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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.

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Creators of Pirates of the Caribbean 4 Refuse to Cast Actresses with Breast Implants

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Plastic surgery is relatively common now, and it seems like everyone in Hollywood has had a cosmetic procedure. However, Entertainment Weekly published an article stating that Disney refused to cast women who had breast enhancement surgery in Pirates of the Caribbean 4 because the look was historically inaccurate. The casting sheet explicitly stated not to even audition if you’d received breast implants. Casting associates said they did not want anything to take away from the movie. If the cosmetic procedure had been done well and was not obvious, there was no issue. Creators of historically based movies, such as Pirates of the Caribbean 4, face dilemmas with aesthetic issues other than just plastic surgery; they also have to be careful about hair highlights, overly toned bodies, and tattoos.

It’s understandable that casting associates do not desire hiring actors who do not historically fit the part because of obvious plastic surgery.  However, it is hard to imagine that Disney producers could fully cast actors who’ve never had cosmetic surgery, but there is a chance that some actors slid by without having to admit their physical alterations. While cosmetic surgery is meant to change appearance, it does not have to look over done. Plastic surgery results, and even breast augmentation procedures, can be subtle. Before a plastic surgery procedure, Dr. LeRoy consults with his patients about their expected outcomes and their desired results.

Dr. John LeRoy is renowned for his subtle Band Aid procedures such as the Band Aid Facelift procedures and Band Aid Liposuction. While Dr. LeRoy has not coined a “Band Aid” breast procedure, he is highly practiced in subtlety. Unless the patient desires a dramatic plastic surgery result, Dr. LeRoy will perform the most minimal procedure possible to obtain the desired results.

Subtlety depends upon the plastic  surgeon, the type of cosmetic surgery, and the extent of the cosmetic procedure. For instance, if you go from an A cup to a D cup in breast implant size, it won’t look as subtle as if you only increase a size or two. To ensure a more natural looking result, be sure to discuss concerns and expectations with your board certified plastic surgeon at your consultation. With today’s advanced technologies, surgeons can easily hide scars and make results look seamless. For more information on plastic surgery news and plastic surgery results, visit Dr. LeRoy’s website, and continue to read his blog.