Friday, April 24, 2009

How is breast implant size selected?

Women presenting for breast enlargement Los Angeles have different goals as to how much bigger they would like to have their breast to be. Although most women presenting for breast augmentation Los Angeles request full C or small D cup size, some women prefer B cup or a large D cup. It is important to keep in mind that bras are made differently depending on the manufacturer. Therefore, a C cup bra purchased from one store may not be the same as a C cup bra purchased elsewhere. Using breast implant Los Angeles volume in cc’s is more reliable. During a consultation, the woman will put on a bra and insert breast implants of different volumes to estimate which size looks better on her. The plastic surgeon Los Angeles should also advise which volume would be appropriate depending on the person’s height, chest width, and breast anatomy and measurements. Breast implants come in different sizes and shapes. The surgeon will show the implants and explain what type of breast enlargement Beverly hills result is achieved with various shapes of the breast implants Bevelry hills.

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Sunday, April 12, 2009

What do plastic surgery words mean?

More people know about plastic surgery Los Angeles than ever before. Many of the technical plastic surgical terms have become part of a common conversational vocabulary.

If before people referred to nose reshaping as a nose job Los Angeles, today more people name the procedure by its proper technical term, a rhinoplasty Los Angeles. The term rhinoplasty stems from greek words rhinos which means a nose and plastikos which means to shape or mold. Hence the word plastic surgery refers to shaping or molding. Los Angeles plastic surgeons will alter the cartilage and bony structures of the nose to modify the shape of the nose.

Abdominoplasty means reshaping of the abdomen, also called a tummy tuck Los Angeles. A tummy tuck involves removing excess skin and fat as well as tightening abdominal muscles.

Augmentation mammaplasty is breast augmentation Los Angeles. The word mammaplasty means breast reshaping. This procedure is also referred to as breast enlargement Los Angeles, breast enhancement, or breast implants Los Angeles. Reduction mammaplasty is breast reduction Los Angeles. Mastopexy means a breast lift Los Angeles.

Liposuction Los Angeles is a commonly used term to describe removal of fat. Other technical terms for this procedure are suction lipectomy (removal of fat) or lipoplasty (reshaping of fat).

Friday, April 3, 2009

What is capsular contracture?

Capsular contracture is one of the uncommon complications following Los angeles breast augmentation. The body will form a fibrous capsule (or a scar) around the implant. This is a normal healing process. In some women, however, a thicker scar can be formed. The thicker scar around the breast implant can squeez the implant causing it to feel hard and look deformed. Milder forms of capsular contracture following breast enlargement los angeles do not require treatment, whereas more severe forms require a revisional surgery. Early capsular stretching exercises may help reduce the incidence of capsular constracture. Many plastic surgeons will teach the patient how to massage the breast implants los angeles starting on day 4-6 after surgery.

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Rhinoplasty among men

The article discusses rhinoplasty among men, nose job los angeles, rhinoplasty los angeles

Do men get nose jobs or rhinoplasty ? The answer is yes. Rhinoplasty Los Angeles has been a popular procedure among men of various ages. Many men are bothered with the features of the nose that make the nose stand out including a hump (bump on the nose), wide tip, long nose, wide nostrils, or nasal deviation. Many men complain of breathing problems and request surgical treatment (with our without nasal reshaping ).

The goals of Los Angeles rhinoplasty in men are slightly different than those in women. Most men prefer to have a straight dorsum (bridge) rather than a bridge with a slope (which is what many women prefer). The angle between the nose and the upper lip in men is kept at about 90-95 degrees whereas in women a better angle would be 95-100 degrees. Most men do not want to have a small nose as it is believed that bigger noses project confidence. Typically, male patients do not want to have an obvious operated-on shape of the nose. The plastic surgeon will have a detail discussion with the patient in order to understand what changes the patient seeking to achieve.



Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Do Breast Implants Need to be Changed Every Ten Years?

A Los Angeles plastic surgeon is frequently asked by his or her patients whether breast implants need to be changed every 10 years. A simple answer is no. Breast implants do not need to be changed if there are no problems with them. For most patients, Los Angeles breast implants will last a lifetime. However, some women will need to undergo a second surgery. There are several reasons for which this may be necessary.

- Capsular contracture occurs in about 8-9% (3 year study) of women undergoing breast augmentation using silicone or saline implants. Capsular contracture is a thicker than usual capsule that is formed around the implant causing the implant to feel harder and deforming its shape. For severe forms of capsular contracture, revision surgery may be necessary to remove or release the capsule.

- Implant infection requires implant removal but fortunately happens very rarely.

- Implant asymmetry is another reason for which women may seek revision surgery.

- Implant rupture has an incidence of about 0.5% for silicone implants and about 3 % for saline implants (3 year study). Ruptured implants need to be removed.

Today breast Los Angeles breast augmentation is performed primarily using silicone implants. The new generation silicone implants have a lower leak rate than older silicone implants. Los Angeles breast enlargement has become and more socially acceptable procedure. Breast augmentation is frequently performed with other procedures such as rhinoplasty Los Angeles, Liposuction Los Angeles, or tummy tuck Los Angeles.

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Breast augmenation at an early age

Breast augmentation Los Angeles is frequently requested procedure by young females. Saline and silicone Los Angeles breast implants are approved for breast enlargement. Most Los Angeles plastic surgeons will perform breast enlargement on patients as young as 18 years old. FDA allows silicone implants to be used on patients 22 years of age and older.

What is the youngest age at which rhinoplasty can be performed?

Rhinoplasty Los Angeles or (nose job Los Angeles) has been a popular procedure among teenagers. Unless a significant breathing airway obstruction is present, nose surgery should after facial growth has been finished. Typically in girls nose reshaping can be performed starting late 15 years of age and in boys starting age 17. As a rule a Los Angeles plastic surgeon will obtain a detailed growth history to ensure the patient has stopped growing.