221 Articles on Breast Augmentation


 
 
 
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Breast Augmentation and Lift - using an adjustable implant for better healing and improved scars.

Combining breast augmentation with a breast lift is often the best procedure for those who have deflated and sagging breasts. If the nipple is at or above the breast fold, then usually an augmentation alone will fill and lift the breast, however if the nipple is below the fold, then frequently a breast lift is required as well to provide an ideal shape. (Courtesy of Jeffrey M. Hartog, M.D.)

 
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Women Choosing Silicone Gel Implants for Their Breast Augmentation

Only a year after widespread market introduction, the new generation of silicone gel implants has met with rave reviews from women choosing breast enhancement surgery at Plastic Surgery Center of the South. (Courtesy of Plastic Surgery Center of the South)

 
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Breast Enlargement Surgery: With 100% Financing, it is Within Everyone’s Reach

Many surgeons today will offer you 100% financing, which allows you to pay for your surgery over time. You no longer have to wait until you have saved the money. You can have “just the right curves” today. (Courtesy of M. Kirk Moore, M.D.)

 
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TakeTwo; A look at revision breast surgery:

Plastic surgeon Nicholas Nikolov, M.D., explains to Sophie Gordon why revision of breast augmentation surgery may be required... (Courtesy of Nicholas R. Nikolov, M.D., F.A.C.S.)

 
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Vertical Scar Reduction Mammaplasty: A 15-Year Experience Including a Review of 250 Consecutive Cases

A recent study by Cruz-Korchin and Korchin showed that patients who underwent medial pedicle/vertical pattern breast reduction rated their satisfaction with the amount of scarring and the overall aesthetic outcome significantly higher than those who underwent inferior pedicle/Wise pattern breast reduction.

(Courtesy of Frank R. Lista, M.D.)

 
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Women Taking Breast Enhancement Pills Swallow Empty Promises

Flip through any women's magazine and you are sure to find advertisements hawking pills to enlarge women's breasts. But do these pills actually work? Probably not, says the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). (Courtesy of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates)

 
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The Breast Boom Continues...

The great silicone fear of the 90's is vanishing, breasts are in again! Everyday, a large number of women are seeking enhancement of the breast size or shape. (Courtesy of Christian G. Drehsen, M.D.)

 
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Mammaplasty: Breast Enlargement

Breast enlargement, also called augmentation mammaplasty, is designed to increase the size of small or underdeveloped breasts. Surgery can also restore and enhance your breast volume if it has decreased as a result of having children. (Courtesy of James B. Kahl, M.D., F.A.C.S.)

 
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When Surgery is a Question of Appearance

Much of a person’s self-esteem stems from physical appearance and the visual perception of how young or old he or she looks. “Reversing” the aging process via surgical procedures can boost confidence for some and contribute to how attractive they feel... (Courtesy of Gustavo Galante, M.D.)

 
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Breast Augmentation Specialist Sees More Phoenix Women "Trading Up" to Silicone Implants

Dr. Robert Cohen, a plastic surgeon performing both primary breast augmentation as well as secondary and corrective procedures, has seen a growing number of Phoenix breast augmentation patients who want to replace saline with silicone gel implants. (Courtesy of Robert Cohen, M.D.)

 
 
 
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Questions To Ask Your Doctor

21 Things You Should Ask Your Doctor During Your First Visit

You've scheduled your initial consultation, now what? Be sure to print the following list of 21 questions and take them to your first visit. It's all about being prepared!

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Do you generally place the implants above or below the muscle, and why?
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How can I minimize pain, recovery time, and scarring with breast augmentation?
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What's the best way to determine the size of implant to take my breasts from the size they are to the size I want them to be?
 
 
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