Breast Lift
Do I Need a Breast Lift or Breast Augmentation?
Breast procedures make up the most frequently performed cosmetic surgeries, with a variety of reasons to choose them including reversing signs of aging or simply aesthetic preference. Dr. Cruise offers both breast lifts and breast augmentations, which both have the goals of improving the appearance of the breasts but in…
Read MoreOptimize Your Cosmetic Surgery with the Perfect Combination of Procedures
Patients who are looking for a cosmetic change can, at times, have multiple concerns, but don’t know where to begin. That’s when creating a comprehensive surgical plan is the optimal situation to address all of the patient’s concerns. When possible, combining procedures is often ideal because it means one surgery…
Read MoreTrending in LA: The Most Popular Procedures in Los Angeles
In the 2000s and even early 2010s, people were into plastic surgery procedures that yielded extreme results. Whether it was a full facelift or large breast implants, the goal was to show off the results in a big way. This not only boosted a person’s confidence but also told other…
Read MoreTop 5 Ways Pregnancy & Childbirth Change Your Body
It’s no secret that pregnancy is a lot for your body to handle. Aside from growing-a-baby, your hips widen, your skin stretches more than you ever thought possible, your breasts jump bra sizes, and hairs grown in strange places. While these changes may just be temporary, for some they could…
Read MoreAn Overview of Popular Breast Procedures: What Are Your Options?
Breast procedures are extremely popular these days, with breast augmentation being the most popular cosmetic procedure in the U.S. This is no surprise since these procedures can create a more proportionate body contour for a boost in confidence. Read on to learn more about the most popular breast procedures, and…
Read MoreWhy Choose Natrelle® Inspira Silicone Breast Implants
Allergan is one of four breast implant manufacturers in the United States today, and arguably the most widely used by plastic surgeons. One of their newer implant types is called Natrelle® Inspira. It is different than regular Natrelle breast implants, because it has a higher fill ratio. If you place two…
Read MoreNatural Breast Augmentation Results
Dr. Joseph Cruise, board-certified plastic surgeon in Newport Beach, is seeing great results with Allergan’s Natrelle Style 410 highly cohesive anatomically shaped silicone breast implants. The tear drop design was made to mirror that of a woman’s natural breast shape. Traditionally, breast implants have been designed in a round uniform…
Read MoreBreast Augmentation – I Wish I Went Bigger
“I wish I had gone bigger.” It may sound cliché, but the reality is that most woman have a repeat breast augmentation surgery to breast augmentation go larger. One of the biggest issues with cosmetic surgery is not having a clear vision of what you will look like after surgery.…
Read MoreTypes of Breast Implants Explained
There are a variety of breast implant options available to women considering breast augmentation in the United States. Saline Breast Implants Saline breast implants come empty and are filled with sterile salt water once implanted into the body. Implant sizes come in a range versus one set size. The range…
Read MoreBreast Implant Warranty Information
For women considering breast augmentation, it often comes as a surprise that breast implant manufacturers offer warranties on their implants. Knowing this information can provide a sense of comfort and relief during the decision making process. Here is an overview of the warranty information for the two leading breast implant manufacturers,…
Read MoreBreast Implant 101: Saline vs. Silicone
Saline Breast Implants vs. Silicone Breast Implants In the 1990s, silicone implants were taken off the market due to concerns that there was a link between silicone implants and auto-immune disease. After years of studies, more than any other medical device has ever gone through, there was no link established…
Read MorePatient’s Perspective: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Breast Augmentation
A helpful guide written by a breast augmentation patient for breast augmentation patients. Be prepared to alter your plan. Although you may go into your consultation knowing exactly what size you want to be, be prepared for your plastic surgeon to throw you a curve ball. There are…
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