Category Archives: Breast
Can I breast feed if I get implants?
My answer to this question is ‘yes’. An implant in and of itself does nothing to interfere with your breast’s function. The implant just sits…
Age Limits and Breast Implants.
Mentor and Allergan (formerly Inamed) saline-filled breast implants are approved for: (1) reconstruction (primary reconstruction and revision-reconstruction) in women of any age and (2) augmentation…
What types of breast implants are approved by FDA?
FDA has approved four breast implants for marketing in the U.S.: In May 2000, Mentor and Allergan (formerly Inamed) received approval for saline-filled breast implants.…
What are some of the important factors I should consider when deciding whether or not to get breast implants?
What are some of the important factors I should consider when deciding whether or not to get breast implants? Some important factors to consider include:…
Should you have an implant and a breast lift at the same time?
This is a loaded question and your answer depends upon whom you ask. Lifts alone and implants alone are fairly straightforward operations. Not much controversy…
What is the difference between a Breast Reduction and Breast Lift?
Breast reductions and Breast lifts are very similar operations. In a lot of cases the incisions are similar, both serve to lift the breast and…
If you’ve just had breast augmentation
I know this sounds crazy and I know you are going to get in front of that mirror asap, but don’t take too much stock…
Bras after Breast Augmentation
Plastic Surgeons all have differing opinions on bras after breast augmentation. Some prefer no bra, some bind the breast with an Ace wrap, others use…
Why do breast implants get hard?
The answer is they don’t. Instead, your body forms a hard shell around the implant in the form of a capsule. Whenever we implant something…
Do Breast Implants cause Breast Cancer?
No!!!! I get this question, not infrequently, from patients interested in implants. Typically it is a younger woman whose family member is trying to scare…
