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What should I expect after my breast augmentation surgery?

During your initial recovery from performed at our Denver, Colorado, cosmetic surgery center, you will be able to enjoy your results soon after awakening from the anesthesia. Although the first few days may be slightly uncomfortable, most women find that the immediately appreciable improvement in their breasts makes the recovery easier. You'll be able to …

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How To Prepare for Breast Augmentation Surgery

Elective surgery gives you the ability to prepare yourself and your home for post-surgery recovery. A little forethought and effort before the day of your in Denver, Colorado, can make a substantial difference while your body heals. Though this article will outline and address many aspects of how to best prepare for breast augmentation surgery …

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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? (Updated 2025)

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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Best Mommy Makeover Candidates (Hint, It’s Not Just for Moms)

It's no secret that women who get Mommy Makeover surgery at our Denver, Colorado, practice want a flatter stomach and fuller, more youthful-looking breasts. What may be surprising is that some of our mommy makeover patients aren't moms. That's because the concerns that lead some women to consider the customized plastic surgery procedure are often …

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Case of the Month – June 2018

This mini facelift case at our Denver practice illustrates the (many) limitations of a “thread-lift” or 2-hour (or less) “Lunchtime/Weekend Facelift.” Indeed, this 64-year-old woman had undergone one of these procedures 6 years prior (reportedly via a company that is now out-of-business), in an attempt to perform an “isolated lift” of her neck areas, and …

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Improving Tummy Tuck Recovery: EXPAREL® Pain Relief & No Drain Tummy Tuck Technique (Updated 2024)

Abdominoplasty, often called a tummy tuck, helps many Denver women and men significantly improve the appearance of their midsection. Our team uses only the most advanced methods to provide you with a smooth recovery and beautiful results. Two innovations in particular make tummy tuck recovery more comfortable: eliminating postsurgical drains and administering the long-acting pain reliever …

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