With an increasing number of women turning toward the combination of radiation plus lumpectomy as an alternative to mastectomy, the question of how to improve breast contours after surgery has become even more pressing. How can concerns over permanent indentations or a damaged-looking breast be put to rest? Oncoplastic surgery may hold the solution. THE AFTEREFFECTS OF A LUMPECTOMY The advances in medical technology have opened new doors for women in terms of effective cancer treatment. Many…
Women often find that making the choice between silicone gel vs. saline breast implants to be the biggest challenge when it comes to breast augmentation. And, as if two options weren’t tough enough to choose between already, now there’s a third contender: form-stable highly cohesive silicone gel implants, more commonly known as gummy bear implants. Beyond their funny name, gummy bear implants are creating a lot of buzz, thanks to some key advantages they offer over other implants. 1. NATURAL…
If you feel like your eye area looks noticeably older than the rest of your face, you might benefit from cosmetic surgery… but which procedure should you choose? While guidance in finding the right option to help you meet your cosmetic goals should be on your list of must-haves for a good facelift surgeon, there are a few test questions you can ask yourself when you can’t decide between a brow lift and an eye lift. 1. ARE YOU MORE CONCERNED WITH DROOPY LIDS OR A HEAVY BROW? When the upper…
Facing breast cancer and a subsequent mastectomy can be a very emotional process, and patients can often feel confused and overwhelmed by the different options for breast reconstruction. It’s important to remember that there is no one best method of reconstruction, and there are pros and cons to each approach. Here’s a closer look into the facts behind common breast reconstruction methods to help you understand the primary differences. FLAP-BASED RECONSTRUCTION Tissue flap reconstruction is…
While today’s implants definitely offer more beautiful and natural results than at any other time in history, constant innovation is an integral part of any specialty field, and that includes plastic surgery. Here’s a look at some of the breast augmentation advances we might see in the future. LIGHTWEIGHT SILICONE IMPLANTS Although silicone implants look and feel very much like natural breast tissue, one of their biggest downfalls is their weight. A lighter weight silicone breast implant has…
When considering any surgical procedure, there’s nothing wrong with doing a little investigation to see if there’s a nonsurgical alternative first. However, today’s market is crowded with dubious claims of miracle treatments, many of which offer limited benefits and may be quite risky. Perhaps you have heard of the so-called BOTOX® breast lift, a nonsurgical “solution” for lifting and firming the breasts using the familiar injectable. What’s the truth about using BOTOX® for…
Tuberous breasts are the result of a congenital deformity that occurs when the breast fails to develop properly during puberty. For women who feel embarrassed about a more tubular breast shape, breast augmentation can help restore a fuller, more spherical appearance to the breasts as long as the proper steps are taken. 1. BAND RELEASE Tuberous breasts occur when a band of constrictive tissue develops at the base of the breasts, preventing them from expanding and growing into a typical mounded…
If you have asymmetrical breasts, you may have concerns that getting breast implants won’t give you the results you hope for. However, the right combination of implants plus other breast enhancement procedures can not only give you a beautiful breast augmentation outcome but also improve symmetry between your breasts. PLANNING YOUR AUGMENTATION There are a few different options when it comes to correcting asymmetry, depending on your goals: If you want larger breasts overall, I can use…
Most of us associate breast reconstruction with a mastectomy, or full removal of the affected breast as part of cancer treatment. However, advances in cancer treatment allow for oncologists to perform lumpectomies in more cases. If you’ve only undergone a lumpectomy, is reconstruction surgery really necessary? A NEW EMPHASIS IN BREAST CANCER TREATMENT The old philosophy regarding breast cancer was that the safest approach was for surgeons to excise a significant amount of existing breast…
Many of my patients think that looking younger is an either-or proposition: either you can benefit from nonsurgical procedures, or you need a facelift. I actually endorse a more comprehensive and inclusive approach whenever it makes sense. Not only can many nonsurgical treatments delay the need for a facelift, but there are some that may even help improve your facelift results. A PROACTIVE APPROACH Facelifts are most commonly performed for patients who are 55 or older to correct some of the more…
While the most obvious benefit of getting breast implants is a generous increase in cup size, many of my patients are surprised to learn that there may be a few added benefits as well. Here’s a look at some of the positive changes my patients often see after breast augmentation. 1. BETTER SYMMETRY Although a certain degree of asymmetry between the breasts is perfectly normal, some of my patients feel discouraged if they’re faced with a difference of a cup size or more. By using implants of…
Many people believe that teens and young adults these days are growing up in a society that places greater importance on physical appearance than past generations. As a result, there’s a trend toward young adults asking for (and parents giving) breast implants as a high school or college graduation gift. On the surface, the “limbo” in between high school and college seems like the ideal time for an 18-year-old to schedule and recover from breast augmentation, before she begins her new life…
