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How Expertise Can Help Prevent Potential Breast Implant Complications

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One of the reasons that breast augmentation is the single most commonly performed cosmetic surgery procedure in the US is that patients know they can expect high quality aesthetic results without much risk of complications. However, it’s important to note that although complications after breast augmentation are very rare, the possibility still exists. Certain issues like capsular contracture and implant rippling can negatively affect a patient’s results over time. This is why it is so important to enlist an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your breast augmentation procedure.

In my many years of experience performing breast augmentation procedures, I have learned that post-operative care is often just as important as the surgery itself in reducing the risk of post-surgery complications. I make sure to take the time necessary during breast augmentation consultations to educate my patients on how to best prepare for their procedure and take care of themselves afterwards in order to promote the best and most lasting aesthetic results.

In the video below, I discuss how I am able to help my patients reduce their risk of certain complications following breast augmentation surgery:

One thing I always recommend highly is making time for follow-up appointments and occasional check-ups with your plastic surgeon to make sure that everything is as it should be with your breast implants as the years go on. After all, breast implants are not intended to last forever. For more information or to schedule your plastic surgery consultation today, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. And don’t forget to follow me on Facebook and Twitter for even more videos, tips, and cosmetic surgery news.

Questions to Ask During a Rhinoplasty Consultation

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happy-coupleConsidering how prominent they are, it makes sense that dissatisfaction with the appearance of the nose can significantly impact a person’s self-confidence. Rhinoplasty surgery, sometimes referred to as a nose job, can be a useful tool for patients who wish to achieve a more balanced and proportional facial appearance by altering the size and/or shape of their nose. However, in order to get the most out of your rhinoplasty experience, the first step is consulting with an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon.

Building clear expectations is critical, which is why I always make sure my patients feel that they fully understand their procedure and the aesthetic results that they can expect. But after many years of performing this procedure, I have seen firsthand that many patients feel that they might not be properly prepared at the start of their consultation. This is why I like to provide consultation primers to patients. The following questions can serve as an excellent starting point for any patient preparing for an upcoming rhinoplasty consultation:

  • Are you a board-certified plastic surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Surgery?
  • How many years of experience do you have performing rhinoplasty surgery?
  • How long will my rhinoplasty results last?
  • Have you developed any special or unique techniques for performing rhinoplasty surgery?
  • Will my procedure be performed in your office, a surgery center, or a hospital?
  • Will my procedure be performed under general anesthesia or a local anesthetic?
  • How can I minimize visible scarring following my rhinoplasty?
  • Am I a good candidate to combine my rhinoplasty with chin surgery or eyelid surgery?
  • Can I see before and after rhinoplasty pictures from patients you have previously performed this procedure on?
  • What are the potential risks or complications associated with rhinoplasty?
  • How much downtime for recovery should I expect following my rhinoplasty surgery?

Although there is obviously still more to cover and each patient will have their own unique questions and concerns, my hope is that patients in the early stages of preparation for rhinoplasty surgery find this information helpful. If you would like to learn more about rhinoplasty surgery or you’d like to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter for additional plastic surgery tips, news, and much more.

Keeping Realistic Expectations During Breast Augmentation

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Every plastic surgeon wants the very best from every cosmetic and reconstructive procedure that they perform. I know I do. And the same is obviously true for every patient that I work with. However, it’s important for people to realize that plastic surgery, while it is able to provide tremendous, often life-changing results, is not magic. There is no way to guarantee that the final results of a procedure will be 100% exactly what each patient had in mind. That’s why I make it a point during consultations to instill the importance of achieving and maintaining realistic expectations.

During a breast augmentation consultation appointment, I make sure every patient understands certain things about what their surgery can and cannot help them achieve. For instance, it’s important for women to understand that due to variances among bra manufacturers, it’s not possible to guarantee an exact, specific new cup size. Additionally, breast augmentation results are intended to be long-lasting, but every person ages differently and your breasts may change over time due to aging or other changes that your body encounters.

In the following video, I discuss breast augmentation consultations and how realistic expectations can lead to long-term satisfaction after surgery:

I strongly recommend preparing a list of questions or thoughts before our breast augmentation consultation to make sure you leave no stone unturned when it comes to mentally preparing for your surgery. With all this said, it’s also important to reiterate that the overwhelming majority of women who undergo breast augmentation procedures are incredibly satisfied with their results. I just prefer for my patients to have a greater understanding of their surgery and what it is capable of before the procedure takes place in the spirit of transparency. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. Follow me on Facebook and Twitter for additional cosmetic surgery news, videos, and more.