Breast Augmentation

Many patients are curious about the breast augmentation process and initial recovery period, but what happens after your implants have settled? Thinking ahead is critical for an effective surgery, which is why Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center takes a holistic approach to cosmetic surgery. Implants typically don’t have an “expiration date” and there are many patients who happily have the same implants for several years. However, a lot of patients like to...

What does it actually feel like, emotionally, to get the breast augmentation you’ve always thought about? For four trans women who spoke to Huffington Post, it’s described as simply gender euphoric. “Gender euphoria” is a common phrase in the trans community to describe the combination of elation and comfort that comes when a person feels good and aligned with their bodily identity. As the name implies, it’s the opposite of gender dysphoria, a more commonly...

Before scheduling a consultation with a leading breast augmentation surgeon like Dr. Shaun Parson, it’s a good idea to lay the groundwork for what this procedure entails. There is a lot more to consider than just the size (ccs) of implants. Today’s breast augmentation procedure is highly customizable. One of the first decisions to make is the material: saline vs. silicone implants. Most patients opt for silicone because they think it feels the most natural,...

Breast augmentation, the improvement of breast aesthetics via implants, has long been the most popular cosmetic surgery—both at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center and around the globe. Many patients are pleasantly surprised at the relatively small incisions necessary for most implants and, in turn, the quick healing time. Most patients feel good enough to go about sedentary tasks, including desk jobs, after about 7 – 10 days and can even begin some...

Why do so many people think the “type of person” who gets breast implants is young—usually in their twenties? There are plenty of clients in that age range, but at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center and around the world, there is an increasing number of women in their 40s, 50s, and better opting for breast augmentation. The reason is simple: as women age, their breast profile changes (especially for those who have...

“Having” to shop for new bras, tops, and dresses after a breast augmentation can be either an exciting time or something to dread—it all depends on the patient. However, whether or not you’ll need to update your wardrobe depends on many factors. At Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, we’ve seen an increase in patients who desire smaller, more natural-looking, teardrop-shaped implants in recent years. Still, even for those who opt for larger,...

“How soon will I look ‘normal’ after breast implants?” It’s one of the first questions asked during a consultation at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center. What most patients are really asking is when will they feel comfortable in a bikini, naked, and generally get completely back to their regular life. There is no set timeframe, and settling into your new “you” is a process. In actuality, most people who get breast augmentation...

Active women might think twice about getting breast implants—after all, are they actually durable? Will you be able to still do your favorite activities, from boxing and yoga to sleeping on your stomach? You may remember when one surgeon tossed breast implants off of a multi-story building to showcase their durability, and now a different surgeon is showing off just how durable this technology is (in a very intimate manner). The famous TikTok-ing surgeon really...

Don’t worry—we don’t offer breast augmentation on animals or 3D printed breast implants at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center. However, we do keep up to date on the latest breast augmentation research since breast enhancement via implants is one of the most in-demand cosmetic procedures at our clinic and around the country. Recently, CollPlant, a regenerative medicine specialist, announced that they have been approved for animal trials to gauge the effectiveness of...

When it comes to breast augmentation, there are two primary “types” of implants: saline and silicone. Both are available at Dr. Shaun Parson Plastic Surgery & Skin Center, along with the “gummy bear implant,” another subtype of silicone breast implant. Silicone breast implants have surged in popularity in the past few years, due in large part to the gummy bear implant that is known for being very realistic to the touch. However, saline breast implants...