People who have had cosmetic surgery will tell you that their decision to undergo a procedure was completely personal. Yet, the stereotype that those who seek cosmetic enhancement only do so out of vanity or pressure to adhere to ideals runs rampant. In our experience, this couldn’t be further from the truth. That said, we… Continue Reading »
When we see female athletes featured in a magazine or competing on TV, we almost always see women with a lean, sculpted physiques and relatively small breasts. As such, it’s often assumed that having small breasts goes along with the “athlete” territory. But, is this true—and if yes, why? As it turns out, comfort and… Continue Reading »
At The Swan Center, helping people feel amazing is what we love most about our jobs. We also pride ourselves on prioritizing our patients’ safety, health, and happiness, and believe in discussing the potential risks of any cosmetic procedure openly and honestly. Today we want to talk about a phenomenon called breast implant illness. Several… Continue Reading »
Beauty standards are changing, and for the better. No longer are we hearing from every beauty and fitness magazine that becoming model-thin should be our goal, if that is not how our body is already built. What’s more important is treating your body well and doing what you need to feel healthy and confident in… Continue Reading »
Believe me, I know the toll that pregnancy takes on a body! I happen to have two children myself, and as a plastic surgeon, I spend much of my time helping patients with these exact issues. Seeing both sides of the story has given me some unique insights I like to share with my patients…. Continue Reading »
While women have come a long way in the way we talk about our bodies, there are plenty of subjects that remain taboo in our society. Luckily, some celebrities are willing to open up about their own “hush-hush” personal experiences. Actress Jada Pinkett Smith recently spoke candidly about vaginal health on her Facebook series, Red… Continue Reading »
We recently took a look at the current shift in aesthetic preferences towards smaller breasts and smaller breast augmentations on our blog. Since then, we’ve had several questions about what it takes to achieve a more modest breast size increase. More specifically, many patients ask, “what size implants do I need to go one size… Continue Reading »
In the age of tiny homes, upcycling, and clean eating, minimalism is a concept more people are getting behind these days. And now, it seems that “less is more” is carrying over into bras and breast size preferences. On the red carpet as well as in that ubiquitous icon of breast aesthetics, Victoria’s Secret, we’re… Continue Reading »
As board certified plastic surgeons specializing in breast augmentation, our days are literally filled with news, discussion, and practice of this popular cosmetic procedure. When we are not performing surgery, consulting with a patient, or helping her choose breast implants, we are either furthering my research, attending surgeons’ conferences, or leading seminars about the latest… Continue Reading »
Planning on having cosmetic surgery in the near future? Congrats—you’re well on your way to enjoying a new, improved you—and the surge in self-confidence that comes with loving how you look. Whether your procedure plan includes dramatic changes or subtle nips and tucks, cosmetic surgery represents a fresh start—why not refresh your look in more… Continue Reading »