Faulty French Breast Implants: Are American Patients at Risk?

News about the leak-prone breast implants that were made by a French manufacturer has raised concerns about implant safety among some American patients. (more…)

The Year in Cosmetic FDA Approvals

The FDA has approved many new cosmetic products this year. Some of the most notable include: (more…)

Hormonal Deficiencies, Age May Be Linked to Problems after Breast Reduction

The risk of developing certain complications after breast reduction surgery, including infection and wound-healing problems, are higher in women that are over the age of 50, according to the results of a recent study. (more…)

Popular Questions about Liposuction

Are you thinking about getting liposuction? Check out these commonly asked patient questions to learn more about the procedure. (more…)

Complications after Breast Surgery More Common in Obese Women

A study conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that obese women who undergo breast surgery procedures such as breast reduction and breast reconstruction are more likely to develop complications after surgery. (more…)

Aesthetic Complications after Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation surgery is considered to be an extremely safe procedure, as evidenced by the fact that it has been successfully performed on millions of women here in the United States. The patients that experience the best results typically do some research prior to undergoing treatment; (more…)

Is Liposuction Good for the Heart?

A recent study suggests that liposuction surgery may be good for the heart; according to a study conducted by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, three months after undergoing the procedure, liposuction patients’ triglyceride levels decreased by an average of 43 percent. This is twice the reduction that is experienced in patients taking cholesterol-lowering medication. (more…)

October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Here in the United States, we have been observing National Breast Cancer Awareness month each October for the past 25 years. In support of the cause, many organizations seek to increase public knowledge of the disease in hopes of lowering breast cancer rates and finding a cure. At the plastic surgery practice of Mark Deuber, MD, we want to make sure that our patients are proactive about their health so that if they do develop breast cancer, it is caught in its earlier stages. (more…)

Silicone Breast Implant Makers Have Not Adequately Tracked Patients, FDA Says

An FDA hearing on the safety and effectiveness of silicone breast implants was held this week; although the FDA decided to keep silicone gel implants on the market, agency officials stated that the manufacturers of these products did not sufficiently track thousands of women who received silicone implants.  (more…)

Can Breast Augmentation Correct All of Your Breast Flaws?

Everyone knows that the breast augmentation procedure is capable of permanently enlarging the size of small breasts via the placement of implants. Millions of women have undergone the surgery since the 1970s, and the vast majority of those women are satisfied with the results of the procedure. Before women undergo the treatment, it is important that they discuss with their plastic surgeon what kind of results they can reasonably expect to see following surgery. For example, breast augmentation surgery can increase the size of the breasts and give them more shape; it does not reposition or surgically alter the shape of the nipple. Here are some common breast problems and the treatments that can be performed to correct them.

Asymmetry

Most people do not know that the majority of women have asymmetrical breasts, to some degree. For most women, the asymmetry is not that noticeable and does not bother them. But when one breast is half a cup (or more) larger than the other breast, it can be a major source of embarrassment. During breast augmentation, surgeons can even out the size of the breasts by placing two different-sized implants into each breast.

Tubular Breasts

Tubular breasts refer to breasts that have a smaller diameter and long, tube-like shape. The condition can be treated with the placement of breast implants, a breast lift, or a breast reduction procedure. The type of procedure that is performed depends on the size of the breasts, location of the nipple, and the patient’s cosmetic goals.

Sagging Breasts

Moderate sagging of the breasts can be corrected with the placement of breast implants. However, if the nipples have fallen below the fold of the breasts, breast lift surgery is required to reposition the nipple and produce a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. During breast lift surgery, the breast is lifted up, excess skin is removed, and the nipple is surgically repositioned.

Nipple Size

Some patients have large, asymmetrical, or discolored nipples that make them feel self conscious about the appearance of their breasts. The breast augmentation procedure does not address these nipple problems, it only increases the size and shape of the breasts. Patients that are unhappy with the appearance of their nipples may be good candidates for nipple surgery or a nipple tattooing procedure.