Tag Archives: breast augmentation

  1. Breast Augmentation vs. Breast Lift: Which is Right for Me?

    Are you contemplating enhancing the appearance of your breasts and regaining your confidence? The decision between breast augmentation and breast lift is essential, and Dr. Scott Chapin of Philadelphia, PA, is here to help you navigate this journey. In this extensive post, we’ll explore the nuances of breast augmentation and breast lift procedures, equipping you…

  2. WHO WOULD BE A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR BREAST AUGMENTATION?

    Although beauty trends come and go, breast augmentation has been one of the most performed plastic surgery procedures for many years. In fact, studies have shown that augmentation with implants has remained one of the most popular forms of plastic surgery throughout the pandemic as the lockdowns made recovery easier for many patients. While it’s…

  3. DO BREAST IMPLANTS LAST FOREVER?

    There are many benefits associated with breast implants for our Philadelphia-area patients, including the fact that people who get augmentation surgery may feel more confident and attractive, have better self-esteem, enjoy a more proportional and pleasing body shape, and feel more comfortable in their clothes. One of the aspects of breast augmentation patients often ask about is…

  4. GUMMY BEAR IMPLANTS: DO COHESIVE SILICONE GEL IMPLANTS FEEL MORE NATURAL?

    Worried that other people will be able to tell that you’ve had breast augmentation? The way your implants are inserted above or below the chest muscles, how far out they project, the size of the implants compared to your existing breast tissue, and the way your breasts shift when you move your body are all…

  5. IS IT POSSIBLE TO RESTORE BREAST VOLUME AFTER BODY CHANGES?

    Your body shape can change a lot within your lifetime—and your breasts are one of areas that can go through the most noticeable transformation. Sagging of the breasts and loss of volume are common insecurities for many people, but there are some ways for you to get back your fullness and projection. Surgical procedures are…

  6. HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT BREAST IMPLANTS FOR YOU

    Breast augmentation is a common procedure in the Unites States—and it also has a high satisfaction rate. Many patients report experiencing positive psychological benefits after their surgery, such as improved self-esteem. However, one of the reasons why some women end up unhappy with their results and consider revision surgery is because they wish they had…

  7. DID SHE OR DIDN’T SHE? THE KEY TO SUBTLE, NATURALLY AUGMENTED BREASTS

    When it comes to breast augmentation, size is essential. In the same way that you don’t want an ill-fitting bra, the wrong size implant (hint: too big), can cause discomfort and other more serious problems. If you want bigger breasts, but don’t necessarily want to tell the world that you are cosmetically enhanced, there are…

  8. TEXTURED IMPLANTS FOR BREAST AUGMENTATION: ARE THEY SAFE?

    Despite the soaring popularity of breast augmentation surgery—it was recently recognized by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons as the most performed cosmetic surgical procedure of 2019—reports released by The World Health Organization and the FDA have sparked public debate on the safety of textured breast implants. These reports highlighted a possible connection researchers have…

  9. SMOOTH VS. TEXTURED IMPLANTS

    *Disclaimer: This blog was written and published in Spring 2016.  Since that time, surgeons have shifted away from using textured implants due to connections with BII (Breast Implant Illness). You’ve decided to have a breast augmentation—the easy part is done! Now you’ll have to make a number of other difficult decisions with the help and…

  10. ROUND VS. SHAPED: WHICH IMPLANT IS BEST FOR YOUR BREAST AUG?

    *Disclaimer: This blog was written and published in Spring 2018.  Since that time, surgeons have shifted away from using textured implants due to connections with BII (Breast Implant Illness). You’ve been contemplating a breast augmentation in the Philadelphia area for a while, but find yourself in a dilemma. Should you go with the perkier and more voluminous…