Archive for the ‘Breast Implants’ Category
Thursday, July 28th, 2011
Although advertisements for fat grafting the breast as an alternative to traditional methods of breast augmentation such as implants have become commonplace, it is still not yet a widely accepted method.
Very few plastic surgeons consider enlarging the breast using fat to be a suitable replacement for implants which have a long, safe track record. Because plastic surgeons are the authorities on breast augmentation, it is very educational to see that very few will pick fat over implants.
Several reasons exist for the feeling of plastic surgeons that patients do better and are safer to enlarge their breasts using implants.
As of today, no plastic surgeon in the State of Utah or city of Salt Lake or Ogden augments the breast using fat. That should be a strong signal to the patient as to the wisdom of this technique.
If you would like more information on Fat Grafts or Breast Implants please feel free to contact my office!
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Tuesday, October 5th, 2010
If you are looking for more information on breast augmentation in Utah, you are not the only one. Women seek out breast enhancement procedures for many reasons. Some women feel their breasts are too small, while others may feel their breasts are not perfectly symmetrical and they would like to even them out and make them more similar to each other. Or, sometimes, after women have children, their breasts may sag somewhat or lose some of their elasticity. When this happens, a woman may want to consider a breast lift with a breast augmentation.
Utah breast augmentation procedures have gotten increasingly common and now they are very safe as well. Women who decide to have a procedure done should go over their expectations and medical history with their plastic surgeon. A board certified plastic surgeon, such as Dr. Brzowski will want to discuss breast implants types. Nowadays implants are made from either silicon or saline. Saline implants are cost-effective and firmer, but some women have reported that they experience a rippling or rolling sensation from the implant after they have the procedure done. This can look odd to an outsider and can cause the patient some embarrassment. Because of this, many women decide to spend the extra money for the softer material and more natural look provided by silicone breast implants.
Silicone breast implants were at the center of some controversies in the past, but those have been resolved and the health risks have been corrected. Utah breast augmentation procedures can be successfully combined with breast lift procedures. A breast lift with breast augmentation includes lifting the breasts to correct sagging, then supplementing with an implant to add density and size, effectively filling out areas that may have flattened as the result of age, nursing, or gravity.
More and more women of many different ages decide on Utah breast augmentation to help to shape their bodies into a more ideal image of themselves. Women often get liposuction of the abodmen in conjunction with a breast procedure to achieve the full enhancement they desire. All surgeries carry their own risks of bleeding, infections, scars, and long recovery times, but these risks can be minimized and the vast majority of women who have breast augmentation surgery say they had no problems and would very willingly do it again. It is hard to put a price on the kind of happiness and satisfaction that you obtain when you feel good about how you look and who you are. While plastic surgery can’t provide that for you, it can help you get moving in that direction by enhancing your nautral beauty.
To learn more about a breast procedure and whether or not it is right for you, contact my office Salt Lake City area office today to schedule a consultation.
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Friday, September 24th, 2010
Getting a plastic surgery procedure is a very personal decision and no one can tell you what to do about it or where or when to get it. You are the one who will have to live with your body for the rest of your life, so it is important that before any plastic surgery routine, you ask yourself some honest questions about why you are doing this. If you are ready to take the next step, here are some common plastic surgery procedures to consider.
Liposuction is a plastic surgery procedure that has gotten easier and safer in recent years. As technology as advanced and doctors have gotten more experienced doing the procedure, it has become more and more common. During a liposuction procedure, a doctor will make an incision in the affected area and remove unwanted fatty tissue. The result is that the patient has an immediate improved appearance and reduced fat in the specified areas. Liposuction recovery will include dealing with skin that has been stretched out due to the fatty tissue, so sometimes liposuction patients will wish to combine their procedure with a tummy tuck or other procedure that can remove the extra skin.
Breast augmentation is another procedure that has gotten easier, safer, and more common than ever before. Also known as breast implant surgery, during this procedure the doctor will make incisions under the breast and insert the implant of your choice, be it silicon or saline. Although saline is the cheaper of the two options, many patients choose silicon because of the softer texture and the reported decrease of the sensation and appearance of rolling in the patient after the surgery has been completed. Although plastic surgery is safer than it has ever been, there are still issues to consider after the surgery. One of them is the life expectancy of the implants. Sometimes they break and sometimes they have to be replaced. Your doctor can fill you in on the details of these potential problems.
