March 24th, 2009 by admin
Something about ……………….
Blepharoplasty
Introduction
Eyes are the mirror to the world. Indeed and eyes speak so much about the face of a person. They give out the inner emotions of the person, even when the person is trying to be someone else. And unfortunately they convey the age of a person, even if that person does not feel that old. Very early age related changes are easily visible in both the upper as well as the lower eyelid. An ageing lower eyelid with its hanging fat bags gives the feeling that the person is actually older than he is. in addition the tear trough deformity that is often present (the hollow crease present below the eyes), further aggravates the situation.
It is possible surgically to correct this to a large extent, in a process known as blepharoplasty or eyelid rejuvenation surgery.
Causation of the “ageing eyelids”
The skin of the lids tends to sag as a result of ageing. Further the fat bags which are present over the eyeballs tend to come out of their natural position, and get more visible. In some persons, the eyebrow also tends to sag down, and it is important to hitch the eyebrows as well as correct the eyelid problem.
Treatment
The surgery can be done under local anesthesia in most patients. This involves an injection containing local anesthesia in the skin of the eyelids. The skin incision is just under the eyelashes, and the scar is easily hidden in the lines of the lids, and no evidence remains of the surgery. There is also the approach where the incision is done through the conjunctiva, known as trans-conjunctival blepharoplasty. Then the excess skin over the eyelid and protruding fat bags are removed, to leave behind a younger looking eyelid, and the “sad” look is not present anymore. The fat bags can also be used to cover the tear trough, and reduce the hollowness that is present under the eyes. This procedure has been popularised by Dr Ruth Graf in Brazil, under whom the author has trained .
Possible problems
The skin over the eyelids is very thin, hence there is easily some swelling that comes there. This can take between 3-6 weeks to disappear. Thus the patient must know, that he/ she will need to wear glasses if they have to go back to work in this period. Some conjunctival inflammation can be there, particularly with the trans-conjunctival approach. If the patient is hypertensive, it is mandatory that this is controlled well before surgery. If there is the use of aspirin or similar drugs, they need to be stopped at least 7 days before surgery, otherwise there is a greater chance of bleeding.
Dr Amit Gupta is a Plastic Surgeon from Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi, who has specialized in the fields of Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Surgery, Microfollicular Hair Transplant, and Lasers. He joined Maulana Azad Medical College in 1994, and completed his MBBS in 1999, with University Honours. He was awarded with Gold Medal during his training for his academic excellence. He was awarded with the Lt. Governor’s Trophy for the Best All Round Medical Graduate in the year 1999, and Dr KB Sharma Shield for Best Contributor to Corporate Life of College. He participated in various co-curricular activities in his college days, and was instrumental in furthering stage activities in MAMC. He was awarded Silver Medal in Gynecology and Obstetrics also. He joined General Surgery in the same Institute and completed the Course in his first attempt in 2003.
Dr Amit Gupta joined the superspeciality Course of Plastic Surgery at Maulana Azad Medical College which he cleared in 2007 in his attempt. During his training he underwent training in Burns Trauma Management Cancer and Microvascular Surgery Reconstructive and Congenital Defect Correction Surgery. He then pursued specialized fellowships in Cosmetic Surgery in Belgium (Europe) and Brazil. He has trained with Dr Patrick Tonnard in Belgium where he was trained in MACS Lift Surgery which is the most current development in the field of Facial Rejuvenative Surgery in Europe.
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March 23rd, 2009 by admin
Breast reduction
Large breasts were at one time considered extremely aesthetic and very sociable, but in todays world it is often a source of embarrassment. It also brings with it the problems of ill-fitting clothes, inability to wear modern, designer kind of hep clothing as well as the problem of back pain, bra strap marks on the shoulder, sweating and fungal infection below the breast line, and a general decreased self esteem.
