Breast surgery, whether for augmentation, reduction, or reconstruction, is a significant step that requires mindful planning and patience during recovery. At Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Christa Clark, MD, FACS, is dedicated to guiding you through every aspect of your journey, including the critical recovery phase. Here, weâll share expert tips designed to support a… Continue Reading »
As the new year unfolds, many mothers find themselves seeking ways to celebrate their bodies and embrace personal renewal. At Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery, we believe in empowering women to feel confident and comfortable in their own skin, regardless of life’s changes. Our mommy makeover procedures are designed not to erase the past but to… Continue Reading »
As the leaves change color and the air turns crisp in Granite Bay, many women are considering a change of their own. Breast augmentation is a transformative procedure that can help you fall in love with your look and boost your confidence. At Granite Bay Cosmetic Surgery, we understand the importance of feeling comfortable in… Continue Reading »
Have you looked at breast augmentation scars and worried about how yours might look if you choose to get breast implants? There are four main factors at play: the skill of your surgeon, how you care for your scars, your individual ability to heal, and the time that has passed (at first, all scars are… Continue Reading »
Whether you’ve already had a breast augmentation or plan to start a family after having surgery, you may be wondering if the procedure or the implants themselves will interfere with your ability to safely and successfully breastfeed. The good news is, studies have long-since proven that breastfeeding with implants is safe—here, the expert plastic surgeons… Continue Reading »
We think of scarring as a bad thing, but your breast augmentation surgeon plans for a certain kind of “good” internal scarring, called a capsule, to form around your breast implants as you heal. The scar tissue capsule actually keeps breast implants in place, just the way your surgeon intended. It is the body’s natural… Continue Reading »
It’s been about a month since Allergan announced a worldwide voluntary recall of its BIOCELL textured breast implants at the request of the FDA, due to their association with an increased risk of breast implant-associated large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Since then, we’ve fielded a few calls from concerned patients wondering whether or not their breast… Continue Reading »
A speedy breast augmentation recovery starts and finishes with you: first, choosing an experienced plastic surgeon; second, doing your best to be in optimal health before surgery and lastly, following your post-op care instructions! In between, your plastic surgeon’s training and skill come into play—and I use techniques to not only ensure a safe surgery… Continue Reading »
If you have been considering a breast augmentation but are concerned that getting implants now might impact your ability to breastfeed in the future, you aren’t alone; a lot of women share this concern. The results of this study, recently published in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, should ease your mind a bit. The results are… Continue Reading »
