Breast Enhancements – Plastic Surgery for Torrance & Los Angeles

How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost in Los Angeles & Torrance, CA?

March 21, 2025

A close-up of a woman wearing a lace bra.

If you’re dreaming of enhancing your figure with breast augmentation, it’s helpful to understand why costs vary for this procedure. At South Bay Plastic Surgeons, your procedure is never one-size-fits-all; various factors influence the overall price tag, making each surgery unique. To help you make an informed decision, we’re breaking down the typical breast augmentation cost. We’ll cover what’s included, why prices vary, and why choosing an experienced plastic surgeon is essential for your safety, experience, and long-lasting results. Understanding the Cost of Breast Augmentation …

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Natural Breast Augmentation: A Personalized Approach for Beautiful, Subtle Results

February 27, 2025

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

Today's breast augmentation trends lean toward natural-looking results that enhance rather than overpower your figure. At South Bay Plastic Surgeons, we understand that achieving the most natural-looking breast augmentation means selecting the right approach for your body type, aesthetic goals, and lifestyle. A Personalized Plan: The Key to a Natural Look Every patient's body is unique, which means there is no one-size-fits-all approach to natural-looking breast augmentation (boob job). A skilled surgeon considers multiple factors to create a personalized plan, including: Body proportions. The goal …

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How To Sleep After Breast Augmentation: 3 Tips for Resting Well

June 15, 2023

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

After breast augmentation—or any surgery, for that matter—rest is paramount. But getting the sleep you need during recovery can be tough. Our breast augmentation patients have taught us a thing or 2 about the recuperation process—and we’re sharing their tips for how to sleep well after breast augmentation here. Why Sleep Is Vital During Recovery Resting with your eyes closed can feel nice, but it’s simply not the same as sleep. When you fall asleep, your body undergoes a series of physiological changes and enters …

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What to Look for in Breast Augmentation Before and After Pictures

June 16, 2021

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

Woman in looking at before-and-after photos of breast augmentation online (model)

Thinking about breast augmentation? It’s no secret that looking through before and after photos by plastic surgeons near you will play a big part in your research. Before and after pictures offer an unfiltered look into what a surgeon is capable of and what awaits you on the other side of surgery. But do you know what you should be looking for as you click through each transformation? Read on to learn more about great things to see in a surgeon’s photo gallery, red flags to …

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What to Expect at Your Breast Augmentation Consultation

May 20, 2021

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

Woman in Los Angeles, CA on the beach in bathing suit after breast augmentation

You’ve decided to have breast augmentation, and your next step is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. But what exactly will that consultation include? Scheduling that first appointment can seem intimidating, but you don’t have to worry. Knowing what to expect is a great way to put your mind at ease so you can focus on the excitement of taking your first steps toward the body you’ve always wanted. In this blog post, we’ll share some tips we give our Manhattan Beach-area breast …

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Breast Lift, Breast Augmentation, or Both?

July 31, 2019

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

Woman confident at the beach after breast lift and breast augmentation

Many women interested in enhancing their breasts aren’t sure which procedure will help them achieve the best results. Breast lifts and breast augmentation are among the most popular procedure options at our Torrance, CA, practice, but they offer very different solutions to common breast concerns. The choice between these surgeries can be a confusing one. That’s why we’re here to help. In this blog post, we’ll take a closer look at what each procedure can and can’t achieve. Plus, we’ll explain why taking a combined …

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Mommy Makeover: Are You the Right Age for It?

March 9, 2019

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

Mother and daughter looking in the mirror after mother's mommy makeover.

Many women wonder if they are the “right” age for a mommy makeover, with some feeling it may be too soon after childbirth and others feeling they may be older than ideal for the surgery. In reality, there is no “right” age. Women considering mommy makeover surgery in the Long Beach or Torrance, CA, areas can trust our knowledgeable plastic surgeons to personalize each procedure to best serve their individual age-related needs and concerns. Whether you’re an older mom or recently had children, there are …

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Everything You Want to Know About "Gummy Bear" Implants

October 30, 2014

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

Have you heard of "gummy bear" ? Do you wonder what they are and how they might compare to saline, gel-filled and other types of implants? “Gummy bear” is actually an informal name that doesn't describe a specific implant. It is used to describe a group of relatively solid gel-filled implants. Historically, implants were filled with a watery form of silicone that was more likely to leak. Current gel-filled implants are filled with a more solid form of silicone that holds its shape if the …

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Renew Your Body: Mommy Makeover

May 8, 2014

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

Our Torrance plastic surgeons perform Mommy Makeover surgery to help women from Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Long Beach, and other nearby Los Angeles communities regain—as closely as possible—their pre-baby bodies. Many end up looking better than ever! These personalized combination procedures usually include a breast enhancement procedure such as breast augmentation, lift, or reduction plus a tummy tuck to address stretch marks and excess tissue in the tummy area. Sometimes, these combination procedures also include liposuction to address unwanted pockets of fat. The Breasts & Belly Might …

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The Season for Plastic Surgery

February 10, 2014

By: South Bay Plastic Surgeons

It may surprise you to learn that winter is a great time for cosmetic enhancements! Loose-fitting clothes allow the healing process to progress with little notice compared with summer's skimpier fashions that expose more of one's body (and healing incisions). Winter is also a more casual time of year, once the holidays have passed. South Bay Mommy Makeover, , and/or patients favor the colder months for these procedures, as they can cover compression garments and/or drains with bulkier winter clothing. Many Manhattan Beach, Hermosa and Redondo plastic …

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