209 Articles on Breast Augmentation
You never know when the latest chapter in the saga can be called the Last Chapter, but there is a significant development recently that may shed even more light on – if not provide an epitaph to – the Silicone Gel Breast Implant Controversy that started in the early 1990’s. (Courtesy of Alan M. Engler, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
In researching breast augmentation, some women come to a screeching halt when investigating implants, their thoughts punctuated by questions like: What type of implant should I get, silicone gel or saline? Which one is better? Which is safer? (Courtesy of Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa)
Improved Outcome, Reduced Recovery Time – Spurs Increase in Breast Augmentation and Revision Procedures this Leading Plastic Surgeon Performs Each Year (Courtesy of Michael E. Ciaravino, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
Over two hundred thousand women in the U.S. will undergo breast enlargement this year. Unfortunately, many will devote more time researching a planned new car purchase than finding a qualified plastic surgeon. (Courtesy of Ronald M. Friedman, M.D.)
Traditionally, women choose plastic surgery like breast lift in Indiana to rejuvenate sagging breasts and subsequently have additional procedures such as breast augmentation. But a plastic surgeon in Indiana has seen an increase in the number of women combining surgery for increased affordability. (Courtesy of Gustavo Galante, M.D.)
Among the most promising developments, they say, are cohesive silicone gel, leak-resistant implants with the consistency of a gummy bear and a new type of implant shell coating that may be less likely to cause inflammation and scarring in the surrounding breast tissue. (Courtesy of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates)
Breast augmentation has become a very popular procedure with a variety of techniques with which it is performed. (Courtesy of George J. Bitar, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
Dr. Weikel has been featured in New Beauty magazine. (Courtesy of Anthony Weikel, M.D.)
Our New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul LoVerme, is recognized in his field as an authority on plastic surgery and has been interviewed for a feature in NJ Monthly Magazine. (Courtesy of Paul J. LoVerme, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
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.)
