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Saline vs. Silicone Implants for Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation surgery is a very common procedure that increases breast volume and can improve the shape of your breasts for better symmetry and balance. Several different factors will influence the look and feel of your breasts after augmentation, including how and where the implants are placed and the implant type you choose with your cosmetic surgeon. Every person’s body …

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How to Sleep After Breast Augmentation

Best Massage Practices and Sleeping Positions With Breast Implants Many patients wonder what is the best sleeping position after breast enhancement and if things like massage will have an impact on their final results. Taking the best care of yourself after your breast augmentation surgery will help your implants stay in their intended position for the most aesthetically pleasing outcome …

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How Long Is Breast Augmentation Surgery?

Breast augmentation, also called augmentation mammoplasty, is a common surgical procedure. If you’re considering this surgery and have questions, such as how long this plastic surgery procedure takes to complete, you’ll find the answer to this and other questions below. How Long Does a Breast Augmentation Take? The breast augmentation surgery itself takes between one and two hours. However, there …

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How to Sleep After Breast Augmentation Surgery

Full recovery after breast augmentation surgery can take up to six to eight weeks.¹ Your doctor will give you specific guidelines for your healing journey after surgery. Sleeping well is important for healing and helping to maintain good health and energy levels. Sleeping after breast augmentation surgery can be a little challenging at first. You may experience discomfort or even …

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How Long to Recover After Breast Implant Surgery?

Breast implant surgery, or augmentation mammoplasty, is considered to be a major surgery. If you are considering this surgery or have recently undergone the procedure, you may be curious about how long it takes to recover from breast augmentation surgery. Here is what you can expect. Recovery From Breast Augmentation Surgery The time to recover completely will vary, as every …

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What Are Gummy Bear Implants?

There is a new kind of teardrop-shaped implant available that holds its shape and is preferred for many breast augmentation procedures because of the natural look and feel it creates. What are “gummy bear” breast implants and why are they often the best choice? What Are Gummy Bear Implants? Highly cohesive gel breast implants use a high-strength silicone gel that …

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Everything You Need to Know About Male Breast Reduction Surgery

You might think of breast reduction surgery as only being for women who want to have smaller breasts, but breast reduction surgery is also available for men. The condition of gynecomastia, or enlarged male breasts, is actually quite common with about half the men in the United State experiencing some degree of it during their lifetime. Male breast reduction surgery …

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Recovery After Breast Augmentation Surgery

According to the American Society of cosmetic surgeons, breast augmentation is the top cosmetic surgery in the nation, with about 300,000 women undergoing the procedure each year. It can be a positive step for a woman, improving her self-esteem, confidence, and body-image, but it’s also a serious surgery. Here’s what to expect in the days that follow your breast augmentation …

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7 Things You Should Know About Breast Implants

Are you considering breast implants? For some women, getting implants is an extremely positive move, which boosts their self-esteem and improves their confidence levels. Remember, though, that this is a surgical procedure, and not without complication. Before you decide to get breast implants, there are some things you should know. The procedure will cost you time and money. The cost …

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The Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery

While breast enhancements remain quite popular, breast reduction surgery also provides many benefits. Breast reduction surgery, also known as reduction mammoplasty, removes some of the skin and tissue from the breasts. It reshapes and reduces breast size and can make the areola area smaller as well. This surgical procedure usually takes about three to five hours and is performed in …