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Vaishali B. Doolabh, M.D., F.A.C.S.
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Contemporary
Plastic Surgery |
4221
Southpoint Parkway
Jacksonville, Fl 32216 |
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| Breast
Augmentation
at Contemporary Plastic Surgery |
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Breast augmentation / breast
implants, technically known as augmentation mammaplasty,
is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of
a woman's breast for a number of reasons:
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• To
enhance the body contour of a woman who, for
personal
reasons, feels her breast size is too
small
• To correct a reduction in breast volume
after pregnancy
• To balance a difference in breast sizes
• As a reconstructive technique following
breast surgery
• By inserting an implant behind each
breast, surgeons are able
to increase a woman's bust line
by one or more bra-cup sizes. |
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The Best Candidates For Breast Implants |
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A women looking for improvement, not
perfection, in the way she looks is the best candidate.
If you're physically healthy and realistic in your
expectations, you may be a good candidate.
Types of Implants For Breast Augmentation
Dr. Doolabh uses both saline and silicone implants. Most
saline-filled breast implants share some standard
features, like a silicone rubber shell and a valve for
filling with saline solution. However, to better meet
each individual woman's needs, breast implants come in
different shapes and sizes. Some implants are round, and
some are anatomical. The shape of the implants you
choose may affect the shape of your augmented breasts.
The newest implant is the inflatable one, which may be
used in selected patients. Dr. Doolabh will recommend an
implant depending on your breast and body shape. |
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The Breast Augmentation Procedure |
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The method of inserting and
positioning your implant will depend on your anatomy and
Dr. Doolabh recommendation. The incision can be made
either in the crease where the breast meets the chest,
around the areola (the dark skin surround the nipple).
Every effort will be made to assure that the incision is
placed so resulting scars will be as inconspicuous and
minimal as possible.
Working through the incision, Dr. Doolabh will lift your
breast tissue and skin to create a pocket, either
directly behind the breast tissue or underneath your
chest wall muscle (the pectoral muscle). The implants
are then centered beneath your nipples.
Some surgeons believe that putting the implants behind
your chest muscle may reduce the potential for capsular
contracture. This placement may also interfere less with
breast examination by mammogram than if the implant is
placed directly behind the breast tissue. Placement
behind the muscle however, may be more painful for a few
days after surgery than placement directly under the
breast tissue.
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Testimonial |
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“Thank you for such a great experience working
with you and your staff. Everyone is so nice and
made me feel so much at ease during my surgery
and recovery. I will definitely recommend you to
my friends and family.” S.A. |
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After Your
Breast Implant Surgery |
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You're likely to feel
tired and sore for a few days following your surgery,
but you'll be up and around in 24 to 48 hours. Most of
your discomfort can be controlled by prescribed
medication.
You may also experience a burning sensation in your
nipples for about two weeks, but this will subside as
bruising fades.
Your stitches will come out in a week to 10 days, but
the swelling in your breasts may take three to five
weeks to disappear. |
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Getting Back to Normal
After Breast Augmentation |
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You should be able to
return to work within a week, depending on the level of
activity required for your job.
Your breasts will probably be sensitive to direct
stimulation for two to three weeks, so you should avoid
much physical contact. After that, breast contact is
fine once your breasts are no longer sore, usually five
to six weeks after surgery.
Your scars will be firm and pink for at least six weeks.
Then they remain the same size for several months or
even appear to widen. After several months, your scars
will begin to fade, although they will never disappear
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What Are The Risks
Associated With Breast Implants? |
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Capsular Contraction- is
the most common side effect of breast implants. During
surgery, a pocket is created for the implant that is
somewhat larger than the implant. A fibrous membrane,
called a capsule, then forms around the device. Under
ideal circumstances, the pocket maintains its original
dimensions and the implant "rests" inside, remaining
soft and natural. For reasons that appear to relate to
the individual characteristics of the patient, however,
the scar capsule shrinks in some women and squeezes the
implant, resulting in various degrees of firmness. This
contraction can occur soon after surgery or many years
later and can appear in one or both breasts. Capsular
contraction is not a health risk, but it can detract
from the quality of the result and cause discomfort,
pain, or distortion of the breast contour. When
contraction of the capsule occurs, correction may be
possible.
Rippling and Wrinkling- are always present in some form
and is due to the implant fill volume as well as
traction rippling which is caused by the implant pulling
on the capsule. The larger the implant, and the thinner
the tissues, the greater the rippling.
Loss of Nipple Sensation- Although this does not happen
routinely, it can happen no matter how carefully the
surgery is done. If sensory loss occurs, the nerves
slowly recover within 1-2 years in about 85% of cases.
Implant Leak or Deflation- This causes no medical harm,
but requires replacement of the implant in a secondary
procedure. The rate of saline-implant leakage is quoted
at about 1-2% per year. |
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If you have any questions, or wish to schedule a consultation with Dr. Doolabh, please call Contemporary Plastic Surgery today at
904.854.4800. |
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