Archive for February, 2009
How often will I need to have “touch up” or “maintenance” breast procedures?
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 by admin.
There is no touch up or maintenance necessary, although there is a deflation rate of 3-7%. If this occurs in the first 10 years, there is no charge (for our patients) to replace the implant. Otherwise, the implants may last indefinitely. When contemplating this surgery, one should enter into this with the [...]
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If I decide to have children after surgery, how will this affect my results in the long run?
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 by admin.
Should I wait until after I have children?
Many women have children after augmentation and breast feed without difficulty. Some women get very large with pregnancy and might not care for the much increased size while others like this; the breast undergoes regression after the pregnancy or breast feeding and the previously placed [...]
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Is it better to place a breast implant above or below the muscle?
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 by admin.
It is much better for most patients to place the implant below the muscle as this results in a more natural appearance and has a much lower rate of capsular contraction, or hardening.
For the patient with one breast very underdeveloped or tuberous in shape, the implant may need to be placed over the muscle. [...]
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Is it possible to take fat from my buttocks to fill my breasts?
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 by admin.
Yes, fat may be harvested from multiple sites and placed in the breast (or face, hands, other depressions).
The final size is not as predictable as with implants and a touch up is usually required. Not all the fat survives, but what does is permanent and there are no worries about leaks or replacement [...]
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Local Anesthesia Question
Posted on 18. Feb, 2009 by admin.
If local anesthesia means I am awake during surgery- will I feel and see what they are working on?
There is sensation of movement or pressure, but no pain; since one is lying down there is not much to see.
Dr. Barry Kaplan
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