Articles by Topic: Cosmetic Surgery

When a qualified plastic surgeon performs your operation, both your procedure and recovery are likely to be uneventful. Even in ideal circumstances, however, complications may occur. In addition to the specific complications mentioned here, refer to Understand the Risks of Plastic Surgery for an explanation of general complications that mav occur with any procedure.

Some women optimistically and erroneously believe that breast implants will raise their droopy breasts. This is not true. Implants do increase the projection of the breast and nipple, but they do not raise the nipple higher. In some cases, breast implants can lower the breast mound and thus cause the nipple to appear relatively higher, but the actual nipple height does not change.

If you have decided that a breast lift is right for you, it is important to keep in mind the cosmetic limitations of the procedure. To avoid post surgery discontent, find out what are the limitations of the surgery before going for it.

Because loose skin causes breast droop, the treatment is to remove excess skin. The remaining, tighter skin then holds the breast in a higher position. The greater the droop, the more skin must be removed and the more extensive will be the scars. The operation also reduces nipple size for those who have undesirably large nipples.

Breast droop is an unfortunate by-product of breast size, age, gravity, and pregnancy. Each of these causes contributes to stretching of breast skin. Because breast skin is solely responsible for holding the breast in position, its laxity will give way to breast droop, also called breast ptosis (pronounced toe-sis).

Getting used to your new breast size may be easy or difficult. Some women are immediately pleased with their size. Others may take months to adjust. Some women are disconcerted that their inner arms brush against their breasts during normal movement. This is to be expected. It is not uncommon for a woman to initially be concerned that her breasts are too large, only to be disappointed after the swelling has resolved.

All women have breast asymmetry. One breast may be higher, larger, or shaped differently than the other. The nipples may be uneven in size, shape, position, or height. The breast crease is often asymmetric in position or shape. Your surgeon will probably point these asymmetries out to you prior to surgery.

Deciding where to insert the implant is extremely important in breast augmentaion process. Incisions may be placed under the breast, around the nipple, under the arm, or through the belly button. Find out more about site of incision and discuss with your surgeon which is the best option for you.

Implants may be teardrop-shaped or round. Round implants are shaped like a hamburger bun. Teardrop implants have greater fullness in the lower half and less fullness in the upper half.Deciding upon the right implant size can be the most challenging part of this operation. This is because cup size is not standardized. It varies among bra manufacturers and also among a single manufacturer's products.

Implants can be placed in one of two positions: between the breast and the pectoralis muscle, or between the pectoralis muscle and the ribs. Either way, they are centered under each breast and nipple. The outside of an implant can be either smooth or textured. The surface of the implant is indiscemible following surgery.

So what is the best option for you in breast augmentation? Saline or Silicone? Like most procedures, both options have their own pros and cons. In saline implants, the shell is filled with sterile salt water; in silicone gel implants, the shell is filled with liquid silicone gel, which has the consistency of molasses. Continue reading to fine out more!

As with all surgery, certain risks are inherent in breast augmentation. Read this section carefully, as your decisions hinge on your understanding of the risks. An in-depth discussion with your plastic surgeon is also essential to understanding these potential problems.

Facial implants are made of several different materials. These materials vary in texture, consistency, firmness, and appearance. Each material has benefits and drawbacks. And each poses certain risks, including infection, asymmetry, displacement, bone erosion, and extrusion. Most surgeons prefer certain implants based on their experiences.

When a qualified plastic surgeon performs your operation, both your procedure and recovery are likely to be uneventful. Even in ideal circumstances, however, complications may occur. In addition to the specific complications mentioned here, refer to Understand the Risks of Plastic Surgery for an explanation of general complications that mav occur with any procedure.

Do you know the considerations in common chin and cheek implants? As with every other kind of cosmetic surgery procedures, there is a limit to what can be acheived. Read on to find out about more.