Breast Augmentation

Although never in the ultimate plan, silicone breast implants are known to rupture. They are not intended to last a lifetime, so with that in mind, they occasionally do rupture because of fatigue. When this occurs, the silicone, more likely than not, will be contained in the fibrous capsule enveloping the implant. It’s important to

There are many questions women have regarding prospective breast implant surgery and among them is the question of how much weight is added post op. Additionally, they are concerned that the added weight will create some of the symptoms associated with larger breasts, such as neck and back problems. Of course, the amount of weight

This is the million dollar question and there are varying opinions among plastic surgeons, but most commonly, the answer will be to do the breast augmentation by placing the implants under the muscle. However, having said that there are advantages and disadvantages to both techniques. Placing Implants Over or Under the Muscle The “muscle” we

Simply said, stretch marks following breast augmentation surgery are extremely unlikely. But, there are factors that patients should be aware of that could affect the likelihood for stretch marks following a breast augmentation procedure. Generally speaking, stretch marks are not a complication a surgeon will be concerned with prior to breast augmentation surgery. However, it

One of the most frequently asked breast augmentation questions we receive from patients is whether or not they should wait to have a breast augmentation until after they are done having children. We wish this answer was more clear-cut, but unfortunately it is not. The main concern with whether or not to wait to have

Normally a Mommy Makeover would consist of a tummy tuck and a breast lift and these are commonly and effectively done in one setting, at one time. However, if you are healthy and your surgeon decides it is safe to add more procedures, that can most certainly be done. How many procedures though, would be

Many people ask how big is too big for breast implants? Over time, surgeons are seeing that women are gradually increasing their breast size during breast augmentation. Back about 20 years ago, it was rare for patients to go much above a 300 cc implant or even into the 400 range. However, today, we rarely

You’ve probably been giving it a lot of thought for a very long time….maybe you think you’d like to go up or down a breast size or two and get a breast augmentation or perhaps a breast reduction. Maybe you’d like to see a curvier physique or relieve the pressure of oversized breasts. It sounds

When a woman chooses to have breast augmentation it is often for very personal reasons. Some women choose to have breast augmentation as a way to replace diminished volume, often resulting from weight loss or breast-feeding. Others have this procedure to correct their breast size and make it proportionate with the rest of their body.

Many women have trouble accepting changes to their bodies after childbirth. “Mommy Makeovers” are quickly becoming the “go to” for young mothers who wish to regain their pre-mommy bodies. Here’s a few tips that may be helpful in deciding if a Mommy Makeover is right for you. Breast Augmentation The biggest complaint that women have

Plastic surgeons throughout the country are reporting a marked increase in people, both male and female, under the age of 30, requesting various procedures. More than likely, the popularity of the “selfie” has prompted many young women and men to look into Botox to erase the tell tale signs of aging. It seems that social media

In the past couple of years, breast augmentation remains are one of the top five most sought-after cosmetic procedures in the United States. See what procedures are popular nationwide in contrast to popular procedures in the western US. And no surprise – Breast Augmentation is the number one procedure nationwide as well as in California. Top