Breast
Everything you've ever wanted to know and more about breast augmentation, breast reduction and breast lifts. Review the history of breast implants; learn about today’s FDA-approved saline-filled and silicone-gel options; and, read the latest on the Laser Bra.
Avoiding the Fake LookPosted Monday, January 23, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Vincent Lepore, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By: Vincent D. Lepore, M.D. Whether I'm walking through a supermarket or watching the nightly news, it seems I'm seeing more and more people who have adopted "the fake look." However, as common as this image may be in popular culture, most of my patients who have breast augmentation near Palo Alto aren't following the tren...More... |
French PIP Breast Implants RecalledPosted Monday, January 23, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Lori Polacek, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By: Lori Polacek, M.D. As a Rhode Island plastic surgeon, it's important for me to stay on top of the latest news and happenings in my field. Recently, I read a New York Times article that reported the recall of breast implants made by a French company called Poly Implants Prothèse (PIP). The industrial-grade silicone ...More... |
Can Plastic Surgery Cause an Identity Crisis?Posted Wednesday, January 18, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Daryl Hoffman, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By: Daryl K. Hoffman, M.D. Women and men frequently come to me with concerns about how their "new looks" will affect their personal lives. Many of these people have heard stories about patients who had post-surgical issues that resulted in an identity crisis of some form. I tell all of my patients that surgery should create ...More... |
Breastfeeding After ImplantsPosted Wednesday, January 11, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Wandra Miles, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By: Wandra Miles, M.D. When my female patients ask me about breast implants and augmentation in Seattle, they sometimes bring up the issue of future pregnancies. One of their key concerns is whether they will be able to breastfeed after their augmentation. I recommend that they consider the following: Pregnancy does ...More... |
The Right Breast Implants for Your FramePosted Tuesday, January 10, 2012 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Kaufman & Clark Plastic Surgery By: David Kaufman, M.D. Choosing the right breast implants in Sacramento requires an understanding of your body frame. To help you learn more about how your body frame affects breast implant decisions, I've developed the following guidelines. If you have a: Large frame, you probably have a broad breast base. It's ess...More... |
What Type of Breast Surgery is for Me?Posted Friday, December 30, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Gustavo Galante, MD By: Gus Galante, M.D. My patients commonly associate "breast enhancement" with breast augmentation in Indiana. Although breast augmentation is a highly effective procedure, it's not the only option when it comes to enhancing the shape and size of a woman's breasts. A breast lift is another popular option for more attractive b...More... |
Maximizing Satisfaction After Breast AugmentationPosted Friday, December 2, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Raghu Athré, M.D.; Board-Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon By Raghu Athré, M.D. The effectiveness of a woman's breast augmentation in Houston depends on many factors, some of which are within her control. When you understand what you can do to help achieve positive results, you will be better equipped to make choices that maximize your satisfaction. Here are 3 things you can d...More... |
Busted! 3 Outrageous Breast Product ClaimsPosted Wednesday, November 30, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Evan Sorokin, M.D.; F.A.C.S.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By: Evan S. Sorokin, M.D., F.A.C.S. As a Philadelphia breast enlargement surgeon, it always amuses me to see the products on the market that promise to increase your breast size and give you results comparable to surgery. While I understand that the thought of surgery can be scary, these products are much scarier. Most of the...More... |
How Big is Too Big?Posted Wednesday, November 23, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Andrew Smith, M.D. By: Andrew Smith, M.D. Women preparing for breast augmentation in Irvine have a number of things to consider when choosing the "right" implants. During your consultation, your surgeon should recommend a range of options based on your body type and your cosmetic goals. I consider a number of factors when analyzing a breast-...More... |
5 Questions to Ask Before Breast AugmentationPosted Thursday, October 27, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by John D. Smoot, M.D., F.A.C.S. I have seen a lot of women in my twenty years as a plastic surgeon who aren’t sure whether breast enlargement is a good choice for them. They have may be interested in getting implants but are hesitant about whether they should actually move forward with the surgery and may wonder what it entails. To help my patients seeking bre...More... |
