Breast Implants Under or Over the Muscle?

Implant placement relative to the pectoralis major muscle continues to be a source of controversy. Although the majority of plastic surgeons prefer submuscular placement, there is still a large group of plastic surgeons who feel strongly about subglanduler placement. Each group can make convincing arguments regarding their position of choice. It’s safe to say both approaches have advantages and disadvantages.

In the context of these discussions, we feel that every patient needs to be considered individually. Each patient has unique anatomic findings that effect the decision to place the implant under or over the muscle. The aesthetic goals of the patient are equally important and have a significant impact on the decision as well. The vast majority of patients are striving for larger breasts with a natural look. They want balance, harmony, and proportion with the surrounding structures.

The majority of breast implants are placed in a submuscular position. There are several advantages to the approach. These include more, soft tissue coverage, which results in fewer visible folds, creases, and ripples in the implant. This is especially important in women who have thin skin and minimal breast tissue who want saline implants.

Outreach Clinics Increase Convenience for Nebraska Cosmetic Surgery Patients

Many patients in Nebraska who undergo cosmetic surgery must travel significant distances during their surgical care. This travel is necessary to provide optimal care and ensure an excellent surgical result.

Unfortunately, multiple trips to see your physician take valuable time and can be expensive. Many patients at Aesthetic Surgical Images drive in excess of five hours to see their doctor. With gas prices recently costing in excess of $3.50 per gallon, this may also represent a financial hardship. In addition, it’s not comfortable driving distances in the immediate post-operative period.

In an effort to make your experience at Aesthetic Surgical Images more convenient we offer multiple outreach surgery clinics. These are located in Norfolk, Columbus, Fremont, and York in Nebraska, and Council Bluffs in Iowa.

Aesthetic Surgical Images Offers Evening Consultation Hours

The decision to undergo cosmetic surgery represents one of the most important decisions that you will make during your lifetime. Adequate preparation for this event requires optimizing your understanding of your procedure. This starts with the consultation process. Unfortunately, many patients don’t allow adequate time for this important step.

For many patients, finding time for a consultation during regular office hours can be very difficult. They may have small children at home or have a job, which prevents them from coming during regular hours. For these patients available time may be limited or non-existent. For these reasons, many patients attempt to squeeze a consultation into a narrow window of time.

At Aesthetic Surgical Images, we feel that the consultation process requires approximately two hours to complete. We emphasize a comprehensive educational approach so that patients can thoroughly understand their problem, what can be done about it, and the risk to benefit ratio. To accomplish these goals we utilize pre-consultation videos, computer imaging, pre and post-op photos, facility tours, and adequate time with the physician and patient care coordinator to ensure a complete understanding of the issues at hand.

What is the Life Expectancy of Breast Implants?

Breast augmentation is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures at Aesthetic Surgical Images. Patients seeking this procedure often worry about the need to replace implants because of aging. There is a commonly held belief amongst patients that implants should be exchanged every 10 years. This myth probably has its origin with the implant manufacturers’ 10-year warranty. Implants do not have an expiration date.

In many cases, breast implants can be expected to last the patient’s entire lifetime. There are, however, several times when replacement is indicated. Obviously if implant deflation occurs, replacement will be necessary. This is accomplished by re-opening the incision and replacing the deflated implant. Recovery is quick since the implant pocket has already been developed.

Implants may also need to be exchanged when patients want to have larger breasts. After a period of time, many patients adjust to their implant size and want to become larger; once again, exchange is easily accomplished.

Abdominoplasty, Mini Abdominoplasty, Liposuction, or Coolsculpting: How Do I Choose?

At Surgical Images, we see many patients who have concerns about the appearance of their abdomen. Many of these patients present because of the effects of pregnancy, massive weight loss, over eating, or lack of exercise. Most of them have tried diet and exercise and despite this, have been unable to solve their problem. These patients have difficulty finding clothes that fit properly and feel that people stare at them. This often results in lowered self-esteem, self-confidence, and self-image. For those reasons, they seek plastic surgery consultations.

There are multiple options available for treating abnormalities of the abdominal wall. These include: coolsculpting, abdominoplasty, mini abdominoplasty, and liposuction of the abdomen. Often, patients aren’t certain about which procedure is most likely to accomplish their aesthetic goals. This is important because these procedures have different levels of complexity, pain, recovery, and cost. It’s not unusual for patients to express an interest in a specific procedure and then during the consultation find out that it will not accomplish their goals. For these reasons, a comprehensive evaluation is essential to obtain an optimal result.

Group Consultation

When seeking cosmetic surgery, not everyone’s primary concern is privacy. Many patients enjoy going through the process with friends and family who may share many of the same concerns. At Aesthetic Surgical Images, we encourage patients to bring friends and family to consultations.
         
The advantages of group consultations are significant. At Aesthetic Surgical Images, we realize that every patient has different aesthetic goals and because of this we individualize their treatment. We also realize that gaining a comfort level requires different things for different people. For some patients, privacy is their primary concern. For other patients, the involvement of friends and family in their decision is critical. Over the years we have seen how the buddy system helps patients become comfortable with cosmetic surgery.

Are Your Lips Kissable-Ready for Valentine’s Day?

Surgical Images is pleased to announce a Valentine Special Offer!

Enjoy $100 Off Botox & Juvederm and receive a complimentary computer imaging session for the procedure of your choice throughout the month of February!

Kiss those lines goodbye and obtain soft, fuller lips with Botox & Juvederm. Botox helps lessen the appearance of frown lines between the brows and around the eyes, and Juvederm helps smooth out the wrinkles and folds on your face. Juvederm is also used to achieve softer, enhanced lips.

Give yourself something to smile about!

Call 402.507.4695 today.

This offer is not valid with any other special offers. One offer per patient.Redeemable in the entire month of February.