Breast | Stephen M. Herring

What Is a “High Profile” Breast Implant?

Breast augmentation surgery has become a very popular cosmetic procedure over the past 30 years. The science of breast augmentation was in its infancy three decades ago and has been […]

Is There a Limit to the Size of Breast Implants I Can Get?

When choosing a breast implant size, several factors are considered. The primary factors are the goals of the patient. Patients have frequently done their own research prior to their in-person […]

What Post-Pregnancy Changes Can a Mommy Makeover Treat?

A Mommy Makeover is a term used to describe the correction of changes in the body that occur during pregnancy. Pregnancy, and especially multiple pregnancies, causes some natural, normal—but often […]

How Are Anatomic Breast Sizers Used to Determine Desired Implant Size?

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular elective Plastic surgery procedures. The specific treatment plan for each patient is “customized” because no two patients are exactly alike anatomically. In […]

The Pinch Test – What Is It & Why Is It Important?

Thanks to a large body of scientific research, there are many options for breast augmentation today as compared to 35 years ago. There are choices in types of implant filler […]

My Areolas Are Too Big – Can Their Size Be Altered?

The “areolar complex” is a term that includes the nipple and the pigmented (dark) area around the nipple, termed the areola. The size of the areola varies widely from patient […]

FDA Updates MRI Recommendations for Silicone Breast Implants

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its MRI recommendations for silicone breast implants—and patients should be aware of additional costs involved. The FDA recommends that patients who […]

Dr. Stephen Herring provides advice for selecting a breast augmentation surgeon.

Fayetteville Plastic Surgeon Offers Tips on Choosing a Breast Augmentation Provider

Stephen Herring, MD touches on what to look for in a prospective breast augmentation surgeon, including credentials, skillset, communication, and more. Fayetteville, NC — Breast augmentation continues to rank as […]

Will I Have Scars from My Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation always creates scars. Scars vary from patient to patient and are somewhat dependent on the patient’s scar-forming tendency. They can be somewhat unpredictable. In simple terms, some patients […]

Allergan Breast Implant Recall: What You Need to Know

The recent breast implant recall has been widely reported in the media, and this update will help explain the details of the recall. A very small number of breast implant […]