While breast augmentation remains one of the most popular plastic surgical procedures, there has been a slight uptick in breast implant removal in recent years. Plastic and reconstructive surgeon Jason Miller, MD, DMD, performs many breast implant removals each year. According to Dr. Miller, patients remove their implants for various reasons, ranging from comfort and personal preference to medical necessity. “No matter the...

Question: Is 73 too old to get a breast reduction and liposuction? Answer from Heidi Hon, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon: There’s no specific age I would recommend for either. I don’t think 73 is too old for the correct patient. If you’re younger and still of child-bearing age, consider how important breastfeeding may be to you. Breastfeeding isn’t always possible after a...

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries, but there are many misconceptions about the procedure. Below, Perry Johnson, MD, board-certified plastic surgeon, discusses some of the preconceived notions around breast augmentation safety and cost, and recent changes in breast implants. Reasons to consider breast augmentation It’s no secret that breast implants are most often used to increase a woman’s breast...

For many consecutive years, breast augmentations are still among the most popular plastic surgery procedures. Continue reading →

Are you researching and talking to others about their breast implants while trying to understand all your options? Are you a good candidate? What are the best options for you? Breast implants a personal choice and should be right for you; not to meet someone else’s expectations, to look like someone else or to try to fit an ideal image. Continue reading →