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How is Breast Reconstruction Surgery Performed?

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Performing plastic surgery that helps my patients improve their appearance and self-confidence is always very rewarding. However, there is something especially gratifying about performing breast reconstruction surgery. Breast reconstruction is intended to help women who have undergone breast cancer surgery to rebuild one or both of their breasts that has been affected. It can be performed after a mastectomy or lumpectomy, as well as traumatic injuries to the breast area not associated with breast cancer.

I am able to perform the surgery with different methods depending on each patient’s specific needs and preferences. In some cases, breast reconstruction is performed using breast implants, just like those used during breast augmentation. Breast reconstruction with implants involves using a device called a tissue expander to stretch the skin and then inserting a breast implant once sufficient room has been created. In my experience, women are very satisfied with the results they are able to achieve with this approach.

However, I also perform autologous breast reconstruction, which uses the patient’s own tissue from elsewhere on their body to form a new breast. I am able to use a TRAM flap technique that utilizes abdominal tissue or the latissimus flap technique that uses tissue from the patient’s back. In addition to providing subtle, natural-looking results, breasts reconstructed using autologous breast reconstruction will behave more like natural breasts.

In the video below, I explain and illustrate the stages of breast reconstruction surgery to help my patients get a better idea of how the procedure can be performed:

Going through breast cancer is stressful enough without having to worry what your breasts may look like following treatment and surgery. Thankfully, breast reconstruction can help women start fresh after breast cancer with the rebuilt, natural-looking breasts they deserve. For more information on breast reconstruction or to schedule a consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, at Atlanta Plastic Surgery. Don’t forget to follow along with me on Facebook and Twitter for more tips, news, before and after photos, videos, and much more.

How to Find the Right Breast Implant Size for Your Needs

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Among all the plastic surgery procedures that I perform, breast augmentation may be the most highly customizable for patients. During the pre-surgery consultation phase, patients have a considerable amount of freedom when it comes to the breast implants that will be used during the procedure. But with this freedom comes a series of important decisions that need to be made. Chief among them, what size breast implants will be able to best help them achieve the new breast contour they desire.

When patients ask me which breast implant size would be best for their needs, I often remind them that “best” is a very subjective term. The truth is that every patient is different and what may be the ideal choice for one woman may very well not be appealing to the next. This is why I take plenty of time during a breast augmentation consultation to discuss the patient’s unique aesthetic goals, while also considering their body type to help provide the most helpful alternatives possible. It’s important for women to select breast implants that will offer the increase in breast size that they want, while maintaining a proportional and balanced figure.

In the following video, I explain how larger breast implants may work for some breast augmentation patients, but not others:

Much like any other cosmetic surgery, the key to achieving outstanding, long-lasting results is finding an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon to perform your procedure. During your consultation, ask to see before and after photos from previous breast augmentations they have performed to get a better idea of the final results you can possibly expect from your surgery. If you would like to learn more about breast augmentation 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 plastic surgery videos, tips, news, and more.

Chin Augmentation Options: Implant vs Injection

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What does it mean for a chin to look “weak”? While there may not be a formal definition of this term, it’s natural for a person’s chin to begin to recede and lose volume over time. In many cases, people are born with a receding chin that can make them feel self-conscience about their appearance. This is why I perform chin augmentation. To help provide my patients with alternatives for how to achieve the new chin they desire, I perform chin augmentation in a couple different ways. I have detailed these methods below to help prospective patients better understand their options.

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Chin Augmentation with an Implant

Chin augmentation using an implant is traditionally how the procedure is performed. A chin implant can be effective for helping patients who really lack volume in the chin area. During the procedure, I will make an incision either inside the lower lip or in the skin just under the chin. I then carefully create a pocket and insert a chin implant that is made from synthetic materials that are compatible with human tissue. I take time during chin surgery consultations to discuss the various available implant sizes and shapes to help each patient decide on the ideal implant for their unique needs.

 Chin Augmentation with Injectable Treatments

For patients who would prefer to pursue a non-surgical approach to chin augmentation, I can also rejuvenate the appearance of the chin with dermal facial filler injections. This approach can help patients who want to achieve more chin volume and definition but may not want to go through with surgery and the downtime for recovery associated with it. This can also be a good alternative for patients who are interested in chin augmentation surgery but may not be ready for a procedure just yet. I often recommend hyaluronic acid-based facial fillers to help enhance the features of the chin.

While it’s always nice to have options, it’s understandable why these alternatives can sometimes create a difficult decision for certain patients. However, in my personal experience, I generally find that having more options allows my patients to find the procedure that can most precisely treat their specific aesthetic concern. Choosing between a chin implant or injectable treatments depends entirely on each patient’s personal preference and needs. For more information on chin augmentation or to schedule your plastic surgery consultation, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, at Atlanta Plastic Surgery. You can also follow me on Facebook and Twitter for additional cosmetic surgery tips, videos, news, and more.

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