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The ballerina breast: Why some augmentation patients are going smaller

Ariel Frankeny | Freelance Writer Thursday, July 16, 2026

For years, breast augmentation trends were often associated with larger implants and dramatic transformations. Today, however, a growing number of patients are embracing a different philosophy, one focused on proportion, balance and refinement.


Trend watch: Are more patients getting explants and returning to a more natural look?

Kayla Peterson | Freelance Writer Monday, August 14, 2023

Some plastic surgery procedures remain relevant over time, no matter the decade – like breast implants. Breast implants have remained a staple in cosmetic surgery through the 1990s, 2000s and onward.


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