Before and after breast augmentation, women often share concerns about whether breast implants will affect their ability to breast feed. Another common concern is for the safety of the child; will the presence of a synthetic implant affect the breast milk
A little over two months remain for patients to take advantage of the increased warranty coverage being offered by silicone breast implant manufacturers. Until the end of the year, breast augmentations with silicone gel implants can qualify for $3500 of warranty coverage
While breast implant revision surgery is an option if you get implants and decide you are unhappy with the size, it’s better to get it right the first time. That’s why choosing the right implant size is so important before breast augmentation. Making your
Breast implants may cause a change in nipple sensation in some cases. Expect to have a temporary change as nerves will be stretched by the implant and swelling from the surgery won’t allow the nerves to send signals properly for about
Allergan sought to reassure patients of the safety of its silicone breast implants following the breast implant scandal involving the French company Poly Implant Prosthese (PIP). In a release, Allergan stressed it was not part of the investigation, which led to the
There are now more options when choosing breast implants with the recent approval of another silicone breast implant by Sientra Inc. With the latest approval, there are now three silicone gel-filled breast implants approved by the FDA in the U.S. They are
Each woman’s breasts change uniquely over time, and as a result may develop a number of changes in size, shape and position. To address these changes, there are a number of different breast surgeries that may be use, and these
You have more options today than ever to get just the look you want with breast augmentation—it’s not just a matter of “saline or silicone” anymore. When choosing breast implants, you’ll also need to consider the size, shape, and profile that
Have you ever wondered how silicone breast implants were originally conceived? In a recent article for ModernMedicine.com, cosmetic surgeons explain the evolution of silicone breast implants and the key advantages offered by the latest 4th generation shaped implants. Some of those advantages
When people think about breast implants, they often picture large breasts that turn heads, much like the famous look of Pamela Anderson. But today things are changing; the large look that was once so popular may be going out of
