Breast implants are a popular part of breast augmentation and have been a mainstream cosmetic procedure for decades. Breast implants are often used for cosmetic reasons to make a woman feel more confident and comfortable with their body. They are also used after procedures like mastectomies. However, there are times when someone may wish to […]
Reasons Why Someone Would Get Breast Implant Removal Read More »
Over time, a woman’s body will change. There are many seasons of a woman’s life that can impact the body’s contours and overall appearance. This may include pregnancy, weight loss and gain, and the natural process of aging. When the breasts begin to sag or lose overall volume, women may feel self-conscious about the way
How Can a Breast Lift Improve My Feminine Appearance? Read More »
We are getting excited to launch the Long Island Mommy Makeover Center in Huntington, NY! A first of its kind, the Long Island Mommy Makeover Center combines specific body contouring procedures that target common trouble areas for both new and experienced moms. Dr. Charlotte Ann Rhee is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon located in Huntington,
As the name suggests, breast augmentation surgery, also known as augmentation mammaplasty, is a procedure designed to increase the size of one’s breasts. This increase is obtained through either saline or silicone implants with teardrop or round shapes. The surgery requires incisions through which the implant can be placed, with the scars fading over time.
Different Incision Approaches to Breast Augmentation Read More »
Breast procedures are among the most common plastic surgeries performed. Women choose to undergo breast surgery for a number of reasons, whether to increase the size of their breasts, reduce breasts that are overly large or cause discomfort and lift breasts that have lost volume. New techniques, methods and advanced technology ensure that breast procedures
Deciding to undergo breast augmentation is a very personal decision. Potential patients are encouraged to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon for consultation to determine the appropriate surgical goals, size and shape of the implants, and any information regarding the procedure and recovery. In order to ensure optimal results and patient satisfaction, it’s important
Who is a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation? Read More »
There are a number of factors that can cause a woman’s breasts to droop or change over time, including the aging process, heredity, pregnancy, gravity, weight loss or breastfeeding. For women looking to restore a youthful shape and firmness to their breasts, the breast lift (mastopexy) procedures offers an effective option. Find out what this
October Marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October Marks National Breast Cancer Awareness Month Read More »
An estimated 5,083,717 American women have breast implants, however it wasn’t always such a safe and popular procedure. To follow is a brief history of breast augmentation, highlighting important events that have lead breast augmentation to be the number one plastic surgery performed annually. 1940s The first women to surgically enlarge their breast size were
The American Society of Plastic Surgery released a summary and video of a new study that was conducted to determine a universal ideal breast augmentation result. The results weighed heavy in favor of an aspect ratio of 45:55, meaning that the slope or “pole” of the chest was at a 45 degree angle met with
Breast Augmentation Ratio Universal Appeal, New Study Suggests Read More »
M-Th: 9am - 5pm
