Overly large breasts can present a number of significant challenges and frustrations for women. Fortunately, our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. David L. Durst, offers advanced breast reduction surgery that can help women improve their quality of life and reduce the physical and aesthetic concerns associated with excessively large breasts. Breasts that are simply too big for one’s body frame can ... Learn More
Tummy Tuck and Pregnancy: What are the Risks?
It is generally recommended that women should complete their families before having a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure. The reason for this is simply that the abdominal muscles and skin will be significantly stretched during pregnancy, which can have a major effect on the results of a tummy tuck. When this happens, a secondary tummy tuck can often restore those results. ... Learn More
What Effects Can Pregnancy Have on My Breast Implants?
Many women wonder about the effects pregnancy may have on their breast implants. One thing to remember is that each woman’s body is unique; therefore, the effects of pregnancy on one person can be very different from what others experience. With that in mind, there are some general issues that patients who have had breast augmentation can expect to result ... Learn More
Can I Still Breastfeed After Breast Augmentation?
One of the more common questions we receive here at the practice of Dr. David L. Durst among women considering breast augmentation is whether they will retain the ability to breastfeed after the procedure. While the answer to that question depends on a variety of factors for each patient, generally speaking – breast augmentation does not necessarily preclude one’s ability ... Learn More
Can Exercises Help Me to Avoid Breast Lift Surgery?
A quick look across the Internet will show you a number of sites with articles claiming to know how women can enhance the appearance of their breasts without surgery. While it is understandably tempting to try to find ways of eliminating signs of breast sagginess and excess skin with exercises that can be done at the gym or at home, ... Learn More
Breast Implants or Breast Lift Surgery: Which is the Best Option for Me?
Breast lift surgery and breast augmentation are two very popular, yet very different, procedures. They can both be excellent options to renew the appearance of the breasts with results that look natural and beautiful. One of the more common questions we receive here at the practice of Dr. David L. Durst is: “Should I have breast augmentation, breast lift surgery, ... Learn More
How Old is Too Old for Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation has been one of the most popular surgical cosmetic enhancement procedures for many years. In fact, in its annual statistical report, the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery consistently ranks breast enlargement with implants in the top five most frequently performed treatments. It is not uncommon for women in their 40s and 50s to undergo breast augmentation with ... Learn More
Breast Implants: How do I Choose the Right Size and Shape?
Breast augmentation has surged in popularity as a cosmetic enhancement procedure over the years, and women now have more choices than ever when it comes to breast implants that can provide them with beautiful, natural-looking results. One of the most important decisions you’ll make when considering breast enlargement involves the size, shape, and type of the implants themselves. While you ... Learn More
Things You Should Know before You Undergo Breast Augmentation
According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation was the most popular surgical cosmetic enhancement procedure last year. As the field of breast surgery continues to advance, more and more women are becoming aware of the many benefits this procedure can bring and the natural-looking results that can be achieved. However, it is always important to have a ... Learn More
Am I a Good Candidate for Abdominoplasty?
One of the most popular procedures for individuals who have experienced dramatic weight loss, abdominoplasty, also known as tummy tuck, is designed to remove excess skin and tighten underlying muscles of the abdomen. Once skin inelasticity occurs in this region, traditional methods of tightening and toning, such as diet and exercise, can often be ineffective. If you’re experiencing dissatisfaction with ... Learn More