Posted September 19, 2013
Early implant massage is generally helpful after most types of breast implant surgery to lessen the chances of capsular contracture. I recommend it once the surgical pain is minimal and the initial swelling has subsided. This can be as soon as one week post-op. I recommend that you ask your surgeon since he was the only one who was there and who knows exactly what was done. Capsular contracture can occur spontaneously and cam occur again after capsulectomy. Massage is one way you can help to lessen the chance of recurrence. Some studies have also shown im
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Posted September 18, 2013
The placement of your breast implants will have a direct impact on the final appearance of your breast enhancement. During your Los Angeles breast augmentation consultation, Dr. O’Toole will listen to your desires and discuss what can be achieved with different implant placements to help you determine which option is ideally suited to help you reach your goals.
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Posted August 19, 2013
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new silicone breast implant for use in women over the age of 22. The Natrelle® 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Gel Filled Breast Implant is specifically designed to mimic the slope of the breast. Due to its cohesive silicone gel filling, the breast implant promises to retain its shape and remain natural-feeling for a longer period of time than other breast implant options.
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Posted August 19, 2013
Breast augmentation is a procedure in which breast implants are used to improve the size, shape, and symmetry of your breasts. With this procedure, Pasadena breast augmentation surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole can also create more defined cleavage and balance the contours of your chest with the dimensions of your frame.
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Posted July 12, 2013
Pasadena breast augmentation surgeon Dr. Martin O’Toole offers a number of breast implant options such as size, shape, type, and placement. The breast implant placement option Dr. O’Toole recommends for you will be based on factors unique to your anatomy and aesthetic desires. This will be discussed with you in greater detail during your initial consultation with our Pasadena breast implant surgeon.
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Posted June 12, 2013
After getting breast implants, you will eventually be able to return to a normal exercise routine. Running, biking, swimming, weight lifting and other activities may feel a little different if your breasts are much larger, but you should be able to adapt to your breast size in the months following surgery.
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Posted May 17, 2013
You can expect to experience some pain and soreness after breast augmentation. The intensity of this pain depends on:
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Posted May 17, 2013
Generally, most women who get either breast implant type are able to breastfeed. You shouldn't get breast implants if you are currently breastfeeding or pregnant, but once you have healed completely from the procedure, breast implants rarely interfere with breastfeeding.
Because breast augmentation is a surgical procedure, there is a slight risk that a surgical incision could prevent you from breastfeeding, but this happens only rarely. Some women are unable to breastfeed anyway.
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Posted April 18, 2013
It takes several weeks to see the final results of your breast augmentation. Some amount of swelling can persist during this time.
Most of the swelling will go down in the two to three weeks following breast augmentation. A small degree of swelling can persist for several weeks, or even a few months.
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Posted April 18, 2013
Breast augmentation may be the right way to achieve the breast appearance you've always wanted. Some of the common benefits of breast augmentation include:
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