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Springtime is a busy time, whether you’re getting cleaning done, planting your garden, or getting in shape for summer. It’s around now that our patients are preparing to hang out by the pool, river, or lake – not to mention when getting ready to show…

Breast augmentation is a popular cosmetic surgery designed to add volume to a patient’s breasts for an enhanced bustline. Board-certified plastic surgeon Charles Perry, MD believes patients should be fully prepared with all questions answered before undergoing breast augmentation surgery. Below, he highlights five key…

Breast surgeries are common cosmetic procedures, with an assortment of treatments available to enhance a patient’s appearance and confidence. There are a multitude of reasons why patients pursue breast enhancement surgery, from adding/restoring volume to achieve a larger breast size to addressing changes that have…

A collection of excess skin and/or fat in the area between the breast and the armpit can be very frustrating. This so-called “pit biscuit” can sometimes occur in those who have lost large amounts of weight or have had breast augmentation. Fortunately, the fat pad…

Dr. Charles Perry, the Medical Director of Chrysalis Cosmetics, discusses the breast augmentation procedure and answers common questions about implant safety, candidacy, and the recovery process. Sacramento, CA – A recent report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons reveals that breast augmentation continues to…

A breast lift, medically referred to as “mastopexy,” is designed to address concerns that millions of women face at some point in their lives: the collection of excess, inelastic skin among the breasts that results in a sagging appearance. Breast lift surgery removes the excess…

Although uncommon, capsular contracture is a real concern for many women. This condition occurs when the scar tissue around a breast implant hardens, making the breast feel solid and potentially distorting its shape. Additionally, capsular contracture can be quite painful. Dr. Charles Perry, our experienced…

One thing in life that’s certain is change. Seasons change, fashions change, and sometimes your preferences in breast size change. If you find that you desire bigger or smaller breast implants, or if you want to remove your breast implants entirely, our board certified plastic…

Like marriage, many women undergo breast augmentation thinking this is the one and only time they’ll experience this event. However, breast implants don’t have to be a lifelong commitment—and in some cases they shouldn’t be. There are several reasons why you might consider a second…

Also known as a breast augmentation with lift, a breast lift with implants is a multimodality procedure that combines breast augmentation and breast lift. Mastopexy, mammoplasty, or breast lift with augmentation combines all aspects of plastic surgery to create a beautifully shaped breast. Our experienced…