Rounding the Curve
By Leslie Garisto Pfaff

What’s it really like to undergo cosmetic breast surgery? Three women share their personal stories.

UVA, UVB, SPF, Sunless Tanning What Does It All Mean?
By Alexander Nein, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Ultraviolet radiation has two main components which are important to developing a tan and developing skin cancer, premature aging of the skin, and the breakdown of the supporting elements of the skin. These two components are UVA and UVB.

Dangers of Tanning Noted in Health Care Reform Bill
By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS

You’re Going to Pay for That Tan!

What’s the maximum breast size you’d recommend for petite frame?
By Alexander Nein, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Implants come in a wide variety of sizes and it is possible for any woman to comfortably carry a variety of sizes on her chest. The objective during the examination is to determine which implant will give the desired appearance.

Breast Asymmetry from External Causes
By Alexander Nein, M.D., F.A.C.S.

A difference in each side of our bodies is normal and there is always some unevenness of the breasts. Dissatisfaction can occur when the extent of the differences is enough to cause self-consciousness or impact choices of clothing or social activities.

Breast Asymmetry from Developmental and Natural Causes
By Alexander Nein, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Some unevenness of the breasts or breast asymmetry is normal. There are always some differences in our bodies from side to side. Causes of breast asymmetry can be divided into two broad groups. The first is Asymmetry resulting from natural development, the second is asymmetry caused by abnormal external factors. In this article we’ll review some specific breast differences caused by development or other natural causes.

Minimizing Pain After Breast Augmentation and/or Breast Lift
By Alexander Nein, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Generally speaking, operations that involve the muscles, bones or joints tend to be more painful operations that involve only the soft tissues.The soft tissues are usually not involved with necessary movement and are not weight bearing. A breast lift traditionally does not involve bones, joints or muscles and thus tends to be relatively well tolerated.

Five Myths about Breast Augmentation Surgery
By Steven Yarinsky, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Yarinsky presents five myths about breast augmentation surgery.

A Season for Change: One Woman's Journey with Plastic Surgeon Dr. Mark Barlow
By Living Magazine - November 2007

"We are at your service!” Those were the words I kept hearing over and over again, and their actions said it even louder! My journey with Dr. Barlow and his team began almost three years ago. Eileen, the patient coordinator was so warm, caring, and patient. I could tell that she was experienced with helping others, like me, navigate their way through creating change.

Fat Injection Breast Augmentation
By Martin J. Moskovitz, M.D., F.A.C.S.

The idea of using liposuction to harvest fat and then inject that fat into the breast has been around for decades and many patients who come in for liposuction ask “Can’t you take it from here (the butt), and put it here (the breast)?”.

Silicone Breast Implants Back on the Market
By Martin J. Moskovitz, M.D., F.A.C.S.

The Food and Drug administration approved silicone gel breast implants for use in all women over the age of 22. Silicone implants were the first modern implants ever used and were implanted in millions of women from 1962 until 1992. In the late 1980’s, however, questions arose as to the safety of silicone gel implants and they were taken off the general market in 1992.

Exercise and Breast Implants
By Dr. Joseph A. Mele III, M.D., F.A.C.S.

I am often asked if breast augmentation limits athletic ability. Does the placement of implants somehow weaken an athlete? Will their weight cause instability? Does placement under the pectoralis major muscle cause loss of muscle function?

A Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial of Sinecch (Arnica) for Post-operative Pain in Breast Augmentation Patients – ABSTRACT
By R.A. Semlacher, BSC MD. FRCSC

Arnica is the most frequently used homeopathic agent in cosmetic surgery today. Recent studies have demonstrated that active treatment significantly reduces post-operative swelling and echymosis in liposuction and facelift patients. Significant post-operative pain reduction has also been attributed anecdotally to Sinecch (Arnica)...

BREAST AUGMENTATION: Above or Below the Muscle?
By Verne Weisberg, M.D., F.A.C.S.

It seems that for every opinion you seek on breast augmentation, either the surgeon or the person giving you advice has very firm opinions about whether the implants should go under or over the muscle.

Secondary (Revisional) Breast Augmentation
By Stanley G. Poulos, M.D.

Breast enhancement has long been one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures. In spite of the very high overall satisfaction rate, it is not unusual that secondary or revisional operations maybe required.

Breast Augmentation or Enlargement
By Dr. Hauw Han

Breast enlargement surgery uses an implant to enlarge or shape the breast.

The Brave New World of Cosmetic Surgery - Cosmopolitan Magazine
By Laura Green

You may not need anything reshaped or shifted around - at least not right now -but isn't it comforting to know what wonders surgeons can perform?

Waist Land - August 2000 issue of VOGUE
By by Jean Godfrey-June

Designers have picked up on a fact that scientists can't stop studying: It's all about the waist.

Surgery, From Head to Toe - Town & Country's Comprehensive Guide to Plastic Surgery
By Janet Carlson Freed and Diane Guernsey

Problem: Excess Fat Around Your Stomach, Hips, Inner and Outer Thighs
Solution: Liposuction

Underneath It All - ELLE Magazine
By Jennifer Scruby

From tummy tucks to thigh-lifts, plastic surgery is rarely about looking better naked. Jennifer Scruby on what women will sacrifice to look good in clothes.

