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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The future is here! This AI assisted imaging app has gotten quite varied reactions, ranging from “creepy” to amazing! There is the obvious concern that the results are AI enhanced too. Therefore we will always show the static before and after images at the end to address this concern. Please comment on what you think about this new tool!
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The holiday season is upon and we pause to reflect on all of our blessings, both individually and as a practice. Our team members are talented, hard working, and dedicated to excellence in all that we do. As can be seen here, we enjoy each other’s company too! How lucky we are.
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Wide awake breast augmentation: new reality or nonsense? Opining on the topic here with my close friend and respected colleague Dr. Dennis Hammond from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Dennis has been a major thought leader in breast surgery for the past three decades. #breast #implant #anesthesia
Tummy tucks are hard recoveries for the first week due to the muscle repair part, but are well worth it! It’s one of the few “one and done” procedures in plastic surgery. Both skin removal and muscle tightening, as done in this case, are typically required to achieve the best result.
