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Bigger is Better? Breast implants ~ 700 ccs, 2900 ccs, and then there’s the real world

I found this comment on a forum and it really struck a cord since I had just written the Bigger is Better? article earlier this week. I know the quest for bigger breasts will never end, and that's great - it keeps us in business! However, there are limi... Read >

Giving Thanks for An Amazing Recovery

All patients express themselves differently.  I love this account of her pre-Thanksgiving 24 Hour Recovery experience....... Dear Terrye, I want to send belated but sincere holiday wishes to you and Dr. Tebbetts, with a great big thank you to you an... Read >

Breast Augmentation Recovery - from consult to living with your new additions

One of our patients recently volunteered to talk with a new prospective patient who wanted a reference - she wanted to talk with someone who had been through Dr. Tebbetts procedure and who had really experienced a 24 Hour Recovery®.  It is a breast augmen... Read >

BA ~ Back to Basics...How to Make that First Phone Call

Now that you truly understand your body’s limits, it is so much easier to balance your dreams with reality.   Knowing that the decision making is back in the clinical arena, both you and your surgeon can speak the same language yielding excellent, long te... Read >

What does your Hubby think about breast implants.....on you?

It is very common to see posts on breast augmentation pre-op forums about women who are considering breast implants, but don't either know how to tell their significant other they want bigger breasts, or have told them and can't get them on board. Ever... Read >

Breast Augmentation Recovery ~ a revolution started in Dallas, Texas

Breast augmentation recovery times and experiences have always been all over the map!  The horror stories you can hear are just endless - stay in the hospital, two weeks down at home, 8 weeks no exercise, don't move your arms, don't shower (YUCK!!), no dr... Read >

Can Two Breasts Ever Be The Same ~ shoot for "Sisters" NOT "Twins"

I wrote this note in response to How Will They Feel - I think it has enough merit to start a new thread. Enhancing our bodies through surgery when we cannot do it through our own efforts makes sense, BUT, reality and reason have to factor in. No two b... Read >

Over? Under? Which way is Up - or right in Breast Augmentation?

A pocket location discussion that brings interesting issues about where your breast implant should placed to light. Question ~ I have gone on one consultation so far and am not certain if I want to go under the muscle. I was told because I was thin an... Read >

Breast Augmentation ~ What would make you travel to have breast implants?

I want to thank all of you for your comments and questions about this topic of traveling to have a breast augmentation! After careful review, it all comes down to two basic issues - - recovery and risk of reoperation/complications. When trying to deci... Read >

Breast Implants: What looks good on paper, may not be best for you

Question ~ I have read your book, The Best Breast 2, which was very informative and insightful. I have been trying to locate knowledgeable, experienced plastic surgeons based on your recommendations in the book. I have not been able to locate any surge... Read >

Is the idea of a breast reduction and a breast augmentation an oxymoron?

A patient referred her friend to us recently and her first statement/question to me was, "I am interested in having some breast work done. I think I would like a lift and reduction; however, I like the look of an implant. Currently I am a 38 d/dd. Is the ... Read >

Another thought on how to determine SIZE in breast augmentation

Question ~ At my consult (in fact my second consult) with my doctor, we really hashed out sizing and measurements. I knew going in what my High 5 numbers were, even going as far as getting calipers from Home Depot. I knew what I wanted him to say, and ... Read >

Breast Implant Size ~ the difference between guesswork and surgical planning

Question ~ I had my first consult with my doctor he recommended this site & I love it. Lots of great info. Okay so im 5'8 130 pounds 22 years of age, currently a 34a. I'm going with the mentor round smooth; my doctor had said we could go to the maximun... Read >

A Historian In the Making ~ that's what the newspaper said

Normally all you hear me write about is breast augmentation or breast implants - not today! Today, I am playing proud Momma and want to share with you this article about my daughter, Kas, that appeared in the Montana Standard Newspaper yesterday. A His... Read >

Breast Augmentation ~ How to determine implant size and pocket location

The most debated subjects in breast augmentation and breast implants are, for the most part, how to determine the implant size and pocket location. I think most patients assume that they just don't know much about this from a medical stand point, only wh... Read >