Large breasts may be from teenage itself or more commonly after childbirth and lactation. The major complaint women have after childbirth and feeding is that the breast have now sagged down, and started to look very bad. The only treatment for these problems is surgical reduction known as reduction mammoplasty or breast reduction. No other non surgical procedure is successful, may it be use of ultrasound technology or radio frequency based devices. It should be understood, that there is an absolute increase of breast tissue as well as skin, which needs to tackled, and surgery is the only option
Procedure
Breast reduction involves an actual removal of excess breast tissue as well as skin, and shaping the breast to a more aesthetic and shapely figure as per the pre-operative discussions with the patient. Commonly this involves two types of procedures. One is a wise pattern with inverted ‘T’ scar pattern; the other is vertical short scar pattern. The latter technique is now well established, has a smaller scar, but takes significantly more time to give the final breast shape
The ‘T’ scar technique
This involves a scar on the breast in the shape of an inverted T. The advantages of the technique is
this technique is easier to teach and more predictable results
the final shape is immediately visible after surgery, with little changes in the long term period
there is little potential of scar spreading
The disadvantages of this procedure is
long scar ( though the scar is hidden below the breast, so is visible only on lying down
there is chance of tissue breakdown along the junction of the limbs of the inverted T(this is not common, and though there is rapid healing)
The vertical short scar technique
The procedure involves only a vertical scar without the horizontal component. As a result of which the skin excision is limited to the region around the areola (upper part). This procedure has been popularized by Dr Ruth Graf (Brazil)(with whom the author has trained with)
The advantages of this procedure is
shorter scar
The disadvantages of this procedure is that
more difficult to teach
it takes almost 6 months to show the final breast shape
there may be need to revise the surgery in almost 30% of patients
the skin shaping is as not as good, because lesser skin is removed from the lower half of the breast
chances of scar stretching in the region of the areola
Possible problems with breast reduction
The patient will be required to stay in the hospital for 1 day after the surgery. The possible problems associated with the procedure are
lactation ability is lost on most patients. Ability to feed is the exception in most cases
sensibility of breast tissue will take almost 6 months to recover
chances of asymmetry are there
in large reductions, some tissue loss is possible, however this does not majorly effect the final result
like any procedure, there may be chances of seroma or a hematoma formation
Results
Breast reduction is an extremely satisfying procedure, because the results are predictable to a large extent in the preoperative period. How much tissue needs to be removed is decided, and therefore the patient has a clear picture of what her breasts are going to look like after surgery. There is a need to wear specially designed pressure garments to support the breast tissue for a period of 3 weeks. Breast asymmetries can also be tackled at the time of the surgery
Dr Amit Gupta joined the superspeciality Course of Plastic Surgery at Maulana Azad Medical College which he cleared in 2007 in his attempt. During his training he underwent training in Burns Trauma Management Cancer and Microvascular Surgery Reconstructive and Congenital Defect Correction Surgery. He then pursued specialized fellowships in Cosmetic Surgery in Belgium (Europe) and Brazil. He has trained with Dr Patrick Tonnard in Belgium where he was trained in MACS Lift Surgery which is the most current development in the field of Facial Rejuvenative Surgery in Europe. He then pursued fellowships in Cosmetic Surgery in Brazil where he trained with the likes of Dr Ruth Graf and Dr Ana Zulmira who are regarded as icons in Cosmetic Surgery
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March 22nd, 2009 by admin
Something about Face lifts (Rhytidoplasty)
The face is the social parameter of a person. We often judge a person by his or her initial appearance, and it is the face which tells the observer a lot about us, and unfortunately about our age also. The visible effects of ageing appear first on the face, and make the person look older than he or she feels.
