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Monday, May 14th, 2012
Something exciting is happening at the plastic surgery office of Dr. StuartKincaid in San Diego and Temecula. The new FDA approved silicone gel Sientra breastimplants will soon be available as an option for patients considering breastaugmentation or breastreconstruction. The new Sientra implants have been available outside of the US; however, they have just achieved FDA approval recently. Neither of the two major silicone gel implant manufacturers with FDA approval, which include Allergan and Mentor offer a line of breast implants exclusively through board-certified plastic surgeons. Sientra breast implants are only available through board-certified plastic surgeons because of the expertise required when using the wide range of breast implant options Sientra makes available. Dr. Stuart Kincaid is able to use his ASPS board certification and training to make the best breast implant selection for breast augmentation patients. As a talented and artistic plastic surgeon Dr. Stuart Kincaid realizes the vast differences between each patient’s body type, chest wall, and aesthetic desires. To best meet the desires of a patient Dr. Stuart Kincaid must take into consideration many of the patient’s physical attributes. Sientra breast implants offer many different shapes and profiles so that Dr. Stuart Kincaid is able to use the breast implants as tools to achieve a specific contour and shape for the patient. This can be extremely critical especially in patients who have a concave chest wall, a barrel chest, or scoliosis. Traditional round silicone implants could create an undesirable and an aesthetically pleasing look on these types of patients. Dr. Stuart Kincaid may suggest the high projection round silicone gel breast implant which can work perfectly for patients who need more projection in the upper portion of the breast and wider projection through the middle portion of the breast. This implant is unique to the Sientra breast implant line. Patients should contact Dr. Stuart Kincaid’s office to determine if the Sientra breast implant line is a good breast augmentation or breast reconstruction option for them. Become a Fan on Facebook Follow us on Twitter More on Dr.Kincaid
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Voted Best Plastic Surgeon 2011, La Jolla Readers Choice Awards
Voted Best Plastic Surgeon 2010, Temecula Valley
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Tuesday, May 1st, 2012
Many women are confused about mammograms and when they should begin screening. There have been conflicting studies for years. According to aCNNnewsstory two new studies are now available. According to the story two new studies imply that women who are at increased risk for breast cancer will benefit from mammogram screenings every other year starting at age 40. In 2009, the United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) made the recommendation that women ages 50 to 74 get routine mammogram screenings every two years. The USPSTF recommended “against routine screening mammography in women aged 40 to 49 years,” after analysis of existing research and reviewing the evidence of the benefits and detriments from younger women having mammogram screenings annually on a routine basis. The USPSTF theorized that the “additional benefit gained by starting screening at age 40 years rather than at age 50 years is small, and that moderate harms from screening remain at any age, “which is why they ultimately made the controversial recommendation. Women ages 40 to 49 were advised to consider risk factors, the benefits and potential risk based upon personal health information, according to the task force. The two studies published Monday in the Annals of Internal Medicine clearly displayed the risks and benefits for earlier screenings, including how often they should take place. One study finds that screening women in their 40′s that face an increased risk for breast cancer have the same benefits as screening normal risk women aged 50 to 74. A second study comparatively analyzed the annual and biennial screenings for women ages 40 to 49, who are twice as likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer, recommending two-year intervals for screenings. DrStuartKincaid performs not only cosmetic breastaugmentation but also breastreconstruction. Every breast surgery patient including those who have had breastreduction and breastlift should remain proactive concerning their breast health. Dr Stuart Kincaid urges his patientsto follow the recommendation of their primary care physician for screening mammography. Dr Stuart Kincaid will advise patients after surgery when the healing process has progressed enough to undergo mammography screening. Become a Fan on Facebook Follow us on Twitter More on Dr.Kincaid
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Voted Best Plastic Surgeon 2011, La Jolla Readers Choice Awards
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Tags: Board certified Plastic Surgeon, breast cancer, breast reconstruction, Inland Empire Plastic Surgery, La Jolla Best Cosmetic Surgeon, La Jolla Plastic Surgery, Riverside County, San Diego Plastic Surgery, Temecula Plastic Surgery
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Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
