Tuberous breasts are an oft-misunderstood anomaly that occurs when breast development is restricted by the surrounding tissues. Tuberous breasts have a small, narrow base, a lack of tissue and skin in the lower portion of the breasts, are sagging, have an unusually wide space between the breasts, a higher than normal fold beneath the breasts,… Continue reading
Category: Breast Augmentation
Cosmetic Procedures for the Nipples and Areolas
Many women who are unhappy with the shape, position and/or size of their breasts are also concerned by the appearance of their nipples and areolas. This small yet central feature can play an important role in the overall appearance of the breasts. The nipple-areolar complex is a topic that frequently comes up in Dr. George… Continue reading
Can Implants Make My Breasts Look Perkier?
Breast augmentation surgery enables women to achieve the shape and contour they always wanted. A variety of implants and surgical techniques can help women look and feel their best by restoring fullness and volume to their breasts. Many women who seek bigger breasts are bothered by breast sag and wonder if implants can also make… Continue reading
Pre-Wedding Plastic Surgery Options
The concept of brides-to-be going to great lengths to look good on their wedding day is nothing new. However, in recent years many women (and men) have turned to a new strategy to achieve their dream wedding look: plastic surgery. Dr. George Sanders offers a variety of surgical and non-surgical treatments for both women and… Continue reading
Picking the Breast Implant Shape that Is Best for You
If you are planning to have breast implants placed, you have many important decisions to make, including selecting the shape of your implants. Implant shape directly influences the type of result you will see after surgery. Dr. George Sanders encourages you to learn as much as you can about implant shapes. Below, he shares a… Continue reading
Benefits of Combining Tummy Tuck with Breast Augmentation
Two plastic surgery procedures often combined into one operation are breast augmentation and tummy tuck. This combination is sometimes referred to as a “mommy makeover.” Here, esteemed Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon Dr. George Sanders discusses the advantages to combining breast augmentation and tummy tuck into a single operation.
Breast Implant Removal: What to Know
Every year hundreds of thousands of women safely undergo breast augmentation and are delighted with their results. Despite the excellent safety record and success of breast augmentation, some women do choose to exchange or remove their implants down the road for certain reasons. It’s important that anyone thinking of undergoing breast augmentation consider the long-term… Continue reading
Breast Implant Placement: Over vs. Under the Muscle
When planning breast augmentation surgery, there are several important decisions to make: implant size, implant filling, incision location and implant placement. The implants can be placed either over the chest muscle (or the pectoralis major muscle, which is a fan-shaped muscle located over the rib cage) or below it. Here, Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr.… Continue reading
Benefits of Mentor Breast Implants
No matter your breast augmentation goals, it is critical to select the best type of implant. And with all of the options available on the market, you have a wide selection to choose from. Dr. George Sanders offers several types of breast implants at his Los Angeles-area plastic surgery practice, including options from the Mentor… Continue reading
Should I Wear a Bra to Bed after Breast Augmentation?
With the time and financial commitment of breast augmentation, it’s no surprise that patients are careful after surgery and protective over their enhanced breasts. Dr. George Sanders, a plastic surgeon in the Los Angeles area, receives a number of questions about post-operative care. Many patients have asked whether it is a good idea to wear… Continue reading