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How to Choose the Perfect Size Breast Implants

Breast Augmentation by New York Plastic Surgeon Dr Nicholas Vendemia of MAS Manhattan Aesthetic Surgery, breast implants, breast enlargement, plastic surgery, dr plastic surgeon, how to choose the right size breast implantsThere are so many shapes and sizes of breast implants available that it can make your head spin!

Have no fear though! Choosing the perfect size is a lot easier than it sounds.

Continue Reading to learn more about how I help my patients choose the right size… not too big… not too small… just right!

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Breast Implants Under or Over the Muscle?

Breast implants under the muscle, breast implants over the muscle, breast implants under vs over the muscle, subglandular breast augmentation, submuscular breast augmentationSo you’ve decided to get breast implants – or are at least very seriously considering it – yet aren’t sure exactly how you want them done. If so, you’re in good company – virtually every woman who considers breast augmentation has at least one question about the procedure and the results.

One common question I receive is this: Should I have my implants above or below the muscle? Patients undoubtedly hear good stories and “horror” stories about each approach, so we’ll talk about each approach here so you can make an informed choice with your plastic surgeon.

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Letting It All Hang Out: How I Made Peace With My Small Boobs (A Plastic Surgeon’s Commentary)

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An article recently surfaced on HuffPo about the joy of going bra-less, and the unspeakable dangers of breast implants… according to blogger Hallie Seegal that is…

Now, I completely support any lifestyle decision that a woman (or man) chooses to make, including not wearing a bra 🙂  But if you’re attempting to persuade people that your choice is the “right” choice, you should be certain that you have your facts straight. If you present inaccurate information that you don’t truly understand, you’re doing a lot of people a great disservice, so let’s go through Hallie Seegal’s claims one by one…

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Macrolane: The “One Hour” Breast Augmentation

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A new injectible filler called Macrolane is creating some buzz, but not for the usual reasons that fillers make the headlines!

Macrolane is an HA (hyaluronic acid) filler that is similar to popular products like Juvederm and Restylane, but has been developed for use in larger volumes on the body. Juvederm and Restylane are used to treat smile lines (nasolabial folds), under-eye bags (lid-cheek junction), and to re-contour the chin and jawline. These procedures require about 1-5cc of product depending on the area(s) being treated. Macrolane is meant to be used in much larger volumes (20-150cc) for procedures like breast augmentation.

While there’s no doubt that Macrolane breast augmentation sounds like a good idea, it may not be worth all the hype.

Keep Reading to find out why…

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How to Avoid the “Fake” Look With Breast Implants

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Take a look at these photos of three of our favorite leading ladies with breast implants.  Can you spot what’s wrong with each of them?  Keep reading to find out what each of their surgeons could have done to make all three of them look more natural.

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