Showing posts with label Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon. Show all posts

Monday, June 29, 2009

Breast Augmentation in Beverly Hills- What Breast Implant Size to choose?


Many women in Los Angeles and Beverly Hills don’t have a clear idea of how different cup sizes actually look. They often tell their plastic surgeon that they “don’t want to become too big and only want to be about a size C,” At the same time, they will show their Beverly Hills breast implants cosmetic surgeon their “ideal” photo of a woman with a size D cup.

In order to make a good choice with the ideal size of your breast implants Beverly Hills plastic surgeons recommend not just focusing on cup size, but more importantly to look at how proportional your breasts will look in relation to the rest of your entire frame.

Beverly Hills women are often misled by the bra manufacturers about the true size of their breasts. While they might fit a C bra from one manufacturer, another one might label the same bra as a D cup. Also, there is a misunderstanding as to why bras are labeled as they are. For example, a 36 C bra means that the circumference of the chest wall is 36 inches, and the size of the breasts is a C cup. This means that going larger will only change the cup size and not the strap size.

Another point of confusion is the belief that larger-sized breast implants protrude more. To the contrary, a Los Angeles breast implants width increases more than its projection. Therefore, going bigger doesn’t necessarily mean that your breasts are going to protrude more. It means that you will get more fullness on the sides and a stronger cleavage. This is a more important consideration for the attractiveness of your final result.

Having said this, first consider the factors that should not be a part of your decision. These include basing your decision on the proportions of models and celebrities who have body proportions very different from your own. Do not do so by comparing yourself to your friends. And don’t leave it all up to your Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon. This is a joint decision that you will make with his or her expert input about your particular physique.

Some plastic surgeons or web sites suggest that you fill your bra with different size bags of sand, grain, or water in order to find the right size. It is actually more effective to have patients try on actual implants in a special bra during their consultation. This gives them a more realistic estimate of the final result, while giving the cosmetic surgeon a clearer understanding of their goals.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

OMG, Did Your Neighbor Get A Nose Job?

Plastic surgery has been becoming more accessible to everyone due to increased disposable income (even in this downturn) and our assertive, independent culture especially here in California. According to a well-known local Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon we recently met with, it’s common for people to give vouchers for cosmetic procedures as birthday gifts to friends and family. He explains that plastic surgery is (and has been for some time) not only for the rich and famous elite, and that chances are, you’ve come across someone today that has had some work done while you ran errands or went on your lunch break.

From Botox in Los Angeles to Beverly Hills breast implants and everything in between, city dwellers and suburbanites alike flock to plastic surgery specialists in southern California to find the right procedure for their individual needs. Lawyers, teachers, public relations specialists, medical professionals, and your soccermom neighbor all have walked through the doors at local cosmetic surgery centers all across Beverly Hills and Los Angeles, explains our resident expert Los Angeles plastic surgeon when describing his personal clientele and experience.

When we want a steak dinner, we go and get our grubbing on; when we’re in the mood for a nice new pair of designer shades, we drop by the sunglasses shop at the mall. Facelifts, nose jobs, tummy tucks and in Los Angeles breast implants in particular, all remain possible and affordable options for people who want to do a little something for themselves, and everyone, including your neighbor next door deserves a little fantastic something every once in a while.

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Determining Breast Cancer Risk Before Elective Plastic Surgery


