Breast augmentation is a common procedure. There are several different implant options for implant dimensions. One of the most common measurements we use when placing breast implants is the base diameter of the breast. This is a measurement from the medial aspect of the breast where the breast begins to the lateral aspect of the breast where it ends. This…
Breast augmentation is a common operation to improve the appearance of the breast. There are two types of breast implants-saline and silicone. The most common implant in our practice is the silicone gel mammary prosthesis. The outer shell of each implant is exactly the same-it is a silicone elastomer. What is different about each implant is what goes on the…
Breast augmentation is a common procedure to enhance the appearance of the breast. One complication that we try our best to avoid in breast implant related procedure is capsular contracture. There are many reasons why a patient might get capsular contracture. One common philosophy is the “biofilm” mechanism where an indolent bacteria enters the breast implant pocket and creates inflammation.…
Breast augmentation is a very common procedure. The most common implants placed in our practice are smooth round silicone gel mammary prosthesis. In general, we tell patients that they can get the longest life out of their implants with the fewest complications if they choose an implant that is the right size for their body. This is often based on…
Breast augmentation is a common procedure to enhance the appearance or the volume of the breast. Typically, in consultation for breast augmentation, we encourage women to select the smallest implant that will make you happy. Breast implants that match the tissue characteristics of the patient can yield results that are long lasting and with fewer complications. The photograph demonstrates over…
A mastopexy-augmentation procedure is a procedure that lifts the breast and also adds volume to the breasts. In a mastopexy augmentation procedure, a breast lift is performed to place the breast in a higher position on the chest wall and an implant is placed to add volume to the breast. The lift pattern that we usually use is called a…
There are many reasons that patients request breast augmentation. One of the more common reasons that patients request breast augmentation is to help correct breast asymmetry. Congenital heart defects are repaired via median sternotomy incisions and often through subcostal incisions. These incisions can impair the blood supply to the developing breast and can affect overall breast growth and symmetry. Silicone…
Hey everyone! we’re talking about beauty with wellness. Our topics of discussion include the enchanting subjects of liposuction and breast implants. These aren’t just cosmetic marvels; they harbor the potential to stand as warriors against certain types of cancers. Imagine it as unraveling the secrets of how our outer glow can weave a shield for our inner health. So, buckle…
One of the most common questions asked by patients considering implant removal is– “What am I going to look like after?” This depends on a few factors: 1. The degree of pre-operative ptosis of the breast. The less ptosis the better implant removal will look. 2. The quality and thickness of the remaining breast tissue and skin. The fewer the…
Teenagers often find themselves at a crossroads, caught between the influence of media, societal expectations, and their perceptions of beauty. The concept of the “ideal” body is ever-present, largely shaped by images of airbrushed perfection that saturate the media and social networks. Amid these pressures, breast implants have become an option that some teenagers consider as a means to address…
