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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Massive weight loss resulting from new drug therapies can result in major skin laxity involving the abdomen and breasts. More extreme cases also affect the upper arms, thighs, and buttocks. Surgery can trade scars for tight skin in all of these areas. It’s a big commitment but helps complete the journey.
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Massive weight loss resulting from new drug therapies can result in major skin laxity involving the abdomen and breasts. More extreme cases also affect the upper arms, thighs, and buttocks. Surgery can trade scars for tight skin in all of these areas. It’s a big commitment but helps complete the journey.
#weight #skin #surgery #scars
Breast implants are not forever devices and require periodic maintenance. Factors that increase the length of trouble free intervals include saline implants, implant position “under the muscle”, and volume less than 400 cc. Each patient is unique so requirements will vary based on anatomy and goals.
#implant #maintenance #goal
Breast implants are not forever devices and require periodic maintenance. Factors that increase the length of trouble free intervals include saline implants, implant position “under the muscle”, and volume less than 400 cc. Each patient is unique so requirements will vary based on anatomy and goals.
#implant #maintenance #goal
The effect of lip lifts should be subtle and elegant. Its best indications are women over fifty who have associated aging changes. They generally should be avoided in younger patients. The result cannot be reversed if overdone!
#lip #lift #face
The effect of lip lifts should be subtle and elegant. Its best indications are women over fifty who have associated aging changes. They generally should be avoided in younger patients. The result cannot be reversed if overdone!
#lip #lift #face
This is a large drawing, 37”x 52”, that is worked on 10 hours each weekend. It started a year ago so progress is slow but steady. It’s like building a house, bit by bit it adds up eventually to a finished product. It’s a great form of meditation and helps to gear up for the work week ahead!
#drawing #charcoal #pencil
This is a large drawing, 37”x 52”, that is worked on 10 hours each weekend. It started a year ago so progress is slow but steady. It’s like building a house, bit by bit it adds up eventually to a finished product. It’s a great form of meditation and helps to gear up for the work week ahead!
#drawing #charcoal #pencil
