Which Breast Implants Are Safest?

Posted on Apr 1, 2017 in BIA-ALCL, Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Capsular contracture, Saline implants, Silicone implants

Breast implants have been thoroughly evaluated using the most rigorous scientific evaluations including under the auspices of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and they have been subjected […]

Boost Your Breasts After Childbirth and Breastfeeding

Posted on Mar 14, 2017 in Breast augmentation, Breast feeding, Breast lift, Mastopexy

While most women are prepared for their abdomens to enlarge significantly during their pregnancy, many are surprised by the extent of change in their bra size. Pregnancy and breastfeeding can […]

Breast Implants: How Big Is Too Big?

Posted on Mar 2, 2017 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Implant profile, Silicone implants

“Go big or go home” is not exactly the best advice for a woman choosing breast implants. There is a careful balance between choosing the right implant size for your […]

What Is Symmastia?

Posted on Feb 22, 2017 in Breast augmentation, Breast revision, Symmastia

While most patients do not experience complications after breast augmentation, unusual complications sometimes occur. One of these complications is known as symmastia. Though rare, symmastia is well understood and can […]

Breast Reconstruction Using Tissue Expanders

Posted on Feb 1, 2017 in Breast reconstruction, Tissue expanders

Women faced with breast cancer and mastectomy surgery may find more complete healing through breast reconstruction to “recreate” the removed breast(s). If you want or are strongly considering breast reconstruction, […]

What Is Breast Augmentation-Mastopexy (BAM)?

Posted on Jan 25, 2017 in Breast implants, Breast lift

A breast augmentation-mastopexy (BAM) is a combination procedure designed not only to increase the volume of droopy breasts but also to rejuvenate them by enhancing their shape and lifting them […]

Breast Augmentation Incisions and Scar Visibility

Posted on Jan 12, 2017 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Capsular contracture, Nipple sensation, Plastic surgery, Scar

Any person who undergoes surgery WILL have scars afterward just by the nature of the wound healing process. Even with the most skilled of surgeons, scars form where incisions are […]

What Is Breast Implant Malposition?

Posted on Jan 1, 2017 in Breast Implant Malposition, Breast revision

The vast majority of patients who have had a breast augmentation are very happy with their results. However, like any surgical procedure, there are certain risks and untoward outcomes that […]

FDA Approves New Natrelle INSPIRA^® Breast Implants

Posted on Dec 14, 2016 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Breast reconstruction, Natrelle INSPIRA® breast implants, Silicone implants

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new line of silicone gel breast implants produced by Allergan that are marketed under the name Natrelle INSPIRA^® Cohesive breast […]

Breast “Massage” Exercises After Breast Augmentation

Posted on Dec 2, 2016 in Breast augmentation, Capsular contracture, Gummy bear silicone implants, Natrelle® 410 silicone implant

A practice that Dr. Turkeltaub generally recommends for most of his breast augmentation patients is to perform a daily “breast massage.” Though it may sound more exciting than it really […]

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