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Who Is a Good Candidate for Breast Enhancement with Fat Transfer?

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Since the beginning of plastic surgery, breast enhancement has always been one of the most in-demand cosmetic surgery procedures. However, as the years have gone on and breakthroughs in medical technology have been made, breast enhancement options for women have evolved past just traditional breast augmentation with breast implants. Breast enhancement with fat transfer can provide an excellent alternative to breast implant or a helpful resource for breast reconstruction following a lumpectomy or mastectomy, or even help put the finishing touches on a traditional augmentation procedure, though this approach may not be right for everyone.

I often explain to patients during breast enhancement consultation appointments that fat transfer injections are not generally a substitute for breast implants. Since only organic materials are used during the procedure, the results achieved with fat transfer for the breasts are considerably more modest when compared to traditional breast augmentation with implants. In my experience, patients who seek a slight increase in volume to the breasts, while maintaining the most natural look and feel may be excellent candidates for this procedure. For women who are concerned about visible scarring after surgery, recovery after fat transfer for the breasts is much shorter than traditional breast augmentation, and since no incision is made during the procedure, there will be no post-surgical scarring around the breast area.

Check out the video below, where I discuss fat transfer breast enhancement at length and its the unique benefits that it can provide for patients:

Deciding which approach to breast enhancement is the right choice for you is simply a matter of personal preference and understanding your options. Helping my patients determine the right procedure alternative for their needs and delivering the best-possible results is why I’m proud to have been named a Top Doctor in Atlanta for over 20 years. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also connect with me on Facebook for additional tips, videos, news, and more from the world of plastic surgery.

Ask Dr. Elliott: Notable Procedures For The Face

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hands-highlight-female-faceWhile facial rejuvenation can be synonymous with facelift surgery for some people, the truth is that this is merely the tip of the iceberg. There is an abundance of outstanding and proven facial plastic surgeries designed to help patients look younger and more refreshed, and each have their own unique benefits. However, with so many great options and so much information available today on the Internet, it can be challenging to parse exactly what procedure may be the best fit for your aesthetic goals. This is why I am happy to answer a few common questions about some of the plastic surgery procedures for the face that I perform.

Question #1: What makes someone a good candidate for a brow lift?

Brow lift surgery (also known as a forehead lift by some), is intended to help patients who wish to address the upper portion of the face, specifically their brow placement and the area above their eyes. Good candidates for a brow lift include people who experience visible signs of aging in this area including excess skin, frown lines or furrows between the eyebrows, or low eyebrow positioning that creates a tired or grumpy appearance. Patients should be in good health and have a positive mentality regarding their surgery.

Question #2: Is there a way for men to address the appearance of jowls or a double chin with plastic surgery?

Absolutely. This is a very common aesthetic concern for men, especially as they advance in age. In these cases, I may recommend my short scar facelift procedure, liposuction, or in some cases even chin surgery for men who want to rejuvenate the lower portion of their face and neck. I will fully explain all of these options and what they each can offer for your particular situation during the pre-surgery consultation appointment.

Question #3: How much recovery time should I expect following fat transfer injections to the face?

Recovery after fat transfer injections is typically pretty straightforward. Some degree of swelling and bruising around the injection area should be expected in the days following your procedure, but this will subside. Swelling can persist in some cases for up to 2-3 weeks and obscure the results of your treatment until this passes.

As a board-certified plastic surgeon, patient education is a big part of my job and I take pride in helping my patients feel informed and comfortable with any questions they may have pertaining to their surgery. I’m proud to offer a level of patient trust and satisfaction that has helped me be named a Top Doctor in Atlanta for over 20 years. For more information on your facial procedure options or if you would like to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Don’t forget that you can also follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and much more.

An Introduction To Pedicle Tram Flap Versus Diep Flap In Immediate Breast Reconstruction

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After speaking with patients for many years, I understand how physically and emotionally taxing it can be to battle breast cancer. This is why I am proud to perform breast reconstruction procedures. Undergoing breast reconstruction surgery can help women feel whole again following breast cancer surgery like a mastectomy or lumpectomy. Choosing between immediate breast reconstruction and waiting to have the procedure done later is an extremely important part of the reconstruction consultation process. Today, I wanted to discuss the immediate reconstruction process and two popular choices to achieve this: Pedicle TRAM flap versus DIEP flap.

Immediate breast reconstruction works by essentially combining the breast cancer surgery and the reconstruction into one procedure. As soon as the breast is removed or altered, the plastic surgeon then steps in to conduct the reconstruction surgery. This way, the patient will have her newly rebuilt breast(s) when she wakes up from her initial procedure, as opposed to waiting months (or years in some cases). Immediate breast reconstruction can either be performed with the use of breast implants or with tissue from elsewhere on the patient’s body. Popular choices of using the patient’s own tissue include the pedicle TRAM flap technique, the DIEP flap technique (both which use tissue from the abdomen) or the latissimus flap technique that uses tissue from the tissue from the back to provide a more natural final result. In some cases, I may also utilize fat transfer injections during breast reconstruction when I feel this too can be beneficial.

In the video below, I discuss two immediate breast reconstruction procedures that some women have many questions about. I will then go into even more detail about each in subsequent videos and blogs in the next couple of months:

While plastic surgery after breast cancer is by no means medically required, the emotional and psychological lift that I have seen reconstruction procedures provide patients through the years is truly extraordinary. For more information on breast reconstruction surgery or if you would like to schedule a plastic surgery consultation to learn more, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Don’t forget that you can follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and much more.

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