Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Breast Augmentation Surgeon Research: Do It The Right Way

Summer’s coming to a close and looking back on how these past 3 months have been, many women ask themselves if they got out to enjoy the summer at as much as they wanted to, or reluctantly went out with friends to the beach wearing a t-shirt most of the time on the sand. It could be that they were self-conscious about sunbathing because they weren’t able to find that great fitting swimsuit that would have complimented their bust-line. More and more women who are conscious about the appearance of their breasts are beginning to consider breast augmentation Los Angeles plastic surgery experts tell us, are getting an early start for next summer.

breast augmentation Los AngelesWith the weather being still warm and sunny in Southern California many women have already taken advantage of the benefits breast implants surgery offers to women seeking enlargement, asymmetry correction, and reduction surgical procedures.

To find the right surgeon to go to for breast implants Los Angeles patients have a lot of resources and information available to screen potential plastic surgeons

Always start by confirming that your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS) and has received additional training in plastic surgery procedures. Your plastic surgery is very important to your lifestyle and health so holding your plastic surgeon to the highest possible standard of education and technical excellence in plastic surgery procedures is critical at every stage of your research.

ABPS certification is just the first step in selecting your doctor; it only certifies the technical aspects of surgery, but does not guarantee the "cosmetic" element of cosmetic surgery that is so crucial to Beverly Hills breast implants surgery. To make sure that you get the best possible results from your surgery, you must carefully evaluate the aesthetic results of your potential surgeon’s previous results. Many doctors are capable of placing breast implants, but only those skilled and experienced in the cosmetic placement of breast augmentation can produce desirable results. Carefully go over a surgeon’s before and after pictures to determine if the doctor is capable of delivering what you’re looking for. To learn more about procedures involving breast implants Beverly Hills patients should contact their local breast augmentation surgeons and spend time talking with them.

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Incision Types And The Future Of Breast Augmentation

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Breast augmentation is as much art as it is science. A tremendous amount of detail and planning goes into each procedure; plastic surgery specialists talk about the minute facets of breast augmentation in this recent Medscape publication beginning with a discussion on incision types, then concluding with a note on fat-graft breast enhancement technology.

Depending upon the size of the breast implants Los Angeles surgeons explain that the incision length must be between 4.5-5.5 cm. It also can make insertion from around the areola difficult; since highly cohesive gel implants are not deformable, they cannot be squeezed through little incisions. Armpit, or transaxillary incision is possible, but exceedingly difficult. The reason at this point in time that Los Angeles breast augmentation specialists actually prefer smooth round gels is that they act and feel very much like normal breast tissue — when you lay down, normal breast tissue flattens and lateralizes, and so do the smooth round responsive gels. When you stand up, gravity takes effect and the gel situates within the implant at the base of the breast to give fullness in the lower pole and a smooth slope at the top.

In summary, pending FDA approval Mentor’s Contour Profile Gel and Allergan’s Style 410 will be the latest additions to the already wide selection of available implants; there are hundreds of breast implant combinations from type of filler, volume, base width and profile—all to help women and their surgeon find the fit that is appropriate for them.

The Future Of Beverly Hills Breast Lifts

Breast augmentation using fat grafts (lipoaugmentation) rather than silicone or saline implants employs fat suctioned from the patient’s buttocks, thighs or other fatty areas. This type of breast surgery can be used to increase the size of the breast or to fill in defects or abnormalities in existing breasts, including enhancing the appearance after breast reconstruction and softening the look of existing implants. Fat injections of the breasts may offer patients augmentation with a natural look and feel and the benefit of body contouring through liposuction—without the requirement for incisions or implants.

Lipoaugmentation does offer a modest opportunity for enhancement— specifically, about one cup size increase and the degree of enlargement will depend on the amount of spare fat that the patient has. But, numerous questions remain about this new technique: How much of the fat survives? Does the procedure have to be repeated? Are the breasts hard and uncomfortable for long periods after the procedure? And most importantly, what are the cancer implications of this technique? Funded by the Aesthetic Surgery Education and Research Foundation (ASERF) of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery research projects are being conducted to determine the safety and efficacy of breast enhancement using the patient’s fat deposits.

For the time being, plastic surgeons will continue to study the intricate details of the procedure for the safety of our patients– namely, the techniques of harvesting, preparation, and placement of the fat tissue, who should receive fat transfer, when it is appropriate, and whether it is safe for the long term. This procedure is technique-driven and must to be done correctly by a properly trained, board-certified plastic surgeon to avoid complications. For more information about this technology and breast implants Beverly Hills patients are recommended to seek the advice of professional plastic surgery experts to learn more.