If you’ve been considering breast augmentation with Dr. Smith, you’ve likely been doing some research, and you’ve probably come across news about a recall of textured breast implants. Here’s what’s going on. This issue first came to light in the public on March 21, 2017. That was when the U.S. FDA made a safety announcement …
We have more and more patients at our Okatie practice who want to want a curvier figure through breast augmentation, but the idea of putting silicone gel in their breasts makes them uneasy. They’ve heard that silicone implants provide a more natural feel and that they have far fewer problems with rippling. But they’re concerned …
Many of Dr. Smith’s patients considering having breast augmentation assume implants are typically placed through an incision made around the areola or along the breast crease on the underside of the breast. Both of these incision locations leave some degree of scarring on the breast, particularly the inframammary incision on the breast bottom. Many plastic …
At our Okatie practice, breast augmentation is one of our most popular procedures. This is true in the nation, as well. In 2018, over 317,000 American women opted to augment their breasts. That was up four percent from 2017. It’s a very personal decision, but it is a life-changing choice for a woman. For most …
Many of our patients feel as if they have an unwelcome decision to make when choosing the type of breast implants for their augmentation. They’ve heard that the feel of silicone implants is more akin to that of natural breast tissue, but they worry about silent rupture. When a silicone implant ruptures, there is no …
The decision is have breast augmentation performed by Dr. Smith requires lots of research beforehand from our patients. This is a big life decision and we like our patients to have as much information as possible. This procedure will change your body and the way you see your body. Beyond the decisions such as saline …
Having asymmetrical breasts is not unusual at all. It’s estimated that at least one half of all women have uneven breasts. But it can make a woman feel self-conscious when naked or in a swimsuit. That’s no good in our warm South Carolina climate where we spend lots of our time around the water. To …
There are plenty of myths surrounding breast augmentation. Some are more commonly-known than others, but more often than not, they’re just that – myths. Some of the more common myths surrounding breast augmentation have to do with visual appearance, while others are more concerned with internal health as a result of breast augmentation. Will people …
Cosmetic procedures have become such a part of regular life that people may not know that in the 60s, 70s, and 80s people having “a little something done” basically kept that news to themselves, afraid of the stigma attached to having plastic surgery. Non-surgically, fillers and procedures such as laser resurfacing had not been approved …
People sometimes wonder why a woman would opt to have revision surgery for her breast implants. Here are the main reasons for implant revision and how Dr. Smith handles the surgery for each. Capsular contracture You’ve heard of this side effect with breast implants. When an implant is placed into the body, there is a …
