Board-certified plastic surgeon David Bottger, MD answers questions from Philadelphia patients about breast augmentation, the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery in the United States according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Philadelphia, PA — Breast augmentation, or breast enlargement, has long held its distinction as the most popular cosmetic enhancement in the country. Dr. David Bottger, a well-known plastic surgeon in Philadelphia,…

If you are interested in breast augmentation but still want to have children in the future, you may wonder if the breast implants you get will interfere with your ability to breastfeed. Luckily, the answer is no in the majority of cases. Most women who have breast augmentation surgery can still breastfeed successfully afterwards. If you have further questions or would like to schedule your…

One of the reasons breast augmentation is so popular with women in Philadelphia and around the world is that the procedure is quite customizable. There are a number of choices you can make, especially regarding the nature of your breast implants, that will help you achieve your specific goals and aspirations. One of the choices you’ll need to make – in conjunction with Dr. Bottger, of course…

One of the great advantages of the breast augmentation procedure is that it is exceptionally customizable. Dr. Bottger will listen to you and your goals and guide you through a series of decisions that will help you craft the augmentation procedure that’s right for you. One of the decisions we will help you make concerns the shape of your breast implants. You’ll generally have two choices: round implants…

Though breast enhancement may change over the course of time, a qualified plastic surgeon can provide a full continuum of care before, during and after your procedure. If you’ve undergone breast augmentation and think your implant may have failed, Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. Bottger can assess your case and help you pursue the correct course of care. When you choose to proceed with a breast augmentation procedure,…

If you have decided to have breast augmentation or reduction surgery, it is important you make the right choice in how large or small your breasts will be. Dr. Bottger, your Philadelphia-area cosmetic surgeon, can help you make the right decision for your body type, body size, and your self image, by considering the following factors: Implant size- larger implants stretch out existing breast tissue and skin…

Many women who undergo breast augmentation tend to wonder if it will make a difference in how they exercise. Most women who undergo the procedure tend to continue enjoying their active lifestyles. If you have questions or concerns about breast augmentation, contact our Philadelphia practice at 610-355-1929 to schedule your consultation with our highly experience plastic surgeon. Exercise is beneficial to a person’s overall health, so we wouldn’t want anyone…

MemoryGel is the name of Mentor’s unique formulation of cohesive silicone gel. This silicone gel provides results that are more natural in look and feel than saline breast implants. Breast augmentation with MemoryGel implants can also potentially give much longer-lasting results. Advantages of mentor’s MemoryGel silicone breast implants include: Look and feel more like natural breast tissue Less likely to ripple or rupture Ruptures do not lead…

One of the decisions you’ll have to make with Dr. Bottger when planning your breast augmentation surgery is whether to place your breast implants under or over your chest muscle. There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as the best breast implant placement option for you depends on a number of individual factors including your lifestyle, body type, and breast implant choice. The position of your breast implant above your…

Choosing the right size breast implant will be one of the most important decisions you have to make regarding your breast augmentation procedure. The size of your implant will have a significant impact on your final results, both in terms of your appearance and how your new breasts affect your lifestyle. Dr. David Bottger will discuss your options with you in great detail during your initial consultation…