Search results for: “breast augmentation”
-
Breast Lift
What Is a Breast Lift? A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. Over time, aging, gravity, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight fluctuations can cause breasts to lose their firmness and youthful position. A breast lift restores a more…
-
Can You Reduce the Size of Your Breast Implants?
Having breast augmentation surgery to increase the size of your breasts can be an emotional journey. In most cases, women enjoy the results as they navigate life with a larger breast size. They’re pleased with the way clothes fit better and their increased confidence. But there are occasions when the increased breast size is not…
-
Common Questions About Breast Lifts
We’ll come right out and ask it – are your breasts not as… perky as they once were? If so, do you feel self-conscious about it? You’re not alone. And you may think the only solution is to get a “boob job,” or breast augmentation/reduction. You’re also not alone in this belief. Fortunately, you have…
-
The Interesting History of Silicone Breast Implants
Silicone breast implants have gone the distance in restoring confidence for patients opting for both aesthetic and reconstructive procedures. Yet given how commonplace implants are in modern plastic surgery breast augmentation and reconstruction procedures, you may have never considered the history of silicone breast implants. There was a time in the not-too-distant past when breast…
-
Your Guide to Exercising With Breast Implants
It’s no secret breast augmentation can improve a patient’s confidence. Yet, one of the most common concerns women have when considering breast augmentation is whether exercising with breast implants will be a problem. And for patients who are normally active, they’re often also concerned about having to take a break from exercising to allow for…
-
Are There Different Breast Implant Placement Options?
If you’re considering breast augmentation, you’ve probably researched different types of implants, and started thinking about the size you want. But did you know that there are different breast implant placement options too? (Great! Another thing to think about!) This is a good thing, though. To get the most natural look for your breast…
-
Is It Time to Replace Your Breast Implants?
If you had breast augmentation in the past ten years, you may be wondering if it’s time to replace your breast implants. The truth is, the vast majority of breast implants will never need replacing because of medical reasons. Especially after a decade. Today’s advanced techniques and improved manufacturing practices have allowed for this.…
-
Breast Implants Or Fat Transfer?
If you’re considering breast augmentation, having an implant is no longer your sole option. Fat transfer is gaining in popularity as a more natural option. So that may now leave you with the question, “Do I want breast implants or fat transfer?” Fortunately, you don’t have to decide now; or even by the end of…
-
Can a Breast Lift Help You Exercise?
If you have significant sagging in your breasts, you may find that even an industrial strength sports bra doesn’t provide the support you need. This can make exercise uncomfortable, irritating, and even embarrassing. It could even lead to blisters, chafing, and pain. So can a breast lift help you exercise? Well, it’s not going…
-
The Ultimate Breast Implants Checklist
Summer’s almost here. It’s that time of year when you start showing more skin and seeing just how your body has changed over the winter. And with the pandemic, you might be noticing the impact of a couple of winters. If you’re feeling self-conscious about filling out your bathing suit or other summer wear,…