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The Food and Drug Administration today cleared Sientra Inc.’s silicone breast implants for use in the U.S., adding another competitor to versions of the product already offered by Allergan Inc. (AGN) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) unit Mentor Worldwide LLC. Sientra will be the third manufacturer of silicone breast implants in America given the current US FDA regulations.

The latest approval comes after the FDA in August said it will allow silicone implants to remain on the U.S. market while manufacturers work to boost enrollment rates in required long-term studies.

The agency has said women receiving silicone-gel breast implants experience frequent complications and sometimes need additional surgery to fix or replace them, but recent studies haven’t shown any unexpected or new safety concerns for the existing implants on the market.

The FDA based its Sientra approval on three years of clinical data from 1,788 participants. The latest approval permits breast-augmentation surgery in women at least 22 years old as well as reconstructive procedures for women of any age.

“Data on these and other approved silicone gel-filled breast implants continue to demonstrate a reasonable assurance of safety and effectiveness,” said William Maisel, deputy director for science at the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health.

The agency will also require that Sientra run post-approval studies judging the long-term safety and effectiveness of the implants as well as the risk of rare diseases among women using them.

Sientra founder and Chief Executive Hani Zeini helped launch the privately held company after an earlier stint at Inamed Corp., the breast-implant maker later acquired by Allergan.

As a plastic surgeon who performs many breast augmentation surgeries, it is exciting to have another brand available on the market to choose from! Competition is a good thing in the world of medical devices and I am glad that women will have a third option when it comes to silicone gel breast implants.

DR. JENNIFER WALDEN WAS HONORED TO BE FEATURED AS A TOP COSMETIC SURGEON IN NYC PRIOR TO HER MOVE TO AUSTIN, TEXAS. PIERCE MATTIE, AN ESTEEMED BEAUTY AND FASHION PUBLIC RELATIONS FIRM, WROTE THE ARTICLE BELOW, ENTITLED, “ROUNDUP OF THE BEST COSMETIC SURGEONS IN NYC” ON NOVEMBER 14, 2011. THANKS, PIERCE MATTIE!

If you’re looking to undergo cosmetic surgery, here are three cosmetic surgeons located in New York City, known for their skill and expertise.

Dr. Phillip Miller: Dr. Philip Miller is a cosmetic surgeon that has remained on the list of Best Doctors in America since 2007. He specializes in facial surgeries, including plastic, cosmetic, and rejuvenation procedures. Due to his extensive training, studying and applied experience of over twenty years, he attracts many patients, including an extensive-secret celebrity list.

Dr. Phillip Miller has also been featured in many magazines like W Magazine, Marie Claire and The Wall Street Journal, in addition to newspaper articles, each displaying his knowledge and success. He was recently featured in Elle Magazine - who reports that Dr. Phillip Miller is NYC’s best facial plastic surgeon. Dr. Phillip Miller has been the recipient of many doctorial awards including Top Doctor of New York.

If you want to engage in more information and stay connected regarding Dr. Phillip Miller, be sure to follow him on Twitter, and YouTube to catch his latest interviews and answers. He also has an app! If you have an iPhone or Android you can download his App to stay up to date on his practices and procedures.

Dr. Kolker: Dr. Adam R. Kolker focuses his practice on facial cosmetic surgery as well as breast and body augmentations. Not only does Dr. Kolker serve in his practice, but also finds the time to exert the position of a surgical volunteer for Operation Smile. Operation Smile is a non-profit organization that Dr. Kolker is a proud representative of. The organization helps children all around the world by performing free surgery to those in need.

In addition to Dr. Kolker’s success, he has produced his own line of skin care products entitled, AKMD. For every AKMD product sold, a portion is generously donated to Operation Smile.

To request an appointment with Dr. Kolker, you can do so online or visit their contact page.
Dr. Jennifer Walden: Dr. Jennifer Walden is frequently seen on Fox News where she shares her expertise on cosmetic surgery. She’s also routinely sourced in magazines such as Vogue, Shape, The New York Sun and more, on surgical related topics. She is very well known for her extensive list on procedure selection from injections, breast implants, tummy tucks, makeovers and more.

Dr. Walden has a growing list of jaw dropping “before and afters” that really display her talent. She succeeds in every aspect of emotionally and physically transforming patient’s lives, so they can achieve and live their dream. Dr. Walden is also the co-author of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery which covers unique topics and provides guidance and expertise on cosmetic surgery and the outcomes. The hardcover inspirational book also comes with a DVD, both are available for purchase through Amazon for $315.

If you are eager to learn more about Dr. Walden you ‘Like’ her Facebook page and follow her on Twitter. She also posts videos on YouTube to share, her recent post reflecting Breast Cancer Awareness, which is a great video to educate yourself with.