Breast Augmentation: The Axillary Approach
By George John Bitar, MD

Breast augmentation has become a very popular procedure with a variety of techniques with which it is performed.

Breast Implants: Silicone or Saline?
By George John Bitar, M.D., Bitar Cosmetic Surgery Institute

The FDA has recently approved the cohesive gel silicone breast implants. I have experience with both silicone and saline breast implant operations, and have written a research article on silicone breast implant rupture clean-up. I prefer saline to silicone implants for many reasons.

.The Axillary Approach
By George John Bitar, MD, and Vinod K. Chopra

This breast-augmentation technique performed using saline implants and a blind approach instead of endoscopy is controversial, but its results are excellent

A New Breast
By George John Bitar, MD, and Vinod K. Chopra

A practical method that can provide patients with natural-looking results as well as offer surgeons reduced time in the OR

Breast Augmentation from a Woman’s Perspective
By Brenda Draper, M.D.

My goal as a woman and as a surgeon is to help a patient become more comfortable and relaxed with her body or face. She can then let go of any anxiety related to body image and let the positive attributes in her intellect, beauty and personality become the focal points for her...

How Anatomic Are Anatomic Breast Implants?
By Dr. Alan Engler

There are many choices that the prospective breast implant patient has to make. Aside from who will be the surgeon, the patient has to think about what size implant she wants, what style, location (above or below the muscle), and which incision. The following discussion explores one of the most basic decisions concerning the implant style: Round or Anatomic?

Breast Augmentation
By Dr. Janet K. Turkle

Breast augmentation, or breast enlargement, and breast lift at our practice can boost self-confidence by giving you the figure you have always desired.

HOW TO CREATE BEAUTIFUL BREASTS
By Daniel R. Reichner, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Everybody recognizes beautiful breasts, but just how do surgeons create them? Breast surgeons are artists that understand that augmented female breasts must have certain aspects and ratios for a natural and beautiful look.

New Advances in Breast Enhancement
By Neil A. deLeeuw, M.D.

Those patients who have had breast augmentation performed by Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. deLeeuw in the last few years can attest to the fact that their level of post operative discomfort was far less than patients they knew who had the procedure done prior to Dr. deLeeuw’s implementation of a new surgical technique specifically designed to reduce post operative pain.

Rapid Recovery Breast Augmentation
By Richard L. Kofkoff, M.D.

Ideally, your recovery after any surgical procedure should be as rapid and comfortable as possible. While all discomfort cannot be eliminated, it is now possible to experience minimal discomfort and a quick return to normal non-strenuous activities following breast augmentation. We have worked to perfect this technique, the Rapid Recovery technique for breast augmentation.

Five Things You Should Know Before Having a Breast Procedure
By Richard L. Kofkoff, M.D.

You can have breast enhancement without experiencing severe pain. You may have heard that breast enhancement is a very uncomfortable procedure.

Breast Augmentation Incisions: Pros and Cons
By Dr. Michael Eisemann M.D.

Knowing you desire an enlargement is only the beginning of your journey. Among the many things to understand is exactly where the implants should be inserted into your body. There are three common entry points, each with it’s own set of advantages and down

How to Choose the Right Plastic Surgeon
By Jeffrey Horowitz, M.D.

Choosing a doctor to treat your medical conditions isn’t always easy, and likewise, choosing a surgeon for your elective procedure presents its own set of difficulties. I believe people should seek three things from their plastic surgeon: qualifications, knowledge of the latest procedures, and a personal connection.

Answers to Common Breast Augmentation Questions
By Jeffrey Horowitz, M.D.

Breast augmentation is second only to liposuction as the most popular cosmetic surgery performed nationwide. I noticed that a lot of patients ask many of the same questions about the surgery, so I thought it would be helpful to list the answers here.

Atlanta Breast Augmentation and Dr. Jones's Invisible Scar Technique (IST)
By Mark M. Jones, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Jones's Invisible Scar Technique, or IST, for breast augmentation effects a puncture-like short incision at the junction of the areola near the vertical axis of the breast. This allows for a minimal transverse dissection of the breast tissues to reach towards the bloodless retro pectoral muscle plane. The small incision scar generally heals inconspicuously and is hard to detect even by Dr. Jones 6-12 months post surgery.

MY NEW BREASTS
By Karen Garloch

NAKED FROM THE WAIST UP, Sharon Eller endured the medical exam by avoiding the eyes of two men staring at her breasts. Dr. J.P. Riou backed up for a better look. He tipped his head toward Sharon's husband, Maurice, and pointed out that her right breast hung lower than her left. Women's breasts rarely match, the plastic surgeon said. But he could fix that.

Breast Enhancement Surgery Makes A Comeback
By Jean-Pierre Riou, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Public opinion and recent scientific studies have once again swung the pendulum in favor of breast implants in the United States. After the FDA restricted the use of silicone implants in 1992, plastic surgeons experienced a precipitous drop in the number of breast augmentations they performed...

The Breast Boom Continues...
By Christian G. Drehsen, M.D. for Vive Magazine, Sep/Oct 2002

The great silicone fear of the 90's is vanishing, breasts are in again! Everyday, a large number of women are seeking enhancement of the breast size or shape.

