The timing of breast augmentation, especially as it relates to motherhood, is typically a major consideration for prospective patients. In this blog post, I want to take a moment to answer some of the specific questions my breast augmentation patients in St. Louis often ask. Once you have a clear understanding of the relationship …
Women excited about getting breast implants at our St. Louis practice often share a common worry: recovery. Our surgeons provide a detailed list of instructions and thoroughly explain what to expect during recovery, but there are plenty of questions we hear from patients in the days and weeks after their breast augmentation procedures. In this …
Yesterday, the Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) came out with a report on the subject of breast implants and anaplastic large cell lymphoma (ALCL), a rare type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Reports of a possible link between the two subjects surfaced in 2011, and since that time, the FDA has determined that there is sufficient …
My colleagues and I are pleased to offer a rapid recovery option for breast augmentation here at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery. If you're wondering how rapid recovery breast augmentation is different from other approaches to the procedure, as well as whether you're a candidate, this blog post is for you. Although traditional breast augmentation doesn't …
When a woman makes the decision to have a breast augmentation, one of the first choices they will encounter, after choosing a board certified surgeon, is “how large should I go?” Often what women see on other women may not be what looks good on their particular bodies. So how do we determine the exact …
Women considering breast augmentation at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery arrive at their consultations well-informed, but many still have plenty of questions. The most common questions are about the procedure itself, the different types of breast implants, and what to expect during the recovery. Other questions, however, are a bit more private or related to …
The women who undergo breast augmentation here at St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery are a diverse bunch, but many of them are health-conscious people who enjoy working out regularly. For these women eager to maintain their routines, it can be tough to take the necessary time off from exercise after surgery. As we tell our patients, …
It is no surprise that a woman’s body shape will be different after a breast augmentation procedure. It also comes as no surprise that finding the right clothing to fit your enhanced contours can be complex. The first step to getting started on your new wardrobe is always to consult your surgeon about what types …
For the past several years, breast augmentation has been the most common plastic surgery procedure here in St. Louis, MO. Many of our patients research the procedure online before they come in, which is a wonderful way to begin the planning process. We then like to have thorough discussions during the consultation about each different …
Women considering breast augmentation both here in St. Louis, Missouri, and across the globe are often concerned about one topic above any other — recovery. At St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery, we are so pleased to offer an approach called rapid recovery breast augmentation. This type of surgery actually requires a series of meticulous techniques during the …