Breast Fat Transfer 101

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 25/05/2023 in

While breast augmentation using implants is the most popular cosmetic procedure year after year, many patients are becoming interested in methods of increasing the size of their breasts that doesn’t involve a foreign object (a.k.a implants). One alternative to breast implants is fat transfer, also known as fat grafting. There are some distinct pros and […]

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Six Things Not to Do After Breast Augmentation

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 17/09/2020 in

While breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic procedure year after year, many patients are becoming interested in methods of increasing the size of their breasts that don’t involve implants. One alternative to breast implants is fat transfer, also known as fat grafting. There are some common questions about fat transfer breast augmentation, including how […]

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Six Things Not to Do After Breast Augmentation

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 14/11/2019 in

Breast augmentation is one of the most common cosmetic procedures performed each year. This is a great way to help improve the shape, size, and contours of the breasts. When preparing for surgery, there are a lot of steps to follow to minimize the risk of complications and ensure the best possible results. But the […]

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Help! I’ve got Allergan BIOCELL Textured Implants and they just got recalled…

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 26/07/2019 in

Yesterday Allergan announced a worldwide recall of its biocell textured implants due to an FDA request that they do so because of the link to a rare cancer known as Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) How Safe Are Breast Implants? Breast augmentation has been the most popular cosmetic procedure for years now, […]

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Breast Implants and Health Insurance: How much does it cost?

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 22/07/2019 in

“Choosing to undergo breast augmentation—or any plastic surgery procedure, for that matter—is a big decision. This procedure will affect your life in many ways: physically, emotionally, and yes … financially. It’s no surprise that one of the most common questions we’re asked is “how much does this procedure cost?” Let’s start with the simple answer. […]

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Satisfaction Rates Are Climbing For Breast Augmentation Patients

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 13/06/2019 in

A recent study suggests that 98 percent of women who had undergone breast augmentation were happy with their outcome according to the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Many reported improvements in their quality of life and self-esteem. There is a lot of additional information in the study involving things like recovery times, […]

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Breast Augmentation Recovery Stages: What to Expect, Week by Week

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 17/05/2019 in

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular types of cosmetic surgery. While the surgery itself is simple, it’s important to understand that recovery can take several weeks. Depending on the implant size you choose and its placement, it might take anywhere from two to three weeks before you will be fully recovered to resume […]

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What’s the Best Breast Implant Type?

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 10/05/2019 in

There is no ‘best’ breast implant, which is why so many options exist. What looked amazing on one of your best friends, or an Instagram model with similar measurements to you doesn’t necessarily mean that the same implant will be the best choice for you. This is why an in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic […]

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4 Ways to Heal After Breast Augmentation Surgery

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 29/04/2019 in , ,

If you opt for breast augmentation  with a board certified plastic surgeon, then you can expect for the recovery process to go smoothly. However, there are a lot of things that you will have to do at home to ensure that you heal properly. Here are some ways to make sure you stay healthy, comfortable, […]

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