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 […]
Archive | Breast Augmentation
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 […]
3 Things to Avoid After Your Breast Augmentation Surgery
If you have decided that you would like to enhance your body and get the curves that you have always wanted by getting a breast augmentation, we will make sure that you leave the office feeling satisfied. However, in order to guarantee that you get the best result possible, you need to follow the proper […]
Small, Medium, Large? Choosing The Correct Implant For Your Body
If you are considering breast augmentation surgery, chances are your friends, family, significant other and even the media are having their “say” on the size of your implants. This is a very important decision that you have to live with and should make for yourself. That being said, you may think “bigger is better,” but […]
Breast Augmentation and Breastfeeding
Are you contemplating breast augmentation surgery? If you are a young woman of child-bearing age, you may be wondering what breast augmentation means if you decide to breast feed your baby? Women with breast implants are able to nurse, however, it depends on how the augmentation was performed – specifically the type of incisions and […]