Breast augmentation alternatives are a great way to have a more attractive bustline without having to undergo breast augmentation surgery. If you wish to undergo breast augmentation but have been declared by your surgeon to be an unsuitable candidate for breast implants, do not worry. You can explore breast augmentation alternatives and still look incredibly [...]

Breast augmentation risks and complications can be divided into “early” or “late”. Early complications are rare. The most significant and common event is the development of a “haematoma”. This occurs when bleeding in the breast quickly produces a swollen, painful breast. Haematomas are rare, occurring in only 2% of all cases. Treatment involves returning to [...]

Swelling after breast augmentation surgery is a normal way our bodies respond to irritation and trauma. There will be swelling on the chest which will transfer to the abdomen and groin area before it disappears. How much of size is swelling after breast augmentation? There is always some swelling after breast augmentation, usually less than [...]

Knowing what’s involved in post op care for breast augmentation is crucial in maximising breast augmentation success and minimizing post surgery pain discomfort. After incurring much breast augmentation cost, you will want to know how you can care for yourself after surgery. You will normally be required to be admitted to hospital in the morning, [...]

Breast augmentation cost is an important factor to consider when deciding whether to proceed with breast augmentation surgery. The good news is that along with the many new advances in breast augmentation techniques and technologies, breast implants and breast augmentation cost in general have decreased in price. According to American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the [...]

Financing for breast augmentation is the next decision you’ll need to ponder over after deciding to undergo the procedure. The breast augmentation procedure is expensive. What’s more, the cost of breast augmentation is not fixed. It varies depending on country, state and surgeon. Because of this, it is always important that you choose a board-certified [...]

Once you have decided to undergo breast augmentation surgery, you should make sure that your breast augmentation surgeon provides you with all the relevant information about preparation for the procedure. Breast augmentation advice will include information on the restrictions on medication, such as aspirin, ibuprofen and other anti-inflammatory drugs. You will receive advice not to [...]

Silicone gel breast implants were banned, until recently, in the United States for use in cosmetic breast augmentation procedures. Silicone gel breast implants were allowed only for women undergoing breast reconstruction after mastectomy. This is due to safety concerns. There were suggestions that silicone breast implants may be responsible for an increase in the incidence [...]

Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most frequently requested procedures by women in the USA and UK. The general motivation is a desire for larger breasts, a more attractive breast shape or restoration for more youthful breasts after childbirth and breastfeeding. When a woman has better-looking breasts, her self-confidence and self-esteem increase. She gets [...]

A breast augmentation by fat transfer procedure is generally done under local or general anesthesia. The surgery generally takes between two to five hours, depending on the fat transfer breast augmentation technique used and how much fat is being grafted. The fat transfer breast augmentation procedure takes longer than breast implant surgery because the surgeon [...]