Tag Archives: breast augmentation
Correcting Breast Asymmetry for Bikini Season
None of us are perfectly symmetrical super-human beings, but some asymmetries are more evident than others. For women with breasts one cup size or more different in size, breast asymmetry not only creates self-consciousness in intimate situations, but can make … Continue reading
How do I pick my breast implant size?
Choosing the best breast implant size is usually the most difficult decision for a breast augmentation patient to make. Here are a few tips to help make breast implant sizing a little easier. Review lots of breast augmentation before and … Continue reading
Natural breast augmentation
There is a new billboard on I-15 advertising natural breast augmentation in Utah. It sounds so easy, safe and natural. What patient considering breast augmentation wouldn’t want naturally larger breasts with minimal pain and recovery? “Natural breast augmentation” is a … Continue reading
I need a breast lift, how do I know if I need breast implants?
This question comes up all the time. “If you want fullness, you have to have an implant”, many patients have heard. I would disagree. A well performed breast lift. One that does not rely on the skin to hold the … Continue reading
Breast augmentation with fat grafting still controversial.
I have just attended the American Society of Plastic Surgeons national meeting in Toronto, Canada. As always, this was a great and educational meeting and I am planning on adopting a few new techniques into my practice. One of the … Continue reading
Natural breast augmentation
“Natural breast augmentation” is becoming a popular term in breast enhancement. But what does it mean? Of course, patients interested in breast augmentation would for the most part prefer a natural breast augmentation. Does this mean the results look “natural” … Continue reading
What is the best bra after breast augmentation?
Finding a good bra after breast augmentation can be challenging. Here are a few tips. For the first 6 weeks to 3 months (depending on the surgeon) the bra should be comfortable, without underwire, and clasp in the front. We … Continue reading
Awake breast augmentation?
In the New York Times last week there was an article about awake breast augmentation. The article is interesting and worth a read. The cliff note version of the story, for those inclined to short cuts, is basically this: 1) … Continue reading
The painful truth about “painless breast augmentation”
I often have patients who ask me if I do “painless breast augmentation”. The truth is that there is no such thing as painless breast augmentation. There are a number of steps that can be taken to make the procedure … Continue reading
Can I breast feed with breast implants? Is it safe?
The value of breast feeding for the developing infant is well known. In general, women who consider breast augmentation are of child bearing age, so this comes up fairly frequently. Women are understandably concerned that choosing to have a breast … Continue reading
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