196 Articles on Breast Augmentation
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. (Courtesy of Jeffrey Horowitz, M.D.)
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. (Courtesy of Julian B. Gordon, M.D.)
Breast augmentation patients have the choice of saline or silicone implants. The appropriate choice is critical to the outcome, significantly affecting the result. (Courtesy of Tom J. Pousti, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
It's not every day -- or every month, or every year -- that a newsman out with his wife for a pre-Father's Day jaunt gets attacked by a 6-foot-10-inch- long reptile, undergoes reconstructive surgery and winds up watching from his hospital bed as Jay Leno jokes about it. (Courtesy of Malcolm A. Lesavoy, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
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. (Courtesy of John E. Sherman, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
You never know when the latest chapter in the saga can be called the Last Chapter, but there is a significant development recently that may shed even more light on – if not provide an epitaph to – the Silicone Gel Breast Implant Controversy that started in the early 1990’s. (Courtesy of Alan M. Engler, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
Breast augmentation in Atlanta is a procedure performed in order to enhance the overall shape, size, and symmetry of the chest area. Enlargement is a derivative of this procedure and is frequently chosen by women who find themselves unhappy with the appearance of their upper torso and are seeking a body that is better-contoured. There are many benefits and aspects to this type of treatment. In this article, we will outline a few of them in hopes of providing insight to this popular surgical option. (Courtesy of Mark M. Jones, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
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. (Courtesy of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates)
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. (Courtesy of Marina Plastic Surgery Associates)
You can have breast enhancement without experiencing severe pain. You may have heard that breast enhancement is a very uncomfortable procedure. (Courtesy of Richard L. Kofkoff, M.D., F.A.C.S.)
