Category: Breast Surgery

According to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast augmentation consistently ranks among the top five most performed cosmetic surgeries for women. The procedure is also among the most frequently performed at Southwest Florida’s Naples Plastic Surgery, which has earned a stellar reputation in the state for its surgical skills and artistry. Given the procedure’s popularity and the practice’s reputation, Florida women interested in breast enhancement often request...

Most of the thousands of women who undergo breast augmentation surgery every year express satisfaction with the results. This undoubtedly helps the procedure consistently rank among the top five cosmetic surgeries performed in the U.S. every year. Despite its record of patient satisfaction, some breast implants end up needing revision. This may be due to natural changes to the body, dissatisfaction with the original surgery, or any number of other reasons.   

For decades breast augmentation has been one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures in America. In fact, breast augmentation has maintained the top spot among plastic surgeries for the past several years, with 299,715 performed in 2019. This number would likely be higher but for the fact that many women remain concerned about the potential impacts that surgery or the implants themselves may have on breastfeeding.

Breast cancer affects about one out of every eight women, but despite the known benefits of post-mastectomy reconstructive surgery, many women do not undergo the procedure. In fact, many women remain unaware of available post-cancer treatment reconstructive options that are designed to restore one or both breasts to more closely resemble their original size, shape, appearance, and symmetry. According to research by the Breast Reconstruction Awareness Campaign (BRA): Only 23% of women...