The Answer to Your ‘Breast Reduction Surgery” Search

Plastic surgery, in its essence, is a surgical specialty that aims to improve the body’s form or function. Many of the procedures we do accomplish one or the other. Breast reduction typically does both, and is one of the few procedures we do that may actually eliminate patient discomfort. For all of these reasons, breast… Read More

Gummy Bear Implants… A Sweet Option to Consider for Your Breast Augmentation

Since their approval by the FDA in 2012, high-strength silicone gel implants, commonly referred to as “gummy bear” or “gummy” implants, have become increasingly popular due to their natural look and feel. These form-stable implants got their unique nickname because of their similarity in texture and feel to the classic candy. Like its namesake confection,… Read More

Options for Aging Breast Implants

When patients are considering breast augmentation surgery I am often asked “How long will my implants last?” or “Is it true that I have to exchange my breast implants every ten years?” While the intent of performing this surgery is that you will have a lifelong result that will never require another operation, I always… Read More