Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Choosing to have plastic surgery

Choosing to have plastic surgery is an important decision especially breast augmentation surgery. Breast augmentation using saline breast implants or silicone breast implants is one of the most commonly requested aesthetic operations. Breast enhancement surgery is the enlargement of breast volume by the surgical placement of a saline breast implant, silicone breast implant or cohesive gel breast implant ( 410 implant ) .

Most women undergo this type of plastic surgery because they want to feel better about their appearance. Women choose to have breast augmentation surgery to improve their self image. Some feel dissatisfied because their breasts never developed to a size that meets their expectations. Others want to bring balance to a breast that is somewhat smaller than the other. Differences in size between the right and left breasts can be improved with the use of breast implants. Often women want the breast augmentation procedure to restore their natural breast volume, which may have decreased as a result of pregnancy, weight loss, aging or even breast cancer surgery.

During your initial consultation with your local plastic surgeon, you will be encouraged to discuss your desires, fears, expectations, and goals. The first and foremost objective is the creation of breasts that you envision yourself with. In addition to increasing breast size, your plastic surgeon will strive to create a more aesthetically pleasing breast by improving shape, balance, and proportion.

Depending on the desired shape, your plastic surgeon may choose a round or contoured implant for breast augmentation. Round breast implants tend to produce a more rounded appearance to the upper breast. Shaped breast implants are designed to reflect the slope of the breast.

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Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Mastopexy in Encino California

Introduction
Over the years, factors such as pregnancy, nursing, and the force of gravity take their toll on a woman’s breasts. As the skin loses its elasticity, the breasts often lose their shape and firmness and begin to sag. Breastlift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts–at least, for a time.

Mastopexy can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. If your breasts are small or have lost volume–for example, after pregnancy–breast implants inserted in conjunction with mastopexy can increase both their firmness and their size.

The Surgery
The incision outlines the area from which breast skin will be removed and defines the new location for the nipple. When the excess skin has been removed, the nipple and areola are moved to the higher position. The skin surrounding the areola is then brought down and together to reshape the breast. Stitches are usually located around the areola, in a vertical line extending downwards from the nipple area, and along the lower crease of the breast.

Some patients, especially those with relatively small breasts and minimal sagging, may be candidates for modified procedures requiring less extensive incisions. One such procedure is the “doughnut (or concentric) mastopexy,” in which circular incisions are made around the areola, and a doughnut-shaped area of skin is removed.

For a breast lift in Encino California contact board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Saul Berger.

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Monday, July 7, 2008

Breast Lift Atlanta - Mastopexy

Breast lift Atlanta, also known as mastopexy, is an effective way to lift and reshape breasts that have lost volume and elasticity. A popular procedure at our Georgia office, breast lift Atlanta can help you look and feel more confident in your clothes and significantly improve self-image.

Patients wishing to increase breast volume may also consider having breast implant surgery at our Atlanta area office in conjunction with breast lift Atlanta to further enhance results.

Usually performed under general anesthesia, the breast lift Atlanta procedure can take anywhere from one to four hours, depending on the extent of the surgery. The goal for our Georgia office staff for all breast lift Atlanta procedures is to lift and reshape the breast to obtain a more youthful, yet natural looking appearance. This is achieved by removing excess, sagging skin and repositioning the nipples. Dr. R. Morgan Davoudi will discuss several different surgical approaches and, after a thorough examination and consultation, he will recommend the breast lift Atlanta technique that will work best for you.

Breast lift Atlanta usually takes one and half to three and half hours. The most common breast lift Atlanta procedure involves an anchor shaped incision across the base of the breast as well as incisions around the areolas and an incision between the areola and the base of the breast. The incision outlines the area from which the breast skin will be removed and defines the new location for the nipple. The nipple and areola are moved to a higher position with the removal of excess skin. The skin surrounding the areola is then brought down to reshape the breast. Maximal correction of the breast shape is possible but at the cost of more scarring.

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Thursday, July 3, 2008

Dr. Sadeh Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation in Manhattan New York is performed to increase breast fullness and volume for women with small breasts or those who have experienced a decrease in breast size due to pregnancy or weight loss. There is a wide variety of implant designs, shapes, sizes, and textures, all of which have certain advantages and disadvantages. A breast implant is basically a soft, silicone envelope with various fillers that is surgically implanted under the tissues of your chest to simulate natural breast tissue.

The breast implant used for primary breast augmentation is made of a silicone shell filled with a saline solution. Saline filled adjustable implants that are similar to the standard saline filled implants with the addition of a small connector tube through which the surgeon can adjust the size via injection. This implant requires a second incision to remove the injection port in an additional breast augmentation procedure. Under certain conditions, including breast reconstruction, breast lift and other secondary breast procedures, silicone gel implants are now approved by the FDA.

