Do Breast Implants Get Bigger or Smaller After Surgery?
They appear smaller as swelling goes down. This is probably the most confusing and emotionally exhausting part of the recovery process: you wake up from the surgery, still a little dazed but happy, and the first thing you do is look at your chest and decide if breast implants are too big, too small, or […]
Symmastia Breast: What is the Cause of Symmastia?
Symmastia is caused by over-dissection or oversized implants. Many people in the breast augmentation field consider a deep, pronounced cleavage as the ideal result that patients seek. Women even bring pictures of models in push-up bras during their first meeting with a plastic surgeon and say that they want their implants to be placed “as […]
Breast Implant Displacement: What Can Cause an Implant to Move?
It can be caused by weak tissue, trauma, or early activity Most of the time, we picture breast implants as inert, fixed objects – once they are inserted, they are there forever; Nevertheless, a breast implant is actually a dynamic device held in place by a pocket of your own soft tissue. Some settling is […]
Breast Implants & Heat: Does Heat Affect Breast Implants?
Normal heat does not affect breast implants. Patients who have had breast augmentation usually ask themselves unexpectedly whether or not their breasts will get hot when summer comes or a spa day is being planned. Although it may seem like a plot of a sci-fi movie, the fear that silicone might melt, change shape, or […]
What is the Safest Procedure to Remove Belly Fat?
Liposuction by an experienced surgeon. You experience a mix of emotions when you spot that stubborn belly fat in the mirror and repeatedly pinch it – the sheer desire to make it go away instantly vs the fear of doing surgery. We are now living in a time of so-called “lunchtime procedures” when one can […]
Post-Op Bras: What Kind of Bra is Best After Breast Augmentation?
A supportive, non-underwire surgical bra is best. One of the most thrilling moments when you decide on a breast augmentation procedure is picturing yourself finally flaunting the perfect fit in delicate, intricate bras. It’s quite likely that you’ll be browsing through Victoria’s Secret or Intimissimi, adding underwire push-up bras in your “dream size” to your […]
Breast Implant Illness: Can Breast Implant Illness Happen Years Later?
Yes, symptoms can appear years later in rare cases. Many women look at breast implants as a source of confidence and happiness for a very long time, sometimes even for decades. You may have had the surgery at a young age, liked your appearance, and even stayed healthy most of the time. However, now that […]
Lipo After Pregnancy: Can Liposuction Remove Mommy Pooch?
Yes, liposuction can reduce a mommy pooch. One of the most frequent complaints we receive from new mothers is this: “I have shed all the baby weight, I have even returned to the gym, but this lower belly bulge just won’t disappear.” A lower protruding abdomen that has been affectionately named the “Mommy Pooch” is […]
Self-Check for Breasts: How to Do a Pinch Test for Breast Sagging?
Pinch under the breast to check sagging. One of the biggest mistakes in aesthetic surgery is patients thinking that implants can fix any issue with the shape of their breasts. It is very common for patients to come to consultations and say things like, “I want my breasts to be perky again, so I need […]