If you're planning to get pregnant after breast augmentation, you're probably wondering if the procedure will affect your ability to breastfeed. The good news is that, in most cases, you can still breastfeed after a boob job. However, it's important to understand that the ability to breastfeed can vary from person to person, regardless of …
As you prepare for breast augmentation surgery, it's important to know what to expect from the recovery period that follows. At Coastal Plastic Surgery, my team and I are committed to guiding you through each step of your surgery and recovery with expertise and personalized care. This blog post will outline the milestones you can …
The prevailing trend in breast augmentation surgery is “natural” results: not just natural-looking breasts but natural-feeling ones as well. But what if we told you that it was possible to enhance your breasts with your own natural tissue—no saline or silicone required? If you're seeking an alternative to traditional breast augmentation with implants, Boston’s Coastal …
Women considering breast augmentation these days usually seek results that look as natural as possible, focusing more on having breasts that are proportional to their bodies. That's led some of my breast augmentation patients to ask about a technique called fat transfer breast enhancement, which augments the breasts without implants. Breast Fat Transfer vs. Implants …
In 2013, the FDA approved a new type of silicone breast implant, part of the 5th generation of implants known as highly cohesive. These implants, also called "gummy bear" or "form stable" implants, have a firm silicone gel that allows them to maintain their shape even if they rupture or tear. This feature offers greater …
Say you’re an athletic woman with a small frame who has thought about getting breast implants for years, but you're worried that larger breasts would interfere with your active lifestyle. It’s a concern I hear often, especially from women who wonder if breast implants feel heavier than natural breasts. It’s a question that doesn’t have …
Even though patients thinking about getting breast augmentation do quite a bit of research before their consultations, many women are quite surprised about the range of breast implant options available. Saline vs silicone implants is just the beginning when choosing among the options. And beyond the choice of implant filling, breast augmentation patients also need …
A couple of decades back, breast augmentation patients tended to prefer breast implants that would produce results inspired by Baywatch actors. That's rarely the case now. Women considering breast augmentation at our Boston plastic surgery practice want breast implants that create more natural-looking results and fit their active lifestyles. Women who practice yoga, run, or …
One of the exciting perks of getting breast augmentation surgery in Boston is going out to shop for bras that might not have been available to patients with smaller breasts. But it's important that patients understand the need to postpone splurging on new bras until any swelling is completely resolved. For starters, you'll want to …
For women who want to enhance their breasts—especially women who have experienced pregnancy or weight loss—the question of whether to choose a breast lift or breast augmentation at my Boston plastic surgery practice is a common one. In this blog post, I'll discuss the differences between these procedures, who may benefit most from each of …