How long does it take to recover from a mommy makeover? Recovery from a mommy makeover is slightly different for every woman. Factors including the number and type of procedures that were used for your makeover, your body’s natural response to surgery, and your commitment to following pre and postoperative care instructions will all play a role […]
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Both breast augmentation and breast lift surgery can improve the appearance of the bust, but they are designed to address very different things. Breast augmentation focuses on creating volume, ideal projection, and a more womanly upper body. Breast lift is focused on eliminating loose and sagging breast tissue, improving breast location, and restoring a youthful
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Over the course of its history, breast augmentation has come a very long way. Once almost unavoidably obvious, new techniques and devices have been developed to produce natural-looking and feeling breast enlargement results. Silicone breast implants tend to feel more like natural breast tissue than saline alternatives. This is particularly true of the form stable (“gummy bear”)
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At Altos Oaks Plastic Surgery, we offer a range of breast augmentation options, enabling us to meet your specific needs and produce a look that complements your entire frame. Please call our office at 650-934-7020 to schedule a consultation today. Located in Los Altos, we welcome women interested in breast augmentation from all surrounding areas including Palo Alto, San
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Breast implant revision surgery is done to remove older implants and replace them with new ones. There are a number of reasons women consider breast implant revision, but often it comes down to changing desires or needs. With revision surgery, one of our board-certified plastic surgeons can improve the size, shape, projection, and overall appearance of
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The steps you take during your recovery from breast augmentation will have a direct impact on your final results. This makes it very important that you closely follow the directions provided by your plastic surgeon for both pre and postoperative care. When you choose Altos Oaks Plastic Surgery for your procedure, we will work directly with you
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The size of your breast implants will play a direct role in the final appearance of your breast enlargement procedure. During the planning phase of your procedure, your plastic surgeon will carefully cover breast implant sizing, placement, and shape to help ensure you are provided with all of the information you will need to make
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If you are considering breast augmentation and you plan on having children in the future, it is important to understand how breast implants may impact your ability to breastfeed – and what steps can be taken to help ensure such impact is minimized. During your initial consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons, we will
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During breast lift surgery, unnecessary skin is removed and both tissue and skin are lifted to restore ideal shape, contours, and perkiness to the breasts. Using the latest in surgical techniques, our Los Altos plastic surgeons can use breast lift surgery to bring your breasts into line with surrounding features, helping enhance the entire upper body in
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The placement of your breast implants will directly impact the look and feel of your breast augmentation procedure. The two most common breast implant placement options are: Subglandular – below breast tissue but above the muscles of the chest. This option may be better suited for women who have enough natural breast tissue to cover the implant.
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