Breast augmentation is a popular procedure with Dr. Amirlak’s patients. And Dallas women aren’t outliers there — augmentation has been the most popular cosmetic surgery in the U.S. for the last 14 years. The yearly number of American women having this surgery is around 300,000. Dr. Amirlak likes his patients to have all the information… Read More »
Some of Dr. Amirlak’s patients who come in for a breast augmentation consultation feel they’re a little stuck with one of the decisions they need to make. They’ve heard that the feel of silicone implants is more akin to that of natural breast tissue, but they worry about silent rupture. When a silicone implant ruptures,… Read More »
Breast augmentation with implants has been the most popular cosmetic surgery in the U.S. over the past five years, but some of Dr. Amirlak’s patients don’t like the idea of having artificial implants placed in their chest. For these patients, Dr. Amirlak offers breast augmentation through fat transfer. While not able to change breast size… Read More »
Choices for breast implants have expanded over the past decade. Silicone gels have evolved as well. Today’s silicone gel used in implants is far more cohesive than gel used even just 10 years ago. A new trend in silicone implants is called “extra fill.” Dr. Amirlak has had good success with these new implants, particularly… Read More »
If you’re considering having breast augmentation surgery with Dr. Amirlak, you’ll have many decisions to make beyond simply choosing to have the procedure. One of your decisions will be the type of implant. In the past you’ve had two choices, saline or silicone. But in 2012 a new type of implant entered your realm of… Read More »
Breast augmentation is a life-changing experience, and the decision to have the procedure isn’t one to make casually. But if you’ve lost volume and shape due to pregnancy and breastfeeding, or if you’ve never been satisfied with the size or shape of your breasts, augmentation can change your self-image. The initial decision is a big… Read More »
