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What Is Breast Implant Capsular Contracture?

Posted July 13, 2026 in Capsular Contracture

As patients with breast implants will attest, the benefits of breast augmentation are immediate and profound. These include increased confidence, enhanced feminine contours, and improvement in the ways your clothes fit.  Breast implants, however, are not meant to be permanent devices. One of the most common questions I get as a plastic surgeon is “How […]

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Breast Augmentation Scars

Posted June 30, 2026 in Breast Augmentation

One of the biggest surprises for many breast augmentation patients is how small and well-hidden the scars typically are once healing is complete.  While scars are an unavoidable part of surgery, modern breast augmentation procedure techniques utilize incisions placed discreetly along the breast crease or around the areola, and scars fade considerably over time. In […]

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Breast Lift vs. Breast Augmentation: Which Is Right for You?

Posted June 08, 2026 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift

While patients can almost always identify what they don’t like about their breasts, they don’t always know which operation will best address their concerns. While a breast lift surgery (mastopexy) and breast augmentation  share many features, they are very different operations designed to accomplish very different goals. If you’re dissatisfied with your breast size and […]

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Gynecomastia Surgery Recovery Time

Posted May 27, 2026 in Gynecomastia

If you’re tired of hiding your “man boobs” with baggy clothes and want to enjoy summer without worrying about how your chest looks when shirtless, you’ve probably been considering gynecomastia surgery. While gynecomastia surgery can help you feel excited to wear fitted shirts with confidence or head to the beach without hesitation, you might have […]

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Case Example: Breast Lift With Mesh

Posted May 07, 2026 in Breast Lift

Naturally, patients over 30 begin to lose the elasticity of their skin. The best way to think about your skin is to imagine it as a rubber band. When we’re young, our skin is like a new rubber band, fresh and highly elastic. When we stretch the rubber band out and let go, it snaps […]

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When Do I Need to Get My Breast Implants Replaced?

Posted May 07, 2026 in Breast Implants

In most cases, modern implants last 10–20 years or longer, depending on a variety of factors. Some people go decades without any issues, while others may need a breast implant revision or replacement significantly sooner. If you’re thinking about breast augmentation, you know that it’s a worthy investment in your appearance and your confidence. However, […]

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What Is an “Internal Bra” in Breast Surgery?

Posted April 28, 2026 in Internal Bra

If you’ve spent any time online reading about plastic surgery of the breast, whether it’s a breast lift (mastopexy), breast augmentation, breast reduction, or even implant removal—I’m going to guess you’ve come across the term “internal bra” more than once. If this is true, I’m also going to guess that, like so many of my […]

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Gynecomastia Surgery Cost

Posted April 27, 2026 in Gynecomastia

As you start researching gynecomastia treatment, one of the biggest considerations is often cost. The price of gynecomastia treatment can vary widely depending on your anatomy, surgical plan, and provider. If you’ve ever changed outfits multiple times before leaving the house or skipped plans altogether because of how your chest looks in certain clothing, you […]

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Are Drains Necessary for Gynecomastia Surgery?

Posted April 21, 2026 in Gynecomastia

One of the most common questions patients ask during their gynecomastia consultation is whether they will need surgical drains during recovery. Gynecomastia, or enlarged male breast tissue, is a more common problem than many people realize. It can develop due to a variety of factors, including hormonal changes, certain medications, weight fluctuations, or genetics, and […]

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Scar Care Following Plastic Surgery

Posted April 17, 2026 in Scar Care Following Plastic Surgery

“When will we talk about how to take care of my scars?” This is by far one of the most common questions I get from patients—often before surgery has even happened! So, I figured it was time to talk about this and put my philosophy on scar care down on paper once and for all. […]

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