Most people think that breast enhancement surgery only comes in one flavor: augmentation. And indeed, this is by far one of the most common procedures which women undergo in order to improve the look, shape, and size of their busts. But did you know that there are other forms of breast enhancement surgery besides breast implants? And did you know that even when it comes to implants, there are many factors to consider before deciding which type of implantation surgery is best? Implant Surgery – More Than What Meets the Eye One of the first and most important decisions you…

When looking into breast augmentation surgery, there are two kinds of breast implants you can choose from: silicone vs saline. Saline breast implants consist of a silicone shell filled with a sterile saline solution, while silicone implants consist of a silicone shell filled with a silicone gel. If you’re considering surgical breast augmentation, be sure to keep in mind the different advantages and disadvantages of each material. Both types of implant can enlarge the size, form and feel of a woman’s breasts. They can also be used for other applications beyond breast augmentation, including repairing breasts, correcting congenital defects or for…

So you’re thinking about having your bust surgically enhanced. Whether you’re interested in implants to increase your chest size, a breast reduction, or a simple lift, you need to do your homework before you decide on a plastic surgeon. The Dangers of Choosing the Wrong Doctor Believe it or not, illegal (or “underground”) plastic surgery isn’t only a very real and serious crime; it’s actually on the rise. Unfortunately, the number of “surgeons” performing illegal plastic surgery procedures is on the rise, so you need to protect yourself and make sure you choose a legitimate surgeon. It’s important for you to do your homework and…

In Spring of 2012, the silicone breast implant turned 50 years old. It may be hard to believe, but the traditional breast implants that we know today have been around for five whole decades; the practice—or the attempted practice—of surgically enhancing a woman’s bust-line, however, is much older than that: Fact #1: Breast Implants Were Not Always Made of Silicone The first successful breast enlargement surgery may have been performed in the early 1960’s, but it was by no means the first attempt. Doctors spent almost a century trying to discover how to place foreign substances into a woman’s chest…