Are Breast Implants Safe? Yes And Here’s Why

Like Goldilocks, some women think their breasts are too big. Others think they’re too small. And amazingly, a small minority of women think their breasts are just right. For women who want larger, fuller breasts, breast implants are a safe, highly successful way to get the breast size they’ve always wanted. 

Breast Lifts

Breast Lifts can restore the shape and contour of your breasts, helping you to look better in clothing, and feel more confident about your appearance. As a woman ages, she may become unhappy with the appearance of her breasts if they have sagged as a result of pregnancy, weight loss, or other factors.

Breast Revision

Breast Revision is performed when patients have their breast surgery corrected or redone. Patients might want to perform this procedure if they decide to change the size of the implant, if there is implant leakage, if there is an implant shifting, or if the skin elasticity has changed.

Choosing the right type of breast implant – saline vs silicone gel

How do you choose the right breast implant for your body? Well, the answer really depends upon your goals and the tradeoffs you wish to make. Dr. Beran will sit with you during your consultation and help you make the choice that is best for you. There is not one right choice for every woman. […]

What to expect for your breast augmentation procedure

Preoperative: You will see Dr. Beran the morning of your Breast Augmentation surgery.  He will sit with you and review your choice of implant size, incision location, and type of implant one last time.  Photos will be taken at that time.  In addition, you will meet our anesthesiologist who will answer your concerns and questions […]

What Types of Breast Augmentations are there?

Breast augmentation surgery is designed to improve shape, size, and cleavage of the breast. In almost all cases, the implants (saline or silicone) are placed under the pectoralis muscle. This helps to improve both the feel and appearance of the implants as well as decrease the chances of capsular contracture (a firmness that can occur […]

Rapidly-growing Mycobacterium Infections Following Cosmetic Surgery in the Dominican Republic

The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) has been working with other states and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on an investigation of a cluster of nontuberculous mycobacterium (NTM) cutaneous infections among East Coast residents following cosmetic surgery procedures performed in the Dominican Republic.  Two cases have been identified in Connecticut residents.  […]

Breast Implants Are Not Lifetime Devices

Although there is no expiration date on breast implants, they are not lifetime devices. However, there is a common misconception that implants, whether saline or silicone, only need to be replaced if there is a problem with them. Even though a problematic issue with any implant should be addressed immediately, it is just as crucial […]

Can I Get A Tummy Tuck Right After Giving Birth?

Childbirth often comes with a great feeling of empowerment and satisfaction for new mothers. Their body has nurtured a child for nine months and has triumphantly overcome the painful process of giving birth. It is quite an accomplishment. However, most women would agree that the positive feelings that come with giving birth are also met with negative feelings […]