Interpreting the Language of Cup Size and CC’s and Translating them to Results The most common language in breast augmentation is cup size and breast implant volume in cc’s. Unfortunately this language is very subjective and simplistic that may not translate completely when discussing modern breast augmentation. The interpretation of a patient’s goals needs to… Read More »
Breast augmentation is one of the most common cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States. There are multiple different techniques for breast augmentation including the placement of silicone and saline breast implants. Breast augmentation includes different approaches for placement of the breast implant as well as the different locations of breast implant placement.… Read More »
Smaller volume breast implants in breast augmentation are the plastic surgery trend for 2016 The term the “Brazilian B” has been recently used to define a breast shape and size (b-c cup) commonly seen on South American beaches. The smaller breast shape is more proportional and natural which makes them appropriate for an athletic beach… Read More »
Breast augmentation with breast implants is a very common cosmetic plastic surgery procedure that improves the shape and volume of the breast. A breast augmentation involves the placement of a breast implant, saline or silicone, usually under the pectoralis major muscle through a small incision in the breast fold, under the nipple or in the… Read More »
Breast augmentation is one of the most common plastic surgery procedure performed in the United States. There are multiple different techniques of breast augmentation, which include different approaches for placement of the breast implant as well as the different locations of implant placement. Recovery from silicone and saline breast implants is the same Recovery after… Read More »
Austin, Texas is a very health conscious city with a significant amount of outdoor athletic activities. The active, athletic woman who desires breast enhancement usually has a slender and lean chest. The goals of breast enhancement for this population are: Conservative increase in volume increase Natural appearing breast that fits the chest Easily fits in athletic… Read More »
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures done today. If you are considering this surgery, you probably already know that it can make you look and feel more confident about your appearance. However, you may be wondering how your body will feel afterward, and whether the sensations in your breasts and nipple… Read More »
Breast implants, saline or silicone, are foreign bodies, which in general are inert and after the initial healing phase, unreactive to the human body. The body does recognize breast implants as foreign when they are placed during a breast augmentation, and it does form a thin capsule around the implant. This thin capsule protects the… Read More »
Saline Breast Implants are not filled to a “pounds per square inch (PSI)” like a football. They are filled to a specified volume based on the size and width of the breast implant shell, and do not have a propensity to “pop” like a balloon. Saline Breast Implants have about a 1% per year deflation… Read More »
Breast augmentation surgery with breast implants has been one of the most popular cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed over the last 30 years. Breast implants don’t last forever though recent advances in breast implant technology with highly cohesive silicone gel (gummy bear breast implants) may help to reduce long term complications. As the saline breast… Read More »