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Is There a Such Thing as Too Young for Breast Enhancement?

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With the holidays just around the corner, many plastic surgery candidates are using the extra vacation time to have their dream cosmetic surgery procedure(s) performed.  When patients come into my office for a consultation they come carrying an arsenal of great questions to help them prepare for their procedure.  One of the most commonly sought after questions revolves around the best age to have a specific procedure.

As a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast and body procedures, age is a relative term when discussing each of the different procedures, except when it comes to breast augmentation.  There are three key factors to consider when discussing the appropriate age for any of my patients to undergo breast enhancement procedures:

Age – breast augmentation is performed by inserting a saline or silicone breast implant into the breast to make them larger.  The FDA has guidelines that suggest that patients should be 18 years of age or older to have breast implants. The only exception to this age limit would be if a patient has an extreme problem with breast asymmetry.

Physique – the breasts may not be fully formed until the age of 18 so undergoing breast enhancement prior to being fully developed may cause changes to your plastic surgery results later down the road.

Maturity – being of sound mind is important when having an elective surgical procedure.  At 18, patients should be mentally mature enough to make their own decisions.  Since plastic surgery is a very personal decision, making sure you have realistic expectations is a must to being truly happy with your new breasts.

No matter your age, it’s important to educate yourself on the potential risks and benefits of any procedure, whether cosmetic or reconstructive, you’re interested in pursuing.  If you’re considering breast enhancement or any of the other procedures I perform, schedule a consultation with me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott and contact our office.  Be sure to connect with me on Facebook, Twitter and Google+ for the latest news.

Ask Dr. Elliott: Can I Transfer Fat to My Breasts?

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For over thirty years, I have served as a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon performing breast augmentation using breast implants. However, did you know breast implants aren’t the only way to enlarge and enhance the shape and size of the breasts? Recently, I received the following question from an inquisitive patient:

“I have heard that you can take fat from parts of your body to enlarge your breasts. Is this true?”

breast reduction atlanta alpharetta gaAs always when I receive questions from patients, I’m happy to answer them with honesty. It is unquestionably possible to remove fat from one part of your body and transfer it to your breasts to enlarge them. Though enlargement is somewhat limited when compared to the size increase potential breast implants have, fat transfer can make a nice improvement and provide natural-looking surgery results.

The technique is a version of the progressively popular autologous fat transplantation technique, meaning it uses the patient’s own fat. With this method, fat obtained by liposuction from one part of the body (i.e. a stomach pooch or the thighs) is transferred for use in breast augmentation and reshaping. Fat transfer is a great breast augmentation option for women who are looking for a relatively small increase in breast size and would prefer natural results.

This particular patient also indicated that she was in the process of losing weight, and for this reason wanted to speed up the process by going ahead and transferring the fat. If a patient had small pockets of fat that were unable to be removed by diligent exercise and diet, this could be considered. However, this is completely dependent on the specific patient-to-patient cases. I recommend being at a stable weight before undergoing any type of cosmetic procedure in order to maintain natural-looking results and minimize complications.

If you are interested in learning more about breast enhancement options please contact our office today. Be sure to connect with the official Dr. Franklyn Elliott pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Google + to stay updated on the latest breast technology news and information.

Ask Dr. Elliott: How Long Do Breast Implants Last?

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For over thirty years, board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Franklyn Elliott has performed breast augmentation using breast implants. Through the years, he’s observed many changes in regulations and usage of various types of implants, carefully keeping up with the surgical trends and fluctuations. In this time in history, the usage of breast implants is extremely safe and advantageous towards reaching your aesthetic goals when inserted by an experienced, trustworthy surgeon.

Despite the progress that has been made, many patients still have speculations and questions about breast implants devices, which Dr. Elliott encourages bringing up at all stages in your surgical journey. One of the questions he receives frequently pertains to curiosity regarding how long breast implants last. Below, Dr. Elliott explains the durability and long-lasting effects of breast augmentation with breast implants.

 

We will be posting new videos from Dr. Elliott discussing various aspects of plastic and reconstructive surgery in the coming months. If you would like to schedule a consultation in order to have your questions answered personally for your needs, please contact us today. For more on breast reconstruction and other procedures, please visit Dr. Elliott’s website and follow him on  Facebook, Twitter, and Google +.