Adjustable Breast Augmentation
By Louis DeLuca, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Breast augmentation is one of the most common procedures performed by plastic surgeons. In a standard augmentation procedure, the implant size is selected at the preoperative visit. After the surgery, the implant size cannot be changed without another operation...

Choices In Breast Augmentation
By Louis DeLuca, M.D., F.A.C.S.

It is important that any individual seeking breast augmentation surgery have a clear understanding of the choices available.

TakeTwo; A look at revision breast surgery:
By Sofie Gordon, Anti-Aging & Cosmetic Surgery Magazine, Issue 6

Plastic surgeon Nicholas Nikolov, M.D., explains to Sophie Gordon why revision of breast augmentation surgery may be required...

Umbilical Breast Augmentation
By David E. Kim, M.D.

One of the newer methods of breast augmentation is with the umbilical incision. This is also known as trans - umbilical breast augmentation (TUBA).

Denver's Center for Cosmetic Surgery Now Offers FDA-approved Silicone Gel Breast Implants
By Steven Vath, M.D. and Andrew Wolfe, M.D.

Dr. Wolfe and Dr. Vath are pleased to offer this new option to their breast enhancement patients.

Breast Implant Choices
By Steven Vath, M.D. and Andrew Wolfe, M.D.

Choosing to have a breast enhancement procedure is a major decision with long-lasting repercussions.

Perky Breasts Less Scars
By Dr. Grant Stevens

Plastic surgeon David Stoker, MD explains to Jodi Thiessen how he achieves a breast lift without extensive incisions.

Breast Augmentation vs. Boob Jobs
By Dr. Grant Stevens

What makes an excellent breast augmentation different from the classic “boob job”? Plastic surgeon Dr. Grant Stevens suggests breasts that don't look augmented, but rather completely natural, are the ultimate goal for any breast surgeon. Sophie Gordon reports.

Seeking Better Breast Implants
By Denise Mann, MSNBC contributor

Among the most promising developments, they say, are cohesive silicone gel, leak-resistant implants with the consistency of a gummy bear and a new type of implant shell coating that may be less likely to cause inflammation and scarring in the surrounding breast tissue.

All Breast Implants Are Not Created Equal
By Marina Plastic Surgery

According to new plastic surgery research, all breast implants are not created equal when it comes to long-term durability. This is important news for the millions of women worldwide who are considering having breast augmentation.

Correcting Inverted Nipples
By Dr. Grant Stevens

Inverted nipples is a condition that affects three out of every 100 women. Plastic surgeon DR GRANT STEVENS explained to Sally Waddington how this can be corrected.

Discerning Breast Augmentation Candidates Choose New, High-Strength Silicone Gel Breast Implants
By Dr. Grant Stevens

Since the FDA restricted the use of liquid silicone breast implants, women opting for breast augmentation have had only one option: saline breast implants. While saline implants are the right choice for many women, the new high-strength gel implants are less likely to leak and ripple and feel more like natural breast tissue. American women needed more options that offered better results and fewer complications.

Poll Allows Americans to Choose the Perfect Nipple, Highlighting Variations and Cosmetic Correction
By Dr. Grant Stevens

A new online poll at www.NippleRepair.com shows visitors a gallery of areolas and nipples and asks them to weigh in on the perfect size and projection of this most sensitive area. Viewers can participate in the informal poll or can go straight to the results page to see where America stands on the issue of the perfect nipple.

Women Taking Breast Enhancement Pills Swallow Empty Promises
By Press Release from ASPS

Flip through any women's magazine and you are sure to find advertisements hawking pills to enlarge women's breasts. But do these pills actually work? Probably not, says the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).

Why would someone exchange breast implants?
By Robert Cohen, M.D.

One of the most frequent reasons for implant removal and replacement is the woman's desire to change the size of the implants. The majority of women who have breast augmentation surgery are extremely happy with their new size. Some women, however, decide later on that they would be happier with a change in cup size.

“More is more” with super-sized “Gummy Bear” High-Strength Gel Implants
By Dr. Grant Stevens

With modern advances in plastic surgery, breast size, like any other enhancement, is a matter of personal choice. Now, women who dream of a curvier, fuller figure can double-even triple-their breast size with super large silicone high strength gel implants.

Stevens Approach Successfully Repairs Inverted Nipples and Preserves Milk Ducts
By Dr. Grant Stevens

A plastic surgeon renowned for his expertise on breast surgery has created an innovative technique for correcting inverted nipples. Approximately 2% of the female population suffers from inverted nipples and the deformity can aversely affect self-esteem, sexuality, and in severe cases, the ability to breastfeed.

Transumbilical Breast Augmentation™
By Jourdan Gottlieb, M.D.

Now it's possible to have breast enlargement surgery without tell-tale scars. Transumbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA) is an improved method for inserting breast implants, using state-of-the-art fiber optic technology.

Breast Surgery - Sub Muscular vs. Sub Glandular Placement
By Eric Desman, M.D.

During breast surgery, your implants can be placed either subglandularly, meaning between the breast tissue and the pectoral, or chest muscle; or submuscularly, meaning beneath the pectoral muscle.

Silicone vs. Saline
By Eric Desman, M.D.

