Breast augmentation can enhance your breasts’ appearance and improve your confidence. Before you decide whether or not breast augmentation is the right fit for you, it is essential to understand what the recovery process entails. Downtime is an important consideration in the recovery process in order to have the best result. This will help you …
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Breast implant technology is constantly improving. Modern breast implants are made with innovative fill materials and feature durable outer shells. Not to mention they undergo rigorous clinical testing. Still, breast implants aren’t lifetime medical devices. While it’s not unusual for breast implants to last upwards of 10 or even 20 years, they may eventually need …
Male breast reduction uses surgical techniques to help guys with gynecomastia achieve flatter and more masculine chests. It can include liposuction, excision, or a combination of the two. If you’re considering male breast reduction in Lake Oswego, here’s what you need to know. 1. It Works When Diet and Exercise Don’t Sometimes, losing weight all …
Many athletic women seek out breast augmentation. After all, frequent exercise is often correlated with a reduction in body fat — and a potentially undesirable loss of breast volume. Fortunately, you can return to your normal cup size (or even go larger) without having to stay sedentary to recover. These tips will help you resume …
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Although uncommon, breast implant ruptures are still possible following breast augmentation or reconstruction. Potential causes can include: Wear and tear: The risk of rupture increases around 5 or 6 years after your initial breast augmentation, with a slightly sharper rise about 10 years after. This is because the implant shells age, which generally makes them …
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Yes, you can combine a breast lift with implants. Whether your breasts have lost their youthful appearance due to pregnancy, age, or dramatic weight loss, a breast lift with an augmentation can help you achieve the size and shape you desire. By combining a breast lift and a breast augmentation in one procedure, you can …
Many patients call on June 15th and want to schedule a surgery during the early weeks of the summer so they can enjoy the rest of their season. Some of my favorite patients are teachers, and as soon as school gets out for the summer, the phones start ringing. Unfortunately, it can take some time …
Allergan recently issued a recall on all their textured breast implants. This was in response to concerns by the FDA and health organizations around the world about the association between Allergan textured breast implants and a rare form of cancer, ALCL. At Burgess Plastic Surgery, Dr. Burgess has placed thousands of breast implants, most being …
Spring break and summer vacation will be here before you know it, which means now is the time to think about trimming down from the holidays and getting your beach body ready. By scheduling body contouring procedures this winter, you’ll be fully healed and ready to show off your newly-enhanced figure when the warm weather …
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Breasts come in all shapes and sizes—and as we get older, they often even come in varying heights and positions. It is no surprise then, that breast enhancement remains one of the most sought-after procedures at Burgess Plastic Surgery. What do You Want from Your Breast Enhancement? While many women are looking to increase …
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