What is the Gel-to-Shell Fill Volume Ratio?

What is the Gel-to-Shell Fill Volume Ratio?

Each round silicone gel-filled breast implant is comprised of a silicone elastomer shell which contains the silicone gel filling. Silicone gel breast implants are filled by the manufacturer with a moderately cohesive (responsive) silicone gel. If you look carefully at...
What is a Capsular Contracture?

What is a Capsular Contracture?

Capsular contracture is the most common complication following breast augmentation. Reported capsular contracture rates range from a few percent to much more significant numbers depending upon the criteria used for evaluation and inclusion. An average rate is probably...
How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost?

How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost?

Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure that is not covered by insurance. Pricing for breast augmentation surgery includes the surgeon’s fee, the cost for anesthesia, the facility fee, the price of the breast implants, and possibly some other...