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.
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