An article appearing in the January/February issue of the Aesthetic Surgery Journal suggests that patients considering elective breast surgery would gain ultimately improved results after being assessed for breast cancer risk. The article also provides guidelines for plastic surgeons to help women determine breast cancer risk, as well as the most successful options for surgical intervention and breast reconstruction.
There are many risk factors associated with breast cancer, family history probably being the most prevalent. Although these risk factors don’t always mean any woman can or cannot get diagnosed with breast cancer. Estimates predict one out of every eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in her lifetime. That is why it is so important to have regular screenings, either using MRI or mammography to detect the presence of breast cancer, and even genetic testing to determine the risk of developing breast cancer in the future.
“Genetic testing, such as that for BRCA1 and BRCA2 (genes associated with breast cancer), has allowed clinicians to better tailor risk management strategies in patients from families with hereditary breast cancer,” said Hooman Soltanian, MD, lead author of the piece. “Plastic surgeons are in a unique position to provide early preventative options to their patients.”
In Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon Dr. Sean Younai, who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and board certified for the American Board of Plastic Surgery also stresses the importance of breast implant safety education especially amongst those at risk for breast cancer.
Early intervention with particularly high risk women can mean they can choose from more surgical and reconstructive procedures. Also, reconstructive surgery and aesthetic plastic surgery of the breasts, such as breast lift surgery (Mastopexy) if done at the same time, can also optimize the cosmetic results.
Even for women simply seeking aesthetic breast surgery, Los Angeles breast implants specialist Dr. Younai says that determining breast cancer risk sooner rather than later can help in choosing the best course of action, and ultimately achieve the best possible results.
Patients of Los Angeles plastic surgeon, Dr. Younai always get a fully informational consultation, in which he discusses the medical risks, care, and technology associated with the procedure in question. The ASAPS suggests the following guidelines for aesthetic breast surgery patients who are at a higher risk for breast cancer:
Prior to every elective breast surgery, special attention should be paid to any family history of breast or ovarian cancer.
Patients who are at high risk for breast cancer based on their personal and family history should be referred for further evaluation by a medical oncologist and/or geneticist.
Every woman 40 years of age and older should have a mammogram prior to an elective breast procedure. Some even recommend a preoperative mammogram in all women undergoing cosmetic breast surgery.
It is important to note that Los Angeles breast augmentation, reduction, mastopexy (breast lift) and implants may have significant consequences in screening and surveillance of breast cancer, specifically with regard to future mammographic evaluation. A new mammogram should be obtained three-to-six months after surgery, to serve as the new baseline for evaluation.
Ultrasound studies and MRI may be used to further evaluate patients with difficult or unsatisfactory mammograms.
For more information on this article discussed by the ASAPS please visit: http://www.surgery.org/press/news-release.php?iid=492.

Thursday, February 19, 2009

Breast Lift Surgery in Beverly Hills- Answers to your questions!

Do I Still Need a Breast Lift if I get Breast Augmentation with Breast Implants?

Beverly Hills breast implants augment breast volume and thus replenish the emptiness of a sagging breast. Although breast implants fill the breasts, they at best, minimally lift the breasts depending on the extent of skin and soft tissue laxity. Therefore, the premise that by choosing a bigger breast implant you can avoid the need for a breast lift is false.

Does a breast lift affect the look of the areola and nipples?

As breasts sag the nipple-areola complex also stretches and gets larger. It is customary to reduce the size of the areola during a Beverly Hills breast lift or Mastopexy procedure to that of a normal sized areola which has a diameter of approximately 1.5 inches.

Does wearing a bra prevent breast sagging or ptosis?

Although the drooping of breasts depend on a multitude of factors that were discussed earlier, in women with large and heavy breasts bra support will prevent excessive stretching of the Cooper’s Ligaments, thus diminishing the extend of breast sagging.

Does breast feeding cause breast ptosis or sagging?

Breast feeding by itself does not cause ptosis, but breast enlargement as a result of pregnancy, followed by their shrinkage with drying of the milk causes stretching of the breasts which ultimately cause them to sag.

How Will Breast Lift Surgery Alter My Breast Size?

As a rule, a Breast Lift will reduce the size of your breasts – generally by one cup size. This is due to the removal of excess breast skin, which itself carries a certain volume. To compensate for the lost breast volume you may then consider having a breast implant placed along with your Breast Lift surgery in Beverly Hills. There are many factors to consider, such as your original breast size, what you consider most attractive and the assessment your Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon of what size breasts are most proportionate for your body.

Does Mastopexy affect a woman’s ability to Breast Feed?

Considering that most types of breast lift or Mastopexy do not disconnect the nipple from its roots, a woman should be able to maintain her breast feeding ability after a lift. Never the less, a Mastopexy can alter a woman’s breast feeding ability if the surgery requires cutting into or manipulating the tissue located directly under the nipple-areola complex.

Mammogram and Breast Self-Examination

Mastopexy does neither alter your ability for breast self-examination, nor is it a hindrance for receiving a mammogram. Your plastic surgeon Los Angeles will probably recommend that you get a mammogram six months after your Mastopexy in order to establish a baseline.

Can the areola size be reduced with a Mastopexy?

Yes. The diameter and size of a stretched-out areola can be reduced via a Peri-areolar or an inverted-T mastopexy.

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