Dr. David Bogue Plastic Surgery Blog

If you live with an overly-large bust, breast reduction surgery can help you feel as though – quite literally – a weight has been lifted from your chest. Medically referred to as breast mammaplasty, breast reduction surgery has one of the highest patient-satisfaction ratings of any plastic surgery procedure. More than just a cosmetic procedure, breast reduction has the potential to change your life...

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed in the country. Of the hundreds of thousands of women who undergo the procedure every year, the overwhelming majority love their results and experience no complications.

However, complications can occur occasionally. Although rare, some women experience a complication called “bottoming out,” a condition caused by the loss of internal...

While complications are rare when breast augmentation is performed by a highly skilled and experienced board-certified plastic surgeon, they do occur on occasion. One of the less common complications is called a double bubble.

Double bubble occurs when folds appear beneath the breasts due to the implant shifting positions following surgery. This creates an unnatural indentation across the bottom of the breast. It is most visible when your arms are raised above your head, and it results in a “four-beast” appearance.

Causes of Double Bubble

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Breast augmentation is an effective way to increase your breast size and achieve a more attractive breast shape. When performed by an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon, breast augmentation can deliver beautiful, natural looking results that last a long time. However, it’s important to understand that your implants aren’t meant to last forever. At some point, you will most likely need to undergo a breast implant revision procedure.

There are many different reasons why you may need to undergo breast implant revision. Below are some of...