There are two primary types of breast implants available for breast augmentation: Silicone and saline. Each type has benefits and drawbacks, which should be carefully considered before making a decision.

Making Sense of Certification
By Sam M. Sukkar, M.D.

Almost everyone has heard that they should look for "board certification" when seeking a qualified plastic surgeon (or any other physician for that matter). Most people don't really understand exactly what this means and what is involved in becoming "board certified."

Augmentation Mammoplasty – Breast Augmentation
By Sam M. Sukkar, M.D.

If You’re Considering Breast Augmentation…

Breast augmentation, technically known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman’s breast...

How do I choose the implant that’s right for me?
By Frank R. Lista, M.D.

Choosing the right implant, the position of the implant and where the incision is placed are some of the most important decisions a woman can make when considering breast implant surgery. When we see patients at the Plastic Surgery Clinic we spend most of our time discussing these issues so every woman can make the right choice for themselves.

Vertical Scar Reduction Mammaplasty: A 15-Year Experience Including a Review of 250 Consecutive Cases
By Frank Lista, M.D., Jamil Ahmad, M.D.

A recent study by Cruz-Korchin and Korchin showed that patients who underwent medial pedicle/vertical pattern breast reduction rated their satisfaction with the amount of scarring and the overall aesthetic outcome significantly higher than those who underwent inferior pedicle/Wise pattern breast reduction.

Boob Job, Breast Augmentation, or Breast Implants: A Self-Esteem Booster?
By M. Kirk Moore, M.D.

Any woman who is dissatisfied with her breasts knows what it’s like to feel insecure about her body. She worries about finding bras that fit properly, she worries about fitting into clothes, and she worries about feeling and looking attractive.

Breast Feeding, Pregnancy, Post-Pregnancy Breast Enlargement Surgery
By M. Kirk Moore, M.D.

Many women have questions about how pregnancy affects breast augmentation surgery. They wonder if they should wait to get their procedure after having their children.

How to reduce your recovery time with painless breast augmentation surgery
By M. Kirk Moore, M.D.

The truth is that the best results happen when there is less blunt force, less bleeding, less scarring, and less pain. But this only occurs when a surgeon knows how to perform the surgery cleaner and, most importantly, with the patient’s comfort in mind. How do you find a surgeon like that?

How you can have pain-free instant recovery breast enlargement surgery
By M. Kirk Moore, M.D.

Most cosmetic surgeons prescribe pain medication for 3 to 7 days, but my typical method is to not prescribe pain medication at all. There are exceptions, but this is my general rule. Are you appalled?

Information on Breast Enhancement is Easy as a Phone Call and Risk-Free Consultation
By M. Kirk Moore, M.D.

Have you been thinking about a breast enhancement, but you aren’t sure if it’s right for you? Any surgeon that you consider should offer you a risk-free consultation.

A SPRING SPECIAL - Only $2795
By M. Kirk Moore, M.D.

Since we hadn’t heard from you in a little while, we wanted to let you know about our Spring Special we are running. Only $2795 for breast augmentation

How Enhancement of Breasts is as Much About Your Self-Confidence as Your Cup Size
By M. Kirk Moore, M.D.

When your clothes don’t fit right or you feel self-conscious about a “less than womanly” figure, it can consume your thoughts day and night.

Choosing the Right Cosmetic Breast Surgeon
By M. Kirk Moore, M.D.

Choosing the right breast surgeon is a vitally important decision. Entrusting your health and safety to a well-credentialed, experienced physician is crucial.

How To Know How Big Your Implant Should Be Before Your Breast Enlargement Procedure
By M. Kirk Moore, M.D.

You may like the breast size of a favorite celebrity, but will that size really look best on your body?

Breast Enlargement Surgery: With 100% Financing, it is Within Everyone’s Reach
By M. Kirk Moore, M.D.

Many surgeons today will offer you 100% financing, which allows you to pay for your surgery over time. You no longer have to wait until you have saved the money. You can have “just the right curves” today.

Under or Over? Choosing the Right Plane
By Richard A. Baxter, M.D.

Like every other decision about breast implant surgery, the question of whether to place the implant under the muscle or over is the subject of much debate, with confusion and misinformation in every direction. Suffice it to say that there is no single best method that applies to every patient; the key is to establish priorities based upon individual anatomy, implant type, and several other factors...

Choosing the Right Profile: High, Low, or Moderate?
By Richard D. Baxter, M.D.

Once the decision for breast augmentation has been made, the choice of which type of implant to use is one of the next important steps. The wide array of options can seem confusing at first, but in consultation with an experienced plastic surgeon, they can be narrowed down. Round implants now come in a choice of three profile shapes: high, moderate, and low. There are specific reasons for use of each type...

Fixing Double Bubble Troubles
By Richard D. Baxter, M.D.

Although breast augmentation is conceptually not very complicated—find the right size and shape of implant, place it in just the right position behind the breast—a lot of things have to come together in just the right ways in order for the final result to be ideal.

The Natural (Result)
By Richard D. Baxter, M.D.

Although people may have different ideas about what a “natural” result is, words often used to describe it are “believable” and “proportionate”.

