Trying to figure out how to bring breast augmentation up with your closest confidant? You’re not alone. Just last year, nearly 300,000 Americans got breast implants, so you can be sure that hundreds of thousands of these conversations happened. (With those numbers, the odds are that someone you know was involved!) If you’re feeling uncertain… Continue Reading »
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which means it’s the perfect time for an updated how-to guide for performing an at-home breast self-exam. If you’ve had a breast augmentation, you may be wondering how your implants will affect your self-exam process. As an experienced cosmetic surgeon who has performed thousands of breast augmentation procedures, I’m going… Continue Reading »
Update: on July 24, 2019, Allergan issued a worldwide voluntary recall of Biocell textured breast implants at the request of the FDA. This means that Biocell implants may no longer be sold or placed in patients during breast augmentation or reconstruction. Patients who previously received Biocell implants and who are not experiencing symptoms are NOT… Continue Reading »
Ever since the FDA officially declared a link between breast implants and a type of lymphoma called “Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma,” the internet has been aflutter with alarming headlines and confusing information about the risks breast implants may pose to patients. As expected, we receive questions about ALCL from our patients, who are naturally concerned… Continue Reading »
Breast augmentation is the most effective way to increase breast size and can provide beautiful results for women looking to enhance their breast shape. As wonderful as breast implants can be, traditional methods do come with a downside: scars. Dr. Pancholi offers a unique approach that can be a great option for certain patients—the transaxillary… Continue Reading »
With over 300,000 breast augmentation procedures performed annually in the US, it’s no secret that many women wish for a larger bust. In the world of cosmetic surgery, there has been a recent surge in requests for what has been deemed “The 24-Hour Boob Job.” This “Cinderella Effect” may be alluring, but who wants to… Continue Reading »
Are you considering breast augmentation, but worrying about losing your flat abs or gaining a pound or two while you recover? The good news is that there are ways to stay fit and recover safely. First, let me emphasize that proper care must be taken to ensure a safe and speedy recovery. You may experience… Continue Reading »
The lollipop breast lift is a specific surgical procedure that is designed for women who want to return their breasts to a more youthful look. It can provide the right amount of shaping with the most minimal incision lines possible. Designed for women who require a medium amount of surgical correction, the lollipop breast lift… Continue Reading »
If you’ve ever wondered what you would look like with breast implants, now you can use a new online breast augmentation simulator to see. The New You Visualizer tool is part of a new educational campaign launched by breast implant maker Mentor that features former Dancing With the Stars winner and host Brooke Burke-Charvet. It… Continue Reading »
