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The Basics of Breast Augmentation Surgery

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Breast augmentation is one of those plastic surgeries which tends to receive plenty of publicity from the entertainment industry, both in movies and television shows as well as in celebrities’ own lives. But how much do you actually know about breast augmentation—the implants, the options, and the results? To learn more about the details of the procedure and whether you may be a candidate, check out my video below providing a brief overview including several plastic surgery before and after pictures that can give you an idea of what to expect.

Breast size is just one of the many common aesthetic issues that can leave people struggling with self-consciousness. As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, my passion is helping patients become their most confident and beautiful selves, whether that means enhancing the size and shape of the breasts, turning back the clock on facial aging, or other cosmetic changes. To discuss your own plastic surgery options, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John L. LeRoy today. Or, for more patient tips and news from the cosmetic surgery world, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

More Frequently Asked Questions about Breast Enhancement Surgery

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More Frequently Asked Questions about Breast Enhancement SurgeryHow do I choose between silicone and saline breast implants?

The type of breast implant you select for breast augmentation truly is a matter of personal preference.  Surgically speaking, both saline breast implants and silicone breast implants are safe. It’s important to speak with your prospective plastic surgeon before breast enhancement surgery not only about the type of breast implant, but also about the shape and size as those factors will also heavily influence your overall breast surgery results.  Many plastic surgeons will allow you to “try on” the different types and sizes of implants during consultation to get an idea of consistency, shape, and weight.

Do breast implants change how often I should receive mammograms?

Breast enhancement patients should receive a mammogram before their surgery to serve as a benchmark to compare post-surgery mammograms.  According to current U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines, women over the age of 50 should receive mammograms as directed by their physician (typically every two years) (The National Cancer Institute recommends: Women 40 years and older should get a mammogram every 1 to 2 years).  If you are a patient with a family history of breast cancer it’s even more important to receive regular mammograms, as directed by your physician for preventative measures.More

Frequently Asked Questions about Breast Enhancement Surgery

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Q: I’ve heard a lot about your Band Aid cosmetic procedures. Is there a minimally invasive form of breast augmentation?

A: There are some surgeons who perform what is called “awake breast augmentation”; that is, breast surgery with only local anesthesia. This is not a procedure that I perform.  Breast enhancement surgery is an intricate body procedure that is best addressed in a hospital type surgical setting under general anesthesia. By utilizing general anesthesia, a plastic surgeon better protects the patient from undue mental and physical stress.

Q: What is the real difference between saline and silicone breast implants?

A: The physical difference between breast implants is that saline implants are constructed with a silicone shell filled with a sterile saline solution; whereas silicone implants consist of a silicone shell filled with a silicone gel. Both breast implant types produce attractive breast enhancement results.  Choosing an implant hinges on factors such as preferred texture, desired breast size and shape, and existing breast appearance.

Q: You talk about natural looking plastic surgery results, how do you make augmented breasts look more natural?

A: To ensure patients achieve optimal breast augmentation results, a proper consultation is necessary to establish a patient’s goals.  It is equally important for one’s plastic surgeon to note their current body proportions in deciding what size, shape, and texture of breast implant will best complement the existing breast tissue and contribute to a more desirable overall aesthetic.

To learn more about the cosmetic breast surgery procedures Dr. John LeRoy performs visit his website and continue to read his blog.