Breast Implants in the Athletic Woman
By Richard A. Baxter, MD, FACS

Whether it’s a professional athlete, fitness model, or the average woman who wants to be in great shape, female athletes of all levels face challenges that their male counterparts cannot even begin to understand. After putting forth so much effort to get into shape and to lower their body fat percentage, women often in turn find a loss of volume in their breasts, turning a positive experience into a negative one. Should losing a sense of femininity be the price paid for getting fit?

LOOKING at YOUR BREASTS -- the way a plastic surgeon does
By Ricardo L. Rodriguez, M.D.

“All of my patients discuss these decisions with me prior to their breast augmentation surgery”:

SIZE MATTERS
By Avenue Magazine

Most patients in my practice tend to be very sophisticated and rarely request the bigger is better option. Going from an A cup to a small C cup is not unusual, and for many ladies this can be done and still achieve a natural result.

Breast Augmentation - Today’s Choices
By Scott A. Brenman, M.D.

Breast augmentation, or enhancement of breast size using breast implants, is one of the most commonly performed procedures in plastic surgery. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, over 230,000 breast augmentation procedures were performed in 2004 throughout the United States.

Breast Implants After Baby
By Josh Korman, M.D.

Many women are unhappy with the appearance of their breasts after delivery and nursing. Others weren’t completely happy with them in the first place.

Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
By Josh Korman, M.D.

We all want a bargain. Some folks are never really satisfied with a purchase unless they know they got some sort of discount. It’s not about being cheap - it’s about getting good value. Applying these principles to cosmetic surgery is not always the best option.

An Important Decision
By Nancy Coltun Webster - Time Correspondent

After women face the trauma of removing a breast, they have the option of reconstructive surgery.

When surgery is a question of appearance
By JasonWambsgans - Post-Tribune

Much of a person’s self-esteem stems from physical appearance and the visual perception of how young or old he or she looks. “Reversing” the aging process via surgical procedures can boost confidence for some and contribute to how attractive they feel...

Breast Augmentation and Lift - using an adjustable implant for better healing and improved scars.
By Jeffrey M. Hartog, M.D.

Combining breast augmentation with a breast lift is often the best procedure for those who have deflated and sagging breasts. If the nipple is at or above the breast fold, then usually an augmentation alone will fill and lift the breast, however if the nipple is below the fold, then frequently a breast lift is required as well to provide an ideal shape.

Breast Augmentation: The TUBA Procedure
By Jeffrey M. Hartog, M.D

At the Bougainvillea Clinique we educate our patients on the pros and cons of different procedures, so each individual can decide which option best fits his or her needs. Over the last few years there has been increasing interest in the TUBA procedure.

Which Breast Augmentation Incision Is Right for You?
By

Now that you've decided to go ahead with your breast augmentation, there are a number of decisions you have to make about how you want the procedure done. Once you have a rough idea of the size of the implant...

Making Decisions about Breast Enlargement Size
By

Since women have been receiving breast enlargements, they have been coming up with different bits of folk wisdom for getting an idea about the size of implant they wanted. If you look at discussion forums for women...

Lifestyle Factors to Consider in Deciding on the Size of your Breast Implants
By

In making a decision about the proper size of breast implants for your breast enlargement, it's important to think about how the results will affect your daily life. After all, breast implants are not like a padded bra that you take off at night or exchange for a more utilitarian model...

Breast Augmentation and Lift
By

Combining breast augmentation with a breast lift is often the best procedure for those who have deflated and sagging breasts.

Breast Augmentation: The TUBA Procedure
By

At the Bougainvillea Clinique we educate our patients on the pros and cons of different procedures, so each individual can decide which option best fits his or her needs.

Frequently asked
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If I am having breast augmentation, is it better to go over the muscle or under the muscle?

Correction of inverted nipples
By Tom J. Pousti M.D., F.A.C.S.

Many men and women have inverted nipples (either one or both) but don’t feel comfortable discussing it with their doctors. Inverted nipple repair is rarely thought of when patients consider breast enhancement.

Breast Augmentation with lowering of the inframammary fold
By Tom J. Pousti M.D., F.A.C.S.

Some patients present with a short distance from the areola to their inframammary fold. Many of these patients wish to increase this distance and the “fullness” of the lower pole of the breasts.

Symmastia
By Tom J. Pousti M.D., F.A.C.S.

One of the most common complications after breast augmentation surgery is implant mal-position. This occurs when the implant is in an incorrect position on the chest wall. Commonly referred to as the "uni-boob".

Tubular Breast Correction
By Tom J. Pousti M.D., F.A.C.S.

This 24 year old patient from San Diego was interested in correction of her tubular breast deformity. She has asymmetric constricted breasts bilaterally.

Breast Augmentation / Enlargement
By Tom J. Pousti M.D., F.A.C.S.

This is a 20 year old patient interested in getting breast implants for many years. She had seen other plastic surgeons across Southern California but was referred to Dr. Pousti by Sharp Healthcare.

Tubular Breast Deformity
By Tom J. Pousti M.D., F.A.C.S.

Tubular breasts have a very narrow base and usually a long skin envelope. Sometimes people refer to "tubular breast" shape as the shape similar to "snoopy's nose".

Symmastia Repair
By Tom J. Pousti M.D., F.A.C.S.

