Browse a variety of posts on out plastic surgery blog about breast augmentation, breast lifts, breast implants, and breast reduction.
When you are searching for a plastic surgeon, it is so important to do your research. Don't be enticed by deals, special offers, fancy websites or marketing gimmicks. Finding the right surgeon for you should be about seeking qualities that will put you at ease. Anybody can say that they are "the best plastic surgeon [...]
Have you heard of Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation? Fat transfer breast augmentation has become an increasingly popular alternative to breast implants. The procedure involves taking unwanted fat from one area of the body and transferring it to the breasts. It is a great option for women who desire a relatively moderate increase in breast size [...]
Dr. Hubbard is pleased to announce that he is now offering a new implant option, IDEAL IMPLANT ® , for those who may be interested in breast augmentation, but are concerned about using silicone implants. While Dr. Hubbard has always offered both silicone and saline implants and feels both are safe options, they do have different consistencies, [...]
It is well established that if you are unhappy with the size and shape of your breasts the issue can be resolved with the expertise of a plastic surgeon. There is another common body issue, talked about less in public and popular media, though often discussed behind the closed doors of a plastic surgery consultation [...]
A rupture of a breast implant means that a small hole or tear has formed on the outside or shell of the implant. Remember, all implants have scar tissue layer surrounding the implant. This scar tissue layer, called a capsule, is permeable to saline, but not silicone. Therefore, the saline would leak through and be [...]
You’ve seen it during bikini season and on small-framed women. It’s the telltale sign of implants, visible rippling. Rippling in breast implants can be seen at the top, side or bottom of the breast. There’s no 100% guarantee, but there are proven ways to avoid this possible side effect and achieve the best possible results. [...]
One of the first decisions you must make before you go forward with breast enhancement is whether to have breast implants, (either silicone or saline) placed "under the muscle" (submuscular) or "over the muscle" (subglandular). The pectoral muscles or “pecs” consist of two muscles, the pectorals major and pectoralis minor. If your board certified plastic [...]
Patients visit a plastic surgeon when they want larger breasts to fill out clothes, create a new body profile, and the feel better about themselves. Many women also want to know how they can get more cleavage. It would seem that larger breasts and cleavage go hand-in-hand but it is more complicated than that. Achieving [...]
Surgery is never an easy choice, especially when it comes to revising the outcome of a previous procedure. A second operation is sometimes necessary to get satisfactory results. However, trying to decide whether a breast implant revision is necessary can be difficult. Almost all women want to have beautiful breasts, but many are reluctant to [...]
Breast implants are the second-most popular form of plastic surgery in the world, and the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the US. Whether it’s for reasons of self-esteem, sexual desirability, or wanting to fit in (or wanting to stand out!) over 300,000 American women get breast implants every year. We’ve come a long way [...]
