Search results for: “capsular contracture”
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Is It Possible to Avoid Capsular Contracture?
You may not think about it this way, but the body is an amazingly efficient machine. Every system works together to keep it running optimally. So when a foreign body (such as a breast implant) is introduced into the “machine,” the body’s systems jump into action to create a capsule of scar tissue around…
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What Causes Capsular Contracture?
There’s no arguing that breast augmentation surgery is one of the most popular and effective procedures in the United States. For women who have undergone a mastectomy, or those who simply want to restore a more youthful appearance to their breasts, the procedure is a godsend. What’s more, with the many advances in medical and surgical technology,…
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Breast Implant Removal & Replacement
What Is Breast Implant Removal & Replacement? Breast implant removal and replacement is a surgical procedure designed to address various concerns related to existing breast implants. Whether due to medical complications, aesthetic preferences, or lifestyle changes, this procedure involves the removal of current implants and, if desired, the insertion of new ones to achieve the…
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Are There Different Breast Implant Placement Options?
If you’re considering breast augmentation, you’ve probably researched different types of implants, and started thinking about the size you want. But did you know that there are different breast implant placement options too? (Great! Another thing to think about!) This is a good thing, though. To get the most natural look for your breast…
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Is It Time to Replace Your Breast Implants?
If you had breast augmentation in the past ten years, you may be wondering if it’s time to replace your breast implants. The truth is, the vast majority of breast implants will never need replacing because of medical reasons. Especially after a decade. Today’s advanced techniques and improved manufacturing practices have allowed for this.…
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The Not-So-Exotic Brazilian Butt Lift
When you hear the term Brazilian butt lift, you might believe that this cosmetic procedure hails from the far reaches of South America. In reality, it was not created in Brazil. In 1996, an American doctor was performing a televised fat transfer surgery on a Brazilian patient. They entitled the show, “Building the Brazilian…
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How Long Breast Implants
How Long Breast Implants Last Are you considering breast implants? If so, you’ll be amazed at how much they can improve your self-image and leave you feeling more confident. Breast implants are a fantastic investment. Even so, breast implants do have an expiration date. As such, it’s important to have some idea of how long breast…
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Do You Need Revision Surgery?
Plastic surgery can be life-changing in so many positive ways. There are occasions though, rare as they may be, where the results of the surgery aren’t… ideal. In the vast majority of plastic surgery procedures, when you do the research and choose a board-certified plastic surgeon to perform it, the results are exactly what…
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Maintaining Plastic Surgery Post-Op Results
Plastic surgery is just like any other surgery. So just as you wouldn’t (we hope!) do nothing but sit on your couch and eat salty potato chips after heart surgery, there are effective ways of maintaining plastic surgery post-op results too. Although some of them may require a small amount of medical intervention, but most…
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When to Replace Breast Implants
Okay. We’ll admit it. We drew you in with the title. In reality, there is almost no need to replace breast implants. With advanced techniques and improved manufacturing practices, the vast majority of today’s implants stand up to the test of time. That said, with a rupture rate of .5% per year for silicone and…