If you go online and search for "types of breast augmentation," most of the results refer to different types of breast implants. Choosing implants is undoubtedly one of the most important decisions involved with breast augmentation, but there are many other options to discuss with your plastic surgeon before the procedure. Besides the types and …
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Category Archives: Breast Implants
“Gummy bear” breast implants are the latest in breast implant technology. Here are some of the highlights of these buzz-generating silicone implants. Why Is It Called a Gummy Bear Implant? The medical term for these devices is “cohesive silicone gel breast implants,” but they were dubbed “gummy bear breast implants” by a plastic surgeon because …
Read MoreOne perk my New Haven breast augmentation patients look forward to the most after surgery is going out to shop for bras that might not have been available to them before. It’s an exciting part of the process, but there’s more to it than simply sizing up. In this blog post, I’m sharing a few …
Read MoreDo you ever wish that your breasts were in better proportion to the rest of your body? Patients can achieve a larger bustline with the aid of breast implants. When performing breast augmentation, the plastic surgeon must create pockets in the tissue of the breasts in order to make room for the breast implants. The …
Read MoreChoosing the right breast implant size might seem overwhelming, but your plastic surgeon will guide you, and there are also lots of resources to help you. Here are a few ways that may help you choose the right breast implant size. Look at before and after photo galleries. This can be a good place to …
Read MoreYou did your research, planning, and consultation – then finally had the breast augmentation you were considering for so long. If you’re like most women we see from the Guilford, West Hartford, and shoreline areas who get implants (roughly 300,000 American women each year), you’re happy with the results. Over time, changes can occur that …
Read MoreIf you’re considering breast augmentation, it is important to be an active participant in the process. The ASPS has developed the following list of questions to ask during your consultation: Are you certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery? Were you trained specifically in the field of plastic surgery? How many years of plastic …
Read MoreThe years are not often kind to the breasts, and as a result, many patients find themselves in need of advanced breast rejuvenation. The breast lift with implants is a comprehensive option that may be right for you. A breast lift with implants is a combination of the breast augmentation procedure and the breast lift …
Read MoreChoosing breast implants is an exciting—and nerve-wracking—part of your decision to get breast augmentation. What if you were able to "try on" breast implants in the comfort of your home before you consult with a plastic surgeon? That's possible with a visualizer from Mentor®, one of the world's leading makers of breast implants. How the …
Read MoreGwyneth Paltrow apparently isn’t a fan of injectable products, but she does think breast enhancement is worth considering, especially after pregnancy and breast feeding. A recent article in the German magazine OK! got the scoop on Paltrow’s opinions about cosmetic surgery. She reportedly said that among the popular cosmetic enhancements, Botox and silicone are “gimmicky,” …
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