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Keiko Branham
Reports on safety, side effects, and informed consent in breast augmentation.
3 stories by Keiko Branham
Explainer · 5 min · Keiko Branham
Nipple sensation after breast augmentation: what changes, what recovers, and what consent should cover
Sensation change is one of the most common side effects of augmentation and one of the least discussed in consultations. Here is what the studies show, which surgical choices move the odds, and what a thorough consent conversation sounds like.
July 8, 2026
Field Notes · 5 min · Keiko Branham
What actually happens on breast augmentation surgery day, hour by hour
The procedure itself takes about an hour. The day around it is a choreography of checks, markings, anesthesia, and recovery protocols that patients rarely see described plainly. Here is the full sequence.
July 4, 2026
Explainer · 5 min · Keiko Branham
Over, Under, or In Between: How Implant Plane Actually Changes Outcomes
Subglandular, submuscular, and dual plane placement are not marketing labels. Each plane changes how an implant looks, ages, and behaves during movement. Here is the mechanics behind the choice.
June 12, 2026