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Traditional round breast implants are the norm for most breast augmentations, but there is also a more anatomical teardrop-shape that many refer to as “shaped” implants. It is surprising to many that there are in fact two different shape options for breast augmentation. The majority of breast augmentations performed are done so by using round implants, and only about 30% use anatomical or what are known as shaped implants instead. The “shaped” implants have their own...

31 October, 2017

For many women, they desire procedures such as breast augmentations, breast lifts, tummy tucks and mommy makeovers be combined into a single surgery.  It is imperative to remember that all safety concerns be addressed and discussed with your carefully chosen surgeon beforehand. Combination surgery should only happen when combining cosmetic procedures is the very best option for the patient. Every woman has a distinctive situation, so multiple aesthetic procedures will naturally have different outcomes for...

24 October, 2017

The vast majority of breast augmentations performed are using round implants, and about 30 percent use anatomical, or “shaped” implants instead. The individual shape has its own unique set of benefits, but not all work for every woman. How do you know if you’re a good candidate for anatomical implants? The Shaped Implants - What Do They Offer? As with the round implants, shaped implants may be either silicone or saline. Anatomical breast implants also offer a...

17 October, 2017

Also referred to as a mastopexy, breast lift surgery enhances the position and also the shape of sagging, deflated-looking breasts. Although a private consultation is needed with your surgeon to know how a breast lift would change the appearance of your breasts, here are a few general facts about this breast lift surgery: A breast lift can be combined with breast implants, if you want also to increase the size of your breasts or if...

03 October, 2017

Perhaps you are considering breast implants and are increasingly confused by the choices given you. Science is always moving forward and discovering new ways to improve formulas and techniques, and the science of plastic surgery is no different. As you become educated in the world of breast implants, you will notice that there are two main types of breast implants available: saline and silicone. One type of silicone implant is lovingly called the “gummy bear” implant....

21 September, 2017

Size matters when it comes to breasts implants. And it's not just about what one person may consider being attractive. What it does have to do with is not only the size the woman desires but also what size implant the woman’s body will safely accommodate. Of course, there are many sizes of breast implants available. Some women want a dramatic change, while others want a look that increases breast size but still looks natural. You may want...

12 September, 2017

Being a mom is such a wonderful experience, and most mothers wouldn’t trade being pregnant and having that beautiful baby for anything in the world. However, there is no doubt that what pregnancy can do to a woman's body is something we would love to change. As the abdomen stretches to accommodate the growing baby, so too does the skin and muscles. The abdominal area is of course where most of the changes take place and...

07 September, 2017

Breast ptosis or breast sagging is an issue not uncommon as women age. There are quite a few factors involved in ptosis, including gravity, weight gain, weight loss, the number of pregnancies and the skin's overall elasticity. The good news is breast ptosis can be easily corrected by a plastic surgeon. A breast lift can raise the breasts amazingly well and regain that young “perky” look that many women desire. In more severe cases, a breast...

01 September, 2017

You've had a breast augmentation surgery and are now wondering what happens when you're pregnant. This is a very common concern for future moms. Rest assured, women who undergo breast augmentation and then become pregnant at a later date have very little or no significant change in the appearance of the augmented breasts. Breast Implants and Pregnancy While breast implants are not impacted by pregnancy or breastfeeding, you may want to know that the surrounding breast tissue...

29 August, 2017

You’ve decided to move forward with your breast augmentation and you’ve come to the fun part: choosing the breast implant size. This decision takes careful consideration, however, because you don’t want any regrets a few years down the road and have to get a larger (or smaller) implant. You want the size that will become a permanent fixture on your body. So how big should you go? Should you stay on the conservative side? Should you...

22 August, 2017
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