Plastic Surgery

Are the days of "bigger is better" breast augmentation over?In the '90s, the dominant aesthetic in breast surgery favoured volume above all else. The implants were large. The cleavage was dramatic. The results were unapologetically obvious, designed to turn heads at the nightclub or pool. Carmen Electra and Pamela Anderson were icons of the era.That approach worked for some women, but it left many others hesitant to consider augmentation at all. We're now seeing the aesthetic pendulum swing in an altogether different direction, and with that swing, new terminology has entered the popular lexicon. The internet has dubbed them "ballerina breasts" or "yoga boobs", terms that evoke an elegant, athletic silhouette rather than the exaggerated curves that once dominated popular culture. 

You didn't choose the body you were born with, but you can choose the body you live with. Dr. Nodwell often shares these words with his patients, and they capture a profound truth about cosmetic surgery: it can be one of the most personal and empowering decisions you'll ever make. But that doesn't mean the decision is, or should be, easy. It carries weight that extends far beyond a physical transformation. The decision to undergo plastic surgery touches on identity, self-perception, timing and various deeply personal motivations that vary from one person to another. Understanding what makes someone truly ready for this journey — not just physically, but emotionally and psychologically — can help you decide when and if cosmetic surgery is right for you.