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Patient Stories
Category: Breast Augmentation
Read blogs to learn important information and details about the breast augmentation procedure by our Portland doctors at Esprit Cosmetic Surgeon.
Can You Breastfeed After Undergoing Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Should I Combine My Breast Augmentation with a Breast Lift?
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Should I Combine My Breast Augmentation with a Breast Lift?
Can I Put Fat in My Breasts?
While most breast augmentations are performed using silicone or saline implants, many patients want to have a more natural option. Fortunately, there is a way to increase the size of your breasts using your own body fat.
Can I Put Fat in My Breasts?
While most breast augmentations are performed using silicone or saline implants, many patients want to have a more natural option. Fortunately, there is a way to increase the size of your breasts using your own body fat.... Read More »
Healing After Breast Augmentation
Often, the excitement of breast augmentation surgery is only tempered by one concern: recovery. Healing from any major surgery takes time, and elective surgery is no exception. While recovery timelines vary, most patients fully recover in about six weeks.
Healing After Breast Augmentation
Often, the excitement of breast augmentation surgery is only tempered by one concern: recovery. Healing from any major surgery takes time, and elective surgery is no exception. While recovery timelines vary, most patients fully recover in about six weeks.... Read More »
Breast Augmentation Implant Incisions — Which Incision Is Best?
Choosing to undergo a breast augmentation is a big decision, but it is only the first of many decisions you will need to make. When you consult with your plastic surgeon about the procedure, you will discuss the type of implants you wish to use, your desired size, and where the surgeon will make the incision.
Breast Augmentation Implant Incisions — Which Incision Is Best?
Choosing to undergo a breast augmentation is a big decision, but it is only the first of many decisions you will need to make. When you consult with your plastic surgeon about the procedure, you will discuss the type of implants you wish to use, your desired size, and where the surgeon will make the incision.... Read More »
How Does Breast Implant Size and Position Affect My Appearance?
Breast augmentation surgery should result in an improvement that affects more than just your breast size. When properly performed, breast augmentation will add curves to your figure, balancing your upper and lower body.
How Does Breast Implant Size and Position Affect My Appearance?
Breast augmentation surgery should result in an improvement that affects more than just your breast size. When properly performed, breast augmentation will add curves to your figure, balancing your upper and lower body. ... Read More »
12 Questions You MUST Ask Your Breast Surgeon During Your Breast Augmentation Consultation
During a breast augmentation consultation, you can gather information about how the procedure can increase your breast size, restore shape, and improve proportion. But knowing which questions to ask is just as important as scheduling the consultation. Unsure of what to ask? We are here to help!
12 Questions You MUST Ask Your Breast Surgeon During Your Breast Augmentation Consultation
During a breast augmentation consultation, you can gather information about how the procedure can increase your breast size, restore shape, and improve proportion. But knowing which questions to ask is just as important as scheduling the consultation. Unsure of what to ask? We are here to help!... Read More »
5 Reasons You Might Need a Breast Augmentation Revision
It is a common misconception that breast implants must be replaced every 10 years. The truth is that if your implants are intact, soft, and in good position, there is no need to have a breast augmentation revision.
5 Reasons You Might Need a Breast Augmentation Revision
It is a common misconception that breast implants must be replaced every 10 years. The truth is that if your implants are intact, soft, and in good position, there is no need to have a breast augmentation revision.... Read More »
Is Implant Shape More Important Than Size for a Breast Augmentation?
Esprit® Cosmetic Surgeons works with Portland breast augmentation patients to meet their aesthetic goals—not just our idea of what the outcome should be. Together, Dr. Connall and the patient develop a vision for how the result should look and feel, and he leverages his expertise and years of experience to make this vision a reality.
Is Implant Shape More Important Than Size for a Breast Augmentation?
Esprit® Cosmetic Surgeons works with Portland breast augmentation patients to meet their aesthetic goals—not just our idea of what the outcome should be. Together, Dr. Connall and the patient develop a vision for how the result should look and feel, and he leverages his expertise and years of experience to make this vision a reality.... Read More »
How to Prevent a Hematoma After Breast Augmentation
A hematoma is a collection of blood beneath the skin that can occur when the blood vessels are damaged. The hematoma can be small and barely noticeable, or it can cause significant swelling and discomfort.
How to Prevent a Hematoma After Breast Augmentation
A hematoma is a collection of blood beneath the skin that can occur when the blood vessels are damaged. The hematoma can be small and barely noticeable, or it can cause significant swelling and discomfort. ... Read More »
Technology in Plastic Surgery
I recently attended the 2nd Technology in Plastic Surgery conference in San Francisco. The meeting was very informative, covering may key issues related to aesthetic and reconstructive surgery problems. Most plastic surgery meetings are about surgical technique- how to perform procedures in the operating room. This meeting was quite different. It was about science and technology to improve patient outcomes in the clinic and operating room settings.
Technology in Plastic Surgery
I recently attended the 2nd Technology in Plastic Surgery conference in San Francisco. The meeting was very informative, covering may key issues related to aesthetic and reconstructive surgery problems. Most plastic surgery meetings are about surgical technique- how to perform procedures in the operating room. This meeting was quite different. It was about science and technology to improve patient outcomes in the clinic and operating room settings.... Read More »
Breast Implant Safety Update
The FDA released an update on the safety of silicone gel breast implants last week. This report benefits from additional data acquired from long-term breast implant studies and recent follow-up studies since silicone gel implants were release for general use in the U.S. in 2006. (The implants were never restricted from use in Europe). In addition, the FDA reviewed the current scientific literature related to breast augmentation with implants.
Breast Implant Safety Update
The FDA released an update on the safety of silicone gel breast implants last week. This report benefits from additional data acquired from long-term breast implant studies and recent follow-up studies since silicone gel implants were release for general use in the U.S. in 2006. (The implants were never restricted from use in Europe). In addition, the FDA reviewed the current scientific literature related to breast augmentation with implants.... Read More »
Breast Reconstruction – State of the Art
Last weekend I attended an excellent plastic surgery conference in New York City. The meeting was entitled; Breast Reconstruction – State of the Art. The meeting was held at New York University School of Medicine. It was great to be back at NYU, my medical school alma mater, for this exciting multidisciplinary meeting.
Breast Reconstruction – State of the Art
Last weekend I attended an excellent plastic surgery conference in New York City. The meeting was entitled; Breast Reconstruction – State of the Art. The meeting was held at New York University School of Medicine. It was great to be back at NYU, my medical school alma mater, for this exciting multidisciplinary meeting. ... Read More »
