On July 24th, 2019 Allergan voluntarily recalled their BIOCELL® textured breast implants and tissue expanders. Click here for the official release by the FDA. What is a textured implant? There are two types of breast implant shells. The shell is the casing that holds either saline or silicone. One type of shell is a smooth shell, […]
Hot topic alert! This is a question that so many patients get completely hung up on- should I go with 325 or 350cc??? Whether you’re selecting your size following a mastectomy, weight loss, breast feeding, or any other reason, it’s still a question that commonly arises. Breast implants are measured in cubic centimeters, or […]
Pain is a part of any surgery, and is generally necessary in order to heal. It may seem like we use this answer a lot, but the answer to this question is: it depends. Pain is subjective. Our founder Lauren Simpson put it this way- “As a physical therapist, I’ve seen pain range from 10/10 […]
This is a question that every plastic surgery office has gotten multiple times a day. If you’re considering surgery, you’ve most likely wondered this to yourself as well. The questions are almost like a broken record replaying in our heads: Will people think I’m self-absorbed if I have surgery? Am I selfish for wanting something […]
Expect: Verb ex·pect | \ ik-ˈspekt | To consider probable or certain Have you ever heard the saying “expectation is the root of all heartache?” We are sure that you have- most of us heard this from a relative or a person with more wisdom and life experience than our own. When a person gives this sage […]
We have lots of tips to help you choose the right plastic surgeon for you, and first we want to talk about Board Certification and the role it plays in your safety and peace of mind. First, it’s important to know that not all surgeons are created equal. While every surgeon must (or should) undergo […]
When considering breast augmentation (or any type of cosmetic surgery for that matter), most patients take to the internet and scour before and after galleries to find that photo– the “perfect result” photo that best represents the desired surgical outcome. Articulating the size and shape that you want your breasts to be after surgery can […]
