As the years roll by, our bodies undergo various changes, and for those who have had breast augmentation, the passage of time can raise questions and considerations. If you find yourself at the ten-year mark with breast implants, it’s only natural to wonder, “Now what?”
Get Regular Check-Ups
Just like any other medical procedure, routine check-ups are crucial for monitoring the health of your breast implants. Schedule regular appointments with your plastic surgeon to assess the condition of your implants and ensure they are functioning well. These check-ups also allow for the detection of any potential issues early on.
Imaging Studies
In addition to physical […]
Choosing the best type of cosmetic breast surgery is a major decision. When looking for breast enhancement options, you may wonder if you should go with a breast lift, an augmentation, or both. Luckily, augmentations and lifts are surgeries that can be performed simultaneously and provide different benefits, so you do not necessarily have to pick one over the other. Dr. Troy Pittman, a board-certified cosmetic breast surgeon, can explain how each procedure will affect you, and how they can complement each other.
Difference Between a Breast Lift and Augmentation
A breast lift procedure aims to reposition the breasts on the chest […]
Breast augmentation is the most requested plastic surgery in the United States, of which the majority of patients utilize implants. Breast implants can restore your confidence but they are not a permanent fixture in your life. They could be damaged due to a heavy impact such as a slip and fall or a car accident, and they tend to degrade over time. So how long should you expect your breast implants last? Patients are wise to research the issue and speak to a board-certified and highly experienced breast surgeon like Dr. Troy Pittman to learn more.
Typical Lifespan of Implants
Breast implants […]
In my previous blog, I discussed the various grades of capsular contracture and the proposed causes of capsular contracture. Let’s now take a look at prevention and treatment of this condition.
Can capsular contracture be prevented?
In many cases, the formation of capsular contracture is random and could be considered “bad luck.” However, there are many steps that can be taken to reduce the risk of developing the condition.
Careful patient selection. Patients that have a history of severe scar formation or adhesion formation after abdominal surgery should be counseled on the increased risk of developing capsular contracture. Additionally, patients at high-risk for developing […]
What is capsular contracture?
The formation of a capsule around a breast implant is part of normal wound healing. The body’s natural response to a foreign object is to form a thin layer of scar tissue around the implant. However, in capsular contracture, that thin layer of scar tissue becomes thicker and causes a problem in women with breast implants. There are 4 grades of capsular contracture:
Grade 1 – This is the normal response to the breast implant. The capsule is soft and the presence of the capsule is imperceptible to the patient or her plastic surgeon.
Grade 2 – There is […]
