What do Victoria Beckham, Pamela Anderson and Kris Jenner all have in common besides celebrity status? They all chose to downsize their breast implants, citing both comfort and aesthetics. In 2011, Beckham notoriously said adios to her self-described “torpedo bazookas,” choosing a smaller implant to complement her petite frame. When it comes to bust size, […] Read more

If you’re thinking about enhancing your bust line, there are several considerations when choosing which breast implant is right for you. There are three basic types currently approved by the FDA: saline, silicone and a form-stable cohesive gel nicknamed “gummy bear” implants. Each offers its own advantages in the areas of longevity, aesthetics and recovery […] Read more

What are breast implants really like? Do they affect breast cancer diagnosis? And what the heck is a gummy bear implant? These are just a few of the questions that many people want to know about breast augmentation. If you’re thinking about having plastic surgery, there are no silly or embarrassing questions. Your plastic surgeon […] Read more

Plastic surgery is a delicate art form that, when performed by a skilled, board-certified surgeon, won’t look obvious after the healing period. In recent years, plastic surgeons have noticed an uptick in the numbers of women who opt for a more natural look for their breast augmentation. Cosmetic surgery has gained widespread social acceptance; people […] Read more

When considering their breast enhancement options, one of the first questions women ask their plastic surgeon is: Will round or teardrop-shaped – also known as anatomical – breast implants be right for me? While each of these implant types has unique benefits, new research has revealed an interesting nuance. Once the implants are in place, […] Read more

From restorative dentistry and weight loss surgery to breast augmentation, medical tourism has grown by leaps and bounds in recent years. Cosmetic surgery vacations are fueled by many factors. Some patients are looking for a discreet place to recuperate from their operations in privacy, while others are looking for potential savings on popular procedures like […] Read more

Over the last five decades, women in the United States have requested breast augmentation more than any other type of plastic surgery, and thanks to modern advancements in techniques and implant types, this popular procedure shows no signs of abating. 2022 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) indicate that 298,568 breast enhancement […] Read more

In two separate incidents, an Australian woman and a U.S. woman have died weeks apart after undergoing plastic surgery on so-called medical tourism visits to Central American countries. The Australian woman, Evita Sarmonikas, 29, died two days after her procedure to remove butt implants at a Mexicali, Mexico plastic surgery clinic. The American, 23 years […] Read more

One of the toughest decisions with regard to breast implants is determining which size is best. Most patients ask board-certified NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas W. Loeb, “What size implants will I need to fill a D cup?” or “Can you give me just enough to fill a C cup with a little extra fullness?” […] Read more

New York City resident Nafsika Lourentzatos learned the hard way the importance of seeking a board certified plastic surgeon for any type of cosmetic procedure. The former Manhattan-based event planner had been dreaming of a larger bust line since her teenage years, and says she researched NYC breast enhancement options but had never really heard […] Read more