Breast Implant

Introduction
Breast implant surgery done by even the most skilled plastic surgeons can result in a phenomenon called capsular contracture. The body’s natural response to foreign material, such as a breast implant,

Breast implants do not have an expiration date once implanted in the body, but they also won’t last a lifetime. Replacing your breast implants will depend on individual factors such as health,

Choosing breast implants at the time of your consultation is an important decision that will be made with the guidance of your board-certified plastic surgeon but it is always helpful to understand what your options are.

Recently, the FDA released augmented safety requirements for breast implants as the result of updated study findings. Implants now must come with a black box warning and companies must disclose the specific materials used in implants and may only sell implants to healthcare providers who cover the potential risks associated with breast implants.

Gummy bear implants are a new kind of breast implant that embody the traits of both saline and silicone breast implants. They are officially referred to as high strength silicone gel implants but commonly referred to gummy bear breast implants.

While in the past there may have been skepticism regarding the safety of silicone breast implants, clinical trials research supports the safety of silicone implant use in breast augmentation. Even though there is no direct associated risk of having silicone implants,

trends are ever changing with procedures going in and out of style. Gone are the days of disproportionate breast enhancements, overfilled lips, and fake looking faces. The world of cosmetic procedures have evolved in order to please the new trend of plastic surgery,

Earlier this year, Dr. Kim wrote an article for the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Journal’s Breast Supplement titled “What’s New in ADM and Soft Tissue Support for Prosthetic Breast Reconstruction.” The majority of implant-based breast reconstructions performed in the US use some form of internal soft tissue support,

When preparing for a breast augmentation it is important to consider the various options for implants in order to determine which implant is right for you. Breast implants differ in shape,