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 […]

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 […]

What Is Double Bubble Deformity?

Posted on Sep 1, 2016 in Breast implants, Breast revision, Double Bubble Deformity

Most patients who undergo breast augmentation have excellent results and no complications. However, some do experience complications that require correction through breast revision surgery. A double bubble deformity is one […]

Expectations for Breast Implant Rupture or Deflation

Posted on May 27, 2016 in Breast implants, Breast revision, Implant exchange, Saline implants, Silicone implants

Though breast implants, particularly silicone breast implants, can be very durable they should not necessarily be expected to last “forever”. That is, given a long enough period of time, they […]

Are Inverted Nipples a Sign of Cancer?

Posted on Apr 18, 2016 in Breast cancer, Breast revision, Nipple-areola complex

Contrary to what many people may think, the occurrence of inverted nipples is actually quite common, affecting approximately 10-20% of all women. In the vast majority of women, their existence […]

Can I Change the Size of My Implants After Breast Augmentation?

Posted on Apr 11, 2016 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Breast revision

A common question asked by women considering breast augmentation is whether or not they will be able to exchange their implants for a different size later in time if they […]

How to Reduce Your Risk of Capsular Contracture

Posted on Feb 2, 2016 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Breast revision, Capsular contracture

Like any other surgical procedure, breast augmentation is not without risks. One complication that is associated with breast augmentation is capsular contracture. This can occur at any point in time […]

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Breast Revision: Implant Reduction

Posted on Jan 23, 2016 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Breast revision, Implant exchange

Breast augmentation is among the most popular plastic surgery procedures and has a very high patient satisfaction rate. However, there are some patients who have decided that the breast enlargement […]

Breast Surgery Recovery Tips

Posted on Jun 7, 2015 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Breast lift, Breast reconstruction, Breast reduction, Breast revision, Recovery

Whether you undergo a breast augmentation, reduction, lift, or reconstruction, the procedure requires a period of recovery that allows your breasts to heal, swelling to subside, and for them to […]

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Choosing Your Breast Enhancement Surgeon

Posted on Dec 21, 2014 in Breast augmentation, Breast lift, Breast reconstruction, Breast reduction, Breast revision

Choosing to undergo plastic surgery is a big decision, and choosing the right surgeon is imperative in order to maximize the probability of having a safe and effective procedure. Unfortunately, […]