Can I still nurse after breast augmentation surgery?

One question that we get asked at almost every breast augmentation consultation is "will I be able to breast feed after this surgery?" The breast implants are put almost always under the muscle so that the glands and breast tissue are still completely intact. Therefore, you should be able to breast feed as well as you could before the surgery. (There are a limited number of women that are unable to nurse with or without surgery).

What to do with that tax reund?

Wondering what to do with your tax refund this year? Well, there are probably a lot of things that could be done with it, but a breast augmentation would be an exciting thing to do. It's a great time of year for it, too. If you do it soon, you'll be well healed and in great shape for this year's swimsuit season. Give it some thought.

Swimsuits are coming!

As I look out my window right now, it's snowing and finally looks like winter. But, as we all know, time flies and before we even know it it will be spring. And with spring comes the dreaded (at least for some) swim suit season. Be ready for it this year! Don't spend another season trying to figure out how to stuff that halter top. Now's the time to get your breasts ready. This is a great time to get a breast augmentation or lift. By the time you're completely healed the season will be upon us. Don't delay. The process takes a little while. So call now and get an appointment and let's get underway. It makes all the difference in your confidence level.

Saline or Silicone, that is the question

One of the most common cosmetic procedures performed is breast augmentation. After a 14 year period that silicone implants were unavailable, the FDA has released them back on the market for breast surgery. We have hundreds of patients in the meantime who have had saline implants and are very happy with their results. But now you have options. There are some factors that make one or the other a better choice in some situations. But for many, many women, either one is a good choice. Saline implants are less expensive than silicone. Silicone implants seem to feel softer and more tissue -like.

Beast augmentation surgery can give a woman a new confidence in herself. We say that it's not only surgery for your body, but also for your head. This month our special here at Dr. Sellers' office is Augmentation surgery. Whether you choose silicone or saline, now might be a really good time to come see us and get your questions answered. You can get a lot of information surfing the internet and quizzing friends who have had the procedure, but they are not a substitute for a personal visit with the Doctor about your unique situation and goals. Remember, not everything you find on the Web is the gospel truth. Why not come see Dr. Sellers and get accurate, personalized and experience based information?

Post op recovery after breast augmentation

We are often asked what to expect in the way of recovery after breast augmentation surgery. Breast augmentation tends to be uncomfortable for a week. You will be given oral pain medication as needed. Some people only need a little medication, others require it for a little longer. At a week most people are going about their daily activities and most have gone back to work. If you have a physical job where you are called upon to carry heavy things you may need a few more days before returning to work. Dr. Sellers usually doesn't have you wear a bra for three weeks post surgery. Women tend to consciously or unconsciously wear their bras where they always have. After augmentation the inframammary line (the indentation where the breast meets the chest wall) may have been lowered to accomodate the bigger breast. If one wears their bra where they have always worn it, the new implants may get pushed up in the pocket and become malpositioned. We usually have our patients wear a breast strap, which is a broad elastic band, over the top of the breasts to hold them down in the pockets until the new pocket has healed--usually about three weeks. After three weeks you may wear a bra or not depending on your preference. Of course there are always exceptions to the rule, but this is the usual recovery plan.