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Tattoos as Permanent Makeup: Skin Deep

Though the procedure was “a little uncomfortable,” said Ms. Reynoso, now 39, she was delighted with the results. “Everything for beauty,” she said. “It’s amazing how you can wake up looking absolutely fabulous and get ready in five minutes. I just apply blush, lip gloss and mascara and I’m done.” Permanent makeup, also known as [...]

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Should a woman avoid a bra following breast augmentation surgery?

Yes, starting from the day of the breast augmentation. Typically it is recommended to avoid a bra for the first month. After the breast implants begin to settle, a bra may be worn for comfort. If a woman has very thin tissues, a bra is recommended in this case to prevent the

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Who chooses the implant size for breast augmentation surgery?

You do! Northern Virginia plastic surgeon, Dr. Michael J. Brown, will meet with you and discuss your goals and the size you wish to become. In most cases, a woman can “pick” the size she wishes. There are infrequent occasions when the physical examination

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When can the breasts be touched after breast implants are placed?

There is no limitation to touching the breasts after a breast augmentation surgery. Most women will touch her breasts gently at first to determine how much it hurts. There are questions at times regarding when a husband or significant other can touch the

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What if a woman gets pregnant after having a breast augmentation?

As with any other woman, there is no way to determine what will happen to the breasts after a woman gets pregnant. Previous pregnancies may prove

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Can involvement in an accident or trauma to the chest damage a breast implant?

Although it is possible to rupture a breast implant with a blunt trauma to the chest, it is extremely unlikely. The force required would have very severe consequences to other areas of the body that would also be injured. If such a force was applied to that area

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When can ointments be used to aid in the healing of scars after breast augmentation?

These types of products may be started usually about 4-5 days after breast augmentation surgery. During the initial few days, it is best to allow the wounds edges to heal completely prior to applying scar improving treatments. However, it is best to check with your surgeon before beginning any of these remedies.

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Is it possible to revise the scars from breast augmentation?

Yes, if a woman would like to have one or both breast augmentation scars revised after 6 months, it can be done in the office. It is seldom necessary to revise these types of small scars. Unfortuately, some other plastic surgeons use larger incisions which leads to

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Do veins on the breasts look larger after breast augmentation?

Yes, veins may appear larger in some women however, it is not very common.

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Does the nipple areolar tissue widen after breast augmentation?

Not typically. Most women’s colored areolar tissue remains the same width. The areola may widen slightly when larger breast implants have been placed. In some women, there can be widening with breast implants because the tissues are so thin. This consequence does

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