Posted at 05:16h in Breast Lift Likes
Breast lift or mastopexy is by far one of the most challenging operations a plastic surgeon performs. The type of lift depends upon the degree of ptosis or sagginess of the breast, the surgeons experience, preferred approach and patient goals. Types of Breast Lifts Crescent Lift – involves a crescent of skin removed at the...
Posted at 05:30h in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift Likes
There is no single number to indicate how long breast implants will last. There are many types of breast implants and consequently, there are different life expectancies for each one. All implants have an outer Silastic shell. It is within this shell that the contents are contained. Some implants are saline filled and some are...
Posted at 06:56h in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift Likes
This comes up all the time and I often have patients coming in saying, “I need a high profile implant for projection”, or “”I need a lower profile implant because I want narrow cleavage”. While the two implants have similar overall volumes, with about the same number of cc’s, they will have different shapes. The...
Posted at 05:48h in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift Likes
How would you describe yoga to someone who’s never heard of it before? What with the foam mat, the steamy rooms, and the super bendy positions, it’s kind of hard to define. We’re guessing words like “natural” and “spiritual” might come up. Perhaps “granola” and “hippie” too? Now try adding plastic surgery into that mix....
Posted at 05:04h in Breast Lift Likes
Breast Lift Questions To Ask Your Doctor First and foremost you need to do your research to make sure you surgeon is board certified in Plastic Surgery and that they are members of at least the American Society of Plastic Surgery. It is so important at the outset to know you are getting at minimum...
Posted at 05:04h in Breast Lift, Liposuction, Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck Likes
What is a Mommy Makeover? Mommy makeover is a term applied to a combination of procedures that are intended to correct some of the problems caused by pregnancy. Normally, some type of breast enhancement combined with some type of tummy tuck and liposuction are included. Let’s say in this case, a breast augmentation with a...
Posted at 06:27h in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Surgery Likes
Oftentimes women who were pregnant or who have lost a significant amount of weight may desire a breast augmentation. However, a breast augmentation may not necessarily be the best option for them. While a breast implant can restore volume to the décolleté portion of your breast (the upper and inner portion of your breast) in...
Posted at 16:32h in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Breast Surgery Likes
At what age do your breasts stop developing? On average, breast development stops between 18-22 years of age, which often coincides with the completion of puberty. However, it is different for each person. With that being said, breast size, shape, and firmness will change throughout your life due to pregnancy, lactation, weight gain, weight loss,...
Posted at 16:39h in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Breast Surgery Likes
I have one breast that is larger than the other. Can I possibly get only one implant to increase the volume on one side? Breast Asymmetry is a common feature among many women. However, simply placing an implant in the smaller breast will not fully compensate for the uneven breast. This is because the larger...
Posted at 16:13h in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, Breast Reduction, Breast Surgery Likes
If getting a breast augmentation has been on your mind lately, one of the questions you may be asking yourself is “When can I get back to working out after undergoing a breast augmentation?” While there isn’t one definitive answer that is right for everyone, this will give you a general idea. After getting a...