Just as the choice to enhance your breasts in the first place is a very personal one, so is deciding whether to share that decision with your loved ones. Although it’s likely those who care the most will be supportive beforehand and helpful after breast augmentation surgery, that first step toward discussion can still feel […]
Breast Implants
Should Your Age Determine Your Breast Implant Profile?
Most women focus principally on their desired cup size when considering breast enlargement, but plastic surgeons know it’s equally important to consider profile when selecting implants. In general, there is a trend among surgeons and patients to select higher profile implants for younger women while preferring a subtler look for older patients. Does this mean […]
Could Lightweight Breast Implants Be the Next Big Thing?
Breast augmentation remains one of the most popular and enduring plastic surgeries. As such, there continue to be a number of innovative surgical techniques and technologies applied to this procedure. One of the latest involves a new type of implant that’s purported to be much lighter than either silicone or saline implants in their current […]
Is Overfilling Saline Implants a Good Idea?
Updated for 2019. Although there are some definite benefits to using saline implants for breast augmentation (like the fact that they can be placed with slightly smaller incisions and are a bit less expensive than their silicone gel counterparts), many women avoid saline implants because they are concerned they might have visible implant rippling. A […]
4 Tips for Navigating the Complicated World of Breast Implants
When considering breast enlargement, you can all too easily overwhelm yourself with plenty of confusing medical information culled from a variety of sources. Since many patients wonder about the various distinguishing features of breast implants, I’ve prepared this quick primer to address four of the most misunderstood elements. Selecting the Right Implant Size Remember that […]
Does Your Breast Augmentation Need an Update?
As time marches on, you continually update things such as your hairstyle, home décor and fashion sense. After all, your tastes and preferences do evolve over time. Accordingly, sometimes even a previous breast augmentation surgery could use an update too. Forces of Nature Gravity is a major enemy in your battle for beautiful breasts. As […]
How to Decrease the Risks of Capsular Contracture
They say that the best defense is a good offense, and this is certainly the case when it comes to capsular contracture. While some surgeons still just cross their fingers and hope for the best, those who are staying up-to-date on the latest research and studies recognize the need for taking a proactive approach in […]
How to Handle a Suspected Implant Rupture
[Transcript ends at 00.01.25] It’s only natural to have some concerns over a potential leak or rupture after breast augmentation. Although both of these events are actually pretty rare (implants carry just a 1 percent failure rate per year), it’s a good idea to know to recognize a breach in your breast implants, and what […]
The Three Latest Trends in Breast Implants
Updated for 2018 Many women who are unhappy with the appearance of their breasts turn to breast augmentation surgery for a solution. Although the procedure itself remains one of the most popular in the United States, the specific trends in breast augmentation are definitely changing. Here’s a closer look at what more women are asking […]
DIY Breast Implant Sizers
Getting great breast augmentation results depends a lot on choosing the right implant, but how can you know for sure what’s the right size for you? The answer is simple: rice and pantyhose. The Rice Test Clear communication is so important before augmentation, because most women think about results in terms of cup size, yet […]
