The Myths Surrounding Silicone Implants The popular perception is that silicone breast implants are always a better choice than those filled with saline. The foundation of this belief is twofold: that silicone implants feel better and look better than saline implants. While the former assertion is true in many cases, the latter is not. Both […]
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New FDA Alert on Breast Implants Due in part to recent social media pressure the FDA has once again called into question the safety of breast implants. The FDA enforced a twelve year moratorium (1994 to 2006) on the use of silicone implants to investigate an alleged association with rare connective tissue disorders. There was
First, some background. Breast implants are available in both round and tear drop shapes and each type can have either a smooth or rough (textured) outer surface (Figure 1). The material inside the implant, either saline water or silicone gel, have both been proven safe after decades of investigation and are not in question. However,
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Thanks to our patient for sending this 4 month follow-up shot. We are still ardent believers that implants belong “under the muscle” despite the recent trend to repeat history (50 years ago) by putting them in front. Advantages include better upper breast contour without the need for unreliable fat grafts, better mammogram imaging, and less capsule formation (breast hardening). Not all patients are candidates for armpit incisions but this patient is an ideal candidate. Saline implants commonly last 20 years, or generally twice as long as silicone. They are not suitable for everyone though.
#breast #implant #shape #muscle
Thanks to our patient for sending this 4 month follow-up shot. We are still ardent believers that implants belong “under the muscle” despite the recent trend to repeat history (50 years ago) by putting them in front. Advantages include better upper breast contour without the need for unreliable fat grafts, better mammogram imaging, and less capsule formation (breast hardening). Not all patients are candidates for armpit incisions but this patient is an ideal candidate. Saline implants commonly last 20 years, or generally twice as long as silicone. They are not suitable for everyone though.
#breast #implant #shape #muscle
Our patient returned 14 years after a tummy tuck and we were able to revisit her result. Abdominoplasties are a “one and done” procedure and the durability is demonstrated here. Scar quality, which is normally quite variable, is largely dependent on individual healing tendency. The scar shown here is thin and has faded nicely, about as good as it gets.
#abdomen #tummy #flat
Our patient returned 14 years after a tummy tuck and we were able to revisit her result. Abdominoplasties are a “one and done” procedure and the durability is demonstrated here. Scar quality, which is normally quite variable, is largely dependent on individual healing tendency. The scar shown here is thin and has faded nicely, about as good as it gets.
#abdomen #tummy #flat
Here’s another one! Two hour procedure and two week recovery to turn back the clock. Clean and natural.
#eyes #clean #natural
Here’s another one! Two hour procedure and two week recovery to turn back the clock. Clean and natural.
#eyes #clean #natural
Breast lifts require scars so it has to be a good trade to make sense. Most patients expect no residual ”overhang” whatsoever but there is always some. More patients also require implants than those that don’t. However, when implants are not needed to provide upper fullness, like this patient, the procedure is simple, there is little discomfort and recovery is super quick!
#breast #lift #high
Breast lifts require scars so it has to be a good trade to make sense. Most patients expect no residual ”overhang” whatsoever but there is always some. More patients also require implants than those that don’t. However, when implants are not needed to provide upper fullness, like this patient, the procedure is simple, there is little discomfort and recovery is super quick!
#breast #lift #high
