Deciding to undergo cosmetic surgery can be a difficult one. However, an appointment with a cosmetic surgeon is a great time to learn everything you need to know, about the procedure and the required recovery, to make the best decision for you. One of the most important steps in any successful cosmetic surgery is a […]
Archive | Breast Augmentation
Saline vs. Silicone Breast Implants
You might be thinking of improving your breast size or shape, and you may be torn between breast augmentation with saline implants or silicone gel. Which is the best option for you, and what are some factors you need to consider to make a smart decision? UMASS Memorial Medical Group’s team of experienced plastic surgeons […]
Women are Happy with their Breast Augmentation Surgery
Breast augmentation is a popular procedure with our UMass Memorial patients. And Worcester women aren’t outliers there — augmentation has been the first or second most popular cosmetic surgery in the U.S. for the last 14 years. The yearly number of American women having this surgery is around 300,000. At UMass Memorial, we like our […]
More About Ideal Implants
At UMass Memorial Medical Group, first and foremost, we want our patients to be comfortable with the decisions they are making about their bodies and potential cosmetic surgery. As discussed in December’s third blog, some patients have mixed feelings about silicone breast implants because they can rupture without the woman knowing, a phenomenon known as […]
Have You Heard of Ideal Implants?
Many women considering breast augmentation feel as if they have an unwelcome decision to make when choosing the type of breast implants for their augmentation. They’ve heard that the feel of silicone implants is more akin to that of natural breast tissue, but they worry about silent rupture. When a silicone implant ruptures, there is […]
Implants Placed through the Armpit
When it comes to breast augmentation with the team at UMass Memorial, you’ll have a series of decisions to make. One of those is where you’d like the incisions to be made for the placement of your implants. The choices are along the breast crease (inframammary incision), around the areola (areolar incision), or through the […]
The Decisions You’ll Make with Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is a life-changing experience, and the decision to have the procedure isn’t one to make casually. But if you’ve lost volume and shape due to pregnancy and breastfeeding, or if you’ve never been satisfied with the size or shape of your breasts, augmentation can change your self-image. The initial decision is a big […]
Considering Breast Enlargement? Read This First
Women who want to improve their bodies most often consider breast enlargement before other types of plastic surgery. Breast augmentation has evolved to give women more options when it comes to breast shape and size. Modern implants come in a variety of styles, and choosing an implant is one of the first decisions that you will […]
3 Things to Do Before Getting a Breast Augmentation
Getting a breast augmentation can feel like a right of passage as a woman. Not only is it an opportunity for you to take control of your body but it’s a chance for you to do something that you’ve always wanted. However, if you’re not in excellent health, you may not even be considered for […]
Considerations to Make When Getting a Breast Augmentation
Nobody wants to be called flat chested, and nobody wants to have to get into a swimsuit with breasts that are deflated from breast feeding. No matter what your reason for wanting a breast augmentation is, the doctors at UMass Memorial Medical Group can help. During your initial consultation with one of our doctors, you […]