Following breast reconstruction, finding a bra that fits and flatters your breasts is not only important for comfort and support—for many women, choosing beautiful new lingerie makes them feel feminine again and provides a sense of completion. With Breast Cancer Awareness Month upon us, we wanted to offer up some suggestions for finding bras that… Continue Reading »
High-resolution ultrasound offers a faster, affordable alternative to MRI for silicone implant screening Patients with silicone gel breast implants are advised to routinely monitor their implants for what is known as silent rupture, an asymptomatic break of the implant shell. Historically, MRI has been the recommended screening method, with the FDA suggesting patients undergo MRI… Continue Reading »
Breast augmentation remains the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure in the United States—that said, every year, there is also a small percentage of women who choose to have their breast implants removed. That’s because there have always been cases where breast implants no longer suited a patient’s lifestyle or they needed to be removed for… Continue Reading »
It’s no secret to those who know me that I am a big fan of silicone gel breast implants—as are thousands of our Berks Plastic Surgery patients. The latest generation of smooth, round silicone gel implants look, feel, and move just like a natural breast, and we can even choose the filling consistency to dial… Continue Reading »
Breast augmentation remains as popular as ever—it was still the #1 cosmetic surgery in 2017, with ~333,000 procedures performed—but the days when getting breast implants meant going for Pamela Anderson’s dimensions are long gone. In keeping with trends that favor curves a ala Ariana Grande vs Kim Kardashian, more patients are keeping their augmentations on… Continue Reading »
Let’s cut to the chase: you are not too old to have breast augmentation. While often perceived as a procedure mainly for 20- or 30-somethings, there is no right or wrong age to get breast implants. In fact, women over 35 accounted for over 50% of breast augmentation patients in 2017, according to the American… Continue Reading »
Since I joined Berks Plastic Surgery in 1998, I’ve performed literally thousands of breast augmentations. One of the first and most important choices my patients make (after choosing an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon, of course) is whether to get saline or silicone breast implants. If you’re considering breast augmentation, you’ll make this choice too…. Continue Reading »
The wonderful wizarding world of J.K. Rowling is once again lighting up the big screen with the upcoming release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. All the excitement around the upcoming film inspired us to bring a little magic to our practice. Unlike the dragons and bowtruckles of the wizarding world, fantastic breasts… Continue Reading »
It’s not just celebrities & swimsuit models getting breast implants: a whopping 305,000+ American women had breast augmentation in 2015 alone. With numbers like that, it’s not unlikely that you’ll eventually run into a friend, family member, or date who’s decided to boost their bust. Even if you’ve never had a problem with the idea… Continue Reading »
