February 18, 2009 at 12:06 am (Breast Enhancement, Plastic Surgery, Silicone Breast Implants)
Tags: Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Jay Orringer wants everyone to remember, it’s never too early to get a jump on that youthful summer look. Skilled in microsurgery, Dr. Orringer shows a keen attention to detail in his facial, body and breast procedures, offering natural-looking improvement to his patients.
An expert in facial plastic surgery, Dr. Orringer offers improvements to the underlying structure of the mid face, the look of the brow and eyelid area, as well as rejuvenation to the chin and neck area, creating a more youthful facial look. Through careful consultation, he will explore your facial rejuvenation options with you to create the natural, youthful look you seek.
For those seeking aesthetic improvement to the breasts or body, Dr. Orringer also offers liposuction; tummy tuck surgery; breast lift, augmentation or reduction; as well as thigh and arm lifts.
For anyone considering plastic surgery, careful pre-op consultation is an essential first step. Make sure any plastic surgeon you consider answers all your questions thoroughly and in language you can understand. Check out his or her credentials and experience as well as numerous before and after pictures of the procedures you are considering to ensure he or she can provide the look you seek. Dr. Orringer invites all potential patients to research his experience and credentials. He also offers thorough descriptions of the procedures he offers on his website, including what you should expect from you recovery and results. You can also check out his extensive online gallery of before and after photos.
For more information on other plastic surgeons located througout the country, visit the website for the American Society of Plastic Surgeons at Plasticsurgery.org.
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January 24, 2009 at 12:07 am (breast reconstuction)
Tags: Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
One of the many difficult parts of breast reconstruction after mastectomy is reconstructing realistic-looking nipples and areolas. Finding ways to create permanent, natural-looking color has been a challenge for reconstructive surgeons over the years. Tattooing is one common method of nipple reconstruction. Another is grafting skin from other regions, such as the groin or the remaining areola. Over time, however, the nipple color from these methods tends to fade, leaving researchers looking for a new solution.
Now, Australian researcher, Dr Nicola Dean is experimenting with ways to grow pigmented skin in a petri dish. She has succeeded in growing “pigmented skin construct” in the lab, but says that, as of yet, it has not been tried on a patient. And it is not yet known whether the cells in the transplanted skin could become cancerous.
As of yet, this new technique is still in its infancy but offers promise for the future.
For more information on nipple and breast reconstruction, contact the American Cancer Society, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, or a board certified plastic surgery specializing in breast reconstructive procedures. Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Orringer offers thorough breast reconstruction information on his website.
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December 9, 2008 at 6:42 pm (Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, Implant Size, Silicone Breast Implants)
Tags: new jersey breast augmentation
In these difficult financial times, finding ways to cut corners is becoming a fact of life, even in plastic surgery. While many plastic surgery patients are dealing with the downturn by choosing temporary non-surgical treatments, such a Botox and derma fillers for rejuvenation, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons worries others may cut corners in more hazardous ways, by turning to less expensive, and possibly less skilled, plastic surgeons for procedures like tummy tucks, liposcution and breast enhancement. “The worst thing patients can do” according to the ASPS, “is put price before professional training.”
Because elective medical financing institutions are tightening their purse strings and lending less money for cosmetic procedures, plastic surgeons of all caliber may resort to offering some sort of bargain or incentive to bring more business in. And there’s no harm in taking advantage of these specials if you’re sure price isn’t driving your decision. Just like in more robust economic times, your choice of plastic surgeon or plastic surgery facility should be based on credentials and quality of care offered rather than price. In the end, the cost of revision surgery and medical complications can add up to way more than a procedure performed initially by a skilled surgeon. And we all know there’s absolutely no bargain in living with shoddy plastic surgery results.
Just like in good economic times, the key to getting the most bang from your breast augmentation buck is careful pre-op consultation to ensure your results are what you want. New Jersey breast augmentation surgeon Dr. Paul Parker may not offer 20% off deals or free skin treatments with every breast surgery, but he does offer careful patient consultation, as well as sizing consultations using implant sizers and digital imaging to achieve the best results possible the first time around. By offering these state-of-the-art sizing consultations, patient satisfaction with breast augmentation results have increased. Its been estimated that approximately 30% of patients seeking breast augmentation revision do so due to miscalculation of implant size choice.
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October 31, 2008 at 1:31 am (Breast Enhancement, Plastic Surgery, Women)
Tags: post-bariatric plastic surgery
Massive weight loss, age and multiple pregnancies can sometimes make breasts more than just saggy– but flat. In cases like these, special measures are needed to plump those breasts back up again. Breast implants alone aren’t the answer, since their purpose is to add volume, not to address excess skin. But a new technique called the spiral flap may offer a “no implant” answer.
The procedure uses unwanted fat from other areas of the body, such as the abdomen, and forms it into a new breast mound. The breast mound is held into place with a sling-like tissue sheet or “spiral flap” which moves and feels like a natural breast.
