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Learn more about Atlanta breast augmentation with saline or silicone implants performed by Dr. Franklyn Elliott with Atlanta Plastic Surgery, P.C. who has offices at Northside & Alpharetta, GA.

What Is The Best Breast Implant Size?

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One of the very best things about cosmetic surgery is how each procedure can be carefully tailored to the specific needs of each and every patient. And of the many cosmetic surgery procedures that I perform, you could make a case that breast augmentation surgery may be the most customizable of all. This is due to the wide variety of breast implants available today and the many textures, shapes, and (most importantly) sizes that they come in. I wanted to take some time today to discuss how I help my patients determine the right breast implant size for them.

Every patient is different, but ultimately they all have the same end goal when considering breast augmentation: how can I achieve the new breast contour that I desire? It’s important for patients to understand that “best” is an extremely subjective term and what works for one patient may not be helpful to the next. This is why the breast augmentation consultation appointment is so important. During the consultation, I always take the time to run through breast implant size options with my patients, as well as other relevant factors, to make sure they understand everything available to them.

In the video below, I go into detail on how I help my breast augmentation patients determine the best implant size for their needs, and whether some implants may be considered “too big”:

As long as you work with an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon, the patient satisfaction rate for breast augmentation is incredibly high. But still, it’s important to fully understand all of the available procedure options in order to be most satisfied with the aesthetic results that may be achieved with the procedure. For more information or if you would like to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Don’t forget to follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery videos, tips, news, and much more.

Cosmetic Procedures That Pair Well with Breast Augmentation

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For some patients that I speak with, undergoing a cosmetic surgery procedure can seem overwhelming. So much so that the idea of combining multiple procedures into one surgery doesn’t even register as a possibility. However, combining plastic surgeries can be an excellent way for patients to safely and effectively treat multiple problem areas at once (as long as the patient is healthy enough for multiple surgeries). Breast augmentation in particular is one such cosmetic procedure that lends itself to being packaged with other procedures to provide outstanding and comprehensive aesthetic benefits.

In recent years, it’s become very common for women to undergo mommy makeover surgery. A mommy makeover combines a cosmetic breast procedure like breast augmentation or breast reduction with additional body contouring options like a tummy tuck and liposuction to effectively rejuvenate the body after pregnancy, weight fluctuation, or other bodily changes that occur over time. In many cases, breast augmentation or breast reduction surgery is combined with a breast lift to help ensure ideal positioning and perkiness for the newly enhanced breasts.

Check out the video below where I explain how I am able to safely combine breast augmentation with other cosmetic surgery procedures that I perform:

Combination plastic surgery may not be the best approach for everyone, but I do like to offer this option in cases where I feel the patient can really benefit. I make time to discuss all potential options like this during plastic surgery consultations in my office. For more information or if you would like to schedule an in-person consultation appointment to discuss your options, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery news, tips, and much more.

Ask Dr. Elliott: Common Questions About Breast Implants

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breast-implantsBreast augmentation is one of the most commonly thought of procedures when the average person thinks of plastic surgery. And despite its prevalence in our society, breast implants themselves are still an object of curiosity and confusion for so many patients that I speak with. It’s perfectly natural to have questions and concerns leading up to a cosmetic procedure. That’s why I wanted to take some time to answer a few commonly asked questions about breast implants and breast augmentation surgery.

Question #1: How common are complications from breast implants?

It’s important to reinforce the notion that complications from breast implants are exceedingly rare. According to the FDA, the risk of experiencing a complication or adverse outcome resulting from breast implants is around 1%. This includes the most commonly known breast augmentation complications including capsular contracture, implant rupturing, and implant displacement. Women with breast implants still need to keep up with regular breast cancer screenings following their surgery.

Question #2: What if I change my mind about wanting my breast implants in the years following my surgery?

It’s not uncommon for a woman’s preferences about the appearance of her breasts to change after she has undergone a breast augmentation procedure. In these cases, I offer breast implant removal procedures, as well as breast revision surgery as potentially helpful options. During breast implant removal, the implants are surgically removed in order to return to their original, natural breast size. In some cases, patients may opt for a breast lift at this time to help with the excess skin left behind. A breast revision procedure removes the implants and then replaces them with new ones that better fit the patient’s new aesthetic preferences.

Question #3: How old is “too old” to undergo breast augmentation surgery?

While the majority of my breast augmentation patients are in their mid-to-late 30s, there are obviously many exceptions to this in my experience. I have performed breast augmentation procedures on many women in their 40s, 50s, and 60s with truly outstanding aesthetic results. I typically take things on a patient-by-patient basis when considering if someone is a good candidate for a cosmetic procedure instead of adhering to an arbitrary age restriction.

My staff and I pride ourselves on making sure each of our patients feels knowledgeable and confident heading into their surgery. That’s why I am always willing to take the time to address these questions. For more information or if you would like to schedule an in-person consultation appointment, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Don’t forget to follow along with me on Facebook for additional plastic surgery news, tips, and much more.

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