Tag Archives: breast augmentation

Brava and Fat Transfer – An Alternative to Implants?

Published: May 9, 2012

How Fat Transfer could provide a natural alternative to Silicone For all the women in the world who undergo breast augmentation to enhance their figure, there are more who aren’t happy with their bust who do not. After all, breast implants require invasive surgery, and that carries with it certain risks. But what if there … Continue reading Brava and Fat Transfer – An Alternative to Implants?

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Venezuelan Leader Hugo Chavez Condemns Cosmetic Breast Surgery

Published: March 17, 2011

Cosmetic breast surgery is the latest addition to Hugo Chavez’s long list of enemies, as the Venezuelan leader recently campaigned against the quest for bigger breasts and called surgical breast augmentation a “monstrous thing.” According to a New York Times article, Chavez appeared on state television last weekend to denounce Venezuela’s burgeoning breast enhancement market, … Continue reading Venezuelan Leader Hugo Chavez Condemns Cosmetic Breast Surgery

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TODAY is Talking Breast Augmentation and Reduction

Published: February 25, 2011

Two different women with different problems, both related to their breasts, recently appeared on the TODAY show. Erica wanted to undergo a breast augmentation, while Jeanne was prepared for a breast reduction to help improve her body proportion and relieve discomfort. Both women appeared on TODAY show just a few weeks after their plastic surgery. … Continue reading TODAY is Talking Breast Augmentation and Reduction

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Ask Dr. Pfeifer: What Breast Implant Size for C or D Cup?

Published: January 31, 2011

A patient on realself.com asks: “I’m scheduled to have breast augmentation [and] hoping for a C+ to a D. I’m 5ft. 120 pounds 34AA going with saline implants – below the muscle. What would 450cc [implant size] give me?” Dr. Pfeifer answers: I am always nervous when I read posts from patients who are scheduled … Continue reading Ask Dr. Pfeifer: What Breast Implant Size for C or D Cup?

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Breast Augmentation Study Compares Patient, Implant Characteristics by Location

Published: December 14, 2010

The Canadian Journal of Plastic Surgery recently published study results that compare the physical characteristics of patients undergoing their first breast augmentation procedure, as well as details of their breast implant characteristics based on geographic location The study used patient information from 100 consecutive breast augmentation cases performed in university settings at Kelowna (British Columbia), … Continue reading Breast Augmentation Study Compares Patient, Implant Characteristics by Location

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Breast Augmentation Q & A

Published: January 4, 2010

Q: Over 350,000 women had a breast augmentation in 2008, according to the ASAPS; why has breast augmentation become so popular in the United States? A: Without getting into a sociological discussion, the two main reasons for the popularity of breast augmentation are as follows: Many women in America are dissatisfied with the size and … Continue reading Breast Augmentation Q & A

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Ask These Five Questions Before Your Breast Surgery

Published: November 12, 2009

There are many practitioners you can see for breast augmentation in New York, but not all of them are equally qualified. You want to be satisfied with the first surgery, get great results, and have an overall positive experience. Some investigative work is often required to achieve those goals. Use this list as a general … Continue reading Ask These Five Questions Before Your Breast Surgery

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