We cannot deny the progress that has been made in breast cancer research. Each accomplishment is celebrated. According to recent localnewsstory a breast cancer vaccine appears to be on the horizon. According to the news story the vaccine to prevent breast cancer’s return in women with a history of the disease has triggered the immune response necessary to consider it a success. The vaccine under research and development is targeted towards preventing recurrent breast cancer in women who have a form of tumor known as HER2-positive, according to researcher Dr. Diane Hale, a research resident in general surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center at Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio. She will present results of the study on Monday at the annual meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research in Chicago. The vaccine, which is being called the “HER2-based peptide vaccine AE37,” was created to harness the power of the patient‘s own immune system, based on how it reacts to a cancer-linked peptide (protein). “The theory is that once you form that [immune] response to the specific peptide, if the body has a recurrence, it will recognize that cancer as a bad thing, a foreign thing,” Hale explained in an association news release. This is certainly promising news for all women. Dr. StuartKincaid explains to patients having all breast surgeries including breastaugmentation, breastreduction, and breastlift the importance of consistent and proper breast health. This includes following the recommendations of the American Cancer Society which are monthly breast self-exams and yearly mammograms at 40 years of age. Patients with a history of breast cancer should follow the recommendations of their primary care physician. Patients who have had recent breast surgery should consult with Dr. Stuart Kincaid as to the best time to have their mammogram if it is indicated. Dr. Stuart Kincaid is passionate about breast health as he is also a plasticreconstructivesurgeon and performs breast cancer reconstruction for many patients. This skill and expertise allows him to create amazing results for both cosmetic and reconstructive patients. Become a Fan on Facebook Follow us on Twitter More on Dr.Kincaid
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Board Certified, The American Board of Plastic Surgery 1985
Member, The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Member, The American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
Member, The American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons
Fellow, The American College of Surgeons
Voted Best Plastic Surgeon 2011, La Jolla Readers Choice Awards
Voted Best Plastic Surgeon 2010, Temecula Valley
Tags: Board certified Plastic Surgeon, breast cancer, breast reconstruction, Inland Empire Plastic Surgery, La Jolla Best Cosmetic Surgeon, Riverside County, San Diego Plastic Surgery, Temecula Plastic Surgery
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Thursday, March 22nd, 2012
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Most of us are well aware of what a gummy bear is – those squishy candies that resemble the shape of a bear in a multitude of colors, tastes, and textures. But now, “gummy bear” may have a whole new connotation if the US Food and Drug Administration approves the latest in breast augmentation surgery called the gummy bear silicone gel breast implant.
The gummy bear implant is the popular name for a new kind of breast augmentation implant in the form of a cohesive gel as reported by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. The gummy bear implant is a form-stable gel silicone breast implant approved for use in Europe and Canada, however, they are not approved for use in the Unites States.
According to a recent poll, eight hundred women were surveyed on the types of breast implants they are most interested in. According to those results nearly half of the women surveyed – nearly 800 – said they would be willing to wait for the gummy bear breast implant to be approved in the United States before actually undergoing any kind of breast implant surgery.
Why the excitement over gummy bear implants?
“[These implants] are longer-lasting and maintain a more attractive and predictable shape,” said one plastic surgeon. “The gel they’re made of is less liquid-like and more solid-like than even today’s other cohesive silicone gel implants.”
A gummy bear implant can resist gravity better than other kinds of breast augmentation procedures according to clinical trials, and many women experience less scar tissue and fewer complications. Some cons include a higher price point and a larger incision compared to other kinds of breast surgery in San Diego.
For women looking to undergo plastic surgery in San Diego, and who want a natural and yet enhanced physical shape, consider setting up a consultation with Dr. Kincaid to see what type of breast surgery is best for your desired outcome and desired size.
While the “gummy bear implant” is not approved for use in the United States, there are other types of cohesive gel implants available for use. A board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast implant surgery can advise you best on what implant is ideal for you. Call Dr. Kincaid at his centrally located La Jolla office at 858-450-4199. Dr. Kincaid serves the greater San Diego area including Del Mar, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Cardiff, Carlsbad, Oceanside and the south bay area including Coronado, Chula Vista, National City, Imperial Beach, Bonita, Eastlake, and Otay Ranch areas.
