North Carolina Plastic Surgeon Quickens Recovery Time for Breast Augmentation

KINSTON, NC, may 23, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) –With the most recent statistics from the American Society ofPlastic Surgeons (ASPS) reporting that breast augmentation is themost popular cosmetic surgical procedure performed over the past twoyears, demand for the safest, most effective techniques with the bestresults has become an increasingly important emphasis from patients.Dr. Richard Cummings, a plastic surgeon in North Carolina, says aninnovative technique he has employed at his practice is helpingpatients achieve a quicker recovery time as well. Dr. Cummings saysmany of his patients request this approach because it allows them toget back to their daily routines such as shopping, school, or workwithin a day or two.

at his North Carolina plastic surgery practice, Dr. Cummings hasperformed close to 7,000 breast augmentation procedures using thetechnique he calls the “Rapid Recovery” approach. Developed by aplastic surgeon in Dallas, the approach utilizes minimal incisionsand early post-op motion to reduce the amount of recovery timerequired for patients to return to normal activities. he says hispatients are driving their cars on the day after their surgery.Additionally, Dr. Cummings says taking a customized approach to eachpatient’s particular needs helps him work with their body to find theright treatment plan that will adapt best to their situation andpromote a quicker, safer, and more efficient recovery.

over the past ten years, Dr. Cummings says his unique approach tobreast augmentation in North Carolina has allowed patients to getback to their daily lives in a matter of days. he says he tellspatients they should experience some soreness following theprocedure, but this usually dissipates a few days following theprocedure. he says his patients can go out to dinner with theirfamilies the night of the procedure, can often go shopping the nextday, and are back to work or school two days later: “Time is moneyfor everyone nowadays. No one has time to lie around at homeanymore.”

Dr. Cummings says he is excited about the latest developments inplastic surgery procedures like the Rapid Recovery approach to breastaugmentation and looks forward to the future of aestheticenhancements as researchers and medical professionals continue topursue perfection in techniques and results. with the increase inpopularity and approval of cosmetic surgery, he says patients nowhave a host of innovative technology at their fingertips forenhancing their appearance and improving confidence. However, Dr.Cummings does stress the importance of making sure one’s surgeon hasextensive experience in performing breast augmentation proceduresbefore choosing a breast augmentation surgeon.

About Richard E. Cummings, MD

a graduate of the University of Miami School of Medicine, Dr. RichardCummings completed his internship and general surgery residency atJackson Memorial Hospital, Mount Sinai Medical Center, and the MiamiV.a. Hospital. he completed his plastic surgery residency at CookCounty Hospital, Children’s Memorial Hospital, the Hines V.a.Hospital, and at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago. Dr.Cummings has been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeryand serves as the Chief of the Division of Plastic and ReconstructiveSurgery at Lenoir Memorial Hospital. he has performed over 7,000breast augmentation procedures in his more than 30 years ofexperience as a plastic surgeon.

Located at 5080 Hwy 70 West in Kinston, NC, Dr. Cummings’ practicecan be reached at (252) 523-7082 or at (800) 682-2662. he can also becontacted online via the websites northcarolinabreast.com,cummingsplastic.com, or the Cummings Plastic Surgery Facebook page.

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