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3 Minute Read:  Women consider breast surgery for many reasons. And, while it’s not usually the most significant factor, many women look forward to showing off their new breasts—whether they are smaller, larger, or lifted. Women may want to celebrate their new body with new sexy bras, many of which have underwires for support and […]

2 Minute Read:  Cosmetic surgery has helped many women who are dissatisfied with their breasts. Whether it’s the size, droopiness, shape, insufficient cleavage, implant issues, or other perceived “damage,” plastic surgery can address your concerns. But which surgery is right for your situation?  Consider these popular procedures and the problems they help resolve. Are You […]

3 Minute Read:  When you are struggling with a breast concern, it can be overwhelming to determine what surgical options you have, let alone the best one. Here at Plastic Surgery Specialists of Birmingham, Alabama, we have broken down the most common concerns women have regarding their breasts and which plastic surgery option is best […]

Having breasts that are small or sagging robs many women of their confidence. If you are bothered by the appearance of your breasts and feel that they could use a boost along with your confidence, surgical correction is available. Breast enhancement surgeries can increase the size and/or improve the shape of your breasts, but it […]

Fat grafting, also known as “autologous fat transfer” or “fat injections,” involves removing fat cells from one area of a patient’s body and injecting them into another area. This procedure has two great benefits: it eliminates unwanted fat from problem areas and provides plumpness to volume-deficient areas. First, fat is removed from the area(s) of […]

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers that women in America are diagnosed with, second to only skin cancer. Treatment options include radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and surgery to remove some or all of the breast tissue (lumpectomy or mastectomy). Lumpectomy and mastectomy procedures can result in disfigured breasts or a complete […]

Breast implants are a great way to enhance the female figure and improve self-­esteem, and breast augmentation is one of the most sought-­after plastic surgery procedures in the United States as well as the world. As with any surgery, there are certain complications that may result from breast augmentation with implants, such as implant rupture. […]

Although it is not always apparent, no woman’s breasts are perfectly symmetrical. For some, the difference between their breasts is very noticeable and can be extremely embarrassing. Breast Asymmetry Disorder is a condition characterized by extreme differences in size, position, or shape; differences in nipple height, areola diameter, and breast height and width are some […]

Pregnancy and childbirth can have unfavorable effects on a woman’s breasts, abdomen, hips, and thighs. Extra skin, sagging, and stretch marks can appear on some or all of these areas. A “Mommy Makeover” may combine several procedures, such as a breast lift, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction, in order to improve these problems. If […]