Types of Breast Implants Covered by Insurance
Types of Breast Implants Covered by Insurance Breast implants can be costly, prompting some women to consider using insurance to cover the cost. If you’re thinking about breast implant procedures, you may be unsure which type of breast implants are covered by insurance. Medicare covers medically necessary breast implant procedures…
Breast plant Capsular Contracture
Breast Implant Capsular Contracture Capsular contracture happens when the tissue surrounding breast implants hardens and squeezes the implant. This distorts the breast shape, causing chronic pain and discomfort. Capsular contracture is the main breast-implant related complication with an overall incidence of 10.6%, and a major reason for reoperation. When the…
What is an Inframammary Fold or IMF
What is an Inframammary Fold or IMF The inframammary fold (IMF) is the crease line where the lower part of the breast meets the chest wall. It serves as a natural boundary for breast augmentation procedures. It offers breast support while shaping and defining the overall breast shape and structure. …
How to Choose the Right Breast Implant Type for Breast Reconstruction
How to Choose the Right Breast Implant Type for Breast Reconstruction Undertaking a breast augmentation is a decision that requires some deep thought. For many women, this is when they want to restore the breasts they had and feel empowered. Making such a decision is one step, but choosing the…