Brief physiology of ageing
The face betrays the effects of gravity and the effect that the beating of the sun has on it. There is an effect both on the skin as well as on the underlying structures such as the SMAS ( the underlying soft tissue below the skin lying over the muscles of the face). The ultraviolet radiation has the ill effect of skin damage and gravity adds the effect of descent of tissues. It is therefore essential that any surgical treatment protocol involves tackling both the skin as well as the underlying SMAS layer. It is possible now to surgically peel off a few years off somebody’s face without giving her/ him too many visible scars
The Face Lift - what is it and how is it done
Surgical face lift is a procedure that can be done under local (under injections + sedation) or general anesthesia. It involves an incision at the junction of skin of the face and the ear. (nowdays short scar face lifts are done, where the scar is very small and over a period of time are rarely visible enough to draw attention). After the incision, the skin and the underlying SMAS is tightened and pulled in an antigravity fashion to oppose the effects of gravity. Once the symmetry is achieved on both the sides, the incisions are closed taking care not to disturb the hair line or disturb the appearance of the ear. In men the side burns can get effected and gets closer to the ear, therefore they are forewarned about the possible requirement of laser to allow hair removal. However it is not required in the vast majority of the population
Results
Following a face lift, you can expect a role back of almost a decade in your physical appearance. Combined with a PIXEL laser, it gives also a fresh and rejuvenated, soft skin to complement the effect of surgery. A good facelift, is symmetric, maintains the hair line, both in the region of the temple and in the back of head, as well as maintaining the symmetry of the ear. We can expect the effects of a surgical face lift to last for over a decade to almost 15 years if the procedure has tackled both the skin and the underlying SMAS. A number of surgeons do not tackle the SMAS for fear of injuring the underlying nerves, but no face lift is complete, without this, and at best skin only procedure, gives benefit for a few months
Revision of a face lift is also possible, and it is also possible to correct a prior poor face lift. Most common effect of a poor prior procedure is a disturbed hair line in the region of the temple, but such cases can be tackled with hair transplant in this area. The face lift can be combined with eyelid surgery (blepharoplasty) to give a young look to the eyelids also.
Complications of Face lift
The most common complication is bleeding and haematoma formation in the post operative period. Therefore it is essential that no patient should be on aspirin therapy prior to procedure and blood pressure should be well under control before surgery.
Hospital stay
The patient need only stay in the hospital for about 24-36 hours, after which he or she can go home, but under watchful supervision. There is a definite downtime, and time has to be taken off from work/ social responsibilities to allow the incisions to heal and all the post operative swelling to settle down.
Dr Amit Gupta joined the superspeciality Course of Plastic Surgery at Maulana Azad Medical College which he cleared in 2007 in his attempt. During his training he underwent training in Burns Trauma Management Cancer and Microvascular Surgery Reconstructive and Congenital Defect Correction Surgery. He then pursued specialized fellowships in Cosmetic Surgery in Belgium (Europe) and Brazil. He has trained with Dr Patrick Tonnard in Belgium where he was trained in MACS Lift Surgery which is the most current development in the field of Facial Rejuvenative Surgery in Europe. He then pursued fellowships in Cosmetic Surgery in Brazil where he trained with the likes of Dr Ruth Graf and Dr Ana Zulmira who are regarded as icons in Cosmetic Surgery.
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March 22nd, 2009 by admin
Something about……
Liposuction
Liposuction continues to the most common plastic surgery procedure all over the world, and also in India. It is basically a permanent removal of fat cells by the use of a suctioning device. It is a safe procedure, with minimum down time, and fast recovery. It has been shrouded in small controversies, and bad results, but this has been due to the procedure being done by untrained personnel, and other medicos who are not Cosmetic Surgeons. So it is important that a potential client look through the profile of their treating physician and asses really whether that person is actually capable of delivering all that he promises. Do not be led away by claims that they can remove 10 kgs or 12 kgs of fat and make you superthin. Please remember that the safe limits of liposuction are between 3-5% of the total body weight.
Procedure
The procedure involves infiltration of fluid into the areas to be liposuctioned. This has multiple benefits. It helps to loosen the fat, reduces the bleeding dramatically, and allows pain control after surgery as well. Usually I would infiltrate fluid in a ratio of 1:1 with the amount of fat that I plan to aspirate, ie, if I feel that I will aspirate about 1000 cc of fat from an area, I would like to infiltrate less than 10000 cc of the fluid in that area. I actually infiltrate much less than that, only about 0.5 :1 ratio. This has the benefit that I never face the risk of fluid overload ( potentially dangerous condition, where there is too much water in the body, and the lungs get filled with water). The other benefit is that, what is aspirated is pure fat, and not water mixed with fat. This gives an exact estimate of the amount of fat taken out. We surgeons have a bad habit of including the amount of fluid aspirated into the total volume taken out also, so that we can boast of having done large liposuctions. What is important is not the amount taken out, but how much of actual fat there is.
