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How do I know what size implants to get? The decision should be one that you make with your doctor after a thorough consultation and examination. Here are some of the factors that can help decide which implant size is...

Should I get saline or silicone implants? Both saline and silicone breast implants come in a thin silicone shell. Saline implants are filled with a salt water solution similar to IV fluid, and silicone implants are filled with a semisolid...

Is the Surgery Going to Hurt? I perform nerve blocks on patients during surgery to minimize pain after surgery. Most patients have discomfort requiring prescription pain medication for 3-5 days and more mild soreness for another few weeks. Some patients...

Can I Breast Feed After Breast Augmentation? Many women are able to breast feed successfully after breast augmentation surgery.  However, nerves, milk ducts, and milk glands can potentially be damaged during implant surgery. Injured nerves can decrease the feeling in...

Will I lose sensation in my Nipples? Some patients lose sensation of the nipple and the skin on the lower part of the breast temporarily after surgery, and some patients actually have increased sensitivity after surgery. For a small percentage...

You can exercise as soon as you feel well enough You can walk around after breast augmentation surgery at a comfortable pace as soon as you feel well enough. You need to avoid any activity that increases your heart rate...

Mammograms can still be performed, but it is important to tell your mammographer about your breast implants. There are special views that the technician will need to perform in order to see as much of your breast tissue as possible....

Is Anesthesia for Breast Augmentation Surgery Safe? Many patients who come to see me are very excited about the possibility of breast augmentation, but they are scared of the anesthesia. Complications can occur, but they are extremely rare. Risks of...

6:30 AM - Rise and shine! 7:30 - Breast Cancer Conference at the hospital This is a weekly meeting where physicians from many different specialties, like oncology, radiology, surgery, and pathology come together to discuss the latest research related to...

When a patient elects to undergo cosmetic plastic surgery, they are likely to have anesthesia used during their procedure. As such, an informed patient should clearly understand the differences in anesthesia types and providers. The anesthesiologist is ultimately responsible for...

About one out of every eight women will develop some form of breast cancer within their lifetime. In 2010 approximately 207,000 cases of invasive breast cancer were diagnosed, with another 54,000 non-invasive cases diagnosed. Although breast reconstruction is an optional...

Turn on any television channel and you will see promises for the perfect complexion from a variety of skin care companies. As a plastic surgeon, I must be honest with you that most all of them are likely to fall...

Deciding to Have Breast Augmentation in Florida Before deciding to have breast augmentation in Florida, patients need make sure that they are aware of what the procedure entails and that they have chosen the right surgeon for the job. Plastic...

There are many reasons why women choose to undergo breast reconstruction surgery. One of the most common is reconstruction after a Mastectomy, but other reasons include breast trauma, tuberous breast deformity, or lack of breast development. These procedures can assist...

Improving your Health and Well Being with Breast Reduction There are many reasons why a woman would undergo a Breast Reduction Surgery, but one of the most common is the fact that large breasts can cause back, neck, and shoulder...