When you’re considering a breast augmentation, the first thing you may be concerned about is feeling better about your body- and thats exactly what you should be thinking about! Being happy with yourself is the motivation that will get you in for a consultation. But once you start getting down to the many decisions you […]
Among the many options available for customizing your breast augmentation (including implant size, shape, and placement) is the amount of texturizing on the surface of the breast implant. Breast implants come smooth-surfaced, or in various degrees of texturization. A texturized implant can have tiny grains on the surface that vary in size from visible to […]
When you begin discussing the risks associated with breast augmentation, one of the phrases you begin to hear is capsular contracture. What does that mean, exactly? And what can you do to decrease the risk of capsular contracture occurring in your situation? Definition When a foreign body enters the tissues, the body creates a lining […]
Breast implants can last between ten and twenty years (or even longer), but they are not lifetime devices. Eventually, you may need to have the implants replaced. This is especially true if your implants were put in by an inexperienced surgeon, which may lead to issues. There are a number of reasons to consider breast […]
Women of all ages are encouraged to perform a monthly self-examination of the breasts in order to detect any lumps or changes in the breast tissue. A monthly self-exam can help you detect possible breast cancer before your annual gynecological check up or mammogram. Women with breast implants should still perform a monthly self exam, […]
Women experience profound changes in their body during pregnancy, and that can include their breasts. Some womens breasts increase in size or change in sensitivity. Some women plan to breastfeed once the baby is born. No matter how your body is genetically programmed to change during pregnancy, women with implants want to know how their […]
Like many people considering breast augmentation, you might be wondering how long the implants themselves will last. No one wants to undergo a surgical procedure just to have to turn around and do it again a few years down the line! However, breast implants can last up to ten or even twenty years. Like any […]
Undergoing breast augmentation is a major decision, one that requires careful planning and necessary recovery time. It is important to do as much as you can to get the best possible results from your breast implants, to avoid complications or a negative aesthetic result. The first thing you can do to get the best results […]
There are a number of questions to be asked when considering whether or not to get implants. Even if you have already committed to the procedure, you probably still have questions about your implants or recovery time. Here, weve gathered a few of the most common questions about breast augmentation surgery. How Long Do Breast […]