Breast augmentation Manhattan New York may be performed under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation, or general anesthesia. General anesthesia may be recommended for women desiring implant placement below the muscle. The breast augmentation Manhattan New York surgery consists of making an incision, lifting the breast tissue, creating a pocket in the chest/breast area, and placing an envelope containing a soft, implant material underneath. An incision may be made either in the crease below the breast, around the areola, or under the armpit. The implants can be placed either under the chest muscle or directly under the breasts. Placement considerations include the anatomy of your breasts, breast feeding, and your personal preference. All of the options will be discussed in detail to allow you to make an informed decision. For breast augmentation Manhattan New York contact board certified plastic surgeon Eric Sadeh.

New York plastic surgeon Eric Sadeh offers breast augmentation Manhattan New York using saline and silicone breast implants, breast lift surgery, and breast reduction surgery. Located in New York City serving Manhattan, Queens and Forest Hills.

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Thursday, June 26, 2008

Dr. David Sayah offers Breast Reduction in Beverly Hills

Background
Many women consult Dr. Sayah because of overly large or sagging breasts, a condition resulting in neck and shoulder pain, deep grooves in the shoulders from brassiere straps, skin rashes, and increased menstrual discomfort. In addition, these patients often experience emotional distress when friends (and even total strangers) thoughtlessly comment on the size of their breasts. Other women are bothered by sagging breasts, and while the size of their breasts may be acceptable, the undesirable shape makes them feel unattractive.

Enlarged breasts are often the result of hereditary factors or weight gain. Hormones also play a part in some cases where the breast tissue is actually more sensitive than normal to certain female hormones. Sagging breasts result from poor skin tone, stretching of ligaments during pregnancy and breast-feeding, weight changes, heredity, and the aging process. Either of these conditions can be corrected with the same basic operative procedure, and thousands of women each year undergo successful surgical alteration of their breasts.

During your initial consultation, you will be encouraged to discuss your desires, fears, expectations, and goals. In addition to reducing breast size, Dr. Sayah will strive to create a more aesthetically pleasing breast by improving shape and balance and creating breasts which are proportional to your chest and shoulders. No woman has breasts which are perfectly symmetrical in volume, shape, or position. Dr Sayah will aim for improved breast symmetry in addition to a more youthful appearance (firm breasts with proper uplift).

Procedure
A more shapely breast (lifted and reduced in size) is created by elevating the nipple (which normally remains connected to its nerve and blood supply) to a more acceptable position. If the nipple is enlarged, its size is reduced. The breast and torso are measured to determine the amount of reduction required, and a pattern is drawn on the breast. If necessary, the internal breast tissue is reduced and molded into a normal size and shape. Sometimes, during uplift operations, a small implant may be placed to add extra support and shape to the breast. Dr. Sayah will discuss this with you before surgery.

New techniques in plastic surgery aim to reduce the length of incisions and scars in performing breast lifts and reductions. In traditional techniques the final incision lines are made around the areola (dark circle around the nipple), down the bottom center and horizontally under the breast and resulting in an “anchor scar.” More modern methods used by Dr. Sayah have limited the incisions to either just around the areola (small circular scar) or around the areola and down the center of the breast resulting in a “lollipop scar.” In particular cases, a significant breast reduction can be achieved by sculpting the breast using liposuction (liposculpture). All incisions are closed in multiple layers in order to minimize widening of the scars.

A comfortable bandage is fitted after surgery and worn for 48 hours. We recommend continued support of the breasts with a well-fitted, comfortable bra after reduction to prevent sagging. A small drain may be used to collect fluid for a day or two after the procedure to help decrease swelling and discomfort.

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Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Dr. David Wishnew performs Breast Augmentation in Texas

Because an individual’s body build is determined for the most part by genetic influences, women may not be able to achieve the look they want through diet and exercise alone. Those women with small, underdeveloped or asymmetrical breasts may chose to change the shape of their breasts by opting to undergo breast augmentation. In this procedure, specially designed materials are implanted beneath the breast or chest wall muscles to increase bust size. The choice of size and type of implant used, route of implantation, and position of implant placement are specific to each individual patient and these factors are determined in patient/doctor conjunction.

This plastic surgeon in Austin Texas focuses on plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery procedures including breast augmentation using both saline breast implants and silicone breast implants.