This 21 year old patient from Bonita, California had her first breast augmentation performed in Tijuana, Mexico about 2 years ago by a surgeon that was recommended to her by her friend. This surgeon in Tijuana, Mexico placed drains in the patient’s breasts after breast augmentation surgery (this is not standard practice).

Large Breast Augmentation / Natural Results
By Tom J. Pousti M.D., F.A.C.S.

This 28 year old patient from San Diego was interested in getting breast implants to help her achieve a more proportional body.

Complications related to Breast Augmentation / Mastopexy (Breast Lifting) Surgeries Breast Augmentation with Mastopexy
By Tom J. Pousti M.D., F.A.C.S.

Breast augmentation / mastopexy (breast lifting) surgery is one of the most commonly requested breast contouring surgeries performed. Breast augmentation OR mastopexy surgery is relatively simple and complication free but breast augmentation / mastopexy surgery done together carries increased chances of complications and need for further surgery.

Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck)
By Tom J. Pousti M.D., F.A.C.S.

This is a 36-year-old busy mother of two teenagers from the area of El Centro, California (Imperial County). Due to her two pregnancies, her stomach had excess adipose tissue, her abdominal wall muscles had spread and she had extra loose skin. She tried diet and exercise but, unfortunately, was not able to achieve the look she was after. The patient did an extended amount of research on the tummy tuck procedure for about six months.

Breast Augmentation / Liposuction
By Tom J. Pousti M.D., F.A.C.S.

This 28 year old, wife and mother from Riverside, California, came to see San Diego Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr. Tom Pousti for a breast augmentation and liposuction consultation in his Temecula/Murrieta Valley office. After having children, this patient was unable to lose the excess skin and adipose tissue of the abdominal area.

Otoplasty (prominent ears)
By Tom J. Pousti M.D., F.A.C.S.

This is a 44 year-old male who has been bothered by prominent ears for many years. He presented to San Diego plastic surgeon Tom J. Pousti M.D. for consultation regarding otoplasty surgery. He was able to meet with other patients who had the same procedure and decided that he would like to proceed with otoplasty surgery.

Breast Augmentation/Breast Lifting/Liposuction/Abdominoplasty
By Tom J. Pousti M.D., F.A.C.S.

This 34 year old school teacher came to see Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr. Tom Pousti for a “make-over”. After having 4 children, this patient was unable to lose the excess skin and adipose tissue of the abdominal area, and the inner and outer thighs. Her breasts had lost their fullness after breast feeding her children. She had many visits with Dr. Pousti and was comforted by the fact that Dr. Pousti is a double board certified Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon.

Breast Augmentation / Breast Lifting / Abdominoplasty
By Tom J. Pousti M.D., F.A.C.S.

This 38 year old Realtor came to see Dr. Pousti regarding improving her body. She had had 2 children, via cesarean section, and couldn¡¦t lose the excess skin and adipose tissue in the abdominal area. Her stomach muscles had stretched and sit-ups wouldn¡¦t help. Her breasts were sagging and she wanted them more ¡§perky¡¨.

Tubular Breast Correction with Breast Implants
By Tom J. Pousti M.D., F.A.C.S.

Tubular breasts have a very narrow base and usually a long skin envelope. Sometimes people refer to “tubular breast” shape as the shape similar to “snoopy’s nose”. In the most severe cases of tubular breast, a breast lift can be done through an incision around the areola, making the breast into a more rounded shape that the patient will be happy with. In many cases however, a lift is not necessary.

What is the Difference Between Saline and Silicone Breast Implants?
By Morgan Davoudi, MD

There are two different types of breast Implants used today: The saline filled implant and the silicone-gel implant.

Articles relating to the breast alone
By Dr. Gruber

Articles (Book Chapters, Exhibits, Videos) on Breast Surgery Dr. Gruber's expertise in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery procedures has been widely sought by major medical publications and peers alike. Dr. Gruber has published more than 100 scientific articles and produced 17 video demonstrations of surgery for his colleagues.

Mammaplasty: Breast Enlargement
By James B. Kahl, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Breast enlargement, also called augmentation mammaplasty, is designed to increase the size of small or underdeveloped breasts. Surgery can also restore and enhance your breast volume if it has decreased as a result of having children.

When Breasts Start to Show More Sag Than Shape
By Vogue

When breasts start to show more sag than shape - courtesy of age and gravity - what's the answer? Seeing her future self in her aged mother shocked one patient into consulting with Dr. Darrick Antell. The result? From "fallen angel" to fabulous.

What No One Ever Tells You About Breast Implants
By Liz Welch of GLAMOUR Magazine

Whatever you think about breast enlargement – it sets feminism back 30 years; it helps some women find true body confidence – the fact is, more than 364,000 women will opt for it this year. This is what every one of them should know about the risks and decisions involved.

Beauty Gurus
By Kate Meyers

"Tell me what you don"t like about yourself." There's no denying the catch phrase from the television series Nip/Tuck is a tad creepy. But visit Dr. David Broadway at the Broadway Center for Plastic Surgery and you'll hear something more along the lines of, "How can I help you feel better?"

Breast Augmentation / Mastopexy
By Dr. Joseph Perlman

Many of the patients that I see in consultation have small breasts that they want enlarged. They also may have a problem with sagging of what little breast tissue they have. This is more common in women who have had children and in women who had had significant fluctuations in weight.