Have you had the experience of working with any of these extremely talented doctors? Tweet us @PierceMattiePR

With an 88% increase in male Plastic Surgery procedures in the last 15 years, you may have noticed that it has become more acceptable and common for men to keep up with their appearances just as their wives have done for years. You may have also noticed that couples like Brad Pitt and Angenlina Jolie, Jay-Z and Beyonce, and the Beckhams continue to look refreshed and even younger as the years roll by. It seems that the new trend is for couples to have Plastic Surgery procedures together.

In the younger years, Liposuction is common for couples to undergo together to maintain their figures. As the couples age together, electing for couples Face Lifts is very common. Often times, the wife will go first and then coach her husband through the healing process based on her own experience. Dr. Walden recently appeared on Good Day Austin on Fox 7, an Austin News Station, to discuss this. See what she had to say about Good Day Austin’s anchor Joe Bickett:

There is one thing I can say for sure about 2011 so far: Mother Nature is not a happy woman! She has been wrecking havoc all over the world and these days no one is safe from her wrath. I never thought I would be telling my kids one day that I saw a hurricane and an earthquake (AND in the same week) in New York but it’s true. Records are being broken all over with temperatures, rain fall (or lack thereof), and magnitudes and directions of storms. It is a crazy world these days so we all should be watching the news and weather channels to be prepared, no matter where you live.

Dr. Walden, the true Texan woman that she is, wrote an article this week to help educate people in Texas (especially Austin) on how to handle that terrible heat safely:

http://austin.culturemap.com/newsdetail/08-28-11-20-28-goodbye-irene/

I hope for everyone’s sake that Mother Nature gets a nap, or chocolate, or something to make her happier!

Dr. Walden recently spoke to CBS News about the 26 year old British woman who ruptured a breast implant playing paintball. While paintball is be a very fun and exciting sport, it must be known that you can get seriously hurt while playing it (regardless of whether or not you have breast implants). The article says that the paintball was traveling at 190 miles per hour! Clearly I think people who play this sport should wear protective gear to cover any part of them they would not want hurt or damaged…real or not!

See what Dr. Walden had to say about it:

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-504763_162-20099366-10391704.html

Have fun but be careful out there!

Rumor has it that Rumer Willis has gotten breast implants. Lets take a look. Below is a picture of Willis from 2009, followed by a photo of the 22 year old that was taken several weeks ago.
Before:

And After:

Because of the difference in size, an obvious increase of at least two cup sizes, I believe that it is likely that Rumer has undergone breast augmentation. I think that the results are great - natural looking and a perfect size for her frame. Her breasts not only look fuller, but also lifted, in comparison with the first picture where her breasts show signs of ptosis, or sagging. Many speculate that Rumer’s mom Demi must have one of the greatest plastic surgeons on speed dial because of the way she seems to age in reverse - constantly looking younger in a natural way. So it comes as no surprise that Rumer would have equally excellent and natural results. Kudos to her doctor for a job well done!

Everyone has been talking about the recent wedding between Green Mile actor Doug Hutchison and aspiring singer Courtney Alexis Stodden and the controversy just seems endless. He is 51 and she is 16, which makes most stomaches turn (mine included). Not only are these two trying to convince everyone their love is real but Courtney is claiming her breasts are as well. I’d say the likelihood of them being real is the same as this marriage lasting longer than a paper cut.
I can’t decide what is worse: the ridiculous age difference, the fact that a 16 year old could look like that, or the hundreds of extremely inappropriate pictures of this girl that are all over the internet! The only thing I can say I’m sure of about this situation is that her breasts are not real and anyone can see that from the picture below. I think she has had filler put in her lips as well. It’s not that they’re abnormally big, but they protrude unnaturally…which I guess is her theme.

If that one isn’t enough proof, look at this before picture:

Hollywoodlife.com asked Dr. Walden for her professional opinion on the matter:
http://www.hollywoodlife.com/2011/06/21/courtney-alexis-stodden-boobs-plastic-surgery/

Whether you’re ready or not, summer’s here and we all know what that means…bathing suit season is officially back! Now as an all female staff, we know what it’s like to dread that statement. We all have our problem areas that we are uncomfortable with and bathing suits leave little to the imagination. This year, since we want our patients to be confident and happy when they take off their cover up, we decided to do a special for breast augmentation for the summer.

Call the office today to find out more, (212)-288-9009, or visit bit.ly/iuuDfF and fill out the form online and we’ll get back to you.

Make that “someday” you’ve been talking about today…

Our patient of the month for March is Teneia! After coming to the decision to have a breast augmentation, Teneia did her research and came to Dr. Walden for it. She wanted a natural look and she looks and feels great! She is so happy with her results, she spoke with LXNY about why she wanted to have the procedure done (video below). Teneia talks about the right reason to have plastic surgery done: she did it for herself. She is a confident and beautiful young woman and we are so happy to have been part of her experience. See what she had to say about it…enjoy!