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There are many natural and exciting options available today for women considering breast implant surgery in San Diego. Click any of the links about to explore what options are available to you. And remember, always consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon in San Diego for the very best results and when making your final decision on selecting a doctor.
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Friday, March 16th, 2012
According to a recent article in TheHuffingtonPost, when a woman is feeling breast pain; getting a mammogram may not be the best choice. A new study shows that imaging tests specifically for breast pain might not have a monumental benefit. The study, published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, discovered that for women with a completely normal breast exam, having an MRI, mammogram or ultrasound did not appear to make a difference in any recommendation or decisions on the part of the doctor and the patient. “While some have suggested that doing further testing in women with breast pain will help to reassure the patient, we did not find this to be the case,” study researcher Mary Beth Howard, MS, an MD candidate at the Boston University School of Medicine, said in a statement. Study authors noted that there are no specific parameters on how breast pain should be treated by a doctor, though it may make some women cope more easily if they have an imaging test performed. The study included 916 women who had breast pain and were referred to the Boston Medical Center between 2006 and 2009. The study physicians looked at how the women who received imaging tests were diagnosed and treated, and they compared them with women who didn’t receive imaging tests. In conclusion, six of the women had cancer. All of them had another accompanying sign of cancer – for example cancer in the other breast discovered by a screening mammogram, or a lump in the breast. Researchers also discovered that for the women who had the imaging tests just for the breast pain, there were the added negative experiences, including having to visit the doctor more times, having to endure more mammograms, and being tested multiple times. Dr. StuartKincaid explains to patients who are having breast surgery including breastaugmentation with implants, breastreduction, and breastlift that proactive breast health is extremely important. After having breast surgery patient should be keenly aware that they will still be advised to follow the American Cancer Society’s recommendation for early breast cancer detection. This recommendation includes monthly breast self-exams as well as an annual mammogram at 40 years of age. Breast cancer patients have some of the highest cancer survival rates. Dr. Stuart Kincaid performs both breastreconstructionas well as cosmetic breast surgery. As a result, he is committed to helping patients maintain their best breast health.Become a Fan on Facebook, Follow us on Twitter More on Dr.Kincaid
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Voted Best Plastic Surgeon 2011, La Jolla Readers Choice Awards
Voted Best Plastic Surgeon 2010, Temecula Valley
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Monday, March 5th, 2012
Breast self-exam has long been the advice for early detection from most medical professionals. According to a recent ABC news story, a new iPhone app has been created using” hot guys” to remind women to do their breast self-exam. According to the story” Your Man Reminder” aims to advocate women to contemplate about the health of their breasts so they’ll be more favorable to recognize inconsequential changes. A YouTube ad for the app starts with doctors explaining how studies have shown that women are mostly favorable to watch a video if it features a hot guy. Then Anthony, one of five hot guys women can settle on for their prompt, explains the TLCs of breast checking: Touch look and check. The U S Preventive Services Task Force is adverse to teaching women breast self-exam calculatedly eyeing, palpating, and squeezing the breasts looking for lumps, redness, dimpling, or discharge.” I think women feel very guilty when they don’t do these intentional activities, and I don’t think that’s a good emotion for these women to have” said Dr. Therese Bevers, medical director of the Cancer Prevention Center at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. ”And we know from the data that it’s not intentional activities that tend to find breast cancers” she added According to the creator the app is not promoting breast self-examination, rather energizing women to get to know their breasts so they can determinate changes sooner than later. However women choose to become accustomed to their breasts it’s to them. Whether showering or putting on a bra, the point is to be observant of your breasts. The app lets users decide how they want their hot guy reminder: Monthly, weekly, or surprise me. In the days gone by health information was frequently a pamphlet. You’d pick one up maybe read it, and then thrust it in a drawer. Now every woman has a phone on them, all the time, so you access this pop up ,and it’s attractive and you can communicate with friends through postings on Facebook. We can take these effective health messages over and above where we ever could have before the creator boast. Dr. Stuart Kincaid applauds innovative ways to remind women of the importance of breast health. As an ASPS board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Stuart Kincaid performs both breast reconstruction as well as cosmetic breast surgeries including breast augmentation, breast lift, and cosmetic breast reduction. These breast surgeries remind women for various reasons, that breast health is very much part of a woman’s overall health. Patients should discuss with Dr. Stuart Kincaid when it is advisable to begin breast self-examination following their breast surgery.
