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Debunking Five Common Breast Surgery Myths

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Debunking Five Common Breast Surgery Myths

When it comes to breast surgery, there are a number of procedures that are available to alter the breast shape, size and appearance. If you are interested in a breast augmentation, lift or reduction, chances are you have come across your fair share of myths and rumors regarding these surgical procedures. To help you decipher fact from fiction, I have debunked five common myths I typically hear about breast surgery.

#1: Losing weight eliminates the need for breast reduction.

There is a common misperception that losing excess weight can help to naturally reduce breast size. Unfortunately, weight loss does not necessarily guarantee that your breast size will shrink. The breasts are made up of both glandular tissue and fat and it is impossible to lose excess glandular tissue through weight loss and exercise.

#2: Breast implants need to be replaced after 10 years.

While breast implants are not expected to last forever, they also have no standard expiration date. Replacing your breast implants is only necessary if there are issues, such as a leakage or a rupture, or if you decide you’d prefer a different size or type of implant. In order to minimize possible complications, it is important to attend regular follow-up appointments following your surgery.

#3: You cannot breastfeed after breast surgery.

If you are planning on having children, you may be worried that undergoing breast surgery could affect your ability to safely breastfeed. Fortunately, there are little to no risks associated with breast surgery that would impact future pregnancy or breastfeeding. Rarely, milk production and nipple sensitivity can be affected depending on what type of breast surgery you undergo. Additionally, there are no medical risks for babies who are breastfed by women with breast implants. As always, I will guide you through what to expect post-procedure during your consultation.

#4: You can have surgery to perfectly fit a certain cup size.

When undergoing breast augmentation surgery, you will have an idea of what size your breasts will be, but it is extremely difficult to know what your exact cup size will be. Because implant sizing is measured in cubic centimeters, or ccs, not cup sizes, this makes predicting your final cup size a challenge. Additionally, when I perform this procedure, one of my main goals is for the end results to look natural and align with the dimensions of your body. During your consultation, we’ll discuss your sizing options and find the perfect fit for your vision.

#5: Any surgeon can perform breast surgery.

When choosing a surgeon to perform your breast surgery, there are a number of important factors to watch out for. An important distinction is to make sure that your surgeon is a board-certified plastic surgeon. While any surgeon can offer breast surgery, only board-certified plastic surgeons have years of specialized training and experience and are certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgery. Another important factor is their prior breast surgery experience. For example, a talented physician who specializes in liposuction, but has little breast surgery experience might not be the best choice. Fortunately, I have over 30 years of experience performing breast augmentation, lift and reduction surgeries.

Separating fact from fiction is an essential part of learning more about breast surgery. If you have any questions about breast surgery, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John L. LeRoy in Atlanta today. Also, make sure to follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for more plastic surgery insights and monthly specials.

What Can Breast Augmentation Accomplish?

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After the American Society of Plastic Surgery conducted their most recent yearly survey of cosmetic procedures, breast augmentation was clearly the most popular cosmetic surgery. Dr. John LeRoy has been performing it for over two decades, tailoring the procedure to each patient’s unique needs and preferences. To give you a better look into breast augmentation’s capabilities, we’re explaining the many improvements that it can accomplish.

what can a boob job accomplishAm I a good candidate for breast augmentation?

The high popularity of breast augmentation might not mean much to you if it doesn’t address your specific concerns. The best way we can help you determine if you’re a good candidate is by explaining what it does. Breast augmentation can potentially add volume, fullness and contours to your breasts. There’s no specific age demographic that is the most fitting for this cosmetic procedure, but it’s most effective for women who aren’t planning on having any more children because pregnancy can affect the results.

Each patient has their own reasons for wanting a breast augmentation. However, it can be difficult to determine the best implants and technology for your needs. That’s why an in-person consultation with Dr. John LeRoy is so valuable. He is skilled at listening to a patient’s concerns and then developing an organized plan to attain their desired results. The following is a list of common reasons for a breast augmentation.

  • Patients are dissatisfied with current breast size
  • Patients have undergone a loss of breast size/volume after their pregnancy
  • Patients have breasts that aren’t symmetrical

Options with breast augmentation

Most importantly, the results attained from a breast augmentation must match the patient’s physical frame and body proportions. The primary focus is on creating a natural balance between physical features. A breast augmentation should enhance size, volume or contours, but still match the patient’s body frame to maintain a subtle look.

There are different varieties of breast implants that cater to many cosmetic goals. During your in-person breast augmentation consultation, Dr. John LeRoy will go over the best options for your personal needs to help you understand what can be accomplished with breast augmentation. Patients can choose between saline or silicone implants. Each type has its own benefits.

A breast augmentation typically takes about one to two hours to complete in-office under general anesthesia. Patients can return to their normal daily routines after five to seven days after the procedure.

Breast augmentation give you more freedom to choose how your breasts looks, no matter your age. For more information or to schedule an in-person consultation with Dr. John LeRoy, call our office at 404.843.0840. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more information about cosmetic techniques and updates on our monthly specials.

Saline vs Silicone Breast Implants

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After you’ve decided to have breast augmentation, your next decision will likely be between saline and silicone implants. Each patient might have their own personal preferences about each option, but Dr. John LeRoy wants to give you additional information about breast implants to make the best fitting choice.

