Breast

Breast implants are durable medical devices that are made to last. However, just like other devices such as the pacemaker, they may need to be replaced in the future to address health or cosmetic issues.

Your cosmetic surgery consultation with Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Bogue is when you discuss your priorities and come up with a detailed plan to accomplish your aesthetic goals safely and effectively. Learn more from Dr. Bogue in the video below.

A tissue expander works to create a pocket for the final breast implant and is often placed at the same time as a mastectomy. There are a few options for breast reconstruction, which Dr. David Bogue goes over in the video below.

Thanks to the Women’s Healthcare and Cancer Rights Act of 1998, insurance providers are mandated to provide coverage for breast surgery on the non-cancerous breast as well. Learn more about your options and rights from Dr. David Bogue in the video below.

Breast cancer survivors often struggle with the loss of one or both breasts. A single-stage breast reconstruction places the final breast implant at the time of your mastectomy, so you wake up just the way you fell asleep. Learn more about breast reconstruction options from our board-certified plastic surgeon in the video below.

Breast lifts and breast reductions are common procedures at our Boca Raton plastic surgery office. Both plastic surgeries are performed for medical and cosmetic reasons and reposition the nipples. Learn more from our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. David Bogue, in the video below.

Breast augmentation with breast implants can give you the bust and body shape you desire, but is this breast surgery right for you? Learn more from our board-certified plastic surgeon in the SlideShare below. 

Some women may benefit more from a breast lift or combination procedure such as the mommy makeover which combines breast surgery with a tummy tuck and liposuction.

The cost of a breast lift varies surgeon to surgeon, region to region. Certain areas may have higher prices due to the higher cost of living, and a board-certified plastic surgeon will likely charge more than a cosmetic surgeon with less training and experience.

Saline and silicone breast implants are measured in cubic centimeters, or "cc's." The sizes of these breast implants varies according to manufacturer and it's also difficult to determine your current cup size because of the differences between bra brands such as Victoria's Secret and ThirdLove. The infographic below discusses breast implant sizes in cc's and how they compare to round fruits. 

Breast augmentation with breast implants has given many women the size and shape they desire, but sometimes the results don’t line up with your aesthetic goals for your body.