Breast

While there are a variety of ways to treat breast cancer, many women may find that a mastectomy can be an optimal treatment option for them. Oftentimes, these patients may also benefit from breast reconstruction surgery, a procedure designed to restore the breast to a natural-looking shape, size, and overall... Continue Reading

Many women have undergone breast augmentation with saline (salt water) filled breast implants when they were younger. Although saline-filled implants may have a bit more of a “water bag” feel to them than silicone gel-filled implants when held in your hand, most women have been pleased with their results. With... Continue Reading

When the pain and uncomfortable symptoms caused by large, heavy breasts place burdens on your daily life, the need for a more manageable breast size can become a medical necessity as much as a cosmetic concern. There are many patients in Charleston, Mount Pleasant, and Summerville who ask our plastic... Continue Reading

Breast sagging or droopiness—medically referred to as breast ptosis—develops naturally as the body changes and ages, with the descent of breast tissue presenting as a universal aesthetic concern for most women at some point in their lives. The gradual drooping of breasts can be caused by a combination of factors,... Continue Reading

Many women are not necessarily looking for larger breasts when seeking breast enhancement, but rather a prettier shape. Perhaps they feel their breasts have too much droop, or their nipples are not where they want them to be. This is when understanding breast proportion and aesthetics is so important. This... Continue Reading

Why is the summer as good a time as any for breast enhancement surgery? Well, unlike the face or other parts of the body (arms, legs, etc.), the breasts remain relatively unexposed. Whether you are considering breast augmentation, a breast lift (or both), or breast reduction, summer is an excellent... Continue Reading

There are a variety of factors that go into creating natural-appearing breast augmentation results. First and foremost, selecting the right plastic surgeon is imperative to achieving an optimal outcome. To do this, I recommend conducting an extensive amount of online research, making sure to review the credentials of several board... Continue Reading

This is a great question I hear often from women wishing to enhance the size and/or shape of their breasts. The truth is, there isn’t a specific age that’s considered “best” for breast augmentation – it all depends on the patient and her unique needs/goals. In fact, at my practice... Continue Reading