There are more choices than ever when deciding to have a breast augmentation. There are several different breast implant brands available in the United States, and along with all of the different volumes available, each brand has multiple different profiles to choose from. There are also round implants and shaped implants; shaped implants are also… Read More »
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Allergan Natrelle Inspira Silicone Gel Breast Implants
The latest addition to the Allergan Natrelle line of silicone gel breast implants is called Inspira. The Inspira silicone gel breast implant is a little bit different than the previous styles in that it has relatively more filling per amount of shell than the older implants. The idea behind this is that the shell is… Read More »
Mini Tummy-Tuck or Full Tummy-Tuck
The decision between a mini tummy tuck (mini abdominoplasty) vs a full tummy tuck (full abdominoplasty) is a question that arises often. Basically, a mini tummy tuck involves correction of laxity below the belly button (umbilicus, navel), while a full tummy tuck addresses laxity of the abdomen both above and below the belly button. A… Read More »
American Society of Plastic Surgeons membership
A common question is “What does it mean to be a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)? Many health care providers are now performing plastic surgery procedures, but that does not mean they are all qualified to perform plastic surgery. ASPS Member Surgeons are trained in cosmetic and reconstructive procedures of all… Read More »
Modern Facelift
Facelift technique continues to evolve. There are many ways to do a facelift, and the chosen method can depend on a person’s particular anatomy as well as surgeon preference and experience. Improvements and refinements in facelift technique continue to develop. Compared to some older facelift techniques, modern facelifts can involve less surgical dissection, with less… Read More »
ALLERGAN NATRELLE SILICONE GEL BREAST IMPLANTS AND COMPLIMENTARY BOTOX OR LATISSE
Allergan Natrelle are one of the latest breast implants available. Silicone gel breast implants are available in the United States from three different companies: Allergan, Sientra, and Mentor. The gel breast implants from all three companies are similar but not identical. There are differences in the cohesiveness (thickness) of the silicone gel filler, and differences in… Read More »
Shaped Breast Implants
Anatomic breast implants, also called tear-drop breast implants and shaped implants, are the latest addition to the possible choices of breast implants when planning on having a breast augmentation. Breast implants may be filled with saline or silicone gel, the shell may be smooth or textured, and now may also be round or shaped. Shaped, anatomic, or tear-drop… Read More »
Textured Breast Implants
Textured breast implants contain a textured shell around the filler. There are two basic shell types, or covering, of breast implants – textured and smooth. Texturing was developed to try and lower the chance of developing a capsular contracture after a breast augmentation. A capsular contracture is basically a firm scar that can develop around… Read More »
Juvéderm® Voluma
Juvéderm® Voluma is the first and only FDA approved filler for improvement of age-related volume loss of the midface. Voluma is another hyaluronic acid, similar to Juvéderm® Ultra, Juvéderm® Ultra plus, or Restylane®. Juvéderm® Voluma contains modifications to the crosslinking which allow the product to last up to 2 years. Voluma reverses age-related loss of… Read More »
Plastic Surgery Cost
A very common question that is asked by many people when they call the office is regarding plastic surgery cost. This is a very difficult question to answer over the phone for several reasons. The main determination of how much a procedure will cost is how long the procedure will take to accomplish. In a… Read More »