Breast

Why I am angry about Preserve I get very annoyed when I hear people discussing something that I have been doing for years as if it’s new. When I first started in practice, I realized that the breast does not live under the muscle, so why would I put an implant there? And after years […]

How large breasts bother you The breast was meant to sit on the upper portion of the chest. Because the chest wall has a natural curve, when breasts are on the upper portion of the chest, there is a natural little platform or support for them. When breasts are large or hang low, they fall

How I learned about this A few weeks ago, a patient of mine came into the office for her preop visit. She was asking me about what to expect after surgery, particularly in terms of the size and shape of her breasts. We discussed the initial result, the swelling that normally occurs, and the “settling”

Does plastic surgery on the breast require a compression bra? Patients ask me all the time how long they have to wear the “compression bra.” “Never,” I answer. There is a postop bra, but it should not actually be compressive. Then why do I always hear people talking about compression garments for postop? For most

You may not have thought about this before, but bridal beauty is all about the breast. If you think about the most gorgeous gowns you have ever seen, whether or not they have a bare chest, they will not work well if you are wearing either an orthopedic type support garment or require extensive padding

As a plastic surgeon with a natural aesthetic, the patients who come to me are generally looking for a less-is-more result. In particular, when it comes to breast augmentation, my usual patient wants a subtle, under-the-radar contour. For patients starting with a very small breast, the target is easy to explain: a ballerina profile. But

There is a new implant in town – and it is stealing the show I am getting inundated with calls about the Motiva breast implant… and I am not surprised. Breast implants have been through a lot. We have seen saline, smooth, round, anatomic, gummy, textured, high profile, you name it. We have also seen ruptures, ripples,

There was a time in my life when I was very cool, current, up to date with popular culture. I knew who celebrities were, and I could stand my ground in most conversations about fashionable things. I even went to fashion school! But in the many years since, my time has become monopolized, and I

When I consult with patients about their target breast size, I focus more on the experience that women want to have, rather than an absolute size. I try to get a sense of the way that they want to feel or be seen, depending on their look. For some patients with small breasts, they feel