Plastic Surgeon in Birmingham on Patient Breast Implant Preference

Breast augmentation was the most common cosmetic surgical procedure in 2010, according to the latest data from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). 318,123 procedures were performed, with 62% of patients choosing silicone breast implants. At his Alabama plastic surgery practice, Dr. Grady Core says breast augmentation is also the most popular procedure among his patients, with roughly the same amount choosing silicone.

The latest study from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) shows that breast augmentation was the most common procedure in the U. S. in 2010, with 62% of patients choosing silicone breast implants over saline. As a board-certified plastic surgeon in Alabama, Dr. Grady Core says the same is true at his practice. He adds that patients often cite improved aesthetic appearance and a more natural feel as reasons for choosing silicone breast implants. However, he says another added benefit is silicone implants are slightly lighter than saline.

As patients weigh their options when considering breast augmentation in Alabama, Dr. Core stresses the importance of consulting with a board-certified cosmetic plastic surgeon.He says the consultation process is extremely important regardless of the type of procedure begin performed because it ensures the patient and doctor are on the same page as expectations and goals are determined. He adds that when a patient is considering breast augmentation in particular, and trying to determine which type of breast implant will yield the desired results, the consultation becomes even more important to the success of the procedure.

While speculation arose in the mid-90s regarding the safety of silicone implants, the U. S. Food and Drug Administration has validated their safety following 14 years of in-depth research. Dr. Core adds that since that time, a new generation of implants has become available, which can offer patients improved safety and aesthetic quality.

As a majority of Americans now approves of cosmetic enhancement as demonstrated in the ASAPS study, Dr. Core says he believes continued education and innovation with regards to the safety of aesthetic procedures will support further growth in the industry. Regardless of whether his patients choose saline or silicone implants, he adds that breast augmentation is likely to remain one of, if not the most popular form of surgical cosmetic enhancement.

About Grady Core, MD

Dr. Grady Core earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He then completed general surgery training at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, and his plastic surgery training at the Mayo Clinic. After serving as a Clinical Instructor at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, Dr. Core served as Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans. He has published numerous articles in industry-leading journals, and is a regular presenter at plastic surgery meetings around the world. Dr. Core is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

Core and Associates plastic surgery practice is located at 2100 16th Ave. South Ste. 111 – Ash Place in Birmingham, AL 35205, and can be reached at (205) 282-4034, or found online at coreandassociates.com or facebook.com/pages/Plastic-Surgery-Birmingham-Dr-Grady-Core/198036220990.

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Plastic Surgeon in Alabama Discusses Minimally Invasive Procedures

At his Alabama plastic surgery practice, Dr. Grady Core discusses the latest cosmetic enhancement statistics, the basics of minimally invasive procedures, and the latest techniques that offer significant benefits over surgical methods.

According to the most recent statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), nonsurgical cosmetic enhancement techniques accounted for 83% of the total procedures performed in 2010. Dr. Grady Core—a board-certified plastic surgeon in Alabama recognized as an innovator in the field of endoscopic or minimally invasive plastic surgery—recently addressed the growing popularity of nonsurgical procedures, and the need to define patient goals before pursuing any form of cosmetic enhancement.

Because of the range of minimally invasive procedures available, whether his patients are considering breast augmentation or eyelid surgery, Dr. Core stresses the need for patient education as goals and expectations are defined. “You cannot get surgery-quality results with nonsurgical techniques. You can, however, choose minimally invasive surgical techniques, which offer substantial benefits over traditional surgical methods.”

Dr. Core says the explosion of nonsurgical products and techniques can make it difficult for patients to determine the safest and most effective treatment for their aesthetic enhancement goals. One particular area his patients are commonly concerned with is under-eye sagging. He says the traditional procedure can leave bruising, scarring, and an unnatural result. However, with the endoscopic approach he has helped pioneer, scarring and recovery time are greatly reduced.

As patient demands often motivate a surgeon’s drive to implement new procedures, Dr. Core says he encourages patients to be their own advocates by understanding the options available. “Being educated about these advanced options is the first step in achieving the most desirable results.” Once a patient determines their desired outcome, Dr. Core says discussing all available options with an experienced and highly-trained surgeon is essential to a successful procedure.

About Grady Core, MD

Dr. Grady Core earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He then completed his general surgery residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, and his plastic surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Core is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. He regularly lectures on the international stage and focuses on his experience and expertise with endoscopic procedures such as breast augmentation and brow lift in Birmingham, AL.

Core Plastic Surgery is located at 2100 16th Ave. South Ste. 111 – Ash Place in Birmingham, AL 35205, and can be reached at (205) 282-4034, or found online at coreandassociates.com or facebook.com/pages/Plastic-Surgery-Birmingham-Dr-Grady-Core/198036220990.

