Should I Add a Lift to My Breast Augmentation?

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 02/03/2017 in , , , , , , , , , ,

Breast augmentation continues to be the most popular cosmetic procedures performed. Many women desire fuller breasts, but what is a great option to complement your larger breasts? A lift! Combining a breast lift with an augmentation can make your new larger breasts look perkier and more youthful. However, depending on what your aesthetic goals are, […]

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Cosmetic Surgery Times: Galderma Collaborations

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 13/07/2016 in , , , , , ,

Dr. Mathew Plant in the Media: In a recent Cosmetic Surgery Times Galdmera Collaborations article, discussing the potential loyalty programs and the benefits for patients and physicians. In a recent article published on Cosmetic Surgery Times, it was reported that Galderma announced its second collaboration with an aesthetic brand in less than six months. The newest collaboration is […]

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Top 4 Ways to Prepare for Post-Op Recovery after Breast Augmentation

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 19/03/2016 in

When women undergo breast augmentation, they are so busy preparing for this life-changing procedure that some forget to prepare for the post-operative recovery time. Although this may vary based on your particular lifestyle, here are some tips I give my patients before their breast augmentation procedure: Get Your Resting Area Ready Aside from going to […]

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How big of an implant is required to go up one cup size?

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 19/05/2015 in

In some areas of life, like baking, how much volume is required to fill a cup is fairly straightforward – 250cc. Unfortunately when it comes to breast implants, it is not quite as straightforward. Despite about 1/2 the population wearing a bra on a daily basis, very few people actually know what the measurement means and how […]

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Can you get a Mammogram with Breast Implants?

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 16/03/2015 in

One of the questions patients often ask is: “how does getting breast implants affect mammography and the ability to detect breast cancer?” I think this is a really good question and it shows a lot of thought has gone into whether a breast augmentation is the right operation for someone. It is important to note […]

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How to Choose Breast Implants

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 11/03/2015 in

Choose Breast Implants One of the common questions I see online is “how do I choose from all the breast implants?” What I would say to anyone who asks is this: choose the right plastic surgeon, they will help you sort through the various implants. Saline or Silicone; round or anatomic; smooth or textured; high, […]

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Saline Breast Injections a.k.a. Vacation Breasts a.k.a. the 24 Hour Breast Augmentation

By Dr. Mathew Plant on 27/01/2015 in

There has been a lot in the media recently about the so-called vacation breasts and patients and friends have been asking my opinion on this trend. First it’s important to establish exactly what we are talking about, and that is essentially pumping up to a litre of saline solution into each breast to make them […]

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