Patients seeking breast augmentation may do so for a variety of reasons. A woman may desire larger breasts to enhance her body contour or if she feels her current breast size is too small. Breast augmentation may also be performed in order to make corrections after pregnancy or to balance the size of the breasts. Correcting these can also help to strengthen self-confidence, leading patients to seek breast augmentation.

Breast Augmentation uses breast implants which are either filled with a saline solution or silicone gel. If saline implants rupture, the saline solution is harmlessly reabsorbed into the body and the implant can be replaced. Please contact this plastic surgeon to learn more about getting breast augmentation in Austin Texas.

Breast augmentation is a very individualized procedure in which your goals should be realistically determined and discussed with Dr. Wishnew. Together you will determine what specific procedures will be performed. Once your goals have been determined you will set a date for this procedure and will be given instructions about how to prepare.

When the date for your breast augmentation has arrived, you may select from a variety of methods for inserting the implants. Implants can be inserted through several locations including the line where the breast and body meet, the areola (dark area surrounding the nipple), the armpit, and even the naval. The patient should discuss with the physician and determine which location is best to minimize the visibility of any scarring that may occur.

After the procedure, patients often experience soreness for a few days but are back into their normal lives within a day or two. Pain following the surgery can be minimized by medications. All procedures are performed with anesthesia to minimize any discomfort or pain.

It is important to follow any instructions your physician may have following your breast augmentation. Patients should be aware that soreness will be present after the operation and that physical activity following the operation should be avoided for a period of time. Scarring from the operation does occur but will fade away gradually, although scars may never disappear completely.

This plastic surgeon in Austin Texas can help you to achieve your goals.

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Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Dr. Morgan Davoudi performs Breast Augmentation in Atlanta

To reshape, enlarge and enhance the breasts, there really is no better alternative than breast augmentation Atlanta or breast implant surgery. Factors such as weight loss, pregnancy and age can make the breasts lose their shape and begin to sag. At our Georgia practice, the goal of breast augmentation Atlanta is to improve the breasts by producing natural-looking results.

In Gwinnett County and throughout the country advances in breast augmentation surgery have made the procedure a much safer and more effective cosmetic surgery option for women seeking to enhance their breasts. This is why so many of our breast augmentation Atlanta area patients choose to have breast enhancement. In addition, much of the stigma previously associated with this procedure is now a thing of the past.

We see patients throughout the Duluth and Atlanta area. Their reasons for choosing breast augmentation Atlanta surgery differ. Some people simply want to increase their bust size and others seek to reverse the toll that weight loss, pregnancy and nursing have taken. Whatever your reason, our Atlanta area office will work tirelessly to ensure that your breast augmentation Atlanta procedure is a success.

Different techniques are available at our Gwinnett County office for breast augmentation Atlanta. Generally speaking, an incision is made either in the nipple area, armpit or lower breast area and an implant, usually saline-filled, is inserted. Dr. R. Morgan Davoudi will spend a great deal of time with you discussing your goals and expectation, and determining the appropriate implant size to give you the best results possible.

One decision more and more women are making everyday is to have breast augmentation Atlanta surgery (a procedure to enhance the size of your breasts by using breast implants, saline implants or silicone implants). Breast implants are indicated for females for breast augmentation surgery where the patient is at least 18 years of age, and for reconstruction of the female breast. By inserting breast implants, plastic surgeons are able to increase a woman’s bust line by one or more bra cup sizes. Advances in breast implant technology and surgical technique are making breast augmentation Atlanta surgery a popular option among women of all ages desiring a change in the way they look. The decision to undergo breast enlargement surgery may result in a more flattering, better proportioned figure, more clothing options, and may enhance your confidence and self-esteem.

Every day, you make decisions that affect the way you live. Some choices depend on the moment, like the clothing, hairstyle and perfume you will wear today. Other decisions are deeply significant, because they affect how you feel about yourself as a woman, and how others perceive you.

Breast augmentation Atlanta surgery offers a unique opportunity to scientifically “customize” the shape of the breast rather than just bra size. You may want to wear an outfit that reveals more cleavage, change your wardrobe style, or simply create the proper balance between your breasts and hips.

If you’re considering breast augmentation Atlanta with breast implants, Dr. Davoudi will give you a basic understanding of the plastic surgery procedure–who it can help, how it’s performed, and what results you can expect. Please consult our office if there is anything you don’t understand about this breast augmentation Atlanta procedure.

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Thursday, June 19, 2008

Dr. Adams offers Mastopexy in Dallas

What is it?
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape your sagging breasts. A mastopexy can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. If your breasts are small or have lost volume-for example after pregnancy-breast implants inserted in conjunction with mastopexy can increase both their firmness and their size.

