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What Is The Recovery Process After Breast Implants?

For many, many women, breast augmentation is a huge step toward feeling more confident, comfortable, empowered, and attractive in their own skin. At the same time, breast augmentation is a considerable surgery worth careful consideration. It’s also calming to many women to know that they’re in great company. Hundreds of thousands of women undergo breast … Continue reading What Is The Recovery Process After Breast Implants? →

What’s the best type of breast implant to get?

Breast augmentation is one of the most common surgical procedures amongst women. It allows you to achieve the ideal silhouette with a voluptuous pair of breasts that make you feel confident and happy. However, one of the most crucial factors to consider when getting breast implants is the type of implant. Choosing the incorrect implant … Continue reading What’s the best type of breast implant to get? →

My doctor told me I can’t have breast reconstruction after radiation

Breast cancer survivors who undergo radiation therapy after mastectomy are often advised against implant-based breast reconstruction because of the higher risk of complications. It’s worth noting that implant-based reconstructions are still possible and successful, but the risk of capsular contracture and other complications is higher. Patients can also opt for alternative techniques for breast reconstruction … Continue reading My doctor told me I can’t have breast reconstruction after radiation →

I didn’t have reconstruction after my mastectomy. Can I have reconstruction now?

Women who choose to go flat after a mastectomy often wonder if it’s too late to have reconstruction later. Studies have shown that approximately 44% of women don’t opt for reconstruction after a mastectomy for various reasons, including the need for quick recovery, concerns about the costs, not wanting to deal with bras, etc. Whatever … Continue reading I didn’t have reconstruction after my mastectomy. Can I have reconstruction now? →

I hate my breast implants, what can I do?

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries, allowing women to achieve a nicely curvaceous silhouette. Saline and silicone gel are the most popular implant materials because they resemble natural breast tissues and feel like actual breasts. Most women are happy with breast implants and report greater levels of happiness and satisfaction with … Continue reading I hate my breast implants, what can I do? →

OPTIONS FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION AFTER RADIATION

A mastectomy (surgical removal of a breast) or lumpectomy (surgical removal of only a cancerous breast tumor and a rim of its adjacent tissue) are often followed by radiation therapy. Radiation therapy is advised to kill any residual cancer cells in the afflicted breast, or around the excised tumor and is usually recommended if after … Continue reading OPTIONS FOR BREAST RECONSTRUCTION AFTER RADIATION →

En Bloc vs Capsulectomy

Breast implant removal can be performed with an en bloc procedure or a capsulectomy. Both procedures have the same goal: to remove your implants and the scar tissue, or capsule, that has formed around them. These procedures can lead to greater physical comfort and wellness if you would like to change the size of your … Continue reading En Bloc vs Capsulectomy →

When Should I Replace My Breast Implants?

Breast augmentation with implants is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures for women. This procedure has changed hundreds of thousands of lives since the 1960s. While undergoing breast augmentation is a big decision, there is always the option of implant removal or replacement. With the latest generation of implants, there is no hard and … Continue reading When Should I Replace My Breast Implants? →

How Aging Affects Our Eyelids

As we age, the body naturally produces less collagen and elastin, with the skin losing its firm, flexible quality. The facial skin starts to wrinkle and sag, affecting the fine, delicate skin eyelid skin. What are common causes of aging If you lead a very hectic, stressful life, you may develop sagging lids or bags … Continue reading How Aging Affects Our Eyelids →

Dr. Andres makes the RealSelf 100 & 500 Hall of Fame!

Over the past eight years, the RealSelf 100 and RealSelf 500 awards have honored you and other board-certified aesthetic doctors who consistently demonstrate a commitment to patient education. To culminate eight years of this program, we wanted to further highlight your dedication by inducting you into the RealSelf 100 & 500 Hall of Fame. Read … Continue reading Dr. Andres makes the RealSelf 100 & 500 Hall of Fame! →

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