The procedure is done with small incisions over selected areas of the body, after first discussing with the patient, and planning the site of the incision. These incisions generally are not visible and heal very well. They are only about ½ cm in length. There may not be a need to admit the patient in the hospital, so that the patient can go home the same day.
Precautions
After a liposuction, there is a need to wear specially designed pressure garment, over the areas liposuctioned to allow better skin redraping. This may take upto 6 weeks. Any anticoagulant use such as aspirin should be stopped 1 week prior to surgery; smoking should also be stopped 2 weeks before to 2 weeks after surgery for best results
Newer technology
Power liposuction, vibro-liposuction, VASER, and laser liposuction are some of the newer innovations in this field.
In Power and Vibro Liposuction the mechanical effort to carry out liposuction is reduced by the use of special machines, which produce a to and fro rapid motion, thus reducing mechanical fatigue and making the procedure faster. However these are significantly more expensive than conventional liposuction
VASER is the use of internal ultrasound device to melt fat. The advantage is that this is significantly faster, and allows the surgeon to work closer to the skin, and thus better skin draping is achieved, and thus better figure control is achieved. However this is a very expensive device, and expects the surgical cost to double if you ask for a VASER.
Laser lipo allows very good redraping action on the skin; however its role in actual fat reduction is a bit controversial. Thus this has not found use in general practice.
Please remember that liposuction is not a weight reducing procedure, but a figure correcting/ or a body contouring procedure
Dr Amit Gupta joined the superspeciality Course of Plastic Surgery at Maulana Azad Medical College which he cleared in 2007 in his attempt. During his training he underwent training in Burns Trauma Management Cancer and Microvascular Surgery Reconstructive and Congenital Defect Correction Surgery. He then pursued specialized fellowships in Cosmetic Surgery in Belgium (Europe) and Brazil. He has trained with Dr Patrick Tonnard in Belgium where he was trained in MACS Lift Surgery which is the most current development in the field of Facial Rejuvenative Surgery in Europe. He then pursued fellowships in Cosmetic Surgery in Brazil where he trained with the likes of Dr Ruth Graf and Dr Ana Zulmira who are regarded as icons in Cosmetic Surgery
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March 21st, 2009 by admin
Many parts of Orange County are often characterized as Beverly Hills South. You may recognize such top notch regions as: Newport Beach, Laguna Beach; Cota de Caza; Dana Point and others. Much of Orange County is distinguished by beautifully laid out neighborhoods with lavish homes which rival those of Beverly Hills. A recent published article listed 5 reasons why Orange County & Newport Beach cosmetic surgery is at much higher standards than other surrounding areas. The widespread affluence in Orange County is the first of these reasons…
1. In Orange County appearances are everything. More so than West L.A., Orange County beach cities are known for their ‘beach and tan’ culture. Residents of cities like Laguna Niguel; Irvine; Laguna Hills and Aliso Viejo are more likely to seek out body contouring cosmetic treatments such as liposuction and tummy tuck Orange County in order to meet the bronze-bodied, bikini-clad appearance standards of the community.
2. Since so much of the community is affluent, willing to spend the means for good quality plastic surgery, and expect the superior care that comes with it, many a successful Orange County plastic surgeon is likely to be board certified with first rate educations and experience. Orange County has a substantial number of first rate cosmetic care clinics that include plastic surgery along with a full range of spa services.
3. Many hospitals in the area understand the importance of plastic surgery as a service. MemorialCare has five affiliated hospitals in Orange County; one of them is a children’s hospital in Long Beach that specializes in reconstructive plastic surgery for children. The existence of such specialties in different areas means that plastic surgery in general is going to be of high quality.
4. The changes in the dynamics of plastic surgery in general have shown that procedures like breast augmentation and facial treatments such as Botox are not just for the wealthy anymore. The prices for cosmetic plastic surgery aren’t what they once were. Many middle class families with healthy incomes can now afford and often do seek out several popular cosmetic procedures. With the technology and techniques utilized by today’s plastic surgeons, nearly every plastic surgery procedure, including Orange County breast augmentation can be an outpatient procedure.
