Over the past several years, diplomates of the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (ABCS) have observed a distinct shift in breast augmentation preferences: more patients are requesting modest‑sized implants. While large, high‑profile implants once dominated popular culture, today’s breast augmentation patients are often seeking a subtler enhancement that blends seamlessly… Read More »
Wondering why a patient would require a secondary surgery after breast augmentation? Most breast augmentation patients undergo either a breast implant removal or breast implant revision/replacement surgery within their lifetime. Below, we share insight from several board certified cosmetic surgeons about when they may recommend breast implant revision to a… Read More »
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that increases the breasts’ size and enhances their shape, usually with the placement of silicone gel- or saline-filled breast implants beneath the chest tissues. While this is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries, it is also a serious surgical procedure that is not… Read More »
Breast implants are the foundation of beautiful breast augmentation results, but the illusion of ample natural cleavage can be compromised if your implants are not chosen and placed with the utmost care, or if you have a complication. One largely avoidable problem is the appearance of visible implant edges beneath… Read More »
If you are hoping to have slightly larger breasts or address a deflated appearance after pregnancy, you may be looking into your breast augmentation options. While breast implants are the gold standard for improved breast shape and size, they are not the only way to increase breast volume: a small… Read More »
Having breasts that are too large for your body can be a literal pain. If you’re suffering from neck, back or shoulder aches, bra grooves or chafing—or if self-consciousness about your breast size is keeping you out of sports or social activities—you’re right that breast reduction surgery may alleviate these… Read More »
If you’re planning on attending a big event and can’t wait to show off the results of your breast augmentation, you’ll want to make sure you time your surgery right. Use the infographic below to make sure you’re happy, healed, and ready to reveal your changes in time for the big day! Graphic… Read More »
In addition to credentials, training, and experience, did you know that before and after photos are an important part of choosing your surgeon? Not only is this a good way to see the quality of a surgeon’s work, it is also an opportunity to begin visualizing your own results. To… Read More »
12 Years ago Dr. Mark Berman came up with a solution designed to stop scars from encapsulating implants: a pouch made of a gore-tex-like material. Fox News Los Angeles recently profiled his work. Dr. Berman is a Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon and breast augmentation specialist.