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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
*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…
*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…
*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). 1.) Longer shape predictability Over time, saline breast implants can fold and lose their shape creating an unflattering appearance. This ultimately can lead patients to breast revision…
