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Typical breast enhancements involve the use of either saline or silicone gel placed under or over the muscle through an incision in the breast. Breast augmentation surgery with fat, on the other hand, is a newer procedure and could be a great option for patients looking for a relatively modest increase in breast size and […]
Schedule a consultation to learn whether breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast lift with implants is the right approach for your anatomy and goals. Do I Need A Breast Lift Or Just Implants? One of the most common questions patients ask during a breast consultation is whether they need a breast lift, a breast augmentation, […]
I recently read a blog post by a plastic surgeon in Manhattan who specializes in rhinoplasty. The surgeon made a point that I have seen echoed by quite a few other plastic surgeons on RealSelf.com when answering questions from patients going through rhinoplasty recovery. The question being posted across multiple online forums is: How different […]
Perhaps the two most frequently asked questions I receive from women interested in breast enhancement surgery are: “Do I need a breast lift with or without implants?” “Can I get an ideal result with just breast implants?” As with most operations, it’s always best to get things right the first time around. And when it […]
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Question – What is the best way to correct breast ptosis, high or moderate profile implants, a breast lift or both? I am 36 years old, breastfed 2 kids, and have lost volume in my breasts. I have some sagging but my nipple is still over the fold. I weigh 130 pounds and am very fit […]
Written by David Tauber, MDBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon Originally published June 3, 2011. Updated August 28, 2026. Question: Do I need implants, a breast lift, or both? A patient described volume loss after pregnancy and asked whether a large implant could restore fullness without a lift—or whether a lift alone would leave her too small. This […]
Written by David Tauber, MDBoard-Certified Plastic Surgeon Originally published May 20, 2011. Updated August 28, 2026. Question: Can goal photos predict my breast augmentation result? A patient asked whether a breast-augmentation “goal” photograph represented a realistic result for her. Goal photos can be useful communication tools because they show preferences about upper-pole fullness, cleavage, proportion, […]
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