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When you first set off on your breast augmentation journey, you will probably be intensely focused on what the implant is made from (saline or silicone) and the size. Arriving at the cosmetic surgeon’s office for your consultation, you will find yourself faced with another, rather easy-sounding decision: round or anatomical implants. Choosing the implant […]

Although there has been a significant rise in noninvasive procedures, plastic surgery remains the gold standard in aesthetics, providing the dramatic, long-lasting results. According to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), surgical procedures accounted for 77% of the total cosmetic surgery business in 2017. Of those who chose plastic surgery, 38.6% were between […]

In some cases, no matter how experienced or skilled the plastic surgeon, post-op complications can arise after a breast augmentation. Although issues such as capsular contracture are only seen in a small percentage of patients, up to one in six women will develop the thick scar tissue around their breast implants, causing pain, swelling, and […]

You can expect your breast augmentation recovery to take from one to two weeks. Besides swelling, there will also be some bruising and tenderness. As long as there are no complications, odds are you will feel good enough to be back at work within a week. Plan on wearing a compression garment or surgical bra […]

Looking at area plastic surgeons and feeling discouraged at your options? If you are not in a large, metropolitan city, it may feel daunting to locate an experienced cosmetic surgeon that fits your needs and budget. Traveling for a breast augmentation can be a good idea, as long as you carefully weigh your options to […]

Chances are, you probably know several women who have had a breast augmentation. No matter how good or bad their experience, these ladies are more than likely overly-enthusiastic to share the gritty details of their story. With so many varied opinions and random news stories floating around, it is common for women to get caught […]

Starting out as young girls, women are wired to think of their breasts as a cup size. Movie stars are a “C” cup, runway models are a flattering “A” cup, and daring, sexy women might even be a double “D”. As we grow up, however, women quickly figure out that our cup size is different […]

Cleavage – the sensual split between the breasts – can either be a source of pride or a point of frustration. Over the decades, society has developed a love/hate relationship with women’s cleavage; at times wanting more, while at other times hoping to make it go away altogether. Take a quick look at society’s flip-flopping […]

March Madness is finally here. Does that mean college basketball? Of course! However, mid-March also marks the most popular time of the year to have a breast augmentation procedure. The spring weather acts as a reminder for women that summer is around the corner, meaning vacations, family reunions, and of course, swimsuits are on their […]

While implants will create a full, round breast, restoring youthful volume, the breast augmentation procedure does nothing to lift the chest. Unfortunately, aging tissues can stretch and lose elasticity after pregnancy and childbirth. The breasts often need a little ‘pick me up’ with a breast lift (mastopexy), along with the addition of implants. Many women […]