Because a woman’s breasts, in our culture, are a signal of femininity and beauty, their size and shape can affect a person’s sense of self-esteem. Anomalies, like mismatched or asymmetrical breasts, can make a woman self-conscious, as can the absence of breasts after a mastectomy. Overly large breasts can cause discomfort and pain and can… Read More »
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Auto-Augmentation Can Save the Day
Let’s talk about removing your breast implants! Over the last few years, many women have chosen to have their breast implants removed entirely and not have them replaced, a trend that has been growing in popularity. Sometimes it’s for health reasons, and other times it’s because they are no longer happy with the size or… Read More »
Breast Reduction Surgery Guide
What is Breast Reduction? Breast reduction, also known as reduction mammaplasty, is a cosmetic procedure that removes excess breast fat, glandular tissue, and skin. Many patients undergo breast reduction surgery to achieve a breast size that is more proportional and to alleviate the discomfort associated with excessively large breasts (macromastia). Breast reduction is often performed… Read More »
Your Guide to Breast Lift Surgery
What is a Breast Lift? A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a procedure that addresses drooping, sagging, or uneven breasts to recreate a more youthful and lifted breast shape. Changes in your breast contour or shape may be a result of aging, weight fluctuations, heredity, pregnancy, or gravity that can cause sagging over time. A breast lift… Read More »
How Long is the Recovery for a Breast Augmentation?
Increasing your breast size with a Breast Augmentation is a procedure that requires pre-surgery prep and post-surgery recovery. Like any surgery, taking care of your body and listening to your doctor’s medical advice is most important to have a successful outcome. If you have ever wondered how long it takes to recover from breast augmentation, continue reading… Read More »
The Three Leading Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery
For many women, their breasts are an important aspect of their identity and healthy breasts are vital to their overall physical and mental well-being. No matter the size of the breast, women desire to feel in control over their body image and health. They want to feel happy with their appearance and the image that… Read More »
Nipple Tattooing
There has recently been a lot of press about certain tattoo artists who are all of a sudden seemingly specializing in 3D tattooing of a nipple and areola in breast reconstruction. This is nothing new to me or our practice as I have been doing this for nearly twenty years. As an accomplished artist, it… Read More »