5. Lastly, the plastic surgery centers of Orange County understand that theirs is a diverse market. For example, prominent plastic surgery centers who advertise for new staff often include that “bilingual a plus.” There are several affluent Hispanic and Vietnamese communities in Orange County who can afford plastic surgery and seek it out for the same reasons as other communities, in order to meet the high standards of physical appearances.
Dr. Farbod Esmailian is a double board certified plastic surgeon who excels in the art of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery for both men and women.
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March 20th, 2009 by admin
Smartlipo: A smart choice
Smartlipo is the smart answer to men and women who always wanted to change the way their body looks, but were
apprehensive to do so before. Now you no longer have to dwell on the dilemma. Here is a ground-breaking
technique also known as laser lipolysis which works on laser fat reduction concept. So you can get rid of
the unwanted fatty areas and have the body which you dreamed of, without ever having to go under the knife.
With vanity being in vogue, it has become essential to look and, more importantly, feel your best. Even with
careful dieting and strictest fitness regimes the result is not quite satisfactory and requires immense
patience and self control to work on. But some stubborn areas of your body just won’t go away. Now instead
of blaming it on the genes, Smartlipo can work wonders for you. To accentuate the fine contours of the body
some of the options include:
· fat reduction on areas on face and body
· body sculpting and toning
· tummy tucks for flat abs
· supplement cellulite treatment: coagulates tissue for tighter skin
Smartlipo has increasingly become the preferred choice over the traditional surgical liposuction technique,
with far less discomfort and bruising. Depending on the number of areas to be treated, it can take 20 minutes
to 2 and half hours of process. A very small, flexible tube containing a laser fiber is inserted into the skin.
The laser energy is used to produce heat and rupture fat cells which are later processed by the body in its
natural cycle. The laser causes small blood vessels to coagulate immediately on contact, resulting in less
bleeding, swelling and bruising. As the cells do not regenerate it is highly effective and the results are
definitely guaranteed to impress. Even the incision made on the skin is so tiny, that it requires no stitches
and leaves your body with no scars.
On top of the smart features of Smatlipo, the best thing about it is quick recovery. You could be back at work
within hours with no one around you having any idea about anything done. Whereas, in the case of traditional
liposuction, it takes around 3 weeks to resume a normal routine. However, the complete results may take some
weeks to show, as the body needs to adjust to the changes. A recent survey by realself.com underlined the success
of this procedure with 72% reporting it worth the money. Some of the problems encountered were with people who
had undergone liposuction surgery previous to the procedure.
This revolutionary technique of smartlipo laser has also enabled one to perform the treatments on areas which
until now have been considered unsuitable for traditional liposuction such as the face, forearms, upper part of
the abdomen and knees.
With people looking for minimal invasive procedure, less pain, improved skin levity and heightened recovery time,
Smartlipo fits all these criteria well.
Although nobody was born perfect, now you can surely strive towards it and maybe also fit into those pair of
old denims you’ve been saving for years!
For more information visit: http://www.harleycosmeticclinic.com/contact.html
Telephone: +44(0)2072335172
Josette is a Cosmetic Practitioner, qualified in 1981 and went on to work within an operating theatre environment before specialising in aesthetic medicine, She has been involved in the Medical Aesthetic field since 1987. Her interest in facial rejuvenation led to further training and study within the field. Josette trained and worked as an obagi nurse in 2000. Was trained on Chemical Peel by Euromedical systems Ltd. Training in the use of Restylane fillers was completed at Q-Med and the administration of Botox® by Wigmore Medical. She now practises in this field, specialising in treatment of facial wrinkles, lip and cheek augmentation and excessive underarm sweating. Treatments include Muscle Relaxing injection. Josette Hurry also provides an independent service to advise, reassure and educate women and men about Cosmetic procedures, and what options are available to you, recovery and aftercare.For more information Email:josette@harleycosmeticclinic.com Tel:+44(0)2072335172
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March 20th, 2009 by admin
Breast augmentation sizing is a challenge for the doctor as well as the patient. Breast implant sizes affect each woman’s body differently. It is difficult for the doctor to predict precisely whether a 350cc breast implant size will make you a C cup, for example, until they get into the surgery. A 350cc on you may very well look different than on your friend.
