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Breast Augmentation

If you are considering breast augmentation surgery, you will be making a few decisions in regards to the size, shape, insertion site. And you also will have to decide the material that will fill your implants. Two types of implants available in the U.S. and those are saline and silicone. Each has an outer shell that is made of silicone, but the difference is one contains saline, which is mostly sterile salt water. Silicone implants are...

03 January, 2017

Most women who are considering having breast implant surgery, naturally have many questions. And one reasonable question is how much weight will be added to the scale post op. They may worry that the added weight could cause neck and/or back problems. The amount of weight that women gain from breast implants is, of course, directly related to the size of the implants that are placed. Specifically, one cc equals 1 gram and there are 454...

29 December, 2016

When contemplating breast augmentation, there will be many questions that you and your surgeon will discuss and determine. Size, placement of incision and type of implant are all questions that will need to be answered. However, where exactly the implant is placed is a very basic and very important decision. There are very distinct advantages and disadvantages to placing the implant either above or below the chest muscle, known as the pectoralis major muscle. This muscle...

13 December, 2016

Many times after breast augmentation surgery, a patient is extremely happy with her results, walks out of the office and may never feel the need to see the plastic surgeon again. This is not a good idea. It is very important that any changes in the look, feel or quality of the breast implant be reported to your physician sooner rather than later. There are a few very good reasons why a visit is necessary: 10...

21 November, 2016

After the birth of their last child, many women begin thinking about that procedure that everyone in this age group is talking about - the mommy makeover. They think they want it, but need more information as to what is involved. Here's a brief rundown of what a mommy makeover actually is and what to expect. Everyone likes the potential of what a mommy makeover can accomplish, but the reality of surgery of course is a...

17 November, 2016

A few factors are involved in having a successful breast augmentation and the factors have everything to do with you and the choices you make in regards to your surgery. First and foremost … Pick Your Breast Surgeon Wisely Choosing your surgeon is the single most important factor in this whole breast augmentation scenario. From beginning to end, this is the most important decision you will make. Choose a highly regarded, board certified plastic surgeon (certified with...

03 November, 2016

If you have decided on a breast augmentation, it was probably a no brainer decision for you. It was something you had been thinking about for a while so the decision was made easily. But adding a Breast Lift to the scenario may not be an easy a decision to make. There are some questions you need to have answered before you decide. Is there any physical “lift” involved in just having a breast implant inserted? There...

13 October, 2016

Most of the time when a woman is thinking of breast augmentation, the first and foremost issue on her mind is the question of size. Although that is a big question, it is not the only question that needs addressing. The choice of implant location is an important question that should be discussed in great length with your surgeon. Because the point of insertion is where the implant goes into the body, it is also where...

06 October, 2016

If getting a breast lift or breast augmentation has been on your mind lately, one of the questions you may be asking yourself is “When can I get back to working out after undergoing a breast augmentation?” While there isn’t one definitive answer that is right for everyone, this will give you a general idea. Breast Augmentation Recovery Breast Augmentation Recovery: First 2-3 weeks After getting breast augmentation surgery, you can expect to have a 4-6 week window...

22 September, 2016

As a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon who has performed a variety of breast surgeries, Dr. Shaun Parson often consults with patients who are unsure of which procedure they need. Two of the most commonly confused procedures are breast augmentation and breast lift surgery. Scottsdale Breast Augmentation vs Breast Lift Breast augmentation surgery addresses the shape, size, and volume of the breasts, but does not correct drooping. Breast lift surgery is specifically designed to reposition breasts...

06 September, 2016
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