I wish I would’ve gone larger the first time…. This is one of the most common things we hear from patients who have already breast implants but would like a size change. On rare occasions, it’s the opposite, where someone feels uncomfortable from going too big. If you’re in this group, you can change your…
Category: Breast
Strattice Tissue Matrix and Galatea Surgical Mesh
A safe, proven tool for beautiful, long-lasting breast implant revision results When we think of what goes into a beautiful breast augmentation result, the skill of the cosmetic surgeon and the choice of breast implants come to mind first. But there’s a third element at play: the quality of the breast tissue surrounding the implant. In some…
Will People Be Able to Hear My Breast Implants Sloshing? Plus 4 Other Questions You’re Scared to Ask About Cosmetic Surgery
Will my breast implants make noise when I move? Can butt implants pop? Can BOTOX® make my face freeze? In this month’s post, we answer the five questions you’re most scared to ask about cosmetic surgery. 1. Do breast implants make noise? Breast implants don’t typically make noise. However, if you received saline implants that were filled during…
How long do breast implants last?
Breast augmentation, breast lift with implants, and gender-affirming breast augmentation use implants to help boost volume and improve the shape of breasts. These procedures’ ability to refine body contours, boost self-esteem, and align physical appearances with personal identities make them popular, with high satisfaction rates. But how long will the results last? I’ve performed thousands of breast enhancement procedures over…
How to Make (More Accurate) Breast Implant Sizers at Home
If you are thinking about having breast augmentation, you probably have a pretty good idea in your mind about how you want to look after your procedure. Translating that mental image into a physical description—and specifically in terms of “what size breast implants should I get?”—can be little more challenging. Not only are breast implants sized…
What is a “double bubble”? Plus other cosmetic deformities after breast implant surgery
It’s safe to say that all my breast surgery patients envision themselves with beautiful, symmetrical contours they’re proud of. That’s certainly my goal for you, and as it has been for all my patients in my 17+ years (and counting!) as a Las Vegas cosmetic surgeon. However, the reality is that a small number of breast…
How to Conduct a Breast Self-Exam With Breast Implants
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 to walk…
What Will My Breasts Look Like if I Have My Implants Removed?
Over the years, breast augmentation surgery has helped millions of women feel more confident and happy with their bodies. However, each year a small percentage of women choose to have their breast implants removed. Breast implant removal surgery, or explantation, is usually very straightforward, and recovery is often faster and less painful than the initial breast…
How to Tell Your Mom/BFF/SO You’re Getting a Breast Augmentation
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 about…
Breast Implant Replacement
Today’s newest generation breast implants are more durable than ever, and while ruptures are rare, they do occur and are more likely the older your breast implants are. If you have a deflated saline implant or suspect a rupture in a silicone implant, Dr. Pancholi can help your restore or improve upon your previous breast…