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Voted Best Plastic Surgeon 2010, Temecula Valley
Tags: Board certified Plastic Surgeon, breast augmentation, breast cancer, breast lift, breast reconstruction, Inland Empire Plastic Surgery, La Jolla Best Cosmetic Surgeon, Riverside County, San Diego Plastic Surgery, Temecula Plastic Surgery
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Tuesday, February 28th, 2012
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Many women get breast implant surgery in San Diego to feel better about the way they look. There’s no doubt that getting breast augmentation surgery can help boost a woman’s confidence, improve her physical image, and contribute to a sexier feeling. But, as a new survey as reported by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery suggests, women who undergo breast implant surgery benefit from physical improvement and a myriad of other positive outcomes like improved self-esteem and even an increased satisfaction in their sex life.
It’s no secret that breast implant surgery can improve your self-esteem. After all, many women visit Dr. Kincaid, a certified plastic surgeon in Carlsbad, for precisely the desire to improve the way they feel about themselves. But what comes as more a surprise is that, according to the study, many women report having a more satisfying sex life post-surgery. Nearly 61 percent of those surveyed said they have sex more often – and not only more often, but an overall improvement in their sex life satisfaction.
“The poll results are not surprising,” said one plastic surgeon who specializes in breast implants. “I see a transformation in what patients wear and how they carry themselves in the office after having a breast augmentation. In my personal observation, women definitely feel more confident after the procedure, and you can easily see how that improved confidence will lead to improvements in other areas of their lives.”
The good news, in addition to the other advantages of getting a breast implants, is that most women who get breast implants are satisfied with their outcome. Of course, some women may need breast implant surgery revision in San Diego when the results are not exactly the desired outcome. Nevertheless, 75 percent of women who rated their surgeries on RealSelf.com report that their breast implant surgery was “worth it” and an even greater 80 percent of women who had breast lift surgery say their experience as also “worth it.”
It comes as no surprise then that breast augmentation surgery is the most popular plastic surgery procedure performed by surgeons in 2010. Most women who underwent the surgery were between 19 and 34 years old – and still common for women between the ages of 35 and 50 years old.
Considering breast implant surgery in San Diego?
If you’re considering breast implant surgery in San Diego, there are various procedures that may be ideal for your desired look, ranging from XL implants to breast lifts, reductions, and reconstructions. Talk to Dr. Kincaid, a specialist in breast augmentation surgery, to understand which option may be best for you. Call his office at 858-450-4199 and schedule your consultation today. Dr. Kincaid serves the Carlsbad, Oceanside and San Marcos areas including the greater San Diego area. If you want feel sexier and more confident this summer, do not hesitate to give Dr. Kincaid a call right now to see what options are available for you.
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Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012
According to CBNC one in four women who have breast conserving surgery for cancer needs a second operation to remove accessory breast tissue according to a U S study that also found the rates of re operation varied widely by surgeon. Researchers whose analysis appeared in the Journal of the American Medical Association said the goal shouldn’t be to never do a duplicate surgery, which might cause surgeons to extract too much tissue or forgo operating again on women who might need it, but that high rates of re- operation could assume some of the surgeries may be superfluous. ” I don’ t think it’s so great to put a patient through an operation and 30 to40 percent of the time to say Hey guess what we to do this again. I just think that’s too high” said Laurence McCahill from the Lacks Center at Saint s Health Care in Grand Rapids Michigan who worked on the study. Dr. Stuart Kincaid understands the fear that comes with a breast cancer diagnosis. As a board-certified plastic surgeon that performs both breast reconstruction as well as cosmetic breast augmentation he can clearly see the importance of breast health. It is important for patients who have undergone breast surgeries including breast lift, and breast reduction to be committed to regular breast self-exams every month. For patients who are 40 years of age and older the standard recommendation is an annual mammogram. Early detection for breast cancer remains the best form of defense for women as there is still no cure. The overwhelming majority of patients were diagnosed early are able to have the cancer treated, breast reconstruction if desired, and are able to enjoy a healthy life. Dr. Stuart Kincaid reiterates to his cosmetic surgery patients that breast health is important for all women regardless if their surgery was cosmetic or not.
