Questions You Should Ask Before Breast Augmentation

Ensuring your breast augmentation procedure goes exactly how you want depends on several factors: Have an idea of what you are looking for Getting the right surgeon to perform the procedure Taking the right steps during recovery to optimize results The best way to ensure this is by having all the knowledge you need about the procedure and your surgeon....

Breast augmentation with implants has always been one of the poster procedures for plastic surgery. With approximately 200,000 procedures performed yearly in the US, breast implant surgery remains a top-5 procedure. One of the most common questions breast implant patients ask Dr. Waltzman is how long will their implants last? Will they last a lifetime, or will they need replacing?...

Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgery conducted in the United States. With over 310,000 operations a year, getting larger, firmer, more shapely breasts seems to be a high priority for many women. However, there is a trend beginning to appear in which women seek to remove their breast implants, as caused by a change in lifestyle, physical appearance...

Breast implants – love them or hate them, they remain the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the U.S. With over 300,000 breast augmentation procedures performed last year, the confidence-boosting benefits associated with breast implants are undeniable.  An understandable concern for many breast augmentation patients, however, is being unhappy with the results of the procedure. Breast explant surgery is on...

Many women pursue a lifestyle filled with exercise to stay healthy, eliminate body fat, and create more tone. While all of these choices improve well-being, they can also lead to a loss of breast tissue. Breast implants are one of the most common types of cosmetic surgeries for women who are interested in improving both the volume and aesthetics of...

Many women express interest in enhancing the size and appearance of their breasts as they get older. Surgery of the breast remains one of the most popular cosmetic procedures. Many choose to receive breast implants to increase size and volume due to the high rate of success for the procedure. However, undergoing a fat transfer to increase breast size is...

If you are not satisfied with your breasts because they are too small, are starting to sag from age or childbirth, or are asymmetrical, you probably already know that a breast augmentation surgery could be a good option for you. However, you may be worried that your new breasts will look unnatural or that everyone will know that you have...

When you take off your bandages after your breast augmentation surgery, you may not see what you expected.  Your breasts will be larger, of course, but the implants will not be in their final position.  They may seem too high or too large in the upper portion of the breasts. There is no need for alarm, however, as it will...

It’s useful to understand your options for different implant shapes and sizes when considering a breast augmentation. Dr. Waltzman is a board certified plastic surgeon with the knowledge and experience to guide you toward the choices best suited for a pleasing aesthetic outcome. Round VS. Teardrop/Anatomical Form Stable Implants Round Round implants are the most popular implants in the US...

The Waltzman Institute is proud to introduce the IDEAL IMPLANT as an option for breast augmentation candidates. Dr. Waltzman is one of the first plastic surgeons to offer this implant in Southern California. It is an exciting time in breast implant technology, as the IDEAL IMPLANT is filled with saline for your peace of mind, but has the natural feel...