How Do I Know When My Breast Implants Need Replacing? February 28, 2023 Breast augmentation with implants is a popular choice for women who want to enhance the appearance of their breasts. But like any medical device, breast implants have a limited lifespan and will eventually need to be replaced. But how do you know when it's time? Signs Your Breast Implants May Need Replacing If you notice … Read More
How To Care for Breast Augmentation Revision Incisions: Tips for Recovery December 30, 2022 Women typically have breast augmentation revision because they want to change their breast implants or because their implants have ruptured or deflated. Breast revision surgery is safe when performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon, but you will need to take proper care of your implants and incisions afterward. In this post, we will discuss what … Read More
When Is the Best Time To Get a Mommy Makeover? October 21, 2022 You have welcomed your little one and are basking in the joys of motherhood. You might also be wondering if now is a good time to reclaim your pre-pregnancy body. Diet and exercise can get you far, but some areas can only be improved by cosmetic surgery. Moms often wonder if a mommy makeover is … Read More
How Is a Breast Lift Different From Breast Implants & Other Common Breast Lift Questions August 19, 2022 Women concerned about the appearance of their breasts—especially after having children—often want to know if breast implants alone can create the results they want. It’s one of the most common questions asked in online forums and during plastic surgery consultations. But breast lift patients usually have several other questions about the procedure. In this blog … Read More
Getting Pregnant After a Tummy Tuck June 17, 2022 One fairly common question that women ask when they consult with me about tummy tuck surgery in Sacramento is whether they can get pregnant after having the procedure. The simple answer is yes, women can get pregnant after an abdominoplasty. The more complicated answer is that ideally, a patient is finished having children before undergoing … Read More
5 Things To Consider When Choosing Breast Implants April 4, 2022 Making the decision to get breast augmentation is exciting and leads to several other choices you'll have to make to ensure the results meet your cosmetic goals. Many of those options involve breast implants. At my Sacramento, CA, plastic surgery practice, I have in-depth conversations with breast augmentation patients during the consultation to help them … Read More
3 Secrets To Maintaining Your Tummy Tuck Results February 25, 2022 When it comes to contouring your waistline and transforming your silhouette, few procedures can compare to a tummy tuck. The surgery removes excess skin and fat that can stubbornly collect after pregnancy or weight loss. After you recover from your procedure and see your final look, you will want to keep your new shape for … Read More
Tummy Tuck: Why There’s No Real Alternative February 1, 2022 If you've been bothered by the look of your soft, sagging abdomen, you may have already spent time searching for alternatives to a tummy tuck here in Sacramento. They're easily found online: the belts, the creams, the compression garments that promise to slim down your midsection at home. Many of these "treatments" sound like a … Read More
How To Use Breast Augmentation Before-and-After Pictures February 1, 2022 I’m sure you have heard that you can show your surgeon a picture of your favorite celebrity as a model for what you want your breasts to look like after enhancement. Though this may be a good starting point, you should keep in mind that getting the perfect breast implants for your body isn’t all … Read More
10 Essential Tummy Tuck Recovery Tips February 1, 2022 A tummy tuck at our Sacramento plastic surgery center can give you the flat, smooth midsection you’ve always wanted. The tummy tuck before-and-after pictures, below, show just how dramatic the transformation can be. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Dr. Wayne Yamahata (@drwayneyamahata) But before you get to enjoy your … Read More