Signs of Breast Implant Leakage

In the majority of patients undergoing breast augmentation, implants last a lifetime. Occasionally, implants deflate and need to be replaced.

Current data suggests that implants deflate at a rate of 1% at one year and 3% at three years. Over time, this number can be expected to grow. Implants may deflate with no apparent cause or may deflate secondary to trauma.

When saline implants deflate, the diagnosis is relatively easy to make. These implants lose volume and flatten quickly. Silicone implants present a much more difficult problem when they deflate. Rupture of silicone implants may not be apparent for years.

Signs of deflation include soreness, redness, loss of volume, change in shape, and sometimes, capsular contracture. These signs may be subtle and a history of trauma may be the only early indicator.

Aesthetic Surgical Images Sees 100,000th Patient

When you’re considering cosmetic surgery, the experience of your surgeon is extremely important. In 1970, Aesthetic Surgical Images saw its first patient. We are proud to say that after 43 years, we have seen over 100,000 patients. This is not only a testimony to our longevity, but the support of the community as well.

One of the driving forces behind the achievement of our practice is the strength of our surgical team. Comprised of four, board-certified plastic surgeons, our team members were selected not only for their credentials, but also for how their skills would complement one another for the benefit of our patients. For these reasons, you can count on our surgeons to provide integrity, trust, and excellence from the consultation and surgery to each postoperative visit.

Drs. Heieck, Edney, Bruneteau, and Montag want to thank the community for your continued support and look forward to serving you well into the future. As always, our cosmetic consultations are complimentary. To schedule a day or evening appointment, please call 402.390.0100.

Should I Get Breast Implants If I Plan On Getting Pregnant Later?

The results of breast augmentation surgery are never permanent. Changes in weight, normal aging, pregnancy, and breast-feeding can all be expected to change the breasts. Each patient who is considering breast augmentation and possibly pregnancy should be considered individually based on their personal situation. As a rule, if a patient is planning pregnancy within a year of surgery, we generally recommend postponing surgery until after the pregnancy. Most patients who present for breast augmentation don't have plans for pregnancy in the short term, but realize that it's probably in their future. It's important for this group of patients to realize that pregnancy may impact their final result.

The impact of pregnancy on breast augmentation varies from patient to patient. Some patients are minimally impacted, while others note sag of their native breast tissue, volume loss, and stretch marks. This often results in the need for secondary procedures, such as implant exchange and breast lift.

When is the Best Time to Get a Mommy Makeover?

Pregnancy causes significant changes in a woman’s body.  These changes vary from patient to patient and are permanent in most cases unless surgery is undertaken to reverse them. These changes can affect the breast, abdomen, and lead to fat accumulation in the hips and thighs. Many patients attempt diet and exercise, but this isn’t always helpful.  This problem can ultimately affect self-confidence, self-esteem, self-image, and the quality of day-to-day life. For these reasons, many patients request breast augmentation, tummy tuck, and liposuction.

The timing of surgery following pregnancy is important and several issues should be considered before proceeding with surgery. It takes time for a new post-pregnancy body to reach its new baseline following pregnancy. During this period, stretched skin may contract, a swollen uterus may shrink, and the weight gained during pregnancy may gradually disappear.

The breasts also undergo significant changes with pregnancy and breast-feeding. This results in breast enlargement, which continues with nursing. After nursing is stopped, it takes time for the breasts to return to their new baseline. At this point, the breasts may be smaller and have sag. This process takes three to six months to occur. All of these changes need to occur before a mommy makeover is considered.

What is an Endoscopic Browlift?

Brow descent occurs with normal aging and is typically treated with a browlift. The traditional open transcoronal approach and the endoscopic approach are the two most commonly used techniques. 
 
A transcoronal browlift is performed by making an incision across the top of the head from ear to ear. The forehead skin is lifted off the bone to the level of the orbital rims. The forehead muscles that are responsible for frown lines are then treated under direct vision. The brow is elevated by removing a strip of skin along the incision. 
 
In contrast, endoscopic browlift is performed through several small incisions placed behind the hairline. The operation is performed with a scope, ultimately accomplishing the same basic maneuvers as the open approach. 

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Tummy Tuck Scars

It’s safe to say that it’s impossible to perform a tummy tuck without scarring. This operation trades stretch marks, loose skin, and weakened muscles for a scar that is hopefully well positioned.  The patient’s particular anatomy will have a profound impact on scar placement. Factors such as the transverse width of the abdomen, the distance from the pubis to the rib cage, the position of the umbilicus, and the patient’s stretch marks are all extremely important variables.

Each patient is unique and it’s important to have good communication between the patient and surgeon. We find that it’s very helpful to perform pre-operative markings with the patient wearing her swimsuit. By utilizing this maneuver, confusion regarding incision placement is minimized.