Having Breast Implants

November 7, 2023 - Rhys Branman, MD

Women who have visited Dr. Branman for breast implants often question what bra they should buy after their procedure. Their larger breasts require a new bra, and a good fit is vital to provide the support and comfort necessary after…

What To Do If Your Implant Ruptures

November 7, 2023 - Rhys Branman, MD

The fear of implant rupture is most often perpetuated by the few cases that make dramatic news stories, but the reality is that for the majority of women who get breast implants, Little Rock, AR cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Branman asserts…

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