Breast augmentation remains the No. 1 cosmetic surgery procedure in the US, and women now have more breast implant options than ever. Variations in implant characteristics such as size, shape, fill material, and shell surface have created hundreds of possibilities for women who wish to boost their bust. Breast implants have been used for decadesRead More
Breast augmentation surgery remains the most commonly performed aesthetic plastic surgery procedure in the US. Regardless of your choice of breast implants, they may need to be replaced during the course of your lifetime. Revision of breast augmentation, with implant removal and replacement, may be necessary due to a mechanical problem with the implant itself,Read More
Breast augmentation with saline and silicone gel breast implants has been performed in millions of women, and ever increasing amounts of data are being collected and tracked about their safety, risks, and potential complications. The latest long-term study in the official journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery compares saline and silicone gel implantsRead More
Spring is (finally!) in the air in New York City, and now is the perfect time to focus on improving your lifestyle and your looks. The snow and ice have melted after the last winter blizzard blast, and we can concentrate on increasing our well-being through better health and self-improvement – more rewarding activities thanRead More
For women who would like to undergo breast augmentation surgery in order to increase bust size or restore lost breast volume, there are currently a wide number of breast implant options to choose among. Plastic surgeons can help educate each individual patient in understanding and selecting the best breast implant for her. Moreover, aesthetic breast surgeonsRead More
Women and men are undergoing plastic surgery procedures in record numbers, and in most cases they are happy and satisfied with the results of their surgery. Although complications are rare, some cosmetic patients may need a revision of their aesthetic surgery either because of a suboptimal result from their first surgery, or due to normalRead More
A woman’s breasts are an essential part of her physical appearance, and for women to feel good about how their bodies look also means feeling good about their breasts. Most women are perfectly happy with their breasts, but those who would like to improve one or more aspects of how their breasts look have many optionsRead More
When it comes to breast appearance, every woman has her own aesthetic views about what is her ideal breast size and shape. Some of us are perfectly happy with our looks, whereas for others, there are options and alternatives to improve and enhance what we already have. For those who feel their breasts are tooRead More
PIP breast implants are manufactured by a French company named Poly Implant Prothèse, which was shut down in 2010 due to unacceptably high rates of implant rupture. PIP implants were made at significantly lower cost by using a cheap industrial grade silicone rather than the standard medical grade silicone used in other breast implants. RuptureRead More
