Breast Augmentation

Once you have your breast augmentation procedure, you will probably be excited about your breast implant size . It takes a few months for the implants to settle down, and ultimately they should look like natural breasts. But what if you are dissatisfied with your choice in breast implant size ? Unfortunately, it's not a simple issue to fix. In that event you will need to go back for another surgery. And yes, all the costs and risks are there again. So why make a hasty decision in regards to breast implant size ? With innovations like the Purlz Breast Sizing System, you can ... Read Full Story

Breast implant placement under the muscle or over the muscle is one of your biggest considerations if you are thinking about breast auugmentation. In addition to incision method, and breast implant size, many women struggle over this choice. There are advantages either way, which only makes the decision tougher! To place the breast implant under the muscle is also referred to as submuscular placement. This method is now one of the most common locations in your body that your plastic surgeon will choose. Placement above the muscle, also known as subglandular placement, was far more common before the FDA withdrew the approval of silicone ... Read Full Story

Implant Failure Breast implant failure is an unfortunate possibility after the breast augmentation procedure. Even though breast augmentation is one of the most successful of all cosmetic procedures, the reality is that at some point breast implants can and will fail. Saline and silicone breast implants fail in different ways so you should consider the difference between the two before making your final implant selection. The outer shell of the implant can fatigue over time, causing a leak in which the contents can escape. It naturally happens over time as a result of the motion within the implant wall. A tear may develop in ... Read Full Story

Under Muscle Breast implant placement under the muscle or over the muscle is one of your biggest considerations if you are thinking about breast auugmentation. In addition to incision method, and breast implant size, many women struggle over this choice. There are advantages either way, which only makes the decision tougher! Under the muscle placement is also referred to as submuscular placement. This is now one of the most common locations that doctors will choose. Subglandular placement, also known as above the muscle, was far more common before the FDA withdrew the approval of silicone implants in 1991. As saline implants grew in popularity, ... Read Full Story

Plastic surgeons seem to be in agreement that women who have undergone breast augmentation are generally satisfied with the results. However, recent studies also suggest that if a woman is dissatisfied it is primarily due to her choice of breast implant size. How are doctors in the field of plastic surgery addressing this issue? It appears the most common recommendation is the rice test. This involves using a volume of rice comparable to that of an implant in a square little baggie, stuffed in your bra. The results of the test give you a rough estimate of what your new breast size might look ... Read Full Story

Considering breast augmentation? One of the most important choices you will make is your breast implant size. According to a recent study, over one-third of all the breast augmentation revision procedures done were simply to change the size of the implant. How can you avoid this problem? Breast implant sizing systems are relatively new to the breast augmentation industry. Using a breast sizing systems have been developed to help you make a choice by trying on various breast sizes within the system bra. While breast sizers are available at the doctors office, you will only have about 20 minutes to try on these sizers ... Read Full Story

In the US, breast augmentation has become one of the most popular forms of plastic surgery. Women who chose to undergo this surgery have reasons that are as different as each individual woman. Self esteem is one of the most common reasons for breast augmentation. A lot of women would like to feel better about [...] Read Full Story

There are many aspects you may want to consider when deciding what breast implant size is best for you. Not every size will be right for every woman, shape, and build, so it is important that you take these issues into consideration when weighing your sizing options. Consider Your Personality If you have never had large breasts before, you may want to think hard before you choose a large breast implant size. It is most definitely a different world when your breasts are center stage. You may find that you are treated differently by many people. Men may react more to you, which you ... Read Full Story

Breast implant sizes vary from as small as 100cc to 1000cc or more. The most common sizes range from 300cc to 400cc. They also vary in profile and projection which is determined by the diameter and height of the breast implant. Choosing the right breast implant size is not as easy as it may sound. It is not as simple as visiting with your doctor and asking for a D cup implant. It is also not as simple as picking a photo of a favorite model and asking the doctor to make you look like her! Studies show that over one-third of all the ... Read Full Story

If you are considering breast augmentation, your choice in breast implant size is one of the most crucial decisions they will make. Studies show that the leading cause for re-operations in breast augmentation is simply to change the size of the implant. Is there any method you can use to make sure this does not happen to you? The recent innovation of at-home breast implant sizers is one way to approach the issue. Breast sizing systems have been developed to help you make a good choice by trying on various breast sizes within the system bra. Using a breast sizing system, you can literally ... Read Full Story