Another challenge has to do with a patient’s reference to cup size. Women will often say, “I want to be a D cup”, or “Make me a C cup”. Many doctors will actually refuse to discuss cup size since there are many factors which cup size does not describe. Even more importantly, cup size is not standardized by the bra industry. One manufacturer’s B cup, might be a another manufacturer’s C cup. That makes it difficult for a doctor to say precisely what cup size you will be.
Due to these issues, many doctors shy away from specific discussion of breast implant sizing. Some will offer sizes in very general terms such as “Big”, “Bigger”, and “Biggest”. They will not talk about cup size or breast implant size. They ask the patient instead to give them a description of those three sizes so they have a general idea of what the patient wants. From there, the doctor makes the choice.
Still other doctors will stay so far away from a discussion of breast implant size that they ask the patient to allow the doctor to make the choice for you. Like each of these perspectives, this too has advantages. Based upon the doctor’s experience they feel they know what is proportional. Regardless of the value of this, most women want to have more input on the breast implant size decision than this.
Since many doctors have different methods of breast implant sizing, it can be difficult as a patient to know how to communicate what you want. The best way to communicate your desired breast size goals is to show the doctor what you want to look like using breast implant sizers.
Showing the doctor on your own body what you want to look like is many times better than showing them in photos of other women’s bodies. And it is far better than answering a vague question with a vague answer. If you communicate what you want this way, it will be an answer to every doctor’s approach in breast implant sizing.
By using breast implant sizers you will both avoid the breast implant size discussion as well as the cup size discussion. By showing them what you want, your doctor can have your goal size in mind so that they can choose a breast implant size that will come closest to your goal.
Showing is always better than telling. Seeing your desired breast size goal on your own body in 3-D is far better than seeing it on another woman’s body in a two-dimensional photo.
Breast Implant Sizes
While breast augmentation statistics show women are overwhelmingly satisfied with the procedure after having gone through it, the most common reason for patient dissatisfaction is that patients feel they have chosen the wrong breast implant sizes.
Recent innovative techniques have included digital photo imaging to help patients see what they might look like with breast implants.
More importantly, breast implant sizers are now allowing women to physically experience what it is like to have breast implants of various sizes prior to the surgery. The experience of feeling the size of larger breasts on her body, go well beyond the typical visual exercise of looking at two-dimensional image.
Breast implant sizers, such as the Purlz Breast Sizing System, allow a woman to try on sizers prior to her breast augmentation surgery. Innovations like this may indeed improve the statistics over time of patient satisfaction with her breast augmentation size.Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/plastic-surgeries-articles/breast-implant-sizes-big-bigger-biggest-820929.html
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March 19th, 2009 by admin
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.
: Los Angeles and Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgery with Plastic surgeon Dr. Sean Younai at the California Center for Plastic Surgery offers liposuction, breast augmentation, tummy tuck, breast implants and other cosmetic surgery procedures
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March 18th, 2009 by admin
Breast augmentation is the most commonly performed technique to enhance the body contour of a woman who may feel their breast size is too small, to correct a reduction in breast volume after pregnancy, to balance a difference in breast size or to correct Breast Asymmetry, or for reconstruction following a breast surgery procedure.
Breasts may be drooping due to the effects of aging, pregnancy, or even heredity. There are a number of different techniques such as plastic surgery, liposuction, abdominoplasty, etc that can be of substantial benefit in allowing women to regain their healthy, youthful shape and body structure. The best candidates for breast augmentation are women who are looking for improvement in the way they look.
Procedure
In an ideal procedure, breast tissues and skin is gently lifted to create a pocket for each implant. The implant is usually inserted directly under the breast tissue or under the chest wall muscle. This kind of incision is made in the breast crease, around the nipple, or sometimes in the armpit. This is to keep scars as less severe as possible with fewer complications. After surgery, breasts appear fuller and more natural in tone and contour. And the surgical scars fade with time without giving negative impacts like soreness, inflammation, etc.
Breast implants
Breast augmentation process can be performed at any age after the breasts are fully developed. Patients often return to work within a week, depending on the level and complexity of the procedure. There are basically two types of breast implants used; silicone and saline implants. Depending on your needs and personal preferences, it is the physician who will assist you in choosing the best type of breast implants for you during the consultation.
