Breast Augmentation Incision
Just because you’ve decided to get a breast augmentation doesn’t mean the decision-making is over. Similar to how we discussed smooth vs textured implants here, there’s also the decision regarding where you want your breast augmentation incision to be. If you need a lift at the same time, this post may not pertain to […]
Smooth or textured breast implants?
Similar to other age-old questions like cats vs dogs, tastes great vs less filling, Edward vs Jacob, Miley vs Taylor there’s smooth vs textured breast implants! Which is right for you? Let’s start with the simple one. If you want a more natural shape, not the fullness in the upper portion of the breast, […]
How many women have breast implants? [infographic]
It’s crazy to think there are over 5 million women in the US with breast implants! Pretty popular procedure to say the least. There’s even more shocking statistics on breast implants in the infographic below, but first, a bit more about the procedure. Breast augmentation is a very safe procedure with fewer complications associated […]
Breast Augmentation Video
Here, in another installment of our surgical video library, we review three potential risks of breast augmentation surgery. Not only will we discuss the risks, we’ll show you how to avoid them via a GoPro head-mounted video camera. A breast augmentation can be a very straightforward procedure in the right hands. The important thing […]
Breast implant removal
Despite the best of intentions and expectations, patients are sometimes unhappy with the appearance of breast implants. They may even want their implants removed. However, they should consider the consequences before having a breast implant removal procedure. If the patient doesn’t have a great deal of breast tissue before breast augmentation, they may be […]
Breast Augmentation and Lift via GoPro [video]
If you’ve been following our blog, you’ll see that we’re now able to educate patients on various surgical procedures using the GoPro head-mounted camera. Today’s installment is for a breast augmentation and lift as part of a Mommy Makeover. Last week, we performed a couple Mommy Makeovers in our in-office accredited operating room. And […]
Avoiding the vertical scar in a breast lift
Unfortunately for many women, they aren’t a candidate for a straightforward breast augmentation and need a lift as well. So instead of simply making one small incision in which to insert the breast implant, they need additional incisions to remove excess skin and accomplish a breast lift (mastopexy) at the same time. Then the question […]
Breastfeeding after breast augmentation
There’s no problem with breastfeeding after breast augmentation. Plain and simple. Keep in mind that not everyone is able to breastfeed but that has nothing to do with the presence or absence of breast implants. Some women simply can’t breastfeed or it’s too painful or the baby doesn’t attach well. But if you were able […]
Breast Augmentation through an Armpit Incision
After researching breast augmentation, you probably noticed many ways to have a “boob job.” Either through an incision under the breast crease, through the nipple/areola and maybe even through the navel…another option is to have a breast augmentation through the underarm area, or more crassly known as the “armpit.” The technical name for this procedure […]
Sientra Round and Shaped Breast Implants [video]
Patients often ask what the differences are between round and shaped breast implants. The short video below compares the various options you have when it comes to breast implants for your breast augmentation or breast reconstruction. Either round or shaped implants can be used in cosmetic breast augmentation but the wide-based shaped implant is more […]