Will My Breasts Sag after Breast Augmentation?

Sagging of the breasts is a concern for some women considering breast augmentation surgery. While breast augmentation can effectively address the appearance of sagging breasts, it’s important to understand that implants may settle over time and require further augmentation in the future. The most common reasons for this include the…

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Recovery After Breast Lift Surgery: What to Expect

Whether due to age, genetics, pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss, the breasts can start to sag and can significantly affect a woman’s self-confidence. Luckily, with the help of a breast lift, you can have the perky, nicely shaped-breasts you desire. As with any surgical procedure, a breast lift comes with…

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Understanding the Degrees of Breast Sagginess

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At Cruise Plastic Surgery, Dr. Joseph T. Cruise, MD has designed a classification system for the seven main types of breasts. This helps his clients determine what kind of procedure they will need based on their current breasts and the results they are hoping to receive. A woman’s breasts may…

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Do I Need a Breast Lift After Breast Augmentation Surgery?

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Whether you’ve already undergone breast implant surgery or are still considering your options, it’s likely that you’ve come across information about breast lifts. The breast lift procedures are another popular breast surgery that shares similar goals with breast augmentation and can sometimes be beneficial for breast augmentation patients. Here’s what…

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Does a Breast Lift Reduce Cup Size?

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Breast lifts are a popular procedure used to restore a youthful appearance, create a more flattering body contour, and provide more latitude with clothing. The procedure involves reshaping and repositioning breast tissue, which means that patients often have questions about the size of their breasts after having a breast lift.…

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Can I Have Kids After a Mommy Makeover?

If you are considering having a mommy makeover, but may opt to have children some day in the future, it is important to know how the procedure will impact you in the future. The best plan will vary for each patient, so a consultation with a qualified plastic surgeon like…

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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…

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The Complete Muscle Coverage Breast Augmentation

A breast augmentation procedure entails numerous choices that need to be made together between the patient and doctor. Patients will need to work with their surgeon to choose the best implant type (saline or silicone), size, profile, and muscle placement in order to achieve the desired appearance. Implant placement is…

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Optimize Your Cosmetic Surgery with the Perfect Combination of Procedures

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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…

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Trending 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…

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Top 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…

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An 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…

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