Dr. Phillip Chang is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive cosmetic procedures of the Face, Breast, and Body. He has created innovations in procedures like the Mini-Facelift, the Mini Scar Breast Augmentation, and the Mommy Makeover procedures which emphasize natural results and less recovery times. Dr. Chang has offices in Loudoun, Fairfax, and near Winchester.
Breast Reduction
Breast Reduction procedures have one of the highest satisfaction rates in plastic surgery. Unlike breast enlargement, which is done for cosmetic purposes, breast reduction is often a medically necessary procedure, covered by insurance, to help reduce back pain, neck pain, rashes and skin irritations caused by oversized breasts. Large breasts make it difficult for women to exercise and often invite unwanted attention, stares and rude comments. Breast reduction is often combined with a tummy tuck, and is performed in a hospital or out-patient surgery center. Women who have breast reduction usually return to work in about a week, and the swelling and bruising take 2-4 weeks to improve.
In national surveys: The breast reduction procedure routinely produces one of the highest satisfaction rates in all of plastic surgery. This is because the purpose of the procedure is not purely cosmetic; most women think of it as a medically necessary procedure (covered by insurance). Oversized breasts are often painful, cause back and neck pain, and cause rashes and skin irritations. They also make it difficult to exercise comfortably; and the stares, the unwelcome attention, and the rude comments are often difficult to bear. These are just a few reasons why women with oversized breasts choose breast reduction surgery for help.
Breast Surgery News From Plastic Surgeons News
| An Internal Bra for Breast Lifts Plastic surgeons in Europe and South Africa are working on implantable internal bras to help prevent breasts from sagging after breast lifts. The devices are similar to the mesh used to prevent hernias from recurring, and basically act as a hammock for the breast. These products do have some merit, in my opinion, but unfortunately [...] |
| Breastimplants411.com Hold Plastic Surgeons to a Higher Standard It all started when David Dean’s mother fell victim to the hands of two unqualified plastic surgeons, including a doctor who misplaced an implant after his mom’s partial mastectomy that resulted from a bout with cancer. With a spark to make doctors more accountable and help patients Dean spawned www.breastimplants411.com. The website is designed [...] |
| Nipple Sparing Mastectomy: An Outstanding Surgery for Some Patients at Hess Plastic Surgery The nipple sparing mastectomy is the greatest advance in breast cancer surgery. We have gone from removing everything associated with the breast and chest wall to only the breast tissue. This leaves the nipple areola complex, an excellent breast skin envelope and all of the muscles of the chest wall. In addition it may or [...] |
| Silicone breasts implants for big breast forms How safe are silicone breasts implants for big breast forms?Silicone breasts implants have become one of the most common cosmetic surgeries among women. It is not just prevalent in the United States, but is rapidly catching up with women all over the world. Although the FDA had banned silicone breasts implants in 1991 owing to [...] |
| Promising Results Reported in Cell-Enriched Breast Reconstruction Trial Interim results from a European clinical trial, RESTORE 2, demonstrate that cell-enriched breast reconstruction achieved a high rate of patient and physician satisfaction and improvements in overall breast deformity in lumpectomy patients. These results [...] |
| Morning Radio Show Gives Away Breast Augmentation The MJ Morning Show, Sullivan Productions and Dr. Adams teamed up for the most anticipated contest for the holidays, Breast Christmas Ever 2009. Enter the contest here and check out all of winning email and video entries from last year! MJ thinks you deserve a great gift this Christmas… That’s why he wants to give [...] |
| Gummi Bear implants may be the future for breast augmentation Cohesive gel breast implants get their Gummy Bear slang name from the candies in the shape of a teddy bear. Even though they are spongy, if you cut one open, they are still firm on the inside and will not leak. Read full story via wwltv.com |
| Laser Bra Breast Reduction Gives Women Fast Results The Laser Bra is actually an internal brassiere created with the patient’s own excess skin that is usually removed during surgery. The skin is specially prepared for placement within the breast using a laser, and once in place provides a beautiful breast shape along with internal support. When included as part of a breast reduction [...] |
| A New Breast Implant May Be “Ideal” The IDEAL IMPLANT is a patent-protected, investigational, saline-filled breast implant that uses no new materials, fillers or manufacturing processes. It is made from only standard saline implant shells, valves and patches, with only saline as the filler. Its unique design has a series of implant shells of increasing size nested together to give it [...] |
| Breast Augmentation Tops The Most Common Procedures According to the American Society of Aesthetic Surgery www.surgery.org , over 10.2 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed in the United States in 2008. The Aesthetic Society has been collecting multi-specialty procedural statistics since 1997. They state that the overall number of cosmetic procedures has increased 162 percent [...] |
Loudoun Va News
| Virginia Municipalities Receive Anti-Terror Grants Governor Bob McDonnell today announced the awarding of $4.9 million in State Homeland Security Program grants to local police and sheriffs’ departments all across Virginia. These funds will be used to acquire equipment crucial to fight crime and deter terrorist acts. Below is a complete list of the 45 departments receiving funds and the amounts awarded. Speaking about today’s announcement, Governor McDonnell remarked, “The foremost obligation of government is public safety. It is critical that all localities have the tools they need to protect citizens from threats ... |