According to Dr. Dennis Hurwitz, clinical professor of plastic surgery, and pioneer of the technique, of the more than 100 patients on which he’s performed this technique, most were satisfied with the results. 15, however, did asked for further enlargement with breast implants later.
It should be noted that this technique is only optimal on a fraction of cosmetic breast surgery patients, Those with extremely flattened breasts, mostly due to massive weight loss, are the best candidates for the spiral flap procedure. Most patients will best get the results they seek through breast augmentation, breast lift or a combination of both procedures.
For more information on post-weight loss plastic surgery or breast augmentation, Pheonix, AZ plastic surgeon Dr. Heidi Regenass can answer your questions.
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September 20, 2008 at 8:22 pm (Plastic Surgery, Silicone Breast Implants, Women, breast reconstuction)
According to a recent web seminar hosted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, many women who undergo mastectomies are not properly informed of their breast reconstruction options. Though approximately 78,000 women in the U.S. undergo mastectomies each year, in 2007, only 57,100 underwent breast reconstruction as well. Though it’s true, breast reconstruction is not an option all women choose when given the opportunity, others say they merely aren’t being fully informed of their options.
Mandated by federal law since 1998, breast reconstruction after mastectomy is now covered through health insurance. And numerous reconstruction options exist making most women viable candidates. Still, according to a study conducted by the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, providers in some parts of the country are doing a “poor job in informing women of their options.”
Today, numerous breast reconstruction options exist. The most popular uses silicone breast implants and tissue expanders, while other options, such as flap techniques, us the patient’s own fat, skin, and tissue to rebuild the breast for a more natural look and feel. For many women, breast reconstruction can begin immediately at the time of the mastectomy, sparing her emotional trauma by allowing her to awake with a new breast mound already in place. But according to the Ann Arbor study, many women aren’t being offered access to a plastic surgeon before their mastectomy.
In fact, Houston plastic surgeon Dr. Bob Basu says many of his patients seek him out years after their mastectomies, saying they’d never known the reconstructive options he offers were even available to them at the time of their diagnosis. Dr. Basu, who specailizes in advanced breast reconstructive techniques, says, luckily, it’s never too late to explore ones options for breast reconstruction. But ideally, those options should be at least offered to the women as early as possible, so they can consider them before their initial cancer surgeries.
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August 26, 2008 at 8:07 pm (Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, Plastic Surgery, Silicone Breast Implants, Women)
Tags: breast augmentation revision, breast implant size, breast implants
According to reality star Tamra Barney, when it comes to breast implant sizing, bigger is not always better. Earlier this year, Tamra Barney from Bravo TV’s “The Real Housewives of Orange County” sought breast augmentation revision from prominent Orange County plastic surgeon Dr. Milind Ambe. Now 40, Barney had long decided the implants she’d gotten in her 20’s were too large for her body’s small frame. According to her blog on bravotv.com, the large implants made it difficult for her to find clothing and bathing suits that fit. And after multiple pregnancies, her breast’s natural support tissue had stretched, no longer supporting the heavy implants properly.
“Imagine wearing a heavy backpack all day long that was too loose. I constantly used my shoulders and back to compensate, which lead to neck and back pain.”
Ms. Barney initially just wanted the implants removed all together, but in consultation with Dr. Ambe, decided on a lift combined with smaller implants. They decided that making a shift from very large implants to no implants, combined with the amount of natural breast tissue lost over time, seemed like too drastic a change. Through careful consultation, Tamra and Dr. Ambe created a surgical plan that worked.
“I’m so thrilled with my outcome, I just wish I would have had it done sooner.” says Tamra. “I’m sure there are a lot of women out there in their 40s that have breast implants they don’t want anymore… I highly recommend removing them and replacing them with smaller implants.”
According to Dr. Ambe, careful consultation is the key, believing patients and surgeons need to listen to each other more carefully.
“I find that sometimes patients tell me exactly what they want done, thinking they know how a procedure will make them look and feel. I would much rather start by discussing their issues and goals, then evaluate the options. Many times we end up planning a procedure that’s slightly different than the one they thought they should have. That’s why these appointments are called ‘consultations’.”
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August 12, 2008 at 7:22 pm (Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, Breast Size/Myths, Implant Sizing, Plastic Surgery, Silicone Breast Implants, Weird, Women)
Tags: Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, keira knightley
Keira Knightley is taking a stand against digital enhancement of her breasts on publicity photos for her upcoming film The Dutchess. Though studio heads would like to see her breasts digitally plumped in the photos, Keira says they’ll stay as they are, naturally flat.
In 2004 her breasts were digitally enhanced for publicity shots for the film King Arthur. Posed with drawn bow and arrow, Knightley is shown sporting a digitally plumped-up C cup rather than her own smaller breasts. The enhancements received criticism from many fans who cried foul, liking her as she is.
