One of the biggest breast augmentation decisions you will make is the type of implants you want, and that usually starts by weighing the benefits of saline vs. silicone breast implants. Here's a brief comparison: Silicone Implants The most popular breast implant option, silicone implants come in varying degrees of gel thicknesses, including highly cohesive…
Implants aren’t the only way for women to enhance the size and shape of their breasts. In fact, breast augmentation with fat transfer uses the patient’s own body fat to achieve subtle, natural-looking results. How does this “natural breast augmentation” compare against synthetic options? We break down fat transfer breast augmentation vs. implants to help…
A common misconception among breast augmentation patients is that their implants will “fill in” any loose skin and give their breasts a fuller, perkier appearance. This can be true in cases where a patient is experiencing minor sagging, but most of the time, the added weight will only pull the breasts down further and exacerbate…
Sometimes people feel nervous before their first consultation. Our breast augmentation patients often have questions about breast implants, recovery, and more, but they are unsure of how to start the conversation. Viewing before-and-after photos and doing research on the procedure are good first steps. But knowing a few more specific details early in the plastic…
Few plastic surgery procedures are as transformative as a Mommy Makeover, which provides surgeons with the opportunity to address multiple aesthetic concerns in a single procedure. Increasingly popular with women who want to reverse the physical toll of pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding, a Mommy Makeover typically combines a breast lift with or without implants and…
Before and after photos are an invaluable resource for women considering breast augmentation surgery. In the Atlanta area, women often narrow down their plastic surgeon options by reviewing the photos they see on the surgeons' websites and at their consultations. To benefit from these photos, however, you should look for certain elements to ensure you…
Breast augmentation with implants is a popular way for Atlanta women to enhance their shape. Implants add feminine curves and flattering volume—but how long do these results last? Many of our breast augmentation patients want to know if breast implants eventually expire. The good news is no: Breast implants don’t have an expiration date, but…
For women considering breast augmentation in the Atlanta, GA, area, it's often a huge source of comfort and empowerment to learn as much as possible about what to expect. At Plastic Surgery Center of the South, my fellow surgeons and I make it a point to provide any and all information you need before surgery,…
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular procedures in America. In 2018 alone, over 300,000 women received implants and enhanced their figures. Because of this popularity, we get a lot of questions about breast augmentation and breast implants from our Atlanta-area patients. Many women know they would like implants, but might be concerned about if…
When it comes to breast augmentation, there are many decisions to be made. Between size, material, shape, texture, projection, incision location, and more, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. When women visit our practice for breast augmentation from across the Atlanta area, our goal is to make sure they feel supported and informed about every aspect…
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