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How Often Do Breast Implants Need Replacement?

Breast implants are long-lasting, but they aren’t lifetime devices. Most augmentation, lift, and reconstruction patients enjoy natural-looking results for a decade or more before considering a change. Timing depends on the implant type, your anatomy, and how your breasts respond to life events like pregnancy, weight fluctuations, and aging. Implant longevity starts with choosing an… Read More »

THREE WAYS TO CARE FOR NEW BREAST IMPLANTS

The number of breast augmentations has increased three-fold since the 90s. Needless to say, many women around the country are realizing that breast augmentation is both attainable and affordable, and can be truly life changing. If you’re thinking about breast augmentation in Michigan or have recently undergone the procedure, congratulations! But also, it’s important to… Read More »

BREAST IMPLANTS FOR ASYMMETRIC BREASTS

Dr. Andrew Lofman is starting a new series in which he walks us through the entire process of deciding whether plastic surgery is right for you, and what to expect during the following recovery period. The second procedure he wanted to focus on was Breast Augmentation and Asymmetry. FROM DR. LOFMAN: This patient was 22… Read More »

BREAST IMPLANTS: THE KEY TO SELF CONFIDENCE?

If you’ve ever considered getting breast implants, you are certainly not alone. Today, breast augmentation procedures in Michigan and around the country have grown exponentially since 2000 (115 percent!) and there were nearly 300,000 breast augmentations performed in the U.S. in 2015 alone. Suffice to say, breast augmentations are no longer considered out of reach… Read More »

CAN BREAST IMPLANTS LOOK NATURAL?

One common question we hear from patients considering a breast augmentation is whether or not breast implants will look fake. The vast majority of our patients come with the goal of natural-looking implants that enhance their body shape and fear that they will be left with a result that is incredibly obvious and overdone. Many… Read More »