What You Should Know about Breast Implant Placement
August 15, 2016When you make the decision to move forward with breast augmentation, you will discover there that are many decisions to make before undergoing the procedure. From the implant type to incision placement, you and your plastic surgeon will work together to design the procedure that is right for you. One of the discussions you are likely to have is where the implants are to be placed with respect to the breast muscle. There are two options in breast implant placement and each has its own benefits and drawbacks.
What You Need to Know Before Your Breast Augmentation Consultation
August 8, 2016Making the decision to move forward with breast augmentation? If so, a consultation with your plastic surgeon is the next step in the process. Before you put that appointment on your calendar, however, there are a few basic facts about…
By the Numbers: Who is Having Plastic Surgery?
July 19, 2016Plastic surgery, an indulgence once reserved for the rich and famous, has become much more commonplace in mainstream America today. As procedures become more affordable and more effective, both men and women of all ages are tuning into the many…
Choosing Your Tummy Tuck
July 11, 2016A tummy tuck is an effective way to firm up the midsection and achieve a more attractive body contour. In a single surgery, you can achieve dramatic results that will last indefinitely as long as you adhere to a healthy diet and exercise program after your procedure. If you are considering a tummy tuck procedure, it is important to know that there are different types of tummy tuck techniques, each designed to address different types of contour irregularities.
Augmentation vs. Lift: Which is Right for You?
June 16, 2016You know you are ready for a plastic surgery procedure to enhance your breasts, but how do you know which procedure will serve your needs best? There are different options in breast enhancement today, from augmentation using synthetic implants to a surgical lift to restore a youthful body profile. Understanding the differences between these two procedures is the first step in determining whether augmentation or a breast lift is the right procedure for you.
Breast Augmentation Gives You Bikini Confidence
April 29, 2016With summer getting closer all the time, you may be eying that two-piece hanging in your closet with more than a little trepidation. If you are wary of filling out your bikini this season, Dr. Andrews and the staff at Dr. Andrews Plastic may have a solution for you. Enhance your bikini body with a breast augmentation procedure that will give you the curves you are currently lacking.
What You Need to Know about Breast Implants
April 16, 2015Breast implants offer a wide range of choices for women today, from the materials they are constructed from to the size and shape that will fit each individual body profile. Each implant selection will offer its own advantages and drawbacks,…
What is a Mommy Makeover?
October 28, 2014Pregnancy and childbirth can take its toll on a woman’s body, resulting in muscle laxity, drooping breasts and isolated pockets of fat that do not respond to diet and exercise. A Mommy Makeover is actually a combination of plastic surgical…
Scars from Plastic Surgery: What to Expect
August 22, 2014Any type of surgical procedure that involves an incision will result in a scar. Concern over scarring can be one of the top reasons why some individuals shy away from plastic surgery procedures. By knowing what to expect and how…
Studies Support Improved Quality of Life after Breast Augmentation
June 16, 2014Breast Augmentation As one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed today, it’s no wonder breast augmentation has also been one of the biggest sources of study in the world of plastic surgery. Studies performed on quality of life after…
Insurance Coverage for Breast Reconstruction
April 9, 2014Breast reconstruction can be an important step in the healing process for women who have undergone mastectomies. Unfortunately, studies have shown the percentage of women opting for reconstruction surgery has been traditionally low. In the past, approximately one-fourth of all…
Incision Options for Breast Augmentation
March 28, 2014There are many choices associated with a breast augmentation procedure. One of the important decisions is where to place the incision for insertion of the implants. There are three primary options and each has its own unique benefits and drawbacks.…
Silicone or Saline: Which Breast Implant is Right for You?
March 18, 2014By Kahlil Andrews MD When a woman decides to have breast augmentation surgery, one of the most difficult decisions she will have to make is whether to go with saline or silicone implants. Many cosmetic surgeons offer both types in…
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