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Breast Augmentation After-Care

Before you undergo any surgery, it is wise to get a clear idea about three things – preparing for it, undergoing it and caring post-op. The same applies for a cosmetic procedure, like a breast augmentation surgery. Your surgeon is the best person to ask for specific instructions regarding the post-op phase. Here are a [...]

Posted by: Dr. Robert True Date: December 31, 2010

Stay Awake During Your Breast Augmentation

There’s a new breast augmentation procedure available for cosmetic surgeons, and it can be safer and less expensive than the traditional option. Using tumescent fluid, patients can stay awake during the entire breast augmentation procedure, using only a local anesthetic. Patients can also have a mild sedative if they choose. Because there is no general [...]

Posted by: Dr. Robert True Date: October 14, 2009

Breast Augmentation FAQs

What is a breast augmentation? Breast augmentation mammoplasty (BAM) is a procedure that enhances the size and shape of a woman’s breasts. Usually, they refer to enhancements from breast implants. What type of breast augmentations are there? The most common type of breast augmentation is through the insertion of implants into the breasts. There are [...]

Posted by: Dr. Robert True Date: June 7, 2009

Smart Breast Aug: The Right Choice for Breast Augmentation

Smart Breast Aug is a smart choice because it is one of the safest methods to augment the breasts. Its advantages are many. It is performed while the patient is awake with mild sedation and local anesthesia called tumescent anesthesia. She does not have to go to sleep using a general anesthetic and therefore does [...]

Posted by: Dr. Robert True Date: June 5, 2009

Breast Augmentation Can be Part of Your Mommy Makeover

Breast Augmentation, also called Mammoplasty, or BAM, involves the enhancement of a woman’s breasts with the use of implants or fat. Its goal is to fulfill a patient’s desire for fuller breasts or to restore breast volume. Many conditions can reduce the volume of the breasts, such as weight reduction, pregnancy, or simply the effects [...]

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