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Your Guide to Bra Shopping After Breast Augmentation

Posted on September 17, 2019 by Dr. Chet Mays

Breast augmentation is an exciting experience, and breast augmentation patients at our Lexington, KY, plastic surgery office tell us that buying new bras is the icing on the cake. However, the process presents some challenges and considerations, especially in the first few months after your surgery as your body recovers and your results take shape. In this blog post, I’ll discuss a few key things you need to know about buying new bras after breast augmentation. Recovery Bras In the first couple of weeks after your surgery, you’ll likely experience some swelling and sensitivity. You’ll need a garment that can … Continue reading

The Facts About Textured Breast Implant Recall

Posted on August 9, 2019 by Dr. Bradley Calobrace

The recent news that a specific type of textured breast implants is being recalled prompted a flurry of phone calls from breast augmentation patients to our Louisville practice. I’m sure plastic surgery practices across the nation fielded similar calls from women concerned about the recall. We understand the concerns expressed by our patients, but misinformation is creating an unwarranted sense of panic. Dr. Mays and I believe that educating patients about the facts of this voluntary recall will help alleviate these concerns and provide our patients with peace of mind. What You Should Know First, it’s important to understand that … Continue reading

5 Reasons Women Choose Breast Augmentation Revision

Posted on June 19, 2019 by Dr. Bradley Calobrace

While breast implants are designed to last longer than ever, revision is still a likely part of the breast augmentation journey. I tell my Louisville, KY patients that there’s no need to fear seeing your surgeon a second time. In fact, breast augmentation revision can provide many perks worth getting excited about. Whether you want to upgrade your implants to a newer generation or are hoping to update your appearance, breast augmentation revision can help customize your augmentation treatment. Here are 5 common reasons why women choose breast revision surgery. Weight Changes Weight fluctuation is a common part of life. … Continue reading

Breast Lift vs. Breast Augmentation: Should I Combine Procedures?

Posted on April 29, 2019 by Dr. Bradley Calobrace

Many women considering both breast augmentation and breast lift procedures at our Louisville, KY, practice aren’t sure which approach will best help them achieve their aesthetic goals. The right procedure or combination of procedures can make a world of difference when it comes to body confidence, so it’s understandably a big decision to make. In this blog post, we’ll explain the differences between each procedure, the benefits of combining them, and how you can decide which plan is right for you. Differences in Procedures While lifts and augmentations may seem similar, they’re actually designed to address different sets of concerns. … Continue reading

5 Things to Know Before Your Breast Augmentation

Posted on February 15, 2019 by Dr. Bradley Calobrace

Thinking about getting breast implants? You’re not alone. Breast augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery procedure and the latest statistics show more women than ever are opting for breast enhancement surgery. That’s true in Kentucky, too, as we’re seeing more breast augmentation patients in Louisville and Lexington, KY. But where do you start when researching the procedure and plastic surgery practices? It can be a bit overwhelming for many patients who may not know the difference between saline and silicone breast implants. In this blog post, we’ll address what we think are 5 of the most important things to … Continue reading