A question I often hear during consultations is whether breast implants can lead to rare illnesses or disorders. Patients may ask, “Are breast implants causing diseases?” With all the opinions and information online, it’s understandable to be concerned about [...]
It’s not uncommon to wonder, what is a breast lift? Especially when there are so many breast-related plastic surgery procedures available today, each designed to address different aesthetic goals. The medical term for a breast lift is mastopexy, and [...]
I was recently asked by a patient, "can mammograms rupture breast implants? The answer is, it depends. To determine if there is the possibility of breast implants rupturing during a mammogram, I would consider the age, type and brand [...]
One of the most common questions I hear from patients considering breast augmentation is about how breast implants are sized. Understandably, many women relate breast size to their bra cup size since it's the most familiar standard of measurement. [...]
One of the most common questions patients ask before and after breast augmentation surgery is: “When do breast implants drop?” Many women are eager to see their final results quickly, but it’s important to understand if you are wondering [...]
One of the most common questions I hear from my breast augmentation patients is, “How soon can I exercise after breast augmentation?” This can be an important concern, especially for women who lead active lifestyles or are accustomed to [...]
One of the most common questions I am asked during breast augmentation consultations is about: “How long breast implants last?” Patients usually wonder if implants are permanent, if they have to be replaced after a certain period of time, [...]
From the breast-enhancing exercises practiced by tween girls, to the buxom cover girls and actresses plastered all over magazines, television and the Internet. It is no wonder why so many women and men are obsessed with breast size. With [...]
During initial consultation with patients who are interested in a breast augmentation or breast lift procedure, my patients commonly ask about saline versus silicone breast implants. While most of my patients ultimately choose silicone and shaped gel implants, many [...]
