When youre considering plastic surgery in order achieve a flatter tummy, friends (or the internet) will point you two main directions: a tummy tuck and liposuction. So, what is the difference between the two, and which one will give you the results you are after?
During pregnancy, some woman experience a separation of the abdominal muscles, a condition known as diastasis recti. The issue is fairly common, and occurs when the left and right side muscles separate along the midline of the abdomen. Those who are carrying multiples, or who have larger babies but are petite, are especially prone to […]
Undergoing breast augmentation is a big decision, and some patients may be on the lookout for alternatives to surgery. On their search for another way to enlarge their breasts, they may come across breast enlargement or enhancement pills, which claim to increase bust size naturally. So do these pills really work?
When you’re considering a breast augmentation, the first thing you may be concerned about is feeling better about your body- and thats exactly what you should be thinking about! Being happy with yourself is the motivation that will get you in for a consultation. But once you start getting down to the many decisions you […]
Among the many options available for customizing your breast augmentation (including implant size, shape, and placement) is the amount of texturizing on the surface of the breast implant. Breast implants come smooth-surfaced, or in various degrees of texturization. A texturized implant can have tiny grains on the surface that vary in size from visible to […]
When you begin discussing the risks associated with breast augmentation, one of the phrases you begin to hear is capsular contracture. What does that mean, exactly? And what can you do to decrease the risk of capsular contracture occurring in your situation? Definition When a foreign body enters the tissues, the body creates a lining […]
Breast implants can last between ten and twenty years (or even longer), but they are not lifetime devices. Eventually, you may need to have the implants replaced. This is especially true if your implants were put in by an inexperienced surgeon, which may lead to issues. There are a number of reasons to consider breast […]
Women of all ages are encouraged to perform a monthly self-examination of the breasts in order to detect any lumps or changes in the breast tissue. A monthly self-exam can help you detect possible breast cancer before your annual gynecological check up or mammogram. Women with breast implants should still perform a monthly self exam, […]
Women experience profound changes in their body during pregnancy, and that can include their breasts. Some womens breasts increase in size or change in sensitivity. Some women plan to breastfeed once the baby is born. No matter how your body is genetically programmed to change during pregnancy, women with implants want to know how their […]
