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What Causes Capsular Contracture?

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Complications are very rare after breast augmentation surgery. Although, it is still possible that one may occur. A lot can change with a woman’s body in the years following a cosmetic surgery procedure. Though still quite rare, the most common complication associated with breast augmentation is a condition known as capsular contracture. Whenever a foreign object, like a breast implant, is placed inside of a person’s body, the body naturally reacts by creating a thin layer of scar tissue around it. This tissue is typically soft and flexible. However, in some cases this scar tissue can become thick and hard, making the once soft area feel tough and stiff. This is known as capsular contracture. As capsular contracture worsens, it can cause the affected breast to appear misshapen and become painful.

The exact cause of capsular contracture can vary from patient-to-patient. For some women, this condition can result from a direct trauma to the breast. For others, it may occur after radiation treatments or certain bacterial infections. A severe form of bruising known as post-surgical hematoma can also increase a woman’s chances of developing capsular contracture. In some cases, capsular contracture can occur without any one clear cause. These cases are referred to as “silent” capsular contractures. Women with silicone implants, especially larger ones, may be more likely to experience capsular contracture. 

Check out the following video where I discuss capsular contracture and what breast augmentation patients can do to prevent this condition from occurring:

Working with an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon is the best way to minimize your risk of complications like capsular contracture. Keep in mind that capsular contracture is still quite rare, and the overwhelming majority of breast augmentation patients are extremely satisfied with their results for years following their procedure. If you would like more information on cosmetic surgery or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today, please contact Dr. Franklyn Elliott today. And follow us Facebook, Twitter and Google+ for more plastic surgery tips, news, updates, and more.

The Unique Advantages of Fat Transfer for the Breasts

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Aesthetic improvement can take many different forms. For women who seek breast enhancement, breast augmentation surgery with breast implants used to be the only available option. However, in recent years, using fat transfer injections to enhance the breasts have become a very in-demand choice. During this procedure, I am able to safely inject the patient’s own fat that is removed with liposuction into the breasts to provide a subtle, modest increase in breast size without the need for breast implants.

Fat transfer injections for the breasts differ from traditional breast augmentation and provide their own unique advantages for patients. Since only organic materials are used during the procedure, the results are very natural-looking. Some patients feel that breasts that have been enhanced with fat injections may have a more natural feel than those enhanced with breast implants. Fat transfer for the breasts also eliminate the risk of any implant-related complications like capsular contracture, however, these complications are still very rare. Since no incision is made during the procedure, there will be no visible scarring on or around the breasts following fat transfer injections.

In the following video, I discuss breast augmentation with fat transfer injections and which patients may benefit most from choosing this procedure option:

When choosing between potential breast enhancement options, there is no right or wrong choice. It’s simply a matter of personal preference and every patient is different. That’s why I outline all the possible options for my prospective breast augmentation patients during consultations to make sure they have all the information and guidance needed to choose the best procedure option for them. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, today. You can also follow me on Facebook, and Twitter for additional plastic surgery videos, tips, and more.

Ask Dr. Elliott: What is the Right Breast Implant for Me?

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Although the primary purpose of breast augmentation surgery is to increase the size and volume of the breasts, I have learned in my decades of performing this procedure, that no two breast augmentation patients are the same. Every woman comes into her consultation with different needs, preferences, histories, and more. Breast augmentation, like any other cosmetic surgery procedure, is a deeply personal choice. To be more precise, women interested in undergoing breast augmentation have a series of deeply personal choices to make. This includes what breast implant to use during their surgery.

When patients ask me, what is the “right” breast implant for their needs, the answer is whichever ones will help provide the natural-looking results that they desire. This means choosing between several sizes, shapes, and textures. While certain breast implants may have advantages over others, this depends entirely on the patient’s aesthetic preferences and the final results they hope to achieve from their surgery. While I am always happy to lend my expertise and help guide my patients towards a choice that I feel will be most beneficial and satisfying, it is ultimately up to them.

In the video below, I discuss what factors breast augmentation patients should be aware of when choosing their breast implants:

It’s important for patients to take their time in the lead-up to a plastic surgery procedure. This is especially true before breast augmentation due to the series of decisions that are required before surgery. During a breast augmentation consultation, I talk with my patients about their needs and preferences and present all the available options to help guide them towards a final decision they will be happy with for years to come. For more information or if you would like to begin discussing a breast augmentation procedure, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, to schedule a consultation. You can also stay up-to-date with cosmetic surgery tips, news, and more by following me on Facebook and Twitter.

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