Breast Revision

Breast Revision Surgery A breast augmentation is the most popular surgical procedure available today. Unfortunately, there are some circumstances where the initial procedure is not what the patient wanted. A breast revision is a procedure that can give the patient the look they originally wanted. Even when a patient receives the look they wanted, it’s important to understand that implants may not be permanent. Over time, you may need to remove or replace your implants. During a...

Fat Grafting and Breast Augmentation As a plastic surgeon we are constantly looking for ways to improve results our results in the simplest way possible. One of the newest techniques to accomplish this is to use fat grafting to treat breast deformity. Fat grafting can be used to moderately enlarge the breast. But one of the newer approaches that fat grafting has taken on is for the treatment of tuberous breast deformity. Tuberous breast deformity is the...

Breast Implant Hardening It can be a very exciting time for a woman when she makes the decision to have breast augmentation surgery. But the surgery is not without complications. One of the things that can happen following surgery is something called capsular contracture. Capsular Contracture is defined as the scar formation around the implant that makes the breast feel harder/firmer than a normal breast. Capsular contracture is the highest reported complication following breast augmentation. However, there...

Gummy Bear Implants FDA Approved Just last week, the FDA approved the long-awaited, heavily-studied, “gummy bear” implants. These highly cohesive, anatomically-shaped silicone gel implants from Allergan (Natrelle 410) are indicated for women undergoing breast augmentation, breast reconstruction or those desiring an implant exchange. Gummy Bear Implants are great for women who have the following: Rippling or visible wrinkling of the implants Noticeable implant edges Thin chest coverage Small breasts Capsular contracture (tightening of the scar tissue around...

What Are The Differences Between Breast Procedures? When you or your doctor decide it is in your best interest to get a breast procedure done, it is extremely important to be aware of the different types available and what is right for you. There are many options to look into. The four main types of surgical breast procedures are; breast augmentation, breast lift, breast augmentation and lift, and breast reconstruction. Various Breast Procedures: Breast augmentation is performed using...