Monthly Archives: October 2009

Unnecessary Pain ~ Why is it so hard to believe there is a better way to have breast augmentation?

By Terrye Tebbetts I popped onto an implant forum this morning and saw another post about all the pain and restrictions after breast augmentation surgery.  The post was titled 7 Hours Post op…  “Hi Everybody. Well, I made it through … Continue reading

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Time line for Breast Augmentation

By Terrye Tebbetts As expected,  the season has begun.  The kids are back in school, and all the schedules are settling down and now we are starting to plan our holidays and winter vacations.  And now the phones are ringing … Continue reading

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Breast Augmentation ~ Perfection? Symmetry?………I don’t think so! Lessons in Reality.

 By Terrye Tebbetts I recently learned that an acquaintance of mine, along with her new plastic surgeon , made a very poor decision to try to revise and fix something that probably never needed to be “fixed” in the first … Continue reading

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Latest Q & A with ladies from Implant.Info.com

by Terrye Tebbetts The following is a transcription of Terrye Tebbetts live question and answer session on ImplantInfo.com on September 30th, 2009.  Many women from around the country joined the session to ask her questions about breast augmentation and breast … Continue reading

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My Story, My Goal ~ remove the dangers of DARTS from children

by Terrye Tebbetts I cannot thank you all so much for your prayers and thoughts that have come our way over the last 2 weeks.  Trust me, we feel them and appreciate them more than we will ever be able … Continue reading

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Update on Terrye’s Recovery

John Tebbetts, M.D. First, our most sincere thanks to all who have been so incredibly supportive and caring.  Your thoughts and prayers have helped immensely. Terrye is progressing slowly, but steadily.  On Saturday, October  3, the day after the injury, … Continue reading

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Fat Injection to the Breast: A Squirt of Potential Disaster?

By John B. Tebbetts, M.D. On September 15, 2009, an article in the British tabloid The Sun advised the public that “breast enlargement using natural fat from other parts of their bodies are to be offered to women” by the … Continue reading

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Stopping the Vicious Cycle of Revisions in Breast Augmentation ~ How 24 Hour Recovery and The High Five System can help

By Terrye Tebbetts I get questions like this one from Julie all the time and I want to share this with you – these are very important issues.  When planning your breast augmentation for the first time, if you know, … Continue reading

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Out to Dinner and 24 Hour Recovery: How to Determine if It Is Real

John B. Tebbetts, M.D. 24 Hr. Recovery Is Likely Predictable “Rapid Recovery” Is More Likely Buzzword than Real and Optimal Surgeon can provide you copies of scientific studies that support the relationship between 24 Hour recovery and the lowest reoperation … Continue reading

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Rapid Recovery and 24 Hour Recovery: Which is a Buzzword and Which is Reality?

by John B. Tebbetts, M.D. In the world of breast augmentation, “rapid recovery” has become a marketing buzzword on surgeons’ websites and in surgeons’ marketing materials.  Large numbers of plastic surgeons worldwide advertise and promote “rapid recovery” to patients and … Continue reading

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