Saline vs. Silicone
There’s a lot of talk about saline and silicone implants–but do you know what the real differences between them are, or why some patients and doctors prefer one over the other? Here’s the story: Saline Implants Saline implants are silicone shells that are filled with sterile salt water after they’ve been placed in or behind […]
Do Breast Implants Cause Stretch Marks?
Stretch marks form when the dermis—the layer of skin that lies beneath the epidermis (the surface layer of your skin)—becomes stretched and torn, something that generally happens during rapid growth or rapid weight change. Given that, it does make sense that implants would cause stretch marks; a breast augmentation, after, all, essentially causes rapid growth—it’s […]
Getting a Breast Lift Without Implants
Many women who aren’t happy with the way their breasts look and who want to do something about it tend to think that breast augmentation is their only solution. The truth, however, is that while breast implants may be the right choice for some women, for others the best answer is actually a breast lift. […]
Transumbilical Incision: Pros and Cons
Last week, we discussed why you might want to choose an inframammary incision approach for your breast augmentation surgery–and why you might want to choose something different. Today, we’re taking a look at transumbilical incisions (also referred to as TUBA incisions) and what they have to offer: The Transumbilical Incision Transumbilical incisions are made on […]
Inframammary Incision: Pros & Cons
Before undergoing breast augmentation surgery, there are several important decisions to make, including incision placement. Surgeons place incisions in the least conspicuous areas to prevent visible scarring. There are three different incision locations: periareolar, transaxillary, and inframammary. Each option has its benefits and drawbacks. The inframammary incision is one of the most popular choices for […]
Periareolar Incision Pros & Cons
Last week, we talked about the pluses and minuses of choosing the transaxillary incision method for your breast augmentation. This week, we’ll take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of periareolar incisions. The Periareolar Incision Periareolar incisions are made at the outer edge of the areola, following the curve that separates the darker skin […]
Transaxillary Incision: Pros and Cons
When performing breast augmentation surgery, a plastic surgeon has a choice between four types of incisions: transaxillary, periareolar, inframmary, and transumbilical (TUBA). Various factors determine which one he or she chooses to use, including body type, breast size and shape, and a patient’s esthetic objectives. I think it’s important for patients to understand the pros […]
How to Use Before & After Photos to Your Advantage
Just like you wouldn’t want to buy a car before test-driving it, you should never go into something as important as plastic surgery without some idea of what the results will be like. Unlike a new car, however, you can’t have a “test” surgery before you have the real thing. That’s why a surgeon’s “before […]
Nostril Reduction – Rhinoplasty
One of the surgeries I perform most frequently in my practice is rhinoplasty—and one of the most common complaints I hear from my rhinoplasty patients is that their nostrils are too wide or flared. There are two ways to surgically narrow wide nostrils: by removing a small wedge of tissue from the crease of the […]
How Long Does Blepharoplasty Last?
Nothing lasts forever. Of all the plastic surgery procedures out there, however, blepharoplasty has some of the longest-lasting results—so much so that after you have one, you probably won’t need to get another ever again. This is not to say that once you recover from your blepharoplasty, your eyelids will stay exactly as they are […]
Wearing Makeup after a Blepharoplasty
So you’ve had eyelid surgery, and everything went just as planned—but the area around your eyes is still swollen and bruised, and you don’t want to go out in public looking like that. Are you allowed to wear makeup? Maybe—but it depends on how far out from surgery you are. If your wounds are still […]
Complications After Blepharoplasty
Blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) is one of the most popular facial plastic surgeries there are—a fact that has made it a relatively routine, and therefore safe, procedure. As with all surgeries, however, some risk is involved with eyelid surgery, and it’s important to be informed about what they are if you’re considering the procedure for yourself. […]