No two patients are the same, thus Dr. Adams will individualize your breast lift for you and your body. There is no one procedure that is best for all patients.

How is it done?
A mastopexy usually takes 2 to 3 hours. Dr. Adams uses several different techniques for breast lift and will choose the one best suited for you. If you have small breasts and minimal sagging, you may be a candidate for the modified surgery that requires a less extensive incision (short-scar). One such surgery is the “doughnut” or periareolar mastopexy, in which circular incisions are made around the areola. Dr Adams in Dallas also uses new techniques with specialized mesh to suspend the breast giving longer lasting results.

If you’re having an implant inserted along with your breast lift, it will be placed in a pocket directly under the breast tissue, or deeper, under the muscle of the chest wall if you lack the appropriate amount of breast tissue to give your breasts a more natural appearance. Dr. Adams will discuss with you the best surgery following your examination and what your expectations are.

What can I expect after the surgery?
Recovery Time:
Recovery is not typically difficult. You will be tired and slightly sore for 1-3 days following your surgery. After surgery, you’ll wear a surgical bra. Your breasts will be slightly bruised, swollen and uncomfortable for a day or two, but the pain should not be severe. Any discomfort you do feel can be relieved with medications prescribed by Dr. Adams.

Dr. Adams usually does not use drains for this procedure. You may return to work in 3 days with limitations on physical activity. You will not be permitted to do any housework, lifting over 10 pounds or aerobic workouts that increase your heart rate above 100 beats per minute for 3 weeks.

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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

In Los Angeles, Breast Lifts are Popular for Women After Child-Birth

To help you prepare for your breast lift, we have answered some of the questions asked of our staff in Los Angeles.

Breast lifts - are they done with implants? In Los Angeles, breast lift may be done with or without breast implants. For women who are happy with their size but would like a perkier, firmer breast, a breast lift alone is sufficient.

When is a breast lift done? In Los Angeles, breast lifts are done to combat the effects of child-bearing, aging, gravity, or naturally disproportionate breasts.

How is a breast lift done? In our office in Los Angeles, breast lift is performed under general anesthetic. An incision is made below the breast or around the areola, then the surrounding skin is lifted and tightened. In our office in Los Angeles, breast lifts are done according to correct anatomical proportions, so your breasts are perfectly proportional.

If you wish to change the shape or size of your breast, Los Angeles breast implant specialist, Dr. Warren Lent, can create the look you desire. Give us a call today to schedule a consultation at our office in Los Angeles. Breast lift or breast implants, Dr. Lent is the expert you’re looking for.

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Friday, June 13, 2008

Breast Augmentation in Dallas Texas

Dalls Plastic Surgeon Dr. Adams is a internationally recognized expert in breast augmentation. His special interest in this area has allowed him to make several contributions/ innovations to optimize results in breast augmentation.

Every woman who considers breast augmentation has her own personal reasons. Some include the following:
* Enlarging the breasts to make the body more proportional.
* Reshaping and enlarging breasts that have lost their shape due to breast-feeding or age.
* Balancing the appearance of breasts that differ in size or shape.

Many women experience emotional benefits from breast augmentation such as enhanced self-esteem, a more satisfying body image and a renewed sense of enthusiasm.

No two patients are the same, thus Dr. Adams will individualize your breast augmentation for you and your body. There is no one implant-type or type of augmentation that is best for all patients, Just like there is not one type of house or car that best suit everyone.

The key is to match the correct implant to each patient’s breast dimensions and soft tissues. This philosophy strives to produce long-term results with low re-operation and complication rates. Dr. Adams does this individual analysis on every patient.

Dr. Adams in Dallas believes that recovery post-surgery and re-operation rates are the most important factors correlating to the quality of the procedure in Texas. Dr. Adams has published his 3 year re-operation rates on his breast augmentation patients. This was 2.5% which was 7 -9 x lower than published rates form the FDA clinical trials. Many factors contribute to this low re-operation rate.

Recovery is another unique benefit. Dr. Adams has observed that 98% of patients are able to go out to dinner the day of surgery and resume normal activities within 24 hours.

Though a Dallas breast augmentation can achieve many different goals, your decision/ desires are a very personal matter and will be a focus of your visit with Dr. Adams during your consultation. It is important to get all your questions answered during this consultation so it is suggested that you write your important questions down for Dr. Adams to answer.

What is breast augmentation?
An outpatient operation that improves and increases the size and shape of your breast by inserting an implant.

What does it accomplish?
It enhances the breast size and contour, and may give your body a more harmonious balance. It can also correct and dramatically improve breast/body proportion and balance after pregnancy.

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