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Should Athletes and Dancers Get Breast Implants? 3 Things to Consider

Posted on Feb 4, 2022 in Breast augmentation

3 Minute Read: Under most circumstances, female athletes (including dancers) can have a breast augmentation. However, there are several important things to consider when making that decision. Like most women, […]

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Why Is a Compression Bra So Important After Breast Surgery?

Posted on Jan 10, 2022 in Bras, Breast augmentation, Recovery

2 Minute Read: A very important part of the recovery from breast surgery is the specific post-surgical bra. This is to be worn in the immediate postoperative period AND afterward […]

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What Are the Symptoms of Capsular Contracture?

Posted on Nov 12, 2021 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Breast reconstruction, Capsular contracture

3 Minute Read: Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications that can occur following breast augmentation surgery and breast reconstruction with implants. Though it is not extremely common […]

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How Can I Get Larger Breasts?

Posted on Oct 1, 2021 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants

2 Minute Read: Are you displeased with your small breasts and how disproportionate they look compared to the rest of the body? Do you feel less sexy due to your […]

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Why Can’t You Exercise Right After Breast Augmentation?

Posted on Sep 1, 2021 in Breast augmentation

3 Minute Read: Exercising too soon after your breast augmentation surgery may increase your risk of complications and even lead to poor, unsatisfactory results. Though you may feel great and […]

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Why Does Silicone Breast Augmentation Cost More Than Saline Breast Augmentation?

Posted on Aug 1, 2021 in Breast augmentation, Saline implants, Silicone implants

3 Minute Read: If you want to improve the fullness or size of your breasts, breast augmentation surgery would be the approach to pursue. Though fat injections to increase breast […]

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You’re Already Thinking About Breast Augmentation, Why Not Add a Lift?

Posted on Jul 14, 2021 in Breast augmentation, Breast lift

2 Minute Read: A woman’s breasts usually undergo many and, often, substantial changes over the years. These can result from pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss and fluctuations, gravity, health, smoking, diet […]

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Is Fat Grafting Better Than Implant-Based Breast Augmentation?

Posted on Jul 1, 2021 in Breast augmentation, Breast implants, Fat Grafting

3 Minute Read: Fat grafting, also known as autologous breast augmentation, uses one’s body fat to increase the breast size and improve the shape. The fat is liposuctioned from areas […]

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What Types of Incisions Can Be Performed With Breast Augmentation? Which Is Best for You?

Posted on May 12, 2021 in Breast augmentation, Incisions

3 Minute Read: When it comes to incisions for placing breast implants, your surgeon has several options. The most common incisions are the inframammary crease incision, the periareolar incision, and […]

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What Is the Zoom Effect, and How Can It Affect Breast Enhancement Procedures?

Posted on Feb 11, 2021 in Breast augmentation, Breast lift, Breast reduction

3 Minute Read: Is telecommuting part of your new normal? Has Zoom or other conferencing platforms become a part of your typical workday? If so, you may be subject to […]