Breast Augmentation after PregnancyPosted Thursday, October 27, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Gustavo Galante, MD By: Gus E. Galante, M.D. Motherhood is often a wonderful and extremely rewarding experience for women, but it also can result in a variety of undesirable changes on their bodies, such as loss of breast volume. A number of women come to my practice with questions concerning breast augmentation in Indiana, and whether or not th...More... |
Quick Facts about Man Boobs or GynecomastiaPosted Tuesday, October 25, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Gynecomastia Can’t show off your body without shirt? At present, topless men are viewed as popular and hunky. Showing off the six pack abs and pecsis definitely an effective step to entice ladies. But suppose you possess chest that has been similar to of a women breast isn’t this too humiliating to show off? It will certainly be a turn-off w...More... |
Fading Scars and Hidden IncisionsPosted Wednesday, October 12, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Body Posted by G.D. Castillo, M.D.; F.A.C.S. By G.D. Castillo, M.D., F.A.C.S. Incision size and location matter a lot to patients. Fortunately, smaller and more concealed incisions are now very possible and very popular. For breast augmentation, face lift, and tummy tuck in the Champaign area, I am able to produce smaller, or more concealed incisions by using the follow...More... |
Why Board-Certification is Just the BeginningPosted Wednesday, September 28, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Paul Steinwald, M.D., Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By: Paul M. Steinwald, M.D. If you spend some time browsing articles and blogs about plastic surgery, you'll probably run across articles detailing why it's important to choose a plastic surgeon who is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. The reason why many people recommend seeing board-certified plastic...More... |
The Basics of a Mommy MakeoverPosted Monday, August 22, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Gustavo Galante, MD By: Gus Galante, M.D. Giving birth is a rewarding experience for many women. However, after pregnancy, they may experience concerns such as sagging stomach skin, excess areas of fat, and lost breast volume. When these women come to my Indiana plastic surgery practice, I often recommend a Mommy Makeover to restore their bodies...More... |
Surgery for GynecomastiaPosted Saturday, July 23, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Alexandra Chambers, MD Although gynecomastia surgery and its associated risks can only be considered after serious reflection, there is no way to eliminate gland tissue without excision. Moreover, the fat accumulation in the chest when associated to gynecomastia cannot be removed by simple exercise and dieting. It requires liposuction. So, in t...More... |
Breast Augmentation OptionsPosted Friday, July 8, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Plastic Surgery Center of the South By: E. Anthony Musarra, II, M.D. Summertime brings warmer weather, and for many women that means swimsuit season. A significant number of these women choose breast augmentation procedures in Atlanta, GA when they want to enhance the shape and size of their breasts. Depending on a woman's body type and cosmetic goals, plastic ...More... |
Celebrate Your New LookPosted Thursday, June 23, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Eric Mariotti, M.D.; Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon By Eric Mariotti, MD Many of my breast augmentation patients from Walnut Creek and other Northern California cities tell me that plastic surgery improved both their physical appearance and their self-confidence. As a result, they begin caring for themselves in a variety of ways, from fitness to nutrition to taking time for th...More... |
Airplane Travel after Breast EnlargementPosted Tuesday, May 24, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Gustavo Galante, MD By: Gus Galante, MD With the weather getting warmer and summer vacations right around the corner, many of my breast enlargement patients in Indiana are anxious to travel and show off their new physique. One of the most common questions I receive during consultations is whether or not it is safe to travel by airplane after bre...More... |
Scarless Breast AugmentationPosted Wednesday, May 11, 2011 to PROCEDURES > Breast Posted by Camille Cash, M.D.; Board-certified plastic surgeon By: Camille Cash, M.D. A number of women considering breast augmentation in Houston worry about the appearance of scars. There are many options that can give you the enhanced, natural-looking breasts you want. My practice offers these options for scarless breast augmentation: Opt for transaxillary breast augmentation, w...More... |