Posted May 22, 2013 in Nipple Reduction
Although there are many different shapes and sizes of nipples and areolas, some women are unhappy with the size of their nipples and the dark pigmented skin surrounding them. For some women, genetics may lead to the development of large nipples and areolas. For other women, weight gain, pregnancy, and aging can cause the areola […]
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Posted May 08, 2013 in Breast Enhancement, Breast Implants
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 […]
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Posted April 15, 2013 in Body Contouring, Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement
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 […]
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Posted April 03, 2013 in Breast Revision
Breast revision is a secondary procedure that can be performed if a woman is unsatisfied with the results of her first breast enhancement surgery. Breast implants can last well over a decade but may eventually need to be replaced due to gravity and normal aging. Other reasons that breast revision surgery may be performed include: […]
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Posted March 05, 2013 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the world, providing women the ability to enhance the size and shape of their chest. Although uncommon, there are a few instances where patients can experience a complication known as an implant rupture. If an individual experiences a saline implant rupture, then they […]
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Posted March 05, 2013 in Breast Augmentation
Tubular Breast Syndrome, also referred to as “hypoplasia” or “tuberous breast deformity,” is a rare condition that is caused by a congenital abnormality of the breasts. This condition usually becomes fully apparent during puberty, which is due to underdeveloped breast tissue. This leads to an asymmetrical breast appearance, and particularly a droopy, “tube-like” shape. Hypoplasia […]
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Posted March 01, 2013 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants
Finally! After sitting on clinical trial data on their most advanced breast implant for the better part of a decade, the USFDA finally gave their blessing to Allergan Corp. to sell their “410” breast implant in the United States. This is a moment we have been waiting for a long time. As far back as […]
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Posted January 17, 2013 in Breast Implants
We’ve been very pleased with out early experiences with the recently approved silicone breast implants from Sientra. The implants from this company are significantly different than traditional devices from other manufacturers in several ways. Most notably their implants possess the most highly cohesive silicone gel available in the United States at present, which should translate […]
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Posted July 15, 2011 in Breast Implants
In a not unexpected conclusion, yesterday the United States Food & Drug Administration re-affirmed their 2006 decision to reintroduce silicone gel breast implants into the United States market for cosmetic indications. In statements from the FDA, they explained that no new information has arisen to question the safety or efficacy of the devices for intended […]
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Posted November 02, 2010 in Breast Augmentation
In the last few years, an alternative to traditional implant position has been described. As opposed to the simple over or under the pectoralis muscle decision, a technique which places the implant over the muscle but under the muscle fascia (covering tissue) has interesting properties that offer several benefits. Subfascial placement prevents the “bolted on” […]
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