Category: Breast Implants

2 Minute Read:  Thousands of women undergo a breast augmentation surgery every year. For most, their recovery goes well, and they are satisfied with their new bust appearance. Unfortunately, complications sometimes develop after the operation.  One of the more common complications is capsular contracture. Based on a scientific literature review published in the US national […]

4 Min Read It’s a sad reality of life that very little in it is permanent—but, fortunately, we have the means to replace and repair many things, including breast implants.  Replacing breast implants can be a revitalizing time for women, many of whom get the change years after first getting implants.  But, like anything else, […]

Beating breast cancer might be a reality for many women at some point in their life. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, it is estimated that nearly 252,710 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Eliminating breast cancer is a possibility thanks to modern medicine, but the fight doesn’t end after […]

There is a misconception that silicone implants aren’t safe. The truth is, silicone implants were FDA approved in 2006 after extensive studies were conducted about their safety. Dr. Hochstein provides an insider’s look during a breast augmentation surgery explaining that once an implant loses its blood supply, it changes to a dingy, yellow color. As […]

Just like a primary augmentation surgery, Dr. Hochstein strives to achieve beautiful results when it comes to a breast revision surgery. One of the reasons for a breast revision is a capsular contracture.  A capsular contracture occurs when scar tissue forms around the breast implants and causes the breast to harden which may cause the breast […]