Breast

Many women undergo breast surgery, be it breast augmentation for cosmetic enhancement (which is the most common), breast reduction for large, heavy breasts (the second most common), breast lift for sagging or droopy breasts, or breast reconstruction following mastectomy or lumpectomy for breast cancer. Though most achieve optimal outcomes from... Continue Reading

In part one of our two-part blog series, Dr. Ram Kalus explained how his unique before-and-after photo gallery assists his breast augmentation patients in selecting the ideal implant size. In this follow up discussion, he will describe how sizers are used during surgery to achieve optimal results. At my plastic... Continue Reading

The one concern many of our breast augmentation patients share is ending up with breasts that are too large, most often because they have seen so many women who have been over-augmented. At Plastic Surgery of the Carolinas, many women communicate their ideal size goals using bra sizes, such as... Continue Reading

Actually, when considering breast enhancement, both are important. But most women report that they are more concerned with shape than with size. In our practice, a natural look is what women seek; unfortunately too many women who undergo breast enhancement surgery look as though they have had surgery, with either... Continue Reading

Form stable “gummy bear” breast implants - including Sientra®, Natrelle® 410, and Mentor Memory Shape® implants - can be an excellent option for the ideal candidate. In my opinion, here are three key benefits that these anatomically-shaped implants have to offer: For breast reconstruction patients, the shaped implants provide a... Continue Reading