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How Young is Too Young for Breast Augmentation?

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It’s normal for women to be unsatisfied with the size or volume of their breasts. That’s why breast augmentation is the most commonly-performed cosmetic surgery procedure in the US. During the procedure, breast implants are inserted into the breasts to help increase the size and improve the shape of the breasts. However, breast augmentation surgery isn’t necessarily right for everyone. Some prospective patients may be too young for a breast augmentation.

Although every woman develops differently, I believe that women should wait until their adult years before seriously considering breast augmentation. It’s important to wait until the breasts have had time to fully grow and develop. This is why I typically will not recommend this procedure for any woman under the age of 18. However, there can be exceptions. For instance, breast augmentation may be able to provide a solution for women under 18 who experience breast asymmetry (one breast considerably larger than the other). In these cases, I will meet with the patient and her parents during a breast augmentation consultation appointment to discuss the available options and determine an appropriate treatment plan.

In the following video, I discuss breast augmentation surgery and when it is appropriate for younger patients:

Determining if plastic surgery is right for you takes a significant amount of time, research, and consideration. Especially for younger patients. So, do your due diligence and find an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon that you can trust to guide you towards the best, safest, and most beneficial choices. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation today, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter for additional cosmetic surgery news, videos, and more.

Dr. Franklyn Elliott to Participate In 2019 Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium

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Part of being a board-certified plastic surgeon is spreading the wealth of knowledge that I have learned over the years with my colleagues. In order to help advance the field of plastic surgery, it’s important to not only share specialized techniques and surgical methods with peers but also to take the time to serve as a mentor to the next generation of plastic surgeons. That’s why I take such great pleasure in participating at different plastic and reconstructive surgery conferences each year. Especially the annual Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium.

Dr. Franklyn Elliott to Participate In 2019 Atlanta Breast Surgery SymposiumThe 35th annual Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium will be held between January 18 – 20 at the Intercontinental Hotel in Atlanta. The event, put on by the Southeastern Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (SESPRS), will feature panel discussions, surgical demonstrations, and presentations on a wide variety of topics pertaining to cosmetic breast surgery and breast reconstruction. Hundreds of plastic surgeons from all over the world will be in attendance. I am honored to once again be serving as one of the Emeritus Chairs, along with my long-time friend Dr. Carl R. Hartrampf, founder of Atlanta Plastic Surgery and the Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium.

I will also be participating at the symposium as both a moderator and a featured presenter. I will be moderating panels on autologous breast reconstruction, breast augmentation and mastopexy, and how surgeons can cope with difficult breast surgery patients. Additionally, I will be giving a presentation on a topic I hold very near and dear to my heart, the TRAM flap method for breast reconstruction. It is a great privilege to be able to speak at the symposium once again and I am greatly looking forward to this opportunity.

Without exception, every plastic surgeon’s medical career begins with rigorous education and training. However, I have always believed that the passion to continue learning, improving, teaching, and keeping up with all the medical advances is essential for any medical professional who strives to provide the absolute best care to their patients. If you would like more information on the Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium, any of the cosmetic procedures that I perform, or details on how to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, today. Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for details on my future speaking engagements, plastic surgery news, and more.

Dr. Franklyn Elliott Wishes You a Very Happy New Year

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Happy 2019 everyone! 2018 seemingly came and went in no time at all. The promise of the new year brings a substantial amount of potential and excitement here in our office. However, before we look too far ahead to what the new year will bring, I thought now would be a perfect time to reflect a bit on 2018 and all the amazing times we had here. First and foremost, it was such a pleasure to work with so many outstanding patients last year, both new faces and old familiar friends. Here are a few highlights from the past year.

dr elliott plastic surgeonI always love when I have the opportunity to interact with my colleagues in the field of cosmetic surgery. I was fortunate enough to once again to be a guest lecturer and presenter at last year’s Atlanta Breast Surgery Symposium. I also had a great time travelling to South Africa to speak about the potential complications of aesthetic breast surgery at the annual ISAPS meeting in Cape Town. It’s always wonderful to share knowledge I have gained over my many years of performing cosmetic and reconstructive procedures, as well as advanced surgical techniques I have learned.

It was a fantastic honor to be named a Top Doctor once again in the field of plastic surgery by Castle Connolly for 2018. To even be nominated by my peers meant a lot, but it was incredibly special to win for the third consecutive year. While being able to help so many amazing patients rejuvenate their look is certainly its own reward, being acknowledged by my fellow plastic surgeons and everyone at Castle Connolly is not something that I take lightly.

With 2018 gone, it’s incredible to think what the new year may bring. Before I sign off, I wanted to take a moment to thank everyone who helped make the last year so busy, productive, and special. This includes my exceptional medical team and staff for setting a standard of excellence when it comes to providing our patients with the professional care and courtesy they deserve. I’d also like to thank all of my terrific patients. It’s my pleasure to work with you all and I look forward to another great year ahead. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter for more plastic surgery photos, videos, news, tips, and more.

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