Category Archives: Breast Augmentation
Bra Shopping After Breast Augmentation: Everything You Need to Know
Breast augmentation patients at my Fort Worth practice tell me that buying new bras is an exciting and fun way to celebrate their new shape. But as I tell them, if you’re planning for or recovering from breast augmentation, there are a few things you should keep in mind as you plan for your lingerie shopping spree. In this post,…
What Does It Really Mean to Be the “Best” Mommy Makeover Surgeon?
Women considering a mommy makeover often start their online research with a certain phrase: “best mommy makeover surgeon.” At my Fort Worth practice, I always tell patients the importance of finding a surgeon who’s board-certified, experienced, and honest. But what does the title of “best” actually mean? And how can you find who is the “best” in your area? The…
Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift, or Both?
Many women want to enhance their breasts but aren’t sure which approach will help get the best results. Breast lifts and breast augmentation are 2 of the most popular procedures at my Fort Worth practice. But what are the differences between them? And how do you decide which option suits you? A one-on-one consultation is always the surest way I can help…
Can You Breastfeed With Implants?
Patients considering breast augmentation with implants at my Fort Worth practice are often concerned about how the procedure will impact their future family plans. There’s good news: Yes, you can breastfeed with implants. However, there are a few considerations to keep in mind as you move forward with your surgery to make sure your ability to breastfeed is preserved throughout…
3 Reasons Why Breast Augmentation Is So Popular
Breast augmentation isn’t just popular in Fort Worth; statistics show that it’s the #1 plastic surgery procedure in the United States. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons®, there were 300, 378 breast augmentation surgeries performed in 2017 (a 3% increase from 2016, when this procedure also claimed the top spot). There are plenty of reasons why breast augmentation…
Reasons for Breast Augmentation Revision
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures for a reason—the vast majority of women are thrilled with their results. So why would a woman choose to undergo a second surgery, called breast augmentation revision? At our Fort Worth practice, patients have various reasons for this. Even though breast implants are more durable than ever, they aren’t…
Breast Augmentation: How Much Research Is Enough?
I’ve got some good news. If you’re thinking about getting breast augmentation at our Fort Worth practice, you can skip much of the homework you may be planning. Many patients research exhaustively before their breast augmentation consultations. When it comes to breast implants, it’s best to have an open mind when you meet with your plastic surgeon. However, with so…
Mommy Makeover: Your Post-Surgery Questions Answered
Even though national plastic surgery organizations don’t compile statistics for mommy makeover procedures, at my Fort Worth practice it’s clear that the number of women seeking this post-pregnancy surgery continues to increase. A mommy makeover is a phrase that encompasses a range of cosmetic procedures that address the physical changes experienced by women during pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. The most…
Breast Augmentation: Choosing the Right Size for You
The decision to get breast implants is an exciting and empowering choice for the breast augmentation patients I see at my Fort Worth, TX, practice. Once that decision is made, though, choosing the size of breast implants is often accompanied by some anxiousness. Women bring in “wish” photos showing what they want to look like but making a final choice…
Is a Mommy Makeover Just for Mommies?
Many of the women considering a mommy makeover at my Fort Worth, Texas, practice want to address changes to their bodies caused by having children. But the name is a little bit misleading because the combination of procedures typically performed during a Mommy Makeover can benefit just about anyone who’s undergone significant weight fluctuations. Because a mommy makeover can be…