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Will Breast Augmentation Affect My Ability to Breastfeed?

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The primary consideration of breast augmentation patients is how their new breasts will look following their surgery. After all, the main objective of breast enlargement surgery is to improve the appearance of the breasts by increasing breast volume. But there are more than just aesthetics for patients to consider when considering breast augmentation. If and how breast augmentation can affect a woman’s ability to breastfeed in the future is among the more common questions that I encounter from prospective patients.

In the overwhelming majority of cases, patients who undergo breast augmentation will still be able to safely breastfeed their babies if they choose to. It is not common for breast implants to interfere with breast function, meaning that most patients will have the same ability to breastfeed as they did before their surgery. However, every woman’s body is different and some exceptions do apply. In rare instances, complications like a loss of sensation in the breast can potentially impact a patient’s chances of breastfeeding. In the video below, I discuss the relationship between breast augmentation and breastfeeding.

If you are concerned about potential complications before cosmetic surgery, the best thing to do is to speak with an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon at-length before making any final decisions. Even the most common, relatively low-risk procedures like breast augmentation call for a skilled, knowledgeable surgeon with considerable experience performing your respective surgery. For more information on breast augmentation or other cosmetic procedures I perform, please contact me, Dr. Frank Elliott, today to schedule a plastic surgery consultation. And don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for more helpful tips, videos, and much more.

Am I a Good Candidate for a Thigh Lift?

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The appearance of the upper legs can make many people feel self-conscious as they age. It’s quite common for the thighs specifically to suffer from an accumulation of fat cells, cellulite, and excess skin that can make the legs look older, heavier, and less fit than many of us would prefer. As the years pass, the thighs can become stubbornly resistant to diet and exercise. Toning and improving the appearance of the thighs can be especially challenging for those who have excess skin after significant weight loss.

Am I a Good Candidate for a Thigh Lift

A thigh lift (or thighplasty) is a cosmetic surgery procedure that helps recontour the appearance of the thighs. During surgery, I am able to remove unwanted, excess skin, tissue, and fat from the thighs while firming the remaining skin to create a more shapely, appealing appearance. The incision can be made either along the top of the outer thigh or in the groin area. This will depend on the amount skin that needs to be removed as well as its location on the thigh. There are multiple methods to perform thigh lift surgery, the most common of which is known as a medial thigh lift. During a medial thigh lift, an incision is made in the inner thigh area to help patients who experience significant excess skin along the inner thigh.

Determining if you are a good candidate for a thigh lift will require speaking with a board-certified plastic surgeon. However, thigh lift candidates generally need to be in good physical and mental health. It’s important to maintain realistic expectations and a positive attitude going into your procedure. Additionally, thigh lift candidates should have the following characteristics:

  • A stable, healthy bodyweight
  • An excess of soft tissue, skin, and/or fat along the inner thigh region or the outer thigh
  • A generally healthy lifestyle that does not include smoking or other nicotine use
  • A commitment to maintaining a healthy diet and regular exercise regimen after surgery to help promote the best long-term results

There is no need to feel bad about the appearance of your thigh area. If you believe that a thigh lift can help rejuvenate your look and improve your self-esteem, I encourage you to contact me, Dr. Frank Elliott, to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today. During your consultation, we will discuss your medical history, aesthetic preferences, and surgical options to help determine the best helpful plastic surgery path for you. And don’t forget to follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for more tips, news, videos, and more.

Can Capsular Contracture be Prevented?

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The risk of possible complications over time is an inherent part of undergoing cosmetic surgery. Even for patients who visit the most skilled, experienced surgeons in the world, certain complications can still occur. In my decades as a double board-certified plastic surgeon, I have performed a number of breast augmentation surgeries and worked hard to develop my skills and provide my patients with outstanding, long-lasting aesthetic results. Still, I educate all of my patients about the possible complications of their procedure so they will know the warning signs to look for and how to appropriately react should they ever occur.

Capsular contracture is the most common complication associated with breast augmentation, though it’s important to note that it still occurs very rarely. When a foreign object (like a breast implant) is placed into the body, scar tissue will naturally form around the foreign object as the body’s natural response to the change. However, this new scar tissue can contract and tighten around the implants, causing the implant to become hard and appear unnatural looking. This is known as capsular contracture. In addition to affecting the appearance of the breast, capsular contracture can be painful and uncomfortable. Patients often ask me if there are things they can do after their surgery to prevent capsular contracture. Although we can’t guarantee prevention, there are many steps that can be taken during surgery to help significantly reduce a patient’s risk of developing capsular contracture. In the video below, I discuss these preventive measures and how they can help.

The best way to minimize your risk of complications after any cosmetic surgery procedure is to work with a board-certified plastic surgeon who has extensive training and experience performing your respective procedure. During your consultation, I will walk you through your procedure and the steps we will take to help avoid any complications, as well as post-surgery instructions to help maintain the best-possible results for years to come. If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today, please contact Dr. Franklyn Elliott today. And follow us Facebook, Twitter and Google+ for more plastic surgery tips, news, updates, and more.

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