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Plastic Surgeon in Birmingham Discusses ASAPS Statistics and Social Media

According to the most recent report from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), 51% of Americans now approve of cosmetic surgery. At his Birmingham plastic surgery practice, Dr. Grady Core discusses the 2010 aesthetic enhancement statistics, and the need for further patient education to continue to improve upon this approval rating. Additionally, he stresses better education can increase the public’s general comfort with cosmetic procedures such as breast augmentation, body contouring, and facelifts.

According to the most recent statistics from the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), 9.3 million cosmetic surgical and nonsurgical procedures were performed in the U. S. in 2010. While Dr. Grady Core, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Birmingham, AL, finds the sheer volume of procedures performed in 2010 impressive, he stresses the 51% approval rating of cosmetic surgery is far more intriguing. As healthcare practices continue to dedicate more resources to forming online communities through social media sites such as Facebook, he says he expects the overall acceptance of procedures such as liposuction, breast augmentation, and breast lifts to continue to climb.

Dr. Core says he finds this data interesting and wonders how social media marketing will impact the aesthetic healthcare industry as a whole. Similar to conferences such as the annual meetings of ASAPS and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, Dr. Core says that the appeal of social media lies in the ability to interact between plastic surgeons and patients interested in cosmetic enhancement, and enables these communities to learn more about the latest innovations and techniques in the industry.

Another point of interest within the ASAPS report and growing popularity of social media is the correlation between age-related demographics: patients aged 50 and up accounted for 31% of cosmetic procedures in 2010, which is also the fastest growing demographic on Facebbok. As the two seemingly disparate entities continue to come together, he says he expects the 2011 ASAPS report will find support for cosmetic surgery in the U. S. has continued to expand.

About Grady Core, MD

Dr. Grady Core earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas. He then completed his general surgery residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, and his plastic surgery residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Core served as Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the Ochsner Clinic in New Orleans, and regularly publishes and presents at plastic surgery meetings around the world. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Surgery, and is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Core is also well known throughout as a developer of the endoscopic breast augmentation procedure, which is a topic he lectures on regularly at international plastic surgery events.

Core Plastic Surgery is located at 2100 16th Ave. South in Ste. 111 – Ash Place in Birmingham, AL 35205, and can be reached at (205) 282-4034, or found online at coreandassociates.com or facebook.com/pages/Plastic-Surgery-Birmingham-Dr-Grady-Core/198036220990.

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Plastic Surgeon Dr. Core Appears in Wall Street Journal

Dr. Grady Core, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Birmingham, AL, recently grabbed the Wall Street Journal spotlight for his work as a co-developer of endoscopic plastic surgery techniques. He continues to teach this technique to plastic surgeons throughout the global cosmetic enhancement community, with specific concentration on facelifts, breast augmentation, and tummy tuck.

At his Birmingham plastic surgery practice, Dr. Grady Core recently appeared in the Wall Street Journal for his work as an innovator and educator in the global plastic surgery community. He is a co-developer of endoscopic techniques which pioneered the further development of minimally-invasive techniques. Dr. Core continues to develop applications for these procedures of the face, breasts, and abdomen, including the abdominoplasty or tummy tuck.

Dr. Core has been widely recognized as a top plastic surgeon by a number of organizations, including his recent selection to the Best Docs in Birmingham, AL for the Southeastern U. S. and Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare. He continues to lecture to the international plastic surgery community on a number of endoscopic procedures, and has published numerous articles rooted in his extensive experience in performing procedures such as the facelift and liposuction.

Dr. Core says he is delighted that his work in with endoscopic plastic surgery techniques was highlighted in the Wall Street Journal. However, he adds that his top priority is the safety of his patients, and the effectiveness of each procedure. To meet the cosmetic enhancement goals of each patient, Dr. Core says he focuses on the intersection of his experience and their individual expectations.

About Dr. Core

Dr. Grady Core earned his medical degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. He completed his general surgery residency at Flushing Hospital Medical Center, and trained in plastic surgery at the Mayo Clinic. Dr. Core has published numerous articles and is a regular presenter and teacher at the most prestigious plastic surgery meetings around the world. He is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Core Plastic Surgery is located at 2100 16th Ave. Ste 111, in Ash Place in Birmingham, AL 35205, and can be reached at (205) 282-4034, or found online at http://www.coreandassociates.com/ or the Plastic Surgery Birmingham Facebook page.

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Board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Grady Core, was featured in the Wall Street Journal. The Wall Street Journal article titled A New Outlook on Life discusses important questions to consider when selecting your plastic surgeon.


Dr. Core is widely recognized in the field of plastic surgery as one of the inventors of endoscopic (minimally invasive) plastic surgery.   He has taught the technique to plastic surgeons throughout the world since 1992.  Dr. Core has been selected for Best Doctors in the U.S.: South East Region, and in Who’s Who in Medicine and Healthcare.


Click here to read the Wall Street Journal Article

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