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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The vast majority of women have successful breast augmentation surgery and are pleased with their results for decades. However some women are tempted to have a second procedure to make a good result even better. In other instances a problem may exist or develops over time that warrants additional surgery. An important goal is to
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What are shaped breast implants? Shaped breast implants, also known as anatomic or tear-drop implants, have an asymmetric shape with a round base that tapers to a thin top (Figure 1). They are designed to mimic the natural downward slope of the upper breast while providing sufficient volume in their lower portion to enlarge it.
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Not every patient needs an aggressive “deep plane” lift. Our patient here, who graciously allowed us to share her images (thank you!), has lower cheek laxity with jowls and deep nasolabial folds that continue below as marionette lines (front view). The upper cheek contours are excellent so not every facial ligament needs to be released in order to effectively move the sagging lower cheeks upward and backward. A “SMASectomy”, a very limited deep plane variant, was all that was needed here. Note how the nasolabial folds are softened and no longer continue downward as marionette lines. Note that the cheek mass is now a smooth entity and the jawline more defined (oblique view).
The upper eyelids are also trimmed to provide an evenly rejuvenated appearance to the face.
#face #youth #beauty
Thrilled to be included in this piece!
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Abdominoplasty scars take a long time to mature and look their best. Scars are often red and raised for well over a year before they begin to remodel significantly. I am always impressed how good they look many years later, like this case 7 years after the fact. Abdominoplasties are one of the few true one-and-done plastic surgery procedures.
#abdomen #scar #heal
Great time at the final Baker Gordon Symposium run by my BFF Jim Stuzin. Gave some lectures and learned a ton from the icons in our specialty. Joyous but bittersweet finale.
#education #givingback #bff
