Common Breast Augmentation Terms

Researching breast augmentation involves coming across a lot of surgical terms. Here are definitions of some of the more common ones: Breast implants: medical devices placed inside your breasts to increase breast size and improve their overall shape. Implants have an outer silicone shell, and saline solution or silicone gel fill material. Periareolar incison: an … Continue reading Common Breast Augmentation Terms →

What are Saline Breast Injections?

Saline breast injections are not breast augmentation. Instead, this new fad involves injecting saline fluid into the breasts for a temporary, 24-hour enlargement effect. This use of injections is still awaiting FDA approval. A recent article in the New York Times says many plastic surgeons have concerns about temporary breast enlargement with saline. First and … Continue reading What are Saline Breast Injections? →

Upcoming Weddings are a Popular Reason for Cosmetic Touch Ups

Many weddings involve posing for a multitude of photographs. Increasingly, getting ready for the Big Day – whether you’re the bride, the groom, a parent or a wedding guest – often includes getting cosmetic touch-ups, both surgical and non-surgical. According to a survey conducted last year by the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive … Continue reading Upcoming Weddings are a Popular Reason for Cosmetic Touch Ups →

Is there such a thing as a perfect Breast?

Maybe. A recent poll shows many people identify the perfect or ideal breast based on nipple positioning. Specifically, when shown a photo of four breast types, most people polled identified the breast with a 45:50 upper pole to lower pole ratio. This ratio means 45 percent of the breast is above the nipple and 55 … Continue reading Is there such a thing as a perfect Breast? →

Advantages of NeoGraft Hair Restoration

NeoGraft is an innovative hair restoration procedure that harvests and transplants individual hair follicles from the back of your head to areas of hair loss. The hair follicles are removed gently with the NeoGraft handpiece. Some of the advantages of this hair restoration technique include: Minimally invasive FDA approved for hair restoration No scalpel used … Continue reading Advantages of NeoGraft Hair Restoration →

How a Breast Lift returns Breasts to True Cup Size

A breast lift is a widely popular procedure in this country. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast lift procedures are up 70 percent since 2000. Women are typically very happy with the results of the mastopexy surgery. It lifts sagging, elongated breasts that have lost their shape and now droop downward. A … Continue reading How a Breast Lift returns Breasts to True Cup Size →

Is Breast Enlargement Right for You?

Breast augmentation performed by our San Francisco plastic surgeon Dr. Joel Beck allows you to live confidently with the breast appearance you have always wanted. If you want to change your breasts in any of the following ways, then breast enlargement may be right for you: Larger breast size Improved breast cleavage Improved breast shape … Continue reading Is Breast Enlargement Right for You? →

Natrelle® Breast Implants and other Options

Natrelle breast implants are made by Allergan, one of the leading cosmetic device manufacturers in the country. At Bay Area Aesthetic Surgery, Dr. Joel Beck uses Natrelle saline and silicone breast implants for breast augmentation. As a patient, you rely heavily on the guidance of your plastic surgeon when choosing a type of breast implant. … Continue reading Natrelle® Breast Implants and other Options →

10 Questions to ask your Surgeon about Breast Implants

At Bay Area Aesthetic Surgery, we want you to have accurate information to help you decide if breast augmentation is the right choice. During your one-on-one consultation, we encourage you to ask us questions to help you learn more. Questions you may want to ask about breast implants could include: Do you recommend saline or … Continue reading 10 Questions to ask your Surgeon about Breast Implants →

Combining SmartLipo with Power Assisted Liposuction

I originally was trained on the use of a power assisted hand-piece to assist the surgeon aspirate fat with standard liposuction technique. Then during my training I also instituted the use of the Vaser System (Ultrasonic Assisted Liposuction). While the Vaser system was an effective adjunct to my liposuction practice, I have essentially stopped using … Continue reading Combining SmartLipo with Power Assisted Liposuction →

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