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Breast Lift or Implants?

As breast surgery specialists, our plastic surgeons see many women who want to enhance the appearance of their breasts, but aren't sure what procedure they need. How can you determine at home if you need a breast lift, implants, or both? Here are some pointers from our Denver practice. A Starting Point If you're considering …

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Should my implants be placed behind or in front of the pectoralis muscle?

At The Center for Cosmetic Surgery in Denver, Colorado, breast implants can be placed beneath the pectoralis (chest) muscle, called subpectoral placement, or in front of the chest muscle, called subglandular placement. There are several advantages to placing the implants beneath the chest muscle, including: The extra coverage of the implant in the upper portion of …

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How do I decide between silicone gel and saline implants?

Both silicone gel and saline options are available for in Denver, Colorado. Both types have an outer shell composed of silicone. Silicone gel implants are chosen by an overwhelming majority of patients at The Center for Cosmetic Surgery. But the choice is entirely the patient's. Silicone gel implants are made of cohesive gel which is …

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Breast Augmentation in Denver: How to Choose the Best Implant Profile & Shape

When it comes to breast augmentation with implants, the surgery isn't a "one size fits all" procedure. Our patients from Denver, Ft. Collins, Colorado Springs, and beyond often ask what goes into choosing the best breast implants for their goals. Two of the main implant considerations are profile and shape. Depending on the look of …

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How do I choose my breast implant size?

We offer a variety of options to women considering breast implants at our practice in Denver, Colorado. We offer both silicone and saline implants in many sizes in order to fit a range of breast dimensions and personal goals. Which size is right? The basis premise of implant sizing is to match the base width …

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Finding the Best Type of Breast Implants: What Denver Women Need to Know

Before stepping into your first breast augmentation consultation, it's helpful to do a bit of research. There is a lot of ground to cover during your one-on-one meeting, and sometimes breast implant details can get lost among other topics. Our patients from Denver, Ft. Collins, Colorado Springs, and beyond often want to know how they …

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Avoiding Boob Greed: Tips for Feeling Confident In Your Breast Implant Size Selection (Updated 2024)

"Boob greed" describes a phenomenon that happens with certain breast augmentation patients who, after surgery, wish they had chosen larger breast implants. Second-Guessing Breast Implant Size The scenario typically goes like this: The patient takes ample time to choose a breast implant before surgery, undergoes breast augmentation with the chosen implant, and the procedure is …

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How to Be Decisive When Choosing Breast Implants

We see thousands of breast augmentation patients each year, so we realize choosing the right breast implant is a *big* deal!  Many women struggle over the decision of implant size. We offer breast implants in Denver in all shapes, sizes, profiles, and even “feels” that make it possible to give you the look you want.  The …

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Breast Augmentation FAQ

Questions About Breast Augmentation What is the waiting period for pool/hot tub submersion after a breast augmentation? Does every consultation come with a vectra 3D screening? Where you do you perform your breast augmentation surgeries? Is it in a hospital? Is it possible to replace implants under the muscle? When will nipple sensation return? How …

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The Gummies Are Coming!

UPDATE: For additional information on breast augmentation and breast implants, see this more recent blog post. "410 approved" After years and years of waiting, that simple text sent by our Allergan breast implant representative yesterday at 4 p.m. signaled the FDA approval of the Natrelle® style 410, form-stable, highly-cohesive 5th generation "gummy" implants. We will now …

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