April 13, 2017 2:28 pm
Published by Dr. Patti Flint
Saline or silicone? What size fits my body best? Round or teardrop-shaped? If you are considering breast augmentation, you likely have many questions and may even have heard that one type of implant or another... Read the full post
February 11, 2015 6:00 pm
Published by Dr. Patti Flint
Dr. Patti Flint highlights the various surgical options available to help restore volume and shape to sagging or deflated breasts. Often using a combination of procedures, such as breast lift with breast augmentation, Dr. Flint... Read the full post
January 22, 2015 6:04 pm
Published by Ashley
Dr. Patti Flint discusses revisionary breast implant surgery. Although complications from breast augmentation are rare and patient satisfaction with the procedure is very high, Dr. Flint occasionally receives requests to revise issues that arose from... Read the full post
November 8, 2013 7:12 pm
Published by Dr. Patti Flint
After childbearing, our bodies change, and not always in a good way. In spite of a good diet, and exercise program, there are just certain things that will not snap back to the way they... Read the full post
November 1, 2013 12:00 pm
Published by Dr. Patti Flint
It would be nice if scar-free surgery was possible, but so far it is not. A well-placed scar that is treated properly following breast augmentation should fade very nicely if a few post-surgery tricks are... Read the full post
October 18, 2013 3:00 pm
Published by Dr. Patti Flint
Many patients that are going to undergo breast augmentation surgery want to do whatever they can to improve their chances of uneventful healing. There are a few subtle tricks that can be employed to create... Read the full post
August 29, 2013 2:10 pm
Published by Dr. Patti Flint
Beautiful, shapely breasts are not just for younger women. The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports that nearly one-third of all breast augmentations are performed on women over the age of 40. There is no correct age... Read the full post
July 3, 2013 5:31 pm
Published by Dr. Patti Flint
Each year, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) reports statistics on the number of cosmetic procedures performed by its member surgeons. In 2012, the total number of cosmetic treatments and plastic surgeries increased yet again, up 5%... Read the full post
May 1, 2013 2:31 pm
Published by Dr. Patti Flint
There have been two new silicone gel implants approved by the FDA since March of 2012. Each is a type of implant that is commonly called a “gummy bear” implant, because the consistency of the... Read the full post