About 8 in every 1,000 women in the United States have had a breast augmentation. Most women do it for cosmetic reasons, although that is not always the case. Women want to do it because it improves body image, can boost self-confidence and make a woman feel better overall better about herself. There are many […]
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59% of Americans surveyed said there was some part of their body they didn’t like. Whether they feel dissatisfaction with their skin, teeth, breast size, or nose, in today’s world, they can change it. When you look in the mirror, do you wish you could change something? Do you want a different look for your […]
You are finally ready for what seems to be one of the most important days of your life: your cosmetic surgical procedure. You’ve had your consult, filled all necessary prescriptions, gotten medical clearance from your primary care physician, taken care of everything on your pre-surgery checklist, and arranged for your ride to and from the […]
Both BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers offer a less invasive alternative to facial plastic surgery as a means to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles around the eyes and lips, as well as deeper lines, such as those on the forehead or between the brows. Patients that do not wish to undergo a […]
Inverted nipples occur when the tissue of the nipple is retracted into the tissue of the breast, instead of pointing outward. Often, this occurs spontaneously and can be reversed simply by manually stimulating the nipples, though in rare occasions, the nipple will remain inverted indefinitely, requiring treatment by a board-certified plastic surgeon. This can be […]
When considering breast augmentation surgery, it is important to think not only about the size and placement of the implants, but the degree to which they should project from the body. While it is absolutely necessary to discuss these factors in detail with a trained and trusted plastic surgeon who specializes in breast augmentation, patients […]
Women that wish to undergo breast augmentation surgery generally play an important role in making decision about the type of implant that will be placed during the procedure. For many, the most important choice they make is the implant size.
Plastic surgeons see many women who are interested in getting breast implants but are planning on getting pregnant at some point in the future. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons’ 2008 plastic surgery statistics, breast augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery procedure performed on women aged 20 to 39.
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What Are the Most Popular Implant Sizes and Techniques in Breast Augmentation Surgery?
In March of 2009, the Aesthetic Surgery Journal published the results of a survey conducted among members of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery that revealed the most commonly used breast implant size, type, placement, and incisional approach used by cosmetic surgeons.
