I see a lot of patients who come in for a consultation for breast augmentation and either know they definitely need a breast lift (mastopexy) or do not realize that they need a lift. An augmentation – mastopexy is one of the most complex surgeries that plastic surgeons perform and they carry a high complication […]

Deciding to have a Breast Augmentation or Breast Implant procedure requires making several decisions. The first and most important of which is choosing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon with whom you feel comfortable and safe. It is important not only to check your Plastic Surgeon’s credentials but also to view photos of their previous patients […]

There are many reasons women are unhappy with their breasts. The most common complaint? A dissatisfaction with the size of their breasts. Each year in the United States, over 300,000 women increase the size of their breasts with breast augmentation. The plastic surgeons of perform a number of breast augmentation procedures each year for women […]

According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, silicone implant use for breast augmentation has risen dramatically. In 2006, 19% of procedures used silicone versus 72% in 2012! I personally prefer silicone implants to saline for a few reasons: Silicone implants feel more natural and less firm than saline implants and are less likely […]

A recent study in the Journal of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery confirmed that combining breast augmentation and breast lift in the same procedure is safe. This is a procedure I have been performing for some time now with predictable results. Doing this procedure involves two opposing forces: In a breast augmentation, the breast is enlarged […]