| Stabbing in Sterling, Virginia on Forest Ridge Drive The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office continues to search for a suspect allegedly involved in a stabbing Monday afternoon in Sterling, Virginia. The incident took place around 3:30 p.m. on March 8, 2010 in the 120 block of Forest Ridge Drive. The suspect fled the scene and is still believed to be in the area on foot. A weapon was recovered but it is unclear if the suspect remains armed at this time. The suspect is described as a Hispanic male in his 20’s with light skin. He is further described as ... |
| Wheelchair Pedestrian Struck in Sterling Wheelchair Pedestrian Struck in SterlingMarch 8, 2010 by admin Edit Leave a CommentA 69-year-old male in an Invacare motorized wheelchair was attempting to cross Sterling Boulevard from the east side of East Amhurst Place to West Amhurst Place when he was struck by a vehicle. The vehicle, a 2001 Honda driven, was by a 59-year-old man from Manassas, VA. The victim was airlifted to INOVA Fairfax Hospital. His injuries are considered non-life-threatening.The victim was crossing the roadway in an unlit area where there was no crosswalk. Alcohol was not a ... |
| 28th Annual Loudoun County Regional Spelling Bee | Loudoun Daily-Monitor When The 28th Annual Loudoun County Regional Spelling Bee was completed, James Forcier, an eighth-grader at J. Lupton Simpson Middle School, emerged as the 2010 champion. Forcier spelled both “ferriferous” and “irascibility” correctly in the championship round. (The finalists must spell two consecutive words correctly at the end of the competition to be named champion.) The bee, held on Thursday, March 5th, at Stone Bridge High School, opened with “recyclable” and ended with “irascibility.” Forcier will now go on to compete in the 82nd Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee June 2nd through ... |
| Crash on Walker Road in Great Falls Leaves One Dead and Another Critically Injured Updated: Police have identified the deceased individual involved in the fatal crash Sunday, March 7 as Shaun Farokhzad, 19, of 9817 Mill Run Drive, Great Falls. The driver, 18, remains in life-threatening condition at Inova Fairfax Hospital. The investigation is continuing. — A passenger in a Toyota minivan died Sunday, March 7, and the driver is in life-threatening condition, after a crash that occurred around 4:25 a.m. Two men were traveling westbound on Walker Road, near Akhtamar Drive, when the driver apparently ran off the road to the right, overcorrected, drove off ... |
| Convenience Store in Hillsboro Robbed at Gunpoint Around 6:45 p.m. on March 3, 2010, an unknown suspect entered the Hill Tom Market located in the 36930 block of Charles Town Pike (Route 9). The suspect, dressed in all black and wearing a mask, brandished a firearm and demanded cash. The suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. The suspect is believed to be a White male, 5′6″ tall with a medium build. He fled the scene in a red passenger car and was last seen heading east on Route 9. If you have any information regarding ... |
| Empty Bowl Project at Harmony Intermediate School in Loudoun Art students at Harmony Intermediate School will once again be using their talents to battle hunger through the Empty Bowl Project. They will be selling bowls they and local artists created during a special dinner from 6 to 8 p.m. March 22nd at Harmony with the proceeds going to organizations that battle hunger. The Empty Bowl Project originated in 1990. An art teacher in Michigan had his students make ceramic bowls. Then he served bread and soup to the faculty and they purchased an empty bowl. The bowls stood as a reminder ... |
| Cell Phone Store Burglary in Sterling The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the burglary of a cell-phone retail store in the Dulles Retail Plaza in Sterling, VA. Around 1 a.m. on March 2, 2010, the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office responded to a burglary call at the AT & T Wireless store in the 22000 block of the Dulles Retail Plaza. A rear window was damaged to gain entry. Inside the store the unknown subject(s) removed eight smartphones. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is asked to contact Investigator M. Roche of the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office ... |
| Explosions Heard Near Dulles South Some Dulles South area residents in Loudoun County have reported hearing some sounds comparable to loud explosions. Loudoun County Emergency personnel are advising residents that the noise is from explosives training for graduating officers on the Quantico Marine Base. The noise from the explosives training is apparently traveling farther today due to the cloudy conditions and cold weather. The training is scheduled to happen from 6 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. through Friday. via Explosions Near Dulles South – Loudoun Daily-Monitor. |
| 1st Annual Gardening Symposium: Garden 2 Table Where: Ida Lee Recreational Center, Ida Lee Park, Leesburg, VA When: Saturday, March 20, and Sunday, March 21 Put home grown vegetables on your dinner table this year. Whether you have a sunny spot on your deck or considerable yard space for a garden, you can reap the benefits of fresh, organic, convenient vegetables. This symposium offers seasoned gardeners and novices alike new tips, techniques and enthusiasm to put to use in their kitchen gardens — authoritative information from nationally known personalities and regional and local experts. Saturday Symposium speaker topics include: “Green” ... |