Breast Augmentation

Suture Removal and How to Remove Stitches at Home

While Aesthetic Plastic Surgical Institute remains open for follow-up care and other treatments during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 crisis, it is understandable that many patients would like to avoid venturing out at this time. For some individuals who currently have stitches in… Continue reading

Why Do Breasts Sag?

One of the most common concerns among women who seek breast enhancement from our board-certified plastic surgeon is that they feel their breasts have taken on a sagging or “drooping” appearance over time. This is called breast ptosis, and it… Continue reading

How to Massage Breast Implants

For most of our breast augmentation patients, our plastic surgeon will recommend an implant displacement regimen to begin during or shortly after the post-operative healing process. Typically, implant massage (also known as “displacement exercises”), is advised for patients who have… Continue reading

Are Smaller Breast Implants More Popular?

While previous decades have seen many women opting for breast implants that would create a significantly larger, more voluminous bust, it appears that trend may be reversing in some ways. These days, more and more patients who decide to have… Continue reading

Am I Too Old for Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation consistently ranks as one of the top plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States each year. According to annual statistics released by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), the popular enhancement option ranked second in… Continue reading

Breast Implant Upgrade: What to Expect

Whether you are switching from saline to silicone, changing from silicone to saline, or being proactive about exchanging your implants before a potential leak/rupture occurs, the breast implant upgrade procedure is often significantly less time consuming than the initial breast… Continue reading

Should I Upgrade My Breast Implants?

Breast augmentation with implants can be an extremely rewarding procedure for women interested in enhancing the size, shape, and/or symmetry of their breasts. Over time, however, patients may desire to upgrade their breast implants, and in some instances, implant exchange… Continue reading