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Ask Dr. Elliott: What is Breast Revision Surgery?

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Dr.-Elliott-photoBreast revision surgery may not be as commonly known as breast enhancement and breast lift surgery, but that doesn’t make it any less beneficial to patients. Although the goal of every cosmetic procedure is to provide outstanding, long-lasting aesthetic results, changing circumstances over time can complicate this. I perform breast revision surgery to aid patients who are no longer satisfied with their breast augmentation results due to weight fluctuation, effects of natural aging, breast implant complications, or a change in their preferred breast size. To help prospective patients gain a more clear understanding of what breast revision can do, I have taken some time to answer a few common questions about the procedure.

Question #1: Does something need to be wrong with an implant for me to be eligible for breast revision?

No. Although some women who undergo breast revision surgery do so because of breast implant complications like implant rippling or capsular contracture, there are other reasons this choice is made. In some cases, a woman may simply prefer to change the size of her implants. In fact, FDA statistics indicate that approximately 37% of all breast revision procedures in the US are performed to help women who wish to switch to larger sized breast implants.

Question #2: Does breast revision surgery always require replacing a current breast implant?

No. Some women simply choose to have their breast implants removed in order to return to their original, natural breast size. The insertion of new breast implants isn’t mandatory during the procedure. It’s just another option that some patients prefer.

Question #3: Will there be additional visible scarring after a breast revision?

It’s possible. When I am able to, I try to use the same incision used during the patient’s previous breast augmentation to prevent any additional scarring. However, this isn’t always an option based on the needs and preferences that the patient may have for their revision surgery. Although it’s possible that there may be some new scarring, these scars can easily be concealed by a bra or bathing suit and will fade over time.

In my experience, patient satisfaction following breast augmentation surgery is extremely high. Still, breast revision can help keep options available for women who may have a change of heart somewhere down the line. For more information on breast revision or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, at Atlanta Plastic Surgery. Don’t forget to follow me on Facebook and Twitter for additional cosmetic surgery tips, news, videos, and much more.

How Expertise Can Help Prevent Potential Breast Implant Complications

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One of the reasons that breast augmentation is the single most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedure in the US is that patients know they can expect high quality aesthetic results without much risk of complications. However, it’s important to note that although complications after breast augmentation are very rare, the possibility still exists. Certain issues like capsular contracture and implant rippling can negatively affect a patient’s results over time. This is why it is so important to enlist an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your breast augmentation procedure.

In my many years of experience performing breast augmentation procedures, I have learned that post-operative care is often just as important as the surgery itself in reducing the risk of post-surgery complications. I make sure to take the time necessary during breast augmentation consultations to educate my patients on how to best prepare for their procedure and take care of themselves afterwards in order to promote the best and most lasting aesthetic results.

In the video below, I discuss how I am able to help my patients reduce their risk of certain complications following breast augmentation surgery:

One thing I always recommend highly is making time for follow-up appointments and occasional check-ups with your plastic surgeon to make sure that everything is as it should be with your breast implants as the years go on. After all, breast implants are not intended to last forever. For more information or to schedule your plastic surgery consultation today, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. And don’t forget to follow me on Facebook and Twitter for even more videos, tips, and cosmetic surgery news.

What Areas Can Fat Transfer Injections Be Used?

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During liposuction consultations, my patients often ask what happens to the fat that is removed during the procedure. In many cases, we safely dispose of this material following surgery, but sometimes this fat can prove to be incredibly valuable for patients seeking additional aesthetic rejuvenation. Fat transfer injections utilize this fat removed during liposuction to add needed volume to areas on the face, breast, and body. To help demonstrate how fat transfer can help my patients, I wanted to discuss the most common areas this procedure is used to address.

Fat transfer injections can help provide an increase in breast volume for women who prefer not to undergo traditional breast augmentation with breast implants. The results of this procedure are subtle, natural-looking, and outstanding. However, I always advise patients that the results achieved with fat transfer for the breasts are more modest in size than the results that breast implants can help achieve. In some cases, fat transfer for the breast can be used in conjunction with traditional augmentation procedures that use implants to help accentuate the final results of the procedure. Fat transfer can also be used to help women restore their breasts after undergoing breast cancer surgery.

Fat transfer injections are also very popular among patients who wish to address signs of facial aging including enhancing their lips, treating hollow cheeks, and more. In the following video, I discuss in-detail how fat transfer injections can be used to help patients rejuvenate the appearance of their face:

The world of cosmetic surgery changes constantly and I feel it is part of my duty as a board-certified plastic surgeon to provide as many safe and effective options as possible to each of my patients. Fat transfer can be a fantastic way for patients to achieve subtle, but significant aesthetic rejuvenation, but it may not be the right choice for every patient. To learn more about fat transfer injections or if you think you might be a good candidate, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule a consultation today. And follow along with us on Facebook and Twitter for additional plastic surgery videos, tips, and news.

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