Breast Augmentation Pre-Consultation

  Haven’t heard of Motiva breast implants? Maybe you have. Motiva implants have been used internationally since 2010. More than ninety countries. Over four and a half million implants. They demonstrate the lowest rates of capsular contracture and rupture of any breast implant. Motiva implants were approved for use in the United States in…

   3D computer imaging allows us to visualize implant options on your own body. The system creates a 3D rendering of your torso. Provides precise measurements of your breasts. Calculates the volume of your breasts prior to and after surgery. Can also assess symmetry as viewed from several different angles and positions.  …

  Implant placement is one of the most debated topics in breast augmentation. There are some beliefs and practices in medicine and surgery that transcend time, changes in procedures and technology. A perfect example of this is the practice of preparing skin with antiseptics prior to beginning a surgical procedure. This will always reduce…

  Cup size is not standardized. It varies widely by manufacturer and bra style. Problems arise when a woman insists upon on a specific cup size. The issue then becomes in which bra? This can lead to disappointment if she tries on a bra that doesn’t have the letter cup size she wants. During…

   You will often hear terms such as low profile, moderate profile, or high profile. Profile does not refer to implant size. It refers to how far the implant projects forward relative to its width. Think of a low profile being a flatter, less full implant, and a high profile implant being fuller….

  A breast implant is, quite simply, a silicone shell that is filled with either saline or silicone gel. Saline implants are filled with salt water. They tend to feel firmer. They are much more prone to visible rippling. This is especially true in women with thinner breast tissue. Silicone gel implants are also…

  One of the biggest misconceptions about breast augmentation is that implant size alone determines the final result. This could not be further from the truth! In reality, your outcome is shaped by many factors working together. Implants do not exist in isolation. They interact with your body. Your anatomy plays a central role….

  Approximately sixty-six percent of women are unhappy with their breasts. Yet only about six percent will ever pursue a surgical solution. Most women who do not proceed with surgery do actually want the result. What holds them back is not lack of desire. It is fear, misinformation, timing, and uncertainty. The most common…

  Welcome. I am Dr Mark Epstein, your host and a plastic surgeon with over four decades of experience in surgery. If you have been thinking about breast augmentation for months — or even years — you are in the right place. If you are watching this series, it means you are interested in…