Breast implants come in various sizes, and various filings. The size differences are based on different volumes and profiles. The filling is either silicone or saline. A silicone breast implant can’t be altered, only replaced. So, you can’t get your silicone breast implant a different volume unless you get a new silicone implant. A saline […]
Many patients ask me if they should change their breast implants. There are some definite reasons to do it, and then there are some more subtle reasons to change them. Most patients who have older implants probably have saline implants. Silicone gel implants have been FDA approved for cosmetic use since November, 2006. Most patients […]
Generally, you will be given a surgical compression bra right after surgery. This type of bra is not that attractive, but will give compression so that you will have less swelling and little movement of your breast implants after surgery. Obviously, right after breast augmentation surgery, your surgical site will swell and potentially bruise. Wearing […]
Liposuction is a great plastic surgery procedure to remove fat in your problem areas. In general, you’re a great candidate for liposuction if you have – stable weight for the past 6 months – smaller, localized areas of fat – areas of fat resistant to diet and exercise – areas with little or no loose […]