Since I joined Berks Plastic Surgery in 1998, I’ve performed literally thousands of breast augmentations. One of the first and most important choices my patients make (after choosing an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon, of course) is whether to get saline or silicone breast implants. If you’re considering breast augmentation, you’ll make this choice too…. Continue Reading »
The wonderful wizarding world of J.K. Rowling is once again lighting up the big screen with the upcoming release of Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. All the excitement around the upcoming film inspired us to bring a little magic to our practice. Unlike the dragons and bowtruckles of the wizarding world, fantastic breasts… Continue Reading »
It’s not just celebrities & swimsuit models getting breast implants: a whopping 305,000+ American women had breast augmentation in 2015 alone. With numbers like that, it’s not unlikely that you’ll eventually run into a friend, family member, or date who’s decided to boost their bust. Even if you’ve never had a problem with the idea… Continue Reading »
We think treating yourself after the stress of the holidays is important—particularly if you recently had surgery or are looking for ways to celebrate your new look. To help, we’ve come up with a few ideas for the best gifts to give yourself after breast augmentation surgery. Embracing the New You Love Your Look from… Continue Reading »
For women who have had breast augmentation, it’s important to maintain contact with your plastic surgeon and periodically check in on your breast implants. Wondering why? I invite you to check out the article I recently wrote about breast implant maintenance for the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery’s “Smart Beauty Guide.” In my post,… Continue Reading »
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to draw attention to and promote education about breast cancer, a condition which affects one in eight US women. Women currently undergoing treatment, considering the necessity of a lumpectomy or mastectomy, or exploring their reconstruction options have many decisions to make regarding their health and bodies. Here… Continue Reading »
Becoming a mother is a miraculous transformation. You brought new life into the world—an incredible feat. Your body changed tremendously over the course of pregnancy and likely continued to change even after your precious little one(s) came into the world. Now that the initial urgency of caring for infant(s) has passed, you may be wondering… Continue Reading »
Whether you are considering cosmetic surgery, you need a lesion removed, or you cut your arm, the scar will cross your mind at some point. Many scar creams boast that they will aid in decreasing the appearance of your scar or lightening the color; however, a lot of those products do not have the clinical… Continue Reading »
It’s that time of the year. You’ve wrapped up the summer festivities, you’ve done the back-to-school shopping, and you’re enjoying a little quiet time and freedom during the daytime hours. Here at Berks Plastic Surgery, we have a lot of patients that are moms that want to do something special for themselves. There are a… Continue Reading »
