When a woman undergoes a breast augmentation surgery, most of the time, she does not plan on getting a second surgery for some time. However, it is good to be aware that breast implants are not lifetime devices. Breast implants can last for 10 years or longer, but eventually, a revision may be required. Most …
Despite yours and your plastic surgeon’s best efforts, sometimes complications still happen. This can happen after a breast augmentation procedure, even though breast augmentations are some of the most popular and often-performed plastic surgeries. Although the chances of breast implant surgery going wrong are very low, in very sparse percentages it does go wrong. During …
Spring is the time of year for flowers, rain showers, and celebrating what makes mommies great. the Moms make a lot of sacrifices, but feeling great in their body shouldn’t be one of them. Many women experience pregnancy and childbirth but feel resigned to the toll that it can take on their body. A mommy …
Today’s modern high-strength silicone gel breast implants have an excellent track record for longevity. Because a small break in the shell of an implant may go undetected by physical exam, symptoms, or even mammograms, it has been recommended that the surveillance of breast implants be done with MRI. MRI tests are quite costly in the …
Breast augmentation comes with many choices, which sometimes makes it difficult for patients to know where to start. With our personalized consultations at Salzman Cosmetic Surgery and Spa, we provide an opportunity for you to learn about the different options and discuss your ideal breast shape and size. We want to provide you with the …
One of the questions I’m asked most as a plastic surgeon by patients considering breast implants is, “how do I know what size and shape I need?” The answer has changed dramatically throughout the 25 years that I’ve been performing breast augmentations. Along the way, I’ve learned that the words that our patients use to …
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The Allergan Natrelle highly cohesive gel 410 breast implant was approved by the FDA last night for use by plastic surgeons in the United States as a new option for cosmetic enhancement of the female breast. It is also being referred to as the “gummy bear” breast implant because the feel of it resembles the …
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Plastic surgery has always been a visual science. Its all about peoples perception of their own visual persona that they feel they represent to those around them. We, as plastic surgeons, provide to our patients the ability to improve that image. We, therefore at consultation for these visual improvements, need to convey to our patients …
