MRI detects ruptures more accurately than ultrasound
When deciding to get breast implants, it is imperative to understand all the risks. For one, breast implants do not last a lifetime. The average life span of breasts implants is around 15 years. So what happens when you’ve reached that time limit? Your breast implants could rupture. At this time, you need to get them redone. How do you know if your implants did rupture? Sometimes you’ll experience symptoms. Your breasts could appear smaller. Not everyone experiences symptoms.
Should you get a breast augmentation before or after having kids?
You want to be a mom. You have known for your entire life that one day you were going to become a mom. After going through puberty and settling into your adult body, you decided that you are going to get a breast augmentation one day. The question raises: should you get your breasts done before or after having kids? Timing depends on a few things. If you plan to have kids in the immediate future, then wait. It would not be fun to be recovering from plastic surgery while you a
Four factors to consider for a breast augmentation
Did you know that people have been getting breast augmentations for over 50 years? Even today, it remains the number one most common plastic surgery procedure in the US. As the number of breast augmentations increase, so does innovation. If you decide to get a breast augmentation, there are four major factors to consider. Saline v. Silicone Your Des Moines plastic surgeon can discuss the benefits and risks of each one. Ultimately, it lands on the patient’s hands to decide whi
Nipple sparing mastectomy
The March issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, reports of safe and effective “nipple-sparing” techniques for a mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction. Nipple sparing procedures have become increasingly popular for women that are undergoing a mastectomy. This technique allows the surgeon to preserve the nipple and surrounding tissue. In patients getting breast cancer treatment, the nipple sparing procedure can only be done if the nipple and surrounding tissue