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Revision Breast Reconstruction: Correcting Unsatisfactory Outcomes

Revision Breast Reconstruction: Correcting Unsatisfactory Outcomes

November 12, 2025 | Breast

Breast reconstruction revision corrects or improves a prior reconstruction. Patients may seek revision for many reasons, including improved symmetry, softer contours, or relief from complications such as capsular contracture. Because the initial surgery may not meet every goal, revision identifies the exact problem, sets realistic expectations, and builds a plan…

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Capsular Contracture: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It

Capsular Contracture: Why It Happens and How to Prevent It

November 12, 2025 | Body

After implant surgery, a thin capsule forms as expected. In some patients, it tightens and alters shape or feel. That reality prompts a clear question. What is a contracted implant? It refers to the pathological tightening of the scar capsule around a breast implant. This process can increase firmness, distort…

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Is Breast Explant Surgery Right for You?

Is Breast Explant Surgery Right for You?

September 11, 2025 | Breast

What is breast explant surgery? It is the removal of breast implants, a procedure more patients are exploring for health, comfort, or personal reasons. For some, the idea brings relief. For others, it raises questions about appearance, comfort, and the recovery process. These feelings are normal, and they deserve to…

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Breast Fat Transfer: Natural Enhancements Without Implants

Breast Fat Transfer: Natural Enhancements Without Implants

September 11, 2025 | Breast

Can you transfer fat to your breasts? Yes, fat can be moved from the abdomen or thighs to the breasts. After gentle liposuction and purification, it’s injected in small amounts for natural-looking enhancement. This approach suits patients seeking a modest change or an implant-free option, with the added benefit of…

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Breast Implant Illness: Myths, Facts, and Your Treatment Options

Breast Implant Illness: Myths, Facts, and Your Treatment Options

September 11, 2025 | Breast

What is breast implant illness? It is the name given to a group of symptoms that some patients associate with breast implants. Reports of fatigue, pain, or brain fog have made BII a topic of increasing interest, both in medical research and in patient communities. The conversation around breast implant…

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Understanding One-Stage Breast Reconstruction: Benefits and Considerations

Understanding One-Stage Breast Reconstruction: Benefits and Considerations

August 22, 2025 | Breast

Breast reconstruction has evolved to offer more immediate, natural-looking outcomes for women facing mastectomy or lumpectomy. Traditionally, rebuilding the breast after cancer surgery required multiple operations and lengthy recoveries; however, the “one-stage” or “direct-to-implant” approach is changing that experience. This innovative technique places a permanent implant at the time of…

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