Posted November 28, 2018 in Body, Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Plastic Surgery
“Dr. Friedman, aren’t my breast implants too high?” I am asked this question at least a couple times a week. And the answer is “Yes, they are too high. But don’t worry; it’s normal.” All breast implants placed under the pectoralis major muscle will start out too high and tight. It takes time for the […]
Read MorePosted November 08, 2013 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Plastic Surgery, Uncategorized
Breast enlargement, including breast augmentation revision, is the most frequently requested procedure in my practice. Now in practice in Plano for 18 years, I am on track to perform about 150 breast augmentations this year. In large studies, approximately 95% are happy with their choice to undergo surgery, which makes breast augmentation one of the […]
Read MorePosted August 19, 2013 in Body, Liposuction, Plastic Surgery
When shopping for a plastic surgeon, look for surgical skill rather than products. Smartlipo, Fraxel, Sculptra, Zerona, Velasmooth: the array of plastic surgery products is increasingly complicated and confusing. Much of this is related to the marketing of products directly to consumers, both by physicians and manufacturers, in order to create product demand. Instead of […]
Read MorePosted December 28, 2012 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Plastic Surgery
I hear this question at least a few times a week. Yes, all breast implants start out too high and too tight. And yes, they do relax, soften, and settle to a more natural position. What’s going on? When implants are first placed, the skin and pectoralis muscle are placed under tension by the implants. […]
Read MorePosted October 07, 2010 in Breast Augmentation, Breast Implants, Home, Plastic Surgery
Capsular contracture refers to formation of a tight scar surrounding a breast implant following breast augmentation, causing the implant to look or feel hard. The implant itself does not actually become hard; it just feels like it because it is being squeezed by the scar tissue. Mechanism of capsular contracture formation When a breast implant […]
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