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How to Know If You’re a Candidate for Breast Reduction Surgery
If your breasts are what some might call “oversized” and you experience discomfort due to their size and weight, you may be a candidate for breast reduction. This procedure could truly change your life! Here are some of the factors that identify whether you are a good candidate for breast reduction.
More » Next Page »Should I Get a Breast Lift or Implants?
If you’re considering breast enhancement surgery, two popular options are breast lift surgery and breast augmentation (breast implant surgery). While both procedures can improve the look of your breasts, they address different concerns and achieve different results. Here are some of the key differences between a breast lift and breast implants and how to decide which breast enhancement surgery is right for you.
More » Next Page »How Long Do Breast Implants Last Now?
If you are considering breast implants, you may be wondering how long they will last. These devices are designed to hold up for many years, and with technology always making improvements, most women will be able to enjoy long-lasting breast augmentation with today’s implants. That said, there are several factors which can influence breast implant longevity. Here is the latest on how long breast implants typically last and what is being done to ensure that they last as long as possible.
More » Next Page »Fat Transfer for Body Contouring
Fat transfer (also known as “fat grafting”) is a procedure that uses fat taken from one area of the body to enhance another area of the body. It is a terrific way to refine your body contours by enhancing your breasts or buttocks while minimizing other areas like your lower abdomen, hips, or thighs.
More » Next Page »Breast Augmentation Essentials: Breast Implant Profiles
The profile of a breast implant refers to how far the implant projects outward from the chest wall. Your choice in breast implant profile will have a major impact on your results after breast augmentation surgery.
More » Next Page »Breast Augmentation Essentials: What Will My Scars Look Like?
Breast augmentation scars are an unavoidable aspect of breast enhancement surgery. Your surgeon will have to make surgical incisions through which your breast implants can be inserted. The appearance of your breast augmentation scars will depend on the location of these incisions, scar maintenance after surgery, and how your body heals.
More » Next Page »Breast Augmentation Essentials: What Size Implants Do I Need?
One of the most important decisions you make when planning your breast augmentation is the size of your implants. The ideal breast implant size for you will depend on your anatomy, your preferences, and a few other relevant implant characteristics.
More » Next Page »Breast Augmentation Essentials: Over or Under the Muscle
When you are planning your breast augmentation, there are a lot of important decisions that must be made. One of these is the placement location for your implants. Your surgeon can insert your breast implants either behind or in front of your pectoral muscles. Each placement has pros and cons, but in most cases, under-the-muscle implant placement will usually be recommended.
More » Next Page »Breast Augmentation Essentials: Silicone vs. Saline Breast Implants
Breast augmentation is a completely personalized procedure. Everything from the incision location to the size of the implants will be tailored to your needs. One of the major breast augmentation essentials is which type of breast implant you should get. As each type has its pros and cons, silicone implants may be best for some women while saline implants may be best for other women.
More » Next Page »Breast Pain While Exercising? Consider Breast Reduction
Do your breasts hurt while exercising? Do you avoid certain physical activities because your breasts are too large? If your breasts are hindering your ability live an active and healthy lifestyle, you may want to consider breast reduction.
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