For many years, it was customary to believe that breast implants had a shelf life of about 10 years. However, updated research and continued implant innovations have taught us that breast implants can often be fine for 20 to 30 years or longer, depending on the patient. While there may not be a magic number for when it is time […]
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Although breast implants can often last 10 to 20 years, or even longer, it is possible to change the size of the breast implants during that time. Some women may eventually prefer a smaller or larger breast implant size, while others may wish to alter the size after experiencing pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, or the effects of the natural aging […]
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Breast revision surgery can often be an excellent option for women who are not satisfied with the results of a previous breast augmentation, as well as for those whose aesthetic goals and/or desires have changed since their initial breast enhancement procedure. Some of the most common reasons to consider revision breast augmentation include: If you are experiencing capsular contracture, which […]
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After eleven years in practice, and as a busy plastic surgeon with vast experience in breast augmentation as well as breast augmentation revision, I am still perplexed by the number of patients who only come to a few “post-operative” appointments and then no longer follow up with their plastic surgeon. This is not simply unique to my practice, as this […]
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If you are interested in reducing the size of your breast implants, there are a number of breast revision techniques that can help you achieve your new cosmetic goals. At my practice, I offer a revolutionary technique known as the “neo pocket” to downsize implants with excellent results and a reduced risk of capsular contracture, implant malpositioning, symmastia, and other […]
Continue ReadingFor individuals considering breast revision surgery to correct and/or improve unsatisfactory results from a previous breast augmentation, an innovative dermal grafting (acellular dermal matrix) method known as Strattice™ Reconstructive Tissue Matrix can often be an excellent option. Designed as an “internal bra” of sorts, Strattice™ works to support weak breast tissue, while also promoting the growth of your own tissue. […]
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As mentioned in my previous blog post, capsular contracture is a condition characterized by the hardening and contraction of scar tissue around breast implants, sometimes resulting in discomfort, firmness of the implant, and a distorted breast shape. When performing breast augmentation – or any other surgery involving implants – I often employ three techniques that I have found can help […]
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When a breast implant – or any foreign object – is introduced into the body, the natural response for the body is to encapsulate the “intruder” inside a thin layer of scar tissue (which we call a “capsule”) to “wall it off” and prevent it from causing harm to other tissues. The majority of the time, this capsule remains extremely […]
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