Choosing a Breast Implant for Breast AugmentationBrief Overview of Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is a safe and practical way to achieve your ideal physical form. It can increase volume for women who have smaller breasts, adjust shape and symmetry as well as supplement areas that have been affected by breast feeding or rapid weight loss. Dr. John LeRoy has safely performed this procedure for decades on many patients with different body types and cosmetic preferences.

Saline Breast Implants

A saline breast implant is made up of a saline solution, surrounded by an outer silicone shell. It’s composed of a sterile salt water solution, so it’s safe for the body to naturally absorb in the very rare case of a leak. This type of implant is FDA approved for women above the age of 18-years-old who have had an in-person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Depending upon your desired outcome, the saline implant can be filled and shaped to accommodate specific body shapes. This illustrates why so many women with breast asymmetry have benefited from this form of augmentation. The customizable element of saline gives patients more flexibility with their choices.

Silicone Breast Implants

Silicone breast implants are FDA approved for women above the age of 22-years-old. A medical grade silicone gel fills the silicone shell instead of saline. They’re firmer and softer than saline, so they tend to feel more like natural breasts. For women who have very little body fat, silicone breast implants work well because they don’t require as much coverage by natural breast tissue.

Between saline and silicone implants, patients have fantastic choices to achieve their ideal breast size and shape. If you have any questions or would like to schedule your in-person consultation, contact our office by calling 404.843.0840 today. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for monthly savings on cosmetic procedures.

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Plastic Surgery Options for the Breasts

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Throughout over twenty years as a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I’ve found that for women, the breasts can be a major aspect of their appearance. Not only can they create a flattering silhouette, but many women feel that their breasts are a part of their femininity. Couple this with the fact that, unlike the abdomen and other areas, there’s nothing a woman can really do to naturally change her breasts, so it may not come as a surprise that breast procedures are among the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the US. The general public is well aware that breast implants can offer a size increase, but how knowledgeable are you about the other ways cosmetic surgery can enhance the breasts’ appearance (for both women and men)?

In reality, there are four general types of plastic surgery for the breasts:

  • Breast augmentation (sometimes known as breast enhancement or breast enlargement)
  • Breast reduction
  • Breast lift
  • Male breast reduction (to correct overdeveloped male breasts—a condition called gynecomastia)

Each procedure is ideal for a different aesthetic goal, and my video below offers an overview for each of them.

As with the face and the body, breast surgery should always be customized to fit you, the patient. If you’re ready to learn more about your options for one of these procedures or another type of cosmetic surgery, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John L. LeRoy. Or, for more plastic surgery tips and special offers, follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

Ask Dr. LeRoy: How Young is Too Young for Plastic Surgery?

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Every parent wants their child to feel confident and proud of who they are, inside and out. That’s why it can be heartbreaking to hear your son or daughter ask for plastic surgery – it tells you that they are unhappy with an aspect of their appearance and are actively looking for a way to change it. While it’s clear how much a person can be held back by constant self-consciousness, parents understandably have concerns about going the plastic surgery route as well. After all, elective surgery is still a medical procedure, so the risks and benefits need to be weighed carefully. So, as a parent, how do you know if your child or teenager is old enough for you to consider cosmetic surgery as an option? The answer, of course, depends on the patient and the procedure, but here are some guidelines about the most common procedures for teenagers and children.

Ask Dr. LeRoy How Young is Too Young for Plastic SurgeryOtoplasty

Otoplasty improves the appearance of the ears, primarily for patients whose ears protrude farther from their head than they would like them to. Ear surgery accounted for 29% of the cosmetic surgeries performed on patients who were 18 years old or younger in 2014, and this procedure also has a particularly young age limit. Otoplasty involves reshaping the cartilage which gives an ear its shape, and because a child’s cartilage becomes firmer with age, the procedure can be performed at any time after the cartilage is developed enough to hold its new shape – usually around the age of four to six years old. However, ear surgery can also be performed effectively on many adults, so if you’re concerned about the appearance of your own ears, your window for otoplasty hasn’t closed.

Rhinoplasty

As a close second to otoplasty, nose surgery also made up 29% of plastic surgeries for patients aged 18 or younger in 2014. For teens who want to enhance the balance of their facial features by improving the appearance of a nose that is large or undesirably shaped, rhinoplasty can typically be performed after the nose reaches its adult size at the age of 15-17. For patients who are seeking surgery to correct a deviated septum or structural breathing problem, these factors will also be considered before determining when rhinoplasty is a viable option.

Breast Surgery (for males and females)

This category encompasses breast augmentation and breast reduction for girls as well as male breast reduction. For girls with excessively large breasts, reduction surgery is most successful when it is performed after the patient’s breasts have finished growing in her late teens or early adult years. Male breast reduction is a common procedure among teenage boys who suffer from gynecomastia (the development of female-looking breasts on a male), which often begins in adolescence due to hormones, genetics, weight fluctuations, or certain medications. As with female breast reduction, male breast reduction is best performed when the breasts are no longer growing. For patients seeking breast augmentation, on the other hand, the minimum ages are more specific due to FDA guidelines – saline breast implants are only approved for use in patients 18 years or older, while silicone implants may only be used for patients who are at least 22 years of age.

Making a decision about your child’s plastic surgery should not be taken lightly, and while information like this is helpful, it’s only one step of the process. When you schedule a consultation with me, Dr. John LeRoy, I’ll take extra care to assess your child’s expectations, maturity, and readiness to determine whether the procedure and the timing are right for them. To learn more about the cosmetic surgery services I offer, explore my website and follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+.

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