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Adam G. Tattlebaum M.D.

Breast Implant

Types of Breast Implants: Exploring the Different Kinds

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There are multiple manufacturers of breast implants but for the purpose of this blog, I will focus on the four that are FDA approved in the US. Breast implant Manufacturers Mentor and Allergan are the oldest and most competitive. Both make good implants, both saline and silicone and have been doing it for decades. Sientra a newer company makes only silicone. The Ideal implant is also a newer implant. It is only saline, but more on that later.  All of these companies go through rigorous safety testing in order to achieve FDA certification. In my practice I mainly use Mentor,… Read More

Breast Lift vs Breast Implants: Pros and Cons of Both Procedures

breast lift vs breast implants

It is common for me to see patients who are not sure whether they want or need a breast lift or a breast implant or in some cases both. In fact, many do not truly understand the difference. They are extraordinarily different surgeries with different outcomes and different expectations. Starting at the Consultation The beginning of the consult is trying to get to the heart of the matter. Does that patient already like her size? If a patient likes her size while in a bra, but when the bra comes off the breasts go south then that patient is a… Read More

Breastfeeding with Implants: What You Should Know

breastfeeding with implants

Breastfeeding with breast implants – is it possible? This is a valid question and the answer is YES. It is possible to breastfeed with implants. If you are contemplating breast augmentation and you plan on having children in the future, it’s essential that you understand how breast implants may impact your ability to breastfeed. It’s natural that you have many questions. Common Concerns About Breastfeeding with Breast Implants Will it affect milk production? Milk production varies from person to person. We know for sure that depending on the surgery type, adequate milk production can be a factor. The amount of… Read More

What Types of Implants are Used for Breast Augmentation Surgery?

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When it comes to cosmetic surgery, breast augmentation continues its reign at the top of the list. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation was the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure performed in 2017. It’s held court now for over a decade. It’s also popular here at my office – Adam G. Tattelbaum M.D., a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon, Breast augmentation is designed to increase the size of the breast. It also reshapes the breast. Women undergo breast augmentation for various reasons, including:   To increase breast size   Boost self-esteem   Correct two different breast sizes   Look younger   Breast reconstruction… Read More

Breast Lift vs. Implants: Knowing the Difference Matters

Breast augmentation breast implants

If you look in the mirror and feel unhappy with your breasts, you’re not alone. Breast augmentation is the most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States. Aging, gravity, hormone fluctuation, and weight changes can take a toll on your body. Weight loss typically means losing breast volume. Fortunately, there’s a way to counteract those changes by having a breast lift or breast implants. Do you know which is right for you? Knowing the difference matters, and will play a role in knowing what to expect. The basics of breast implants Breast augmentation (implants) is an option for women who… Read More

Removing Breast Implants-Are Breast Implants Forever ?

If you have silicone or saline breast implants at this point you should know that eventually they may fail. Usually not a big deal replacement is pretty straight forward. Its part of the deal when you have a man made device living inside you. I’ve seen both silicone and saline implants last more than 20 years, but not all do. But do you have to replace them? What happens if you don’t? Many patients seem to know less about getting them out then getting them in. So why would a patient want to remove them? People change- I have known… Read More

Dr Tattelbaum Offering Natrelle Inspira For Volumptuous Results

Dr. Adam Tattelbaum an Ivy League Maryland Plastic Surgeon with plastic surgery offices in Maryland, Washington D.C area and Virginia.  Dr. Tattelbaum is now offering the Natrelle Inspira™ round gel implants which offers a more dramatic look while still providing a very natural and soft feel. Dr. Tattelbaum says, “my preference for the majority of my breast augmentation patients are smooth round implants.  Smooth implants don’t stick inside the pocket where they are placed.  By moving within the pocket they tend to look more natural in my opinion”. Dr. Tattelbaum offers every type of breast implant available on the market… Read More

Natural Breast Augmentation

With rare exception my breast augmentation patients arrive with the request that they want to look  ” not too big, not too small, and as natural as possible.” I’m on board. I like my patients to look lovely an believable. I like a result where the patients can dress their figures up or down depending upon the circumstances. Business like when needed. Sensual when desired. The task is not as easy as one might think. Many of my patients come in with preconceived notions based on headless photos and information that is not always correct on what I call ”… Read More

Dr. Adam Tattlebaum Reviews Breast Implant Manufacturers

Implant Update: While I have compared and contrasted silicone vs. saline implants in the past the purpose of this blog is just to give an update on what breast implant options are out there. At the conclusion, I will share my preferences. Summary: Three companies are currently are FDA approved in the United States to make Breast Implants: Mentor Allergan Sientra Mentor and Allergan make saline and silicone implants, Sientra makes only silicone. Each company has its own version of low, moderate and high profile implants. Each company offers round or shaped implants. Each company offers implants that are smooth or… Read More

Dr. Tattelbaum Discussion on Breast Implant Techniques

An Overview of Breast Implant Techniques For this article I would like to go beyond the basic facts that are posted all over the internet and give a personal opinion based on almost two decades of experience and thousands of breast implant procedures performed. This blog covers the most frequently asked breast implant questions: 1)      Under or over the muscle: I generally favor implants under the muscle because they tend to look more natural.  This is because the muscle gives a gentle slope to the upper breast. When the breast implant lies under the muscle mammograms are easier to interpret. Infection… Read More

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