Have you always been self-conscious that one of your breasts is larger than the other? Has having a baby made a seemingly small size difference appear even more prominent? If so, you’re not alone. Breast asymmetry is actually very common and affects more than half of all women. While there is no single cause uneven breast development, contributing factors include: Hormone changes Physical injuries Non-cancerous…

Many women are opting to have liposuction and breast augmentation at the same time. Undergoing both surgeries allows for less recovery time and a lower cost. Dr. Bottger in Philadelphia can help you decide if both procedures are right for you. There are risks with all surgeries. Combining two plastic surgery procedures means you only have to go under general anesthesia once. An all-at-once surgery…

The most important part of any breast augmentation procedure is the woman making the decision. Whether you want to improve your appearance to boost your self-confidence or you just want your outer beauty to reflect your inner-beauty, your decision to undergo breast enhancement should always be treated as a gift you give to yourself. While this may seem obvious to many Philadelphia women, it can sometimes be easy to forget that…

Enhancing your breasts is about more than just make a physical improvement to your chest. A breast augmentation can change the way you live your life and how you feel about who you are. While it’s important to understand the limitations of breast enhancement and to understand what it can and cannot achieve, it’s equally as important to understand the multi-faceted benefits that can be obtained. When…

When you undergo a breast augmentation procedure, your recovery will greatly be determined by your individual circumstances. While each breast augmentation recovery process varies, most Philadelphia patients complete the recovery phase in about three weeks. Prior to your procedure, Dr. Bottger will provide you with all of the information you need to be prepared for your recovery process. This will not only include detailed instructions for caring for your incision immediately…

For women considering breast augmentation, it’s important to understand how this procedure may affect your lifestyle. Breast augmentation can be a life-changing procedure, improving your self-image and self-confidence and helping you look and feel your very best. Still, many of Dr. Bottger’s Philadelphia patients question whether they can continue to live an active lifestyle after breast augmentation, especially women who are very athletic. The good news is that with the…

Philadelphia reality TV fans may have noticed the new E! show “Botched,” which makes light of cosmetic surgery procedures gone awry, including breast augmentations. Among the personalities featured on the show: Model and so-called “surgery addict” Janice Dickinson. She opted to have a corrective breast augmentation filmed for the show: “I’m nervous, I’m nervous, I’m nervous right now,” she tells the show’s plastic surgeon as…

If you’re a woman thinking about breast enhancement, you may be asking yourself if you’re too young or too old for the procedure. The good news is that almost any adult woman who wishes to have breast enhancement can do so. Trust Philadelphia’s Dr. David Bottger to answer your questions about your breast augmentation procedure. The simplest answer is that the best age for breast enhancement is the age when…

While breast augmentation remains the most popular plastic surgery procedure performed on women, breast lift procedures are actually increasing in popularity at a faster rate. Recent statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) showed a 70% increase in breast lift procedures since 2000, while breast augmentation procedures have only increased by approximately 37%. According to the ASPS, more than 90,000 breast lifts…

Serious complications after breast augmentation are rare. You can expect moderate swelling and bruising during the immediate aftermath of your surgery, but these effects should fade over time. If your swelling seems to worsen and cause increased pain, this may be a sign of a more significant complication called a hematoma. Usually, hematoma after breast augmentation involves the following symptoms: Significant bruising (black and blue discoloration under the skin) Progressively…