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Protecting skin elasticity is one of the most effective ways of keeping your breasts in good shape. Among the several things you can do to maintain breast health before and after surgery, you can maintain skin by using sunscreen and quality, medical-grade lotions. Our products were designed for women who want better results from their surgery, […]

Today, breast augmentation is the number one cosmetic plastic surgery procedure performed each year. In 1992, breast augmentation surgical procedures ranked number six. Surgery for breast augmentation reaches back over one hundred years, but it was not until the 1960’s that breast augmentation procedures began to resemble the procedures in use today. During the early days of […]

When choosing a plastic surgeon for breast augmentation, there are quite a few things to take into consideration. You will want to know about the surgeon’s skills, experience, and credentials. You should see more than one surgeon in consultation before making your decision. Ask questions and take notes. Bring photos of what you expect your results […]

When it comes to breast augmentation, you have two choices when it comes to the type of substance used to fill your implants: saline and silicone. (All breast implants have a silicone rubber outer shell or bag.) The most commonly used implant is the saline implant, which is filled with sterile salt water. Silicone implants are […]

Will having breast implants affect your ability to participate in athletic activities? It’s a question posed by many of our patients, and the answer really depends on each individual’s situation. But here, I’ve outlined a few points to consider: The action of reaching across the chest, as needed in sports like tennis and golf, can be slightly […]

The decision regarding where to have your breast augmentation surgery incision placed is one that you and your experienced cosmetic surgeon will make together. Here are the four types of breast augmentation incisions generally used: Inframammary – This common type of incision is made underneath the breast, where the crease naturally conceals the scar. Transaxillary – Another popular choice, […]

What are the factors that make up a good candidate for breast augmentation surgery? Here are the three most important factors to consider if you’ve been thinking about breast implants: Are you at least 18 years old (or 21 years old for silicone implants)? Are you in good overall health? Are you a non-smoker? Is your […]

Dr. Angelchik discusses liposuction. Learn about the history,different types of liposuction available, and current technology in liposuction. Note: At minute 1:29 Dr. Angelchik says “up until about 1966.”  The actual date was 1996.

Dr. Angelchik offers a few tips on choosing the right cosmetic surgeon for you. Learn what questions to ask your potential surgeon, as well as what certifications you should look for:

Recovery from breast augmentation surgery will be different for every patient. But in general, this type of surgery requires four to six weeks for complete recovery. Here are a few other points to keep in mind: • A majority of breast augmentation patients are able to perform light activities the day after surgery and can return to […]