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Member, The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Member, The American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
Member, The American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons
Fellow, The American College of Surgeons
Voted Best Plastic Surgeon 2011, La Jolla Readers Choice Awards
Voted Best Plastic Surgeon 2010, Temecula Valley
Tags: Board certified Plastic Surgeon, breast augmentation, breast cancer, breast reconstruction, breast reduction, breastlift, Inland Empire Plastic Surgery, La Jolla Best Cosmetic Surgeon, La Jolla Plastic Surgery, Riverside County, San Diego Plastic Surgery, Temecula Plastic Surgery
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Friday, December 23rd, 2011
It’s not surprising that women and men are confused about when to screen for certain types of cancers. We have seen guidelines shift over the last few years to less testing. According to a recent online health magazine “It’s difficult to accept that having less testing is either as good or even better than having more,” said Dr. Robert Mayer, faculty vice president for academic affairs at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. The most controversial recommendation came from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), a government body that publishes screening guidelines. It set off a media frenzy two years ago when it announced that mammograms may not benefit women in their 40s, while women aged 50 to 74 could safely undergo screening once every two years instead of annually. The American Cancer Society still stands by its recommendation. Dr. Stuart Kincaid empathizes with both the male and female patients who struggle with these very issues as they try to be proactive about their aging health care. Dr. Stuart Kincaid explains that it is important for his breast surgery patients to be proactive about their breast health following breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast reduction. Patients should follow the guidelines for monthly breast self exam and a yearly mammogram after 40 regardless of the fact that they have had breast surgery. Patients who have a family history of breast cancer or other risk factors should cosult with their primary care physician to determine if more aggressive screening would be beneficial. Male and female patients should have a complete physical once a year, including all recommended cancer screenings based on their age or other risk factors.
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Board Certified, The American Board of Plastic Surgery 1985
Member, The American Society of Plastic Surgeons
Member, The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
Member, The American Society of Laser Medicine and Surgery
Member, The American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons
Fellow, The American College of Surgeons
Voted Best Plastic Surgeon 2011, La Jolla Readers Choice Awards
Voted Best Plastic Surgeon 2010, Temecula Valley
Tags: Board certified Plastic Surgeon, body contouring, breast augmentation, breast cancer, breast implant removal, breast lift, breast reconstruction, breast reduction, breastlift, Inland Empire Plastic Surgery, La Jolla Best Cosmetic Surgeon, La Jolla Plastic Surgery, Riverside County, San Diego Plastic Surgery, Temecula Plastic Surgery
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Thursday, December 8th, 2011
The diagnosis of breast cancer is devastating for every woman. Most women worry about hearing this diagnosis especially as they get older. According to a recent news 10 article reducing the risk of breast cancer can be achieved by controlling environmental factors. According to the article there are several environmental factors that can increase a woman’s chance of getting breast cancer according to the Institute Of Medicine (IOM) .According to the report, “Breast Cancer and the Environment,” exposure to ionizing radiation (that’s radiation associated with diagnostic tests such as mammograms, X-rays and CT-scans) is one such environmental factor. Other factors include progesterone or combination hormone therapy, weight gain, and smoking. Occupational environmental factors are harder to track and therefore were not included in the report. Dr. Stuart Kincaid stresses to his breast surgery patients including those who have had breast augmentation, breast reduction, or breast lift that it is advised that they follow the American Cancer Society’s recommendations for the best breast health. This includes monthly breast self exams and annual mammograms after 40. For patients with a history of breast cancer their primary care physician may elect to begin mammograms earlier and perform them more often. Dr. Stuart Kincaid also performs breast reconstruction surgery and therefore has a unique perspective on the importance of breast health for women. It has become overwhelmingly clear that patients have the best opportunity for recovery and survival after a breast cancer diagnosis when they are diagnosed early. Early detection is the best form of defense against breast cancer. An awareness of environmental factors and lifestyle choices that could contribute to the risk of breast cancer will help patients make better choices concerning their health.
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