Archive for the ‘Breast Augmentation’ Category

Understanding breast augmentation incision choices

Wednesday, March 9th, 2011

Dr. Alexander will make specific recommendations based on your anatomy, and goals when selecting the type of implant, the placement, and incision.  There are four options for breast augmentation incisions. Implants can be inserted through incisions around the nipple (periareolar), in the armpit (transaxillary), under the breast (inframmamary), or through the belly button (transumbilical). Inframammary- Currently, this incision is most [...]

 

History of Breast Implants and Breast Augmentation

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

Men and Women have been interested in seeking self improvements through cosmetic surgery for thousands of years, making plastic surgery one of the world’s oldest healing arts. Outlined below are some interesting milestones in the endeavor to create successful and safe breast implants. 1890’s The first surgical breast augmentation procedure was performed using paraffin injections. [...]

 

Breast Augmentation Healing Time Line

Tuesday, January 25th, 2011

Week 1: Most patients experience discomfort during the first week of healing after breast augmentation surgery. Fatigue and tenderness are common during this time and it is important to allow your body to heal and rest. Muscles are tight at this point after surgery and the breasts may feel firm or appear swollen. Make sure you [...]