Whether a woman chooses to undergo breast reconstruction surgery can be a highly personal decision. In my practice, I encourage breast cancer survivors to feel comfortable making their own decisions on reconstruction without pressure from family, friends or doctors. However, a wealth of outdated misconceptions still pervade the modern day conversation about breast reconstruction and any associated risks, which may stop some women from pursuing reconstruction surgery even if it might be a…
Healing from any surgical procedure is a gradual process. While my breast augmentation patients are often eager to see their end results and return to their normal routine, there are a few steps in the recovery process that should be respected so the body can heal properly. I like to think of the recovery from breast augmentation as consisting of three stages. 1. Immediate Recovery after Surgery The immediate post-surgical recovery is what most patients think of when they hear the phrase…
It’s a common misconception among breast augmentation patients that breast implant revision is almost always performed as a result of implant rupture. In fact, most of the patients that I see for breast implant revision elect to undergo revision surgery for reasons completely unrelated to implant failure, whether for a placement issue or simply to maintain a youthful appearance. Here’s a closer look at four of the best reasons to consider breast implant revision. 1. CHANGE IN SIZE Women with…
Women who elect to undergo a lumpectomy rather than a mastectomy to remove cancerous tumors in the breast are often concerned about what their resulting breast shape will be. Many of my patients are relieved to find that, with modern developments, lumpectomies do not necessarily result in having permanently dented or misshaped breasts. In fact, there are a variety of methods for improving breast shape after a lumpectomy. Here is a closer look at three of the most common techniques: 1. SMALL…
Subjective aging is the difference in how young people feel and how old they seem to be. A study on subjective aging concluded that most people feel about 13 years younger than they actually are. There’s certainly no denying that our society values youth and energy, and we especially value looking young and energetic. FEELING YOUNGER VS. LOOKING YOUNGER If you want to look as young as you feel, I recommend regular good exercise, proper nutrition, and keeping active – that’s true for people…
Breast augmentation can help maintain a curvaceous look and boost self-esteem. Yet, as with any surgery, there are potential complications that could occur during surgery, some of which could need correction through breast revision later on. In an effort to reduce the possibility of revision surgery and other risks, it’s essential to choose a highly skilled surgeon for your procedure. There are three primary ways that surgical excellence can help ensure the best breast augmentation results as…
While many of my patients have a specific idea of what the perfect breasts should look like after breast enhancement, some may not realize that their goal figure involves not only a larger size, but also a higher placement. To achieve the often-held ideal of a high, full profile after breast augmentation, there are three reasons I recommend including a breast lift as well. 1. CAN BETTER MEET COSMETIC GOALS Many women find that their hopes for breast enhancement surgery cannot be met by only one…
If you’re experiencing signs of aging, you have several surgical and nonsurgical options for looking younger, but which one is right for you? While facelifts remain one of the most commonly known ways to look younger, a wide range of noninvasive facial rejuvenation treatments can also provide men and women with excellent results. Is there one choice that’s better? FACIAL REJUVENATION WITHOUT SURGERY Facial rejuvenation comes in many forms: Regularly scheduled facials and chemicals peels can…
As the newest generation of silicone gel breast implants, gummy bear implants offer several advantages for cosmetic breast augmentation as well as for reconstructive breast surgery. Although no single approach is best for every patient, I do find that there are a few factors of gummy bear implants that can particularly benefit my breast reconstruction patients. ANATOMICAL SHAPE Gummy bear implants are well-known for their teardrop shape that mimics the natural breast, with more volume towards…
With today’s med spa advances, you don’t need to go under the knife to enjoy beautifully smooth skin. Here are four non-surgical skincare options I recommend to help my patients enhance their overall appearance and reduce the look of wrinkles. These procedures are effective and fully customizable to meet your individual complexion needs. 1. BOTOX® COSMETIC As the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatment offered at my practice, BOTOX® can be an excellent solution for treating wrinkles…
In my practice, I see a lot of patients who are concerned that their breasts are showing their age. Growing older naturally leads to changes in reproductive hormones that dictate the tissue and structure of breasts. The result is that, over time, your breasts begin to lose their firmness and fullness. While this process is completely natural, many women understandably wish to reverse these signs of age. Here are three tips for maintaining full, youthful-looking breasts. NO SMOKING When it comes…
Originally developed as a soft tissue replacement for a number of different medical procedures, acellular dermal matrix (ADM) has proven particularly useful in the realm of breast surgery. Here’s a closer look at some of the benefits incorporating ADM has to offer. 1. ADDS STRENGTH TO SURGICAL POCKET Implant displacement is one of the reasons that my patients may request breast implant revision surgery. Although a shift in implant position can occur for any number of reasons, a compromise of…
