Santa Monica Breast Implants doctors
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Raffy Karamanoukian, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
1301 20th St St. Johns Medical Plaza - Suite 240, Santa Monica |
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Gerald Minniti, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
120 South Spalding Drive Suite 330, Beverly Hills |
47 answers | |
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Reza Nabavian, MD
Santa Monica Plastic Surgeon
2001 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 1180W, Santa Monica |
7 answers | |
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Steven Svehlak, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
9201 West Sunset Blvd. Suite 805, Los Angeles |
2 answers | |
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Daniel Yamini, MD
Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
9201 West Sunset Boulevard Suite 805, Los Angeles |
1 answer |
Recent Answers
I'm currently scheduled to participate in the Allergan 410 clinical trial, receiving 5th generation Cohesive Gel implants next month. I'm 25, a 5'4.5, 110 pound, slender woman with little breast tissue to start, a 34AA. Because of my breast diameter, I'm limited to a 220gms/FF implant. I'm concerned this will only bring me to a small or mod. B cup. I'd like to be closer to a small C. The first two photos are of me, the second two of what I'd like to be. How far off am I? Thanks for responses!
Hello Kells9,
I think you have done very well for yourself finding a doctor that participates in the 410 study and is also recommending the most appropriated sized and profiled implant for you. Contrary to most women and many surgeons, breast augmentation is not about getting whatever the woman desires in cup size. That thinking has led to the current abysmal statistics regarding national complication and reoperation rates: 25% of the 300,000 woman having breast augmentations performed every year will have a second, unplanned reoperation within 3 years.
BTW, the photo of the woman labeled 'ideal 1' has at least one complication that is apparent: She has asymmetry due to unilateral malpostition of one of her implants, specifically drop out. This is most likely due to the unpredictable tissue stretch that occured with these oversized (for her anatomy) implants. I don't mean to sound paternizing, but this is not what you want. I bet she notices and has complained to her surgeon.
Heed your doctors advice! No, you will not be a C cup, but you will have a nice enhancement with little risk of either early or late term complications.
Best of luck!
Is it really better than sub pectoral? I am getting a full lift with small impants in April and never heard of sub fascia before. It all sounded impressive but I`m a bit sceptical. Loved the facts and the PS is highly recommended, he really explained all the facts but I wanted to hear other opinions. Thank you!
Hello Zsuzsika26,
Subfacial breast augmentation has not shown to be any different than subglandular breast augmentation in terms of risks, benefits, or appearance. Some women could potentially be good candidates for subglandular breast augmentation and therefore also subfacial augmentation. However, subpectoral breast augmentation with properly sized implants will lead to the best aesthetic results for the majority of women.
Best of luck!
I feel that my saline implant is smaller and that happened a little while after my mammogram. I was given more than the normal amount of xrays due to the fact I am a breast cancer survivor.
Although it is very unusual for saline implants to rupture during a Mammogram, it is certainly possible. The first step would be to contact a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a consultation and examination. Your surgeon would appreciate having the following information: the manufacturer of the implants, size, and fill volume. This information can be easily found on the implant cards given to you after your original surgery. You will require require removal and replacement of the implant in the operating room. This is usually done through the same incision.
