Plastic surgeon-patient communication before a breast augmentation   As we have mentioned many times before, getting breast implants is not a one-time meeting with the plastic surgeon during the operative time, but a journey that you take together. This journey begins with the initial pre-operative consultation with the plastic surgeon and can last for more than a year when it is safe to evaluate the final results achieved with the procedure. The plastic surgeon-patient communication before a breast augmentation procedure is very important and even crucial for the success of the inter ..read more

How to avoid regrets after breast augmentation surgery   Breast augmentation surgery is performed yearly on millions of women worldwide. The success rate that we achieve nowadays is very high, especially when a board-certified, experienced plastic surgeon performs the procedure.  However, in mass media and even in our circle of acquaintances, we hear about women who have regrets after undergoing breast augmentation surgery. Today, we are going to discuss about how to avoid regrets after breast augmentation. There is no question about the fact that breast augmentation is a major and ve ..read more

Getting bigger breasts to succeed in the entertainment industry   There is no question about the fact that most people consider full, round, big breasts to be alluring and sexy. Let’s not forget how we all fell in love with Pamela Anderson and her red swimsuit in Baywatch. Nowadays, just like back then, big breasts are often preferred when it comes to women in the entertainment industry.  Some celebrities even came forward and discussed their decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery and how this affected their personal and professional life. Some were happy with the results and ..read more

Feeling good in your skin after breast augmentation surgery    Breast augmentation surgery is performed to help women get the breasts of their dreams. While the procedure takes no longer than two hours, it can take a few weeks to a few months for the side effects to disappear and the final results to transpire. The main reasons why women resort to breast augmentation surgery is because they feel their breasts are too small for their anatomy and this impacts different areas of their lives.  Feeling good in your skin after breast augmentation surgery can happen overnight for some patien ..read more

Do I really need bigger breasts?   When it comes to the appearance of the breasts, some of us believe that the bigger the better, but this is not always the case. The beauty standards of modern-day society can lead us to believe that bigger breasts are one of the most important features of a woman’s anatomy, but this is not necessarily the case. When it comes to beauty, the body should be seen as a whole, not multiple features added together. This is the reason why I always emphasize on harmony and proportion between the features of the body and not necessarily enhancing just one feat ..read more

Avoiding severe complications after breast implant surgery   Breast augmentation with implants is a major plastic surgery procedure. It is performed on an elective basis and mostly for aesthetic purposes; however, this doesn’t make it a less serious surgery. Breast implant surgery entails the use of a general anesthetic in a vast majority of cases, and incisions are required to allow the plastic surgeon to insert the implants inside their pockets. Each of these factors is associated with specific complications.  Breast implant surgery is a safe and effective procedure when performed b ..read more

Appropriate behavior after breast implant surgery   The results achieved after undergoing breast implant surgery can take almost nine months to transpire fully. This is because the procedure is associated with certain side effects that are normal to occur and also because the cicatrization process takes a while. It doesn’t happen instantly after the procedure. The experience and talent of the plastic surgeon performing breast implant surgery are very important to maximize the results; however, the patient’s behavior post-op can also make all the difference in terms of results. Having ..read more

Which breast implant type give a more natural appearance?   The breasts of your dreams are just one plastic surgery away. Nowadays more and more women resort to plastic surgery to get rid of the emotional complexes of having small breasts. However, it can take quite some time to make the decisions required to undergo the procedure. There are many things that the patient needs to discuss with the plastic surgeon before scheduling breast implant surgery such as the type of implants to be used, the location of the incisions, and the placement of the implants.  The result achieved with br ..read more

When do breast implants drop?   After undergoing breast implant surgery, many patients discover that their implants are rather high on the chest wall and with the overall appearance of a bodybuilder. This is not overly sexy, and patients who haven’t been aware that this is a natural stage in the process tend to get worried that they will be left with this appearance. This will not happen. If the procedure was a success, the implants will drop and settle in their pockets in the next few weeks and months. So, when can you expect the “drop and fluff” that everyone is talking about?  The ..read more

The process of wound healing after breast surgery   When interested in undergoing a procedure so complex and delicate as breast augmentation surgery, it is important to understand that healing doesn’t happen overnight. Some patients who had the procedure end up complaining on forums that the recovery process is taking much longer than they anticipated and that they believed the healing would be done in a few days or a week. This is just not possible. There is a process of wound healing, and in most cases, the cicatrization process can last months and up to a year for patients having p ..read more