Breast Surgery
Study Shows the Mental Health Impact of Breast Asymmetry in Teens
Posted on March 23, 2015 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Breast Surgery
A recent study found that adolescents with asymmetrical breasts may suffer poorer self-esteem, social functioning and emotional well-being than their peers with “normal” breasts. This research suggests that parents and doctors should not dismiss teenagers’ concerns as merely cosmetic or vanity issues. Dr. Carlos Chacon...
Who Can You See For Your Gummy Bear Fix?
Posted on December 15, 2013 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Breast Enlargement, Breast Implants, Breast Surgery
In February 20, 2013, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration approved the release of the Natrelle® 410 Highly Cohesive Anatomically Shaped Silicone-Gel Filled Breast Implant, in the United States. Commonly referred to as the “Gummy Bear” implant, the Natrelle® 410 is designed not only to...
Is Breastfeeding Possible After Your San Diego Breast Augmentation?
Posted on December 11, 2013 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Breast Enlargement, Breast Implants, Breast Surgery
One of the main concerns women have before their breast augmentation here at our San Diego plastic surgery office is whether or not breastfeeding post-surgery is possible. Will there be enough milk for the newborn? Is it safe for the newborn to feed from breasts...
San Diego Breast Augmentation: Deciding on Your Implant Size
Posted on November 22, 2013 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Breast Implants, Breast Surgery
Large breast implants may work for certain people, but here at our San Diego plastic surgery office, we know that many women are looking for more natural looking results. This is why we believe a breast augmentation procedure should be geared towards enhancing the natural...
San Diego Male Breast Reduction: Making the Decision
Posted on November 15, 2013 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Breast Surgery, Male Breast Reduction (Gynecomastia)
When breast reduction is mentioned, people tend to think of it as a procedure done for women. However, male breast reduction recently took the center stage when it ranked 4th in the top 5 male cosmetic procedures in 2012. Here at our San Diego plastic...
Change Your Life With a San Diego Breast Lift!
Posted on November 5, 2013 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Breast Lift, Breast Surgery
A San Diego breast lift, medically known as mastopexy, is designed to lift sagging breasts and make them appear fuller and firmer. The nipples may be repositioned as well. However, a common misconception among the general public is that this breast procedure could dramatically increase the...
New Implant Gets FDA Nod for San Diego Breast Augmentation
Posted on July 28, 2013 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Breast Implants, Breast Surgery, Plastic Surgery News
As a testament to providing the highest standards in plastic surgery, Dr. Carlos Chacon utilizes the three most trusted makers -- Sientra®, Allergan®, and Mentor® saline and silicone implants for every San Diego breast augmentation client. Mentor® announced in a press release on June 14 that one of their silicone...
San Diego Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: Should You Do the Same?
Posted on June 15, 2013 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Breast Implants, Breast Reconstruction, Breast Surgery
Who would have thought that Angelina Jolie would choose to have both of her natural breasts removed and have them replaced with breast implants? The 37-year-old Hollywood Actress recently announced in a New York Times op-ed article that she underwent double mastectomy and breast reconstruction...
3 Basic Things to Know About Breast Implants
Posted on June 8, 2013 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Breast Implants, Breast Surgery
It won’t be a surprise at all if you have a lot of questions about getting your breast implants in San Diego. What are my alternatives? How should I take care of it? Will they need to be replaced? What are the risks? Having questions like...
Breast Revision Surgery – Is it right for Me?
Posted on April 7, 2013 by Dr. Carlos Chacon - Breast Revision, Breast Surgery
Breast-related surgeries in San Diego are becoming as popular as ever in this day and age of cutting-edge technology. Due to technological upsurge and advanced scientific knowledge, people's trust and satisfaction in surgery procedures in general have soared to great heights. Despite general satisfaction, there...