Saline breast implants are usually filled with a salt-water solution. It is a natural solution and if accidentally the implant is ruptured the body will safely absorb the liquid.
Silicone breast implants are generally filled with silicone gel. Silicone is used for breast implants because they are essentially non-reactive. The silicone breast implants are highly cohesive and hence less able to leak following a puncture.
Breast Augmentation is a method that can help patients that had babies or for patients that after breast reconstruction want to look natural again. The concept is effortless with less scaring, and results are very quick, real and positive. Even there is no risk of breast cancer, autoimmune disease, signs of discomfort or any type of illness.
Michael J. Sundine, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P. is a board certified plastic surgeon who practices out of Newport Beach California. He is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Division of Plastic Surgery at the University of California-Irvine. He has been featured on the Discovery Health Channel “Plastic Surgery Before and After” and has been vote as an Orange County “Physician of Excellence” by Orange Coast Magazine for 2006, 2007, and 2008.
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March 17th, 2009 by admin
Ask a woman how she feels about breast augmentation after the procedure was done. Studies show that by far most women who have had the procedure done are glad they have done it. If they have a complaint it is usually related to their choice of breast implant size. In fact, the leading cause of subsequent surgeries is really just to change the size of the breast implant. Why is this happening?
Let’s take a moment and examine how most patients are choosing their breast implant size. In most cases, patients are basing their choice of breast implant size on how various breast implant sizers look on other women’s bodies. They are encouraged to look at before and after photos and decide what breast size is right for them. In other cases, women are encouraged to cut out pictures of models with breast sizes they imagine will be right for themselves. Unfortunately, different breast implant sizes look different on each woman’s body. This system is just not working well.
Women who are satisfied after breast augmentation surgery talk about how they “feel” about their new breast size. Studies show the main reason women choose breast augmentation is to feel better about their breasts. If that is the case, how is a woman supposed to know how she will “feel” in a C cup or D cup based upon looking at photos? Breast augmentation is rarely just about appearance. Rather, breast augmentation is about feeling better about your breast size through the use of breast implants.
Why are doctors using photos and digital imaging to help patients choose their breast implant size? Unfortunately, it has been the only way to help patients until recently. From the early days of plastic surgery, doctors have presented patients with pictures, photos, and digital software for a patient to see how she will look. For most women, however, “the feeling” is more important than “the look”. To truly address the problem of breast implant size, the industry must make moves to help a woman choose her new breast size based upon experience instead of on photos and visualization.
Breast implant sizers are a step in the right direction. With breast implant sizing systems, a patient gets to feel the difference of a B cup, C cup, or D cup. The patient gets the opportunity to see how she feels about herself in each cup size before she makes a final decision. While the doctor may emphasize the way she looks, the patient can now make a decision based upon how she feels. As more and more patients experiment with breast implant sizers we may eventually see more women satisfied with their breast implant size choice after breast augmentation.
The breast implant size choice should be yours to make. You can take charge of that decision by experimenting with breast implant sizers to feel the difference. Try wearing a C cup out shopping one day. Later that day go out for a night on the town and pay attention to how you feel about yourself. The next weekend try the same experiment with a D cup. The more time you invest in trying various breast sizes, the more likely you will be satisfied with your breast augmentation size choice.
Breast Implant Sizes
While breast augmentation statistics show women are overwhelmingly satisfied with the procedure after having gone through it, the most common reason for patient dissatisfaction is that patients feel they have chosen the wrong breast implant sizes.
Recent innovative techniques have included digital photo imaging to help patients see what they might look like with breast implants.
More importantly, breast implant sizers are now allowing women to physically experience what it is like to have breast implants of various sizes prior to the surgery. The experience of feeling the size of larger breasts on her body, go well beyond the typical visual exercise of looking at two-dimensional image.
Breast implant sizers, such as the Purlz Breast Sizing System, allow a woman to try on sizers prior to her breast augmentation surgery. Innovations like this may indeed improve the statistics over time of patient satisfaction with her breast augmentation size.Article Source:http://www.articlesbase.com/plastic-surgeries-articles/breast-implant-sizing-how-will-you-feel-about-your-new-breast-size-820886.html
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