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3 Big Reasons Your Bra Needs to Fit Properly

Finding the perfect bra fit is essential not only for comfort but also for the health of your breasts, especially if you have undergone or are considering procedures such as breast augmentation, a breast lift, and more. These surgeries can alter the size and shape of your breasts, making it even more crucial to wear a bra that supports and […]

Ozempic^®, GLP-1 Medications, and Body Sculpting

Your weight loss with GLP-1 medications like Ozempic^® (*see below for a list of some similar drugs) can be very successful in achieving your goal weight but leave you with major facial and body changes that you may not be happy with. We find that patients in the process of weight loss who are feeling unhappy with resistant fatty bulges […]

How Many CC’s Are in a Breast Cup Size?

While many women are familiar with bra cup sizing, some may be unaware that breast implants do not correspond to cup size and are measured in cubic centimeters, or cc’s. When pursuing breast augmentation surgery, patients typically refer to their desired results by cup size, such as a C or D cup. While that information may be a start to […]

3 Things to Know About Bra Cup Size

When breast augmentation surgery is performed by an experienced provider, the results can be life-changing. A fuller, more proportionate bustline can boost your self-confidence and contribute to a more feminine figure. Our board-certified plastic surgeon, Mary C. Herte, MD, has extensive training in customizing breast procedures to complement each patient’s unique needs, goals, and contours. If you have just received […]

Implant Revision

Implant revision is not a popular procedure, but it usually is a necessary one. Before having augmentation, patients often wonder why someone would need revision surgery (unless an implant ruptures, obviously). But whether the cause is a less-than-ideal job done by another surgeon or a simple desire to change the size of the implants, there are a variety of reasons […]

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Gummy Bear Implants

In February 2013, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Natrelle 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone Gel-Filled Breast Implants, also known as “gummy bear breast implants,” in breast enhancement surgeries. The gummy bear moniker came from similarities in the consistency of gummy bears and the thick silicone gel filling of the implant. This unique characteristic makes […]

Decisions, Decisions, Decisions About Your Augmentation

For a woman, the breasts can be a key part of self-confidence. Breasts that are too small or uneven provide an unending source of dissatisfaction when getting dressed every morning and undressed every night. Every woman deserves to love her body, and breast augmentation with Dr. Herte could provide the boost you need. But once you make the decision to […]

What to Consider to Get the Right Breast Implant Size

If you’ve been thinking of improving the size and shape of your breasts for a while now, a breast augmentation surgery here at our Las Vegas cosmetic surgery practice should be in order. However, making the decision to have the procedure involves thorough preparation on your end and a consideration of several elements such as implant type, incision type, and […]

Can Silicone Implants Hamper Breastfeeding?

Silicone implants in breast enhancement surgery have been around since 1992 (but they were first introduced in 1962) for breast augmentation revision and breast reconstruction. In 2006, it was later approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in breast reconstruction for women of all ages and breast enhancement surgeries for women who are 22 years old and above. (The […]