Implant Styles (shapes)
By Dr. Joseph Perlman

Breast implants differ in shape for a number of reasons. There is no “one-size-fits-all” rule nor is there “one shape fits all” rule in breast augmentation and reconstruction.

Breast Enhancement for the Modern Woman
By Stephen J. Ronan, M.D.

The breast is the universal symbol of femininity, nurturing, love, and sexuality. Most women interested in breast augmentation or enlargement are intelligent, successful and well-adjusted individuals who are concerned with inadequate breast size...

BUILDING BETTER BREASTS
By Julia Califano

Back in the Seventies and Eighties, many breast-reconstruction surgeons thought implants would last indefinitely.

5 Things You Must Know Prior to a Breast Augmentation
By Chris Costanzo, M.D., F.A.C.S.

...picking the right Plastic Surgeon will assure you a great outcome and happy results. Some tips on getting to the right Breast Augmentation surgeon are:

Case Study: Breast Augmentation & Lift
By David J. Levens, M.D., F.A.C.S.

“I’ve always had the chest of a 10-year-old,” laughs Debbie R*, 35, “except when I was nursing my daughter for 9 months. I went from flat to large then, but afterwards I was flat again…plus droopy and noticeably asymmetrical.

Shaplier Breasts with Artistic Surgery and the Latest Technology
By Dr. Scott R. Miller, M.D.

What do beautiful breasts look like?

Breast Implants and Pregnancy: 5 Things You Must Know
By Dr. Scott R. Miller, M.D.

Valuable information regarding the effects of breast implants and pregnancy.

Newport Beach Plastic Surgeon Educates About the Pros and Cons of Plastic Surgery
By Vocus/PRWEB - December 29, 2009

In a recently aired episode of "The Real Housewives of Orange County," Dr. Milind Ambe consulted with Lynne Curtin's teen-age daughter about cosmetic surgery. On and off camera, he discussed rhinoplasty and Orange County breast augmentation with the 19 year-old.

Dr. Ambe Chosen Again for "The Real Housewives of Orange County" - Season 4
By Vocus/PRWEB

After performing a breast augmentation in The Real Housewives of Orange County, Season 3 on Tamra Barney, Dr. Ambe is back to perform a face lift on her mother, Sandra Baker. In Orange County, face lift patients consistently trust Dr. Ambe for beautiful natural-looking results, and being chosen by television celebrities is testament to his skills and patient satisfaction.

New Techniques Produce Beautiful Breasts
By Robert Schwartz

New advances in breast augmentation are making the fake-looking breast a thing of the past. At Robert Schwartz Plastic Surgery, we have found that to create the most natural-looking breasts, you have to carefully match the breast implants to the patient. And we’ve developed a three-step technique for doing just that.

Frequently Asked Questions: Breast Augmentation
By James D. McMahan, M.D., F.A.C.S.

In Central Ohio, the average cost for breast augmentation surgery with saline implants is about $5200 and around $6300 for silicone implants. This includes the cost for the implants, surgery, anesthesia and the facility but not your medications.

Silicone vs. Saline - Which is better?
By James D. McMahan, M.D., F.A.C.S.

The honest answer is that there is no one best breast implant for every patient. Both saline breast implants and silicone gel breast implants have their own advantages and disadvantages.

Breast Enlargement
By : Nu Image Magazine

Breast enlargement is the most sought-after procedure performed by board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Ronald Friedman. Perhaps this is because most women not only look better after surgery but also feel more comfortable and confident about their appearance. Let us walk you through the process.

7 Questions You Should Ask Your Surgeon Before You Undergo Breast Enlargement
By : Modern Luxury

Adjustable Breast Implants -- a Boon for Busts?
By APRIL ARMSTRONG, M.D.

Devices Let a Woman Inflate -- or Deflate -- Her Decolletage

Aumento Mamario
By Dr. Joseph Setton

Al querer realizarse un aumento mamario, las pacientes se enfrentan a múltiples interrogantes, que en este artículo buscamos despejar para que te permita tomar la mejor decisión. Recomendamos a un Profesional – Cirujano Plástico idóneo, avalado por la Asociación Panameña de Cirugía Plástica, Estética y Reconstructiva.

Sex Still Sells - Better Sex, More Powerful Orgasms
By Dr. Joseph Setton

Breast augmentation and body contouring are known to make people look younger and feel better about themselves. Now new research suggests that it may also improve your sex life.

Breast Augmentation
By Dr. Joseph Setton

Improving breast contours and unevenness may seem trivial and vain at the surface, but the emotional implications are far reaching. The boost in self-confidence that we witness in our patients makes this procedure extremely rewarding.

Skin Cancer: Prevention is the Best Defense
By Burton Sundin, M.D.

"The best skin cancer defense is prevention, followed by routine screening," says Dr. Burton Sundin, Plastic Surgeon and Wound Care Specialist with Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Henrico Doctors' Hospital.

Common Misconceptions in Plastic Surgery
By Joseph W. Rucker M.D., F.A.C.S.

The goal of any cosmetic procedure, should be a subtle improvement that highlights our own natural beauty, without the extreme over done appearance.

