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Debunking Common Myths About Breast Implants

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Myths and falsehoods persist in the world of plastic surgery. Which is why I am always happy to help my prospective cosmetic surgery patients separate fact from fiction. Even procedures as commonplace as breast augmentation are not exempt from this. In my experience, the best way to combat this misinformation is to address specific falsehoods directly. That’s why I have taken time to debunk a few of the most common myths about breast implants.

Myth #1: Breast Implants Will Last Forever

woman-holds-breast-implantsIt is not realistic to expect the implants used during a breast augmentation procedure to last forever. Recent innovations including stronger shells and more stable fillers have led to breast implants today that are more durable than ever before. Still, there is no guarantee that even more durable breast implants will last a lifetime. On average, breast implants last between 10 – 20 years. I recommend performing regular self-exams and scheduling follow-ups with your plastic surgeon to make sure your implants are still intact and looking their best.

Myth #2: Breast Implants Will Effectively Treat Breast Sagging

Breast implants are designed to alter the size and shape of the breasts, not their positioning. That’s why undergoing breast augmentation will not be able to help women who experience significant breast sagging. That is what breast lift surgery is for. However, in many cases I am able to combine the two procedures into one surgery to help my patients achieve the comprehensive results that they desire.

Myth #3: Patients Can Pick The Exact New Bra Size That They Wish

While it’s true that women undergoing breast augmentation will have a large variety of potential new breast sizes to choose from, it is difficult to precisely pick out a specific cup size prior to the procedure. Although I am able to help present patients with different implant volume options measured by the cubic centimeter (CC), this cannot be used to predict an exact cup size according to size specifications of a certain bra manufacturer. Especially because each manufacturer’s cup sizes differ from each other.

I have been performing breast augmentation for decades and I continue to explain to patients that even a modest change in breast size can rejuvenate a patient’s entire silhouette. When performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon like myself, breast augmentation is a very safe procedure for women who are good candidates. For more information on breast implants or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, at Atlanta Plastic Surgery today. Follow along with me on Facebook and Twitter for additional cosmetic surgery tips, news, and more.

What Cosmetic Procedures are In-Demand with Millennials?

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“How do we reach millennials?” This is a common question for businesses around the world who seek a way to get their message in front of younger potential customers or patients. However, as I have seen firsthand in recent years, plastic surgeons need not worry about how to find a way to reach younger prospective patients; they have no problem finding us on their own. The popularity of cosmetic procedures among younger people is as high as it’s ever been. To help shed light on this topic, I wanted to share some findings that I found especially helpful from the recent annual statistics collected by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) on common procedures for younger patients.

To help narrow it down, I wanted to specifically focus on patients between the ages of 18-34. Breast augmentation was by far the most commonly performed plastic surgery among patients in this age range with over 104,000 procedures performed last year. That’s nearly twice as many as the second most in-demand procedure, liposuction. One thing I found fascinating is the procedures that are far more common among this age group than any other. For instance, over 45% of all male breast reduction procedures were performed on guys between 18-34. And although facelifts and eyelid surgery are basically nonexistent among these patients, other facial procedures including rhinoplasty, chin augmentation, and ear surgery continue to skyrocket with millennials.

In the video below, I go into detail on the some of the more common cosmetic procedures that I perform on younger patients:

I am happy to see so many younger people embracing plastic surgery and the incredible, life-changing benefits that it can provide. I am especially careful during pre-surgery consultations with younger patients to make sure they fully understand all of their options so that they can make the most informed decision possible regarding their plastic surgery procedure. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Frank Elliott. And don’t forget to follow along with us on Facebook and Twitter for more news, tips, and updates.

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