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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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Dr. Mathew A. Plant honored to be selected for the RealSelf Medical Review Advisory Board

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 15/03/2019 in , ,

Dr. Plant was recently selected for the Medical Review Advisory Board by RealSelf. The Medical Review Advisory Board was formed as part of the Strategic Medical Advisory Council, three separate boards that further enforce RealSelf’s mission of providing patients and practitioners with reliable information and resources. The Medical Review Advisory Board is a group of […]

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Do I Need to Get my Breast Implants Removed?

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 18/01/2019 in

How Safe Are Breast Implants? Breast augmentation has been the most popular cosmetic procedure for years now, helping women achieve fuller, youthful, more symmetrical breasts with the use of implants. Millions of women around the world have breast implants, but there is a lot of controversy surrounding their safety, especially with the recent ban on […]

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Your Implant Placement Options

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 18/12/2018 in , , , , , ,

There is a lot of decision-making that goes into planning your breast augmentation. Deciding on the type of implant is only one part of it. Another important decision to make is where the implant should be placed during surgery. In all breast augmentations a pocket is created somewhere behind the breast tissue in order to […]

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