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

A question I hear rather frequently from patients interested in breast augmentation is whether or not a future pregnancy will have any negative effect on their breast implants. Before answering this question, it’s crucial to mention that pregnancy and breastfeeding… Continue reading

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

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

What began as a technique for helping women determine if they would be satisfied with the results of breast enhancement surgery has now turned into a popular fad for those seeking a temporary increase in breast size. Known by many… Continue reading

Second to capsular contracture, implant displacement is one of the most commonly reported complications following breast augmentation surgery (though both of these postoperative issues are rare in my personal experience). Traditionally, breast asymmetry resulting from implant malposition has often required… Continue reading

Gummy bear breast implants are the fifth generation of cohesive-gel implants, nicknamed for a consistency similar to that of gummy bear candies. These popular implant options have generated a lot of recent buzz regarding a variety of benefits they offer,… Continue reading