Finally, eyelid surgery is also increasingly popular, even with people who swore they would never get or need plastic surgery of any kind. People want their eyes to remain attentive and alert even as they age. Because this surgery is localized in a small area, many people perceive this procedure as manageable for them. Small incisions are made over the eye, between the lid and the brow, or under the lid. In these areas, the natural formation of the eye hides the scar and allows the doctor to remove fatty tissue and tighten muscles around the eye. The result is a more youthful looking appearance around the eyes.
Whether you are want to learn more about a procedure that will rejuvenate your appearance, define your abdomen, or enhance your breasts, contact my office today to schedule a consultation.
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Thursday, August 19th, 2010
Many women have felt ever since puberty that they would like to improve on their breasts in some way. If a woman is unhappy with the size, shape, firmness, or symmetry of her breasts, she may have carried years of private discomfort or shame. After a pregnancy or breast-feeding experience, breasts sometimes change shape or consistency in ways women are uncomfortable with as well. When women consider breast augmentation, just the idea of it can also cause a degree of uncertainty. But the truth is that advances in the surgery techniques and technologies nowadays have eased the conditions of the procedure, shortened recovery times, and minimized potential long-term effects.
Breast augmentation is a term that can refer to a more familiar term, breast implants. Many women are not fully satisfied with the size or shape of their breast and turn to breast augmentation with the use of breast to achieve the look they desire. Someone may have had lifelong dreams to have bigger breasts and a breast augmentation will fulfill those wishes. Or for some, breasts are a little too asymmetrical and they would like to even them out to be the same size. Women with sagging breasts might also benefit from breast implants if they would like to have firmer breasts, which can also be performed in conjunction with a breast lift.
When considering the specifics of your breast augmentation procedure, there are certain decisions that must be made. One is what material you would like your implants to be made of. The two most popular substances used for breast implants are silicon and saline. Early prototypes of silicone breast implants were considered to be unsafe, but improvements have put silicone implants back on the market in a major way. They are now both safe and legal. Although they are more expensive than saline, the extra money is probably worth it because they are considered to look more natural in the woman’s body and they are much less prone to the “rippling” effect that is more common in saline breast implants.
Another consideration regarding your breast augmentation surgery is the size and shape of the implant. Women should definitely spend as much time as they need to trying on different sizes and shapes in the doctor’s office before deciding on any one particular implant model. This is a big decision, so you’ll want to make it carefully and be sure you find something you are comfortable with. Many women who have had successful breast augmentation surgery in Salt Lake City, and they often say it changed their lives. The outward results often include powerful and noticeable improvements in self-esteem and overall life performance.
Contact my office today to schedule a consultation to learn more about breast augmentation in Utah.
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Thursday, May 27th, 2010
Breast augmentation is a commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedure in the Ogden/Salt Lake City and around the country. It involves enlarging a woman’s breasts through the use of breast implants. There are many different reasons a woman might want to get this procedure. You might want to do this if you feel the size of your breasts is too large and you would be more comfortable and satisfied with your appearance if you had a larger breast size. A woman who has gone through pregnancy might choose to do so to get her breasts back to the way they were before pregnancy and/or before nursing. You may also want to undergo a breast augmentation if your breasts are not the same size and would like to correct this with breast surgery.
There are two types of breast implants that are used for this procedure, saline or silicone implants. There are also two possible locations to place the implants, above or below the chest muscles. Depending on your goals, breast augmentation can be performed in conjunction with a breast lift or another type of plastic surgery procedure.
Upon a consultation at my office in the Ogden/ Salt Lake City area we will discuss breast implant size, breast shape, and implant type. We will go over selecting the volume of breast implants that will help you achieve the desired breast enhancement. At this time we will also talk about any concerns you may have pertaining to breast augmentation surgery. My goal is to educate you on the procedure so you are able to make an informed discussion that you feel confident about.
If you do decide to get the procedure done for whatever reason, now would be a good time to do it. That way you could get a breast augmentation and heal in time for end of summer beach parties or a fall wedding you may be attending. The recovery time depends on the technique used and the placement of the breast implants. Going to a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon will minimize the recovery time as well as possible risks associated with this procedure. Such risks may include bleeding, scarring, infection, and slow healing time. Other complications that may occur, such as loss of sensation and deflation, are rare.
To learn more about breast augmentation or another type of breast surgery, contact my office today to schedule a consultation.
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