Breast augmentation is an exciting way to enhance your figure with a larger bust size. You may choose breast implants that achieve your desired size, shape, and texture for results that give you more confidence in your appearance. Because breast augmentation is a surgery, it does require some downtime. Accordingly, you may be curious how soon you can reintroduce certain activities into your life. Dr. A.J. Khalil, a world-class plastic... Read More
Category: Breast Augmentation
Choosing a Breast Size That Fulfills Your Goals
Do you know that you want larger breasts, but remain uncertain about what size you would like them to be? This is true of many women contemplating breast augmentation. Renowned breast specialist Dr. A.J. Khalil is happy to offer his professional opinion on breast implant size so that you are ultimately ecstatic about your breast augmentation results. Factors to Help You Make the Correct Choice Most of Dr. Khalil’s patients... Read More
How Will My Breasts Look After Removing My Implants?
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States. Most patients are highly satisfied with their breast implants after surgery. However, some patients eventually decide that they want to have their implants removed for personal or medical reasons. It is natural to have questions when considering any plastic surgery procedure. One of the most common questions that patients ask Dr. A.J. Khalil when considering... Read More
Breastfeeding with Implants: What You Need to Know
Whether it is from women who are considering having breast augmentation and want to have children later or from women who already have breast implants and are now considering having kids, Dr. A.J. Khalil receives a lot of questions about what kind of impact breast implants have on breastfeeding. Many of these women assume that implants would prevent them from nursing their children. Fortunately, that is not accurate: most women... Read More
Deciding between Silicone and Saline Breast Implants
Women seek breast implants for a variety of reasons. Enhancing naturally small breasts, correcting asymmetrical breasts, restoring breast shape after trauma, or correcting congenital abnormalities are some reasons that women consider breast augmentation. Before implants, patients and their cosmetic surgeons need to decide whether silicone or saline breast implants are the best choice. There are several differences and similarities between these two options and a variety of things to consider... Read More
Breast Implant Placement: What to Know
In anticipation of your breast augmentation, you must decide where Dr. A.J. Khalil will position your implants. You have two options: above or below your pectoral (chest) muscle. Every woman has unique circumstances depending on her natural anatomy and personal preferences. Dr. Khalil’s specialty as a plastic surgeon is helping you determine the placement option that works for your needs. Above the Chest Muscle Placing breast implants above the chest... Read More
Why Do the Same Size Implants Look Different on Different Women?
One of the most challenging decisions you face as a breast augmentation patient is picking the size of your implants. If you are like many other patients, you value the advice of trusted friends and family members who have implants and are happy with their results. The problem with trusting other women to help you pick out your breast implants is that the same size implants can look very different... Read More
Picking the Best Breast Implants for Your Goals
One of the most-asked questions about breast augmentation is how to select the right pair of implants. Dr. A.J. Khalil, MD closely consults with every patient to determine her individual goals and recommend suitable implants. Here, he discusses some factors that matter when choosing breast implants. Lifestyle As you evaluate your implant choices, it can be very helpful to think about your lifestyle and occupation. Are you an athlete or... Read More
How Soon Can You Wear a Regular Bra after Breast Augmentation?
One of the most exciting rewards of breast augmentation is discovering how great your newly enhanced cleavage looks in a luxurious piece of lingerie. You’ll have to be patient, though, as your breasts have to heal from surgery before you can start wearing regular bras. Read on as Dr. A.J. Khalil explains how soon you can start wearing regular bras after breast augmentation. Supporting the Breasts during the Initial Healing... Read More
Breast Augmentation after 40: Special Considerations
Plenty of women pursue breast augmentation in their 40s and beyond. Often these women have finished having children and find themselves with more time to pursue their personal cosmetic goals. Some want to restore the breast volume they lost to pregnancy. Dr. A.J. Khalil has a few tips for interested candidates in their 40s and older to help them get the most out of their breast augmentation. Work with the... Read More
