I take 200 mg of modafinil a day. Do I need to stop taking them before surgery?

Dear mactac, If you have a true allergy to Formaldehyde even though Formaldehyde should not be a component of a modern breast implant structure either gel, saline or the shell around these implants there may be some autoimmune or immune sensitivity to any foreign body that has polymers made...

The best way to determine the size for your personal perception of the perfect breast is to try on sizers. This way you can see how they fit on you, how they add to your current volume, and whether they fit your frame. Although the surgeon can guide you, only you will be able to tell what...

Ice helps a LOT, and I usually recommend 30 minutes on then off. No matter what you do make sure you take some time off, as in theory too much cold can stifle blood flow to the area. If that is you in the photo with the frozen veggies I would also make sure you have some sort of buffer between...

If you had a saline deflated implant, everyone would replace it immediately. I had a physician's wife, who was a size 12, a full boned woman who realized the implants I had recommended initially, that she rejected, were probably better for her then the small one's she choose. I replaced her...

The shape of the implant is discussed during consultation. I prefer round implants in many cases.  Yes, the teardrop shaped implants can rotate.

In terms of picking the right implants to achieve your goals, generally speaking, I consider two factors when selecting implants for my patients:1. Dimensional planning2. Gel Implant Sizing systemDimensional planning – The measurements of your chest wall are taken. Also, the breast d...