Research Correspondent · Editorial staff
Felix Nakagawa
Tracks new techniques and devices in breast augmentation and separates genuine advances from marketing.
8 stories by Felix Nakagawa
Field Notes · 6 min · Felix Nakagawa
Animation Deformity After Breast Augmentation: the Flex Test Nobody Runs Before Surgery
Submuscular implants move when the pectoralis moves, and how much they move is largely decided by an anatomy you already have and can check in a mirror in four minutes, before you ever sign a consent form.
July 26, 2026
Field Notes · 5 min · Felix Nakagawa
Recovering in Los Angeles: A Practical Guide to the First 48 Hours
The ride home on the 405, the pillow setup, the first shower, and who is allowed to drive you. The unglamorous logistics that make the first two days go smoothly in this city.
July 8, 2026
Field Notes · 5 min · Felix Nakagawa
Returning to Exercise After Augmentation: A Realistic Timeline
Walking at day one, spin class at week three, chest day at week eight. What the actual return-to-training schedule looks like, and why rushing it costs you.
July 4, 2026
Field Notes · 5 min · Felix Nakagawa
Life with breast implants: maintenance and longevity
Implants are not lifetime devices, here is what ongoing care looks like.
May 29, 2026
Field Notes · 5 min · Felix Nakagawa
Skin quality, scars, and healing after augmentation
Healthy skin holds a result and heals scars better.
January 9, 2026
Field Notes · 5 min · Felix Nakagawa
Are you a good candidate for breast augmentation?
Health, stable goals, and realistic expectations all matter.
January 3, 2026
Field Notes · 5 min · Felix Nakagawa
Breast augmentation incision options and scars
Where the incision goes, and how visible the scar will be.
December 16, 2025
Field Notes · 6 min · Felix Nakagawa
Breast augmentation: a clear overview
What the procedure involves, the main decisions, and realistic expectations.
November 1, 2025