What Is Capsular Contracture?
By Brian S. Glatt, M.D.

The body normally forms a thin layer of pliable scar tissue around any foreign substance placed into it. This occurs whether the device is an artificial knee, artificial hip, a prosthetic joint or a breast implant. This process is beneficial because it keeps the implant in the space created for it – the pocket made at the time of surgery.

Breast Augmentation Or Lift After Pregnancy
By Brian S. Glatt, M.D.

Numerous scientific studies have proven that breast implants are safe and effective for improving breast aesthetics. Most women experience loss of volume as well of stretching of the skin of their breasts after having children, especially if they breastfed. Breast implants can help with both of these issues, although you may need a breast lift at the same time if the changes are more severe.

Saline Versus Silicone Gel Breast Implants
By Brian S. Glatt, M.D.

Brian S. Glatt MD, a board certified plastic surgeon, performs a great deal of breast implant surgery using both saline as well as silicone gel implants.

Recovery After Breast Implant Surgery
By Brian S. Glatt, M.D.

Breast augmentation surgery remains the number one most popular cosmetic procedure performed in the United States. Board certified plastic surgeon Brian S Glatt explains that although most people think that recovery will take a long time, in truth, recovery is quite surgeon as well as patient dependent. By paying particular attention to meticulous technique in the operating room and by treating the tissues as delicately as possible, Dr Glatt can help patients achieve a faster recovery and enhanced long las

Unequal Breasts
By John S. Silverton, M.D., F.R.C.S.

When I see someone with unequal breasts several issues need to discussed. There are lot of different choices that can be made. They are made in discussion with the patient. Some patients want as little as possible done and some want more done.

Abdominoplasty
By John S. Silverton, M.D., F.R.C.S.

Many people are suitable for the smaller mini abdominoplasty. In this procedure we use liposuction extensively and then remove skin from the lower abdomen superficially as a very thin layer only partial thickness.

More Beautiful Breast Enlargement
By John S. Silverton, M.D., F.R.C.S.

Modern advances in the art of breast enhancement now allow you to get the procedure done in a much more precise manner with a quicker recovery and minimal discomfort.

Eight Questions about Breast Augmentation
By Joseph L. Daw, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S.

Breast augmentation is about finding the right fit for you. After all, you want to be happy with the way you look. But maybe you feel that your breasts are too small. Or maybe your breasts never looked the same after having children. Breast augmentation can give you the look and shape you want.

Down Economy Is Good News for Deal Seekers
By Joseph L. Daw, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S.

Beauty gets hit from all sides these days – age, gravity, the sun – and now the economy, too. 59 percent of women polled by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) last October said that the economy has had an impact on their plans for cosmetic plastic surgery. 48 percent said they were less likely to schedule a consultation appointment now, and 27 percent said they were considering less expensive options.

Finding Your Way to a Flat Stomach
By Joseph L. Daw, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S.

Nothing says sexy quite like high heels and a great pair of jeans. But that muffin top around your belly just ruins the look. You may have tried exercise and dieting, but if pregnancy or weight loss has left you with stretched-out skin that sags over your belly, all the sit ups in the world won’t help you. Your best solution is a tummy tuck.

Breast Reconstruction
By Susan E. Kolb, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Losing a breast to cancer or a precancerous disease can be an emotionally traumatic experience. As Plastic Surgeons one of our most rewarding areas of reconstruction is that of the breast. Breast reconstruction restores balance, beauty and harmony to the female form.

The Silicone Breast Implant Controversy
By Susan E. Kolb, M.D., F.A.C.S.

There has been a great deal of controversy regarding the safety of silicone breast implants. For the women who have implants, conflicting media reports can be a source of considerable stress. As a plastic surgeon performing breast surgery for over twenty years and a woman who has had silicone gel breast implants from 1985 to 1997, I hope to help inform women regarding this topic.

Silicone and Saline Implants FAQ
By Susan E. Kolb, M.D., F.A.C.S.

As Plastikos Surgery Center is the only clinic in the United States offering both surgical as well as holistic treatment of silicone immune and neurological disorders, we have gathered some of the more frequently asked questions by our patients who are often coming from out of state for treatment.

Breast-Surgery Breakthrough
By Joan Kron

Recovering from breast augmentation generally involves two to three weeks of pain and stiffness. But now a new version of the operation that promises a 24-hour recovery is increasingly in demand.

The Mentor CPG (Contour Profile Gel) Implant
By Steven Teitelbaum, M.D.

Known simply as the CPG, Mentor's cohesive gel filled implant is becoming increasingly popular.

Cohesive Gel Breast Implants (Inamed Style 410)
By Dr. Powers

Dr Powers is one of a select group of plastic surgeons who are investigators participating in Inamed Corporation FDA approved study of cohesive gel breast implants (style 410)...

Breast Augmentation - Saline or Silicone?
By Howard G. Dawkins, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Dawkins reports that he's "delighted to have gel implants available for all patients 22 years of age or older" . Dr. Dawkins has more than 33 years experience with gel implants.

Breast Augmentation with Breast Implants - Saline & Silicone
By S.B. Kincaid, M.D., F.A.C.S.

What Types of Breast Implants Are Available for Breast Augmentation?