Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures worldwide, offering individuals the chance to enhance their physical appearance and boost their self-esteem. For those considering breast surgeries in St Louis, understanding the process, options, and potential outcomes is crucial. This ultimate guide to breast implants will equip you with the knowledge needed to make … Read more
When you’re having breast augmentation with implants, expect to have numerous discussions with your surgeon about what size, fillings, textures, placements, and incision types will be most suitable for you depending on many factors. Your anatomy, body shape, lifestyle, and aesthetic taste will all be taken into account when making these decisions. Although most people … Read more
As of late July, Allergan has officially recalled its BIOCELL breast implants from the U.S. market, following requests from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). You have likely seen extensive media coverage on these capsules, which are believed to be linked to a rare form of cancer. This news has been distressing for women who … Read more
Whether it’s feeling better about the way they look in certain outfits or improving overall self-esteem, there’s no doubt that breast surgery can be transformative for many women. One of the questions most frequently asked by people who have had or are considering breast surgery is: “What is the lifespan of breast implants?” St. Louis’ … Read more
Perhaps the most complicated decision for breast augmentation, reconstruction, or revision patients is choosing an appropriate pair of breast implants. St. Louis’ West County Plastic Surgeons looks to simplify the process and educate patients about the best choices available to them from Allergan’s Natrelle® breast implant brand. While Natrelle® makes both silicone and saline implants, … Read more
Patients interested in learning more about breast augmentation can see where the West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University blog has already discussed implant types and shapes. Another major important decision for women considering breast implants in St. Louis is incision placement. The three main incisions used at West County Plastic Surgeons of Washington University … Read more
In March of this year the FDA approved a new breast implant in the United States. Sientra (Silimed in Brazil) received approval to begin marketing and selling their highly cohesive, form stable breast implants. The two breast implant companies in this country are Mentor and Allegan. Both companies manufacture highly cohesive, form stable implants but … Read more
The decision to have breast augmentation surgery is exciting. However, there are several factors to consider and choices to make. One of those choices is silicone or saline implants. Silicone implants had been “off the market” for the general population for many years (1992-2006) and within the last several years have now become available for … Read more