The enhanced archer photo may go to show that the movie industry could take a few archery tips from the ancient Amazons. The legendary female warriors discovered when it comes to archery, breasts just get in the way, and are said to have surgically removed their left breasts to improve their bow and arrow prowess. Of course, something else the Amazons have shown is that women have been tinkering with their breast size, either surgically, digitally, or through carefully constructed undergarments practically since the beginning of time for one reason or another.
In today’s times, where voluptuous breasts tend to trump archery skills, it’s refreshing to see an actress take a stand against imposed breast enhancement, digital, surgical or otherwise. Breast size should remain a personal choice. Variety should indeed remain the spice of life. And we should all step back and remember that even in the movies, larger doesn’t have to equal better.
Breast enhancement is a personal choice and should not be done to please other’s taste or expectations. If you have questions or concerns about breast enhancement, or would like to explore your cosmetic options, Baltimore cosmetic surgeon Dr. Cohen and his staff will be glad to answer your questions through a personalized consultation.
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February 28, 2008 at 7:28 am (Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, Breast Size/Myths, Plastic Surgery, Silicone Breast Implants, Weird, Women)
“The Edmonton Sun” recently published a story about a tattoo artist in Edmonton, Canada, attempting to give his curvy cowgirl tattoo 3-D curves. And he was successful … for 2 weeks ….
In an effort at promoting his tattoo shop, Dragon FX, Mr. Lane Jensen of Edmonton had his New York surgeon friend, Dr. Brian Decker, implant tiny silicone breast implants under his tattoo on his left calf. (You don’t normally see “tiny” describing “silicone breast implants.”)
His cowgirl’s silicone breast implants were not your traditional breast implant – they were not the fluid filled silicone shells manufactured to look and feel like the real thing.
His cowgirl was augmented with solid silicone that is normally custom sized and shaped for nose or chin surgeries.
Mr. Jensen had this surgery on December 9, and by December 24th, the stitches split and infection was set in. Jensen commented, “My body just rejected it. I guess my girl wasn’t meant to have 3D breasts.”
Antibiotics and a treatment routine were prescribed to him and his cowgirl for a full recovery.
When you are researching for a plastic surgeon for your authentic breast implants consider those with a Culture of Safety such as that at this New Jersey plastic surgeon, Dr. Paul Parker. At his clinic in Paramus NJ, patient safety is of the utmost importance. The components of their Culture of Safety is a triad of board-certified surgeon experience, board-certified anesthesia provider, and state-of-the-art surgical facility.
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February 18, 2008 at 6:19 am (Breast Augmentation, Breast Enhancement, Implant Size, Implant Sizing, Plastic Surgery, Silicone Breast Implants, Women)
Implant Bra after Surgery …
Breast implant manufacturer, Mentor, has partnered with lingerie manufacturer, Le Mystère.
Le Mystère No. 9 is the newest collection of patented bras from Le Mystère. The collection was developed specifically for woman who have had breast augmentation, which is supposed to complement the changes in breast implant size and shape that happens with breast enhancement surgery.
Mentor’s involvement with Le Mystère on this product line seems to evolve into that of being a partner in the marketing and educational efforts to woman considering breast implants.
There is no mention of the bra yet on the Loveyourlook.com site, but it’s curious how the bra enhances the enhancement.
Implant Bra before Surgery …
If you don’t have implants yet, you can try an Envision bra to try implants on for size. The Envisions Breast Implant Sizing System designed by female plastic surgeon, Dr. Elizabeth Kinsley contains tools you need to help you decide on implant sizing with: tester implants, DVD, an Envision bra, of course, and more.
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November 22, 2007 at 6:24 am (Silicone Breast Implants)
If you are considering a breast augmentation, you probably have seen numerous doctors promoting themselves as “board certified.” You should know exactly what this means and understand what certification is all about.
Right now, the American Board of Medical Specialists (ABMS) recognizes 24 medical certification boards. The ABMS is the regulatory agency which oversees sub-specialty boards such as plastic surgery.
The ABMS recognizes only the American Board of Plastic Surgery as the authentic certification for a surgeon’s training in plastic and reconstructive procedures for the body and face.
What does this mean to you? It means that if your surgeon is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, then he or she has passed the strict educational and examination criteria to have certification in their plastic surgery specialty.
When you are considering a cosmetic surgeon for a procedure, call the ABMS at 1-866-ASK-ABMS (275-2267). Ask them if the surgeon you have in mind has certification by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.
All you need to give the ABMS is the name of your surgeon. The ABMS says, ” Agents can only provide certification verification. They cannot provide you with detailed biographical or residency training information, help you locate a physician or register complaints against a physician.”
If your surgeon is not certified specifically in plastic surgery, then you should find another surgeon who is.
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