54 Articles on Breast Augmentation
A diagnosis of breast cancer is mind-blowing, and a mastectomy can be devastating. But for some women, reconstructive surgery offers a chance for a silver lining. AMY DEPAUL reports on a troubling question of size. Originially published for The Morning News. (Courtesy of Wayne I. Yamahata, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
In breast augmentation, size and shape are provided to the breast in the form of an implant (breast prosthesis). Implants currently come in two varieties, saline filled and silicone gel filled. All implants have an exterior solid silicone rubber shell or balloon which is filled with either saline (salt water) solution or silicone gel which can vary from liquid to semi solid in consistency. (Courtesy of Image Directed Outpatient Plastic Surgery)
Breast implants are silicone shells filled with either a saline solution or silicone gel. Silicone breast implants were once banned due to fears of adverse side effects; however, new advances and associated research have dispelled such concerns. (Courtesy of North Fulton Plastic Surgery)
When it comes to breast implants, size matters. In fact, it is one of the most common reasons women with breast implants choose additional surgery: Their original selection was simply too large or too small. Going too large can lead to back pain and ill-fitting clothes. Similarly, a conservative change may not create the look you were hoping to achieve. (Courtesy of UMass Memorial Cosmetic Surgery Center)
This breast-augmentation technique performed using saline implants and a blind approach instead of endoscopy is controversial, but its results are excellent. (Courtesy of George J. Bitar, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
Breast augmentation is one of the most frequently performed plastic surgery procedures in the U.S. and one of our most popular services. Breast augmentation can give women with small or unevenly sized breasts a fuller, firmer, better-proportioned look through the placement of saline or silicone implants. (Courtesy of Advanced Concepts in Plastic Surgery)
Botox Cosmetic is now offered for severe primary underarm sweating (Hyperhidrosis) that is inadequately managed with topical agents. (Courtesy of Timothy Alexander, M.D.)
Dr. Teitelbaum is pleased to announce new enrollment opportunities for patients interested in receiving the Allergan Style 410 implant.
Only about 30 surgeons participated in the initial FDA approved core clinical study of 960 patients, which took place in 2001 and 2002.
(Courtesy of Steven Teitelbaum, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
Let the cosmetic surgery staff at UMass Memorial answer your most frequently asked questions about breast enlargement surgery. (Courtesy of UMass Memorial Cosmetic Surgery Center)
Women visiting our Santa Rosa plastic surgery office sometimes ask to have their “Snoopy Dog” breasts corrected. A “Snoopy Dog” breast has a narrow base, a large areola, and a nipple that looks down towards the floor. (Courtesy of Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa)
