Where once celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Halle Berry were the muses for plastic surgery procedures, now many people look no further than their own Instagram selfies for inspiration.
The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) recommends that women be at least 18 years old before undergoing breast augmentation surgery. So long as you meet this and a few other requirements, like being in good overall health, you are most likely a good candidate for the procedure.
Manhattan breast surgeon Joshua A Greenwald is often asked whether there is an age limit on breast augmentation. Most of these queries are from young women. However, Dr. Greenwald does hear from women over the age of 50 who want to know: Am I too old for breast implants?
Did you know that every breast implant has a distinct serial number associated with it? Why? By providing unique tracking information with their breast implants, manufacturers can contact the patients who purchased their implants if concerns over a batch of implants or individual implants happen to arise in the future. Why the FDA Requires U.S. […]
Whatever your aesthetic goals for breast augmentation surgery are, New York City plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua Greenwald can help you achieve them. However, to attain excellent aesthetic results following breast augmentation surgery, it is important for you to be an active participant in the process. With that in mind, Manhattan breast augmentation expert Dr. Greenwald […]
The technology and techniques used in cosmetic surgery procedures are always evolving. This is one reason it is crucial for individuals pursuing plastic surgery to undergo their procedure with a board-certified plastic surgeon who is committed to staying at the forefront of advancements in plastic surgery, such as NYC plastic surgeon Dr. Joshua A. Greenwald. […]
Undergoing breast augmentation surgery is a significant undertaking — one that requires you, the patient, to gather pertinent information about breast implants. But, where do you begin looking? New York City plastic surgery provider Dr. Joshua Greenwald realizes that it is easy to feel overwhelmed with the sheer volume of information and personal opinion that […]
The shelf life of breast implants is unpredictable. No one can say for certain whether breast implants will last three years or 15 years. Many plastic surgeons agree that patients do not have to replace breast implants if they are satisfied with the implants and are not experiencing any complications. However, the majority of breast […]
At the New York area plastic surgery practice of Joshua A. Greenwald, MD, we realize that although the decision to pursue cosmetic breast augmentation surgery is an exciting one, it is only the first step in achieving your ideal breasts. There is a lot of information to sort through, and you may feel overwhelmed. Don’t […]
If you are considering breast augmentation surgery, you may be wondering whether the procedure will affect sensation in your nipples. Breast augmentation surgery involves making an incision in or near each breast, and placing breast implants either under the glandular (breast) tissue or under the pectoral (chest) muscle, thus subjecting the tissue and nerves in […]
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