When considering having a breast augmentation, one of the first questions a woman researches is “Are breast implants safe?” And this is a question that I am asked several times a day. The answer is, yes! See what the inside of a 20-year-old silicone implant looks like! Breast Implant Options: Saline vs Silicone Many women …
When Should I Get A Mommy Makeover?
Childbirth and motherhood are some of the greatest joys in life. However, this great joy can significantly change a woman’s body. Returning to your pre-baby body can be incredibly challenging for many women. Mommy makeover plastic surgeon Dr. Firouz can help get you back to your pre-baby body! At The Firouz Institute of Aesthetic & Plastic …
Breast Reduction in Your Late Teens or 20s
There has been a lot of publicity around Modern Family actress Ariel Winter undergoing breast reduction surgery last summer at the age of 18. Winter has been very public about her surgery, explaining that she opted for a breast reduction because her 32F breasts had been causing her physical pain for years. Today, as a …
‘Designer Vagina’ Surgery on the Rise
In 2014, there was a 49% increase in labiaplasty procedures in the United States, according to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. At the Firouz Institute of Aesthetic and Plastic Surgery, we have continued to see an upward trend in labiaplasty procedures. So why is ‘designer vagina’ surgery increasing so quickly in popularity? Some …
What Are Bottoming Out Implants?
Bottoming-out implants occur when either one or both breast implants have descended too low on the chest. In this condition, the breast implant has moved below the breast crease, making the breast appear “bottom heavy” and the nipple moves up too high. What causes bottoming out? What are the symptoms of bottoming out? Generally, there …
Plastic Surgeon vs. Cosmetic Surgeon: Who should perform your procedure?
We hear the phrases “plastic surgeon” and “cosmetic surgeon” used interchangeably by patients a lot in our office. However, there is an important difference between a plastic surgeon and a cosmetic surgeon and we want to make sure you are well-educated about it so that you are having the correct surgeon perform your surgery. In …
A Complete Guide to Breast Lifts in Los Angeles
Most women considering a breast lift, or mastopexy, have a multitude of questions regarding the procedure, cost and insurance coverage, recovery time, what kind of results to expect, if you’re a good candidate, and the list goes on. Dr. Firouz understands that all these questions may seem overwhelming and you may not be sure who …
Breast Ruptures: What If Breast Implants Rupture?
Breast implant ruptures can cause pain, changes in the shape of the breast, and other complications. However, a ruptured breast implant can also go unnoticed for many years. As time passes, it is more likely that a breast implant will break. The older the implants are, the higher the chance of it rupturing or deflating. …
Improving Your Femininity With Labiaplasty
Over the past decade or so, a new trend has appeared that has been taboo in years past. Thanks to the expansion of the media and widespread use of the internet, more and more women have access to see the appearance of the female genitalia. Not aware of what they could look like, women simply …
Implant Replacement
Since this week’s episode of “Keeping Up With The Kardashians” aired, there has been a great deal of talk regarding Kris Jenner’s (mother of Kim Kardashian) new breasts. In the most recent episode, Jenner underwent a breast revision to replace her breast implants. Her old breast implants were larger and made of a different material …