As you may have heard, Allergan issued a voluntary worldwide recall of its BIOCELL textured breast implants on July 24th, 2019, at the request of the FDA. This is a precautionary measure to further reduce the risk of a very rare form of cancer called BIA-ALCL (breast implant-associated large cell lymphoma). If you are a… Continue Reading »
People who have had cosmetic surgery will tell you that their decision to undergo a procedure was completely personal. Yet, the stereotype that those who seek cosmetic enhancement only do so out of vanity or pressure to adhere to ideals runs rampant. In our experience, this couldn’t be further from the truth. That said, we… Continue Reading »
When we see female athletes featured in a magazine or competing on TV, we almost always see women with a lean, sculpted physiques and relatively small breasts. As such, it’s often assumed that having small breasts goes along with the “athlete” territory. But, is this true—and if yes, why? As it turns out, comfort and… Continue Reading »
The appeal of Marie Kondo’s KonMari method for tidying is nothing new, but with Netflix’s release of “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,” millions have been scouring their homes to figure out what brings them joy (and ridding themselves of things that don’t). At the same time, tax returns are rolling in—and it can be challenging… Continue Reading »
Beauty standards are changing, and for the better. No longer are we hearing from every beauty and fitness magazine that becoming model-thin should be our goal, if that is not how our body is already built. What’s more important is treating your body well and doing what you need to feel healthy and confident in… Continue Reading »
Here at The Swan Center, we think moms are pretty fabulous. From our hard-working team members with little ones to our rockstar patients, moms consistently earn our admiration—and there are definitely things we could all learn from them. MindBodyGreen agrees, and they pulled together 55 fantastic pieces of life advice from real moms. Here are… Continue Reading »
While women have come a long way in the way we talk about our bodies, there are plenty of subjects that remain taboo in our society. Luckily, some celebrities are willing to open up about their own “hush-hush” personal experiences. Actress Jada Pinkett Smith recently spoke candidly about vaginal health on her Facebook series, Red… Continue Reading »
Things are already starting to heat up in the South—and we have a feeling this summer will be a scorcher. In fact, we already had our first Swan Center pool party! As the temps start to spike and the humidity climbs, nothing feels quite as fantastic as taking a cool dip. Whether you love lounging… Continue Reading »
We recently took a look at the current shift in aesthetic preferences towards smaller breasts and smaller breast augmentations on our blog. Since then, we’ve had several questions about what it takes to achieve a more modest breast size increase. More specifically, many patients ask, “what size implants do I need to go one size… Continue Reading »
From Kim K to J Lo, the past decade has been all about booty awareness. Who doesn’t want a voluptuous butt? However, it’s not just about squats—obtaining a plump derrière naturally requires a little knowledge of your anatomy. Women’s Health Magazine highlighted some of the ways you can shape up your bottom through simple strength… Continue Reading »