In medical school I was taught that patients only hear 35% of what you tell them. In practice I think that’s absolutely true. I tend to spend a lot of time, during my consultations, educating patients on all areas related to breast augmentation. I think this is a good thing because patients are either not…
Prior to their breast augmentation consultation, I have had patients try any number of tricks to estimate the implant size they desire: filling zip lock bags with water, putting coffee beans or rice in baggies and using bags of peas just to name a few. But unfortunately these methods really aren’t very accurate. No surprise. But what is much…
Even the most well informed patients have said to me “my girlfriend has X size implants and we’re the same height and weight so I think I should get the same because they look great on her.” But the operative words here are “…on her.” There are so many anatomical differences such as starting breast…
Both Allergan and Mentor, the only two companies permitted to sell implants in the US, make low, medium or moderate and high profile implants. As implants move from low profile to high profile, the amount of projection increases and the base diameter decreases for any given volume. For instance, a Mentor 300cc high profile silicone…
If you’re the type that likes to seriously sweat at the gym, run or bike extensively, or do any kind of serious sports or training then you have to consider the trade off between larger breasts and performing your activities at your current comfort level. This isn’t to say that breast augmentation will limit your…
Whether you’re a vibrant, outgoing, Type A personality or a quiet, shy, Type B personality there’s an implant that will enhance your body while maintaining the real you. When choosing an implant, you may want to approximate the professional as well as the social ramifications. Exceptionally large (even disproportionate) breasts may be perfectly suitable for…
I know what you’re thinking “what woman doesn’t know her body.” It’s true that most women know their height and daily weight, “bra size” (see part 1 for why I put this in quotations), clothing size and what they look like in the mirror. However, it’s the relationship and proportions of body areas that need…
The most common request I hear during a breast augmentation consultation is “I’d like to be a “C” cup.” And, although I have come to interpret this as “I’d like my breasts to look like they fit my body” that may not entail being a “C” after breast augmentation. After all a “C” for one…
The evolution of breast implants has brought us to a point where there is almost an individual implant for each patient. The two companies that produce implants, Mentor and Allergan, have developed implants that are suited for multiple different situations. These implants are usually referred to as low, medium and high profile and are very…
Let’s all repeat the mantra: “fat is youth,” “fat is youth.” Yes I harp on this over and over because IT’S TRUE! When was the last time you saw a really gaunt face and said, “wow, she looks great?” Doesn’t happen. Just look at babies and you can appreciate this. But I continue to repeat…