Breast Augmentation

The vast majority of breast augmentations performed are using round implants, and about 30 percent use anatomical, or “shaped” implants instead. The individual shape has its own unique set of benefits, but not all work for every woman. How do you know if you’re a good candidate for anatomical implants? The Shaped Implants - What Do They Offer? As with the round implants, shaped implants may be either silicone or saline. Anatomical breast implants also offer a...

Perhaps you are considering breast implants and are increasingly confused by the choices given you. Science is always moving forward and discovering new ways to improve formulas and techniques, and the science of plastic surgery is no different. As you become educated in the world of breast implants, you will notice that there are two main types of breast implants available: saline and silicone. One type of silicone implant is lovingly called the “gummy bear” implant....

Size matters when it comes to breasts implants. And it's not just about what one person may consider being attractive. What it does have to do with is not only the size the woman desires but also what size implant the woman’s body will safely accommodate. Of course, there are many sizes of breast implants available. Some women want a dramatic change, while others want a look that increases breast size but still looks natural. You may want...

Being a mom is such a wonderful experience, and most mothers wouldn’t trade being pregnant and having that beautiful baby for anything in the world. However, there is no doubt that what pregnancy can do to a woman's body is something we would love to change. As the abdomen stretches to accommodate the growing baby, so too does the skin and muscles. The abdominal area is of course where most of the changes take place and...

You've had a breast augmentation surgery and are now wondering what happens when you're pregnant. This is a very common concern for future moms. Rest assured, women who undergo breast augmentation and then become pregnant at a later date have very little or no significant change in the appearance of the augmented breasts. Breast Implants and Pregnancy While breast implants are not impacted by pregnancy or breastfeeding, you may want to know that the surrounding breast tissue...

You’ve decided to move forward with your breast augmentation and you’ve come to the fun part: choosing the breast implant size. This decision takes careful consideration, however, because you don’t want any regrets a few years down the road and have to get a larger (or smaller) implant. You want the size that will become a permanent fixture on your body. So how big should you go? Should you stay on the conservative side? Should you...

Being pregnant is a wonderful feeling, but your body doesn’t feel so beautiful immediately afterward. And you debate how you will ever reclaim your pre-pregnancy body. A mommy makeover – a combination of procedures that may include a breast lift, breast augmentation, and tummy tuck – can help. In fact, many plastic surgeons specialize in this combination of procedures. For best results, it is recommended that you have this done when your pregnancy days are over....

If you struggle with the appearance of your breasts, you may decide that multiple breast procedures (including breast lift and breast augmentation) need to be done to give you the look you desire. And since the plastic surgeon will be working on the breasts in both cases, you can get both procedures done at the same time, right? This would make sense, but it’s not always the case since one procedure may affect the results of...

We’ve grown up believing that things in pairs are always symmetrical. When it comes to the human body, however, this fact simply doesn’t hold true. It’s normal for the eyes, ears, and breasts to be a little off. In fact, experts say that 100% of women have asymmetrical breasts. So if you notice that one breast is larger than the other or hangs a little lower than the other, you’re not crazy. If it bothers...

If plastic surgery – and pregnancy – have both been on your mind lately, you may not realize that you can only accomplish both with the right timing. There are some procedures – such as breast augmentation and tummy tucks – that should not be done while pregnant or right before you get pregnant, so you need to plan accordingly. Learn more about what types of work you can have done now and which types...