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Recent Answers

If Healing of Anatomical Implants is Disrupted, is Encapsulation Permanently Affected?

I am hoping healing time can be recovered with a longer delay before resuming regular activities (>6wks). I am very concerned about rotation of implants because I rock climb. My toddler has bumped each breast, I have had to reach out and grab him for safety, and I am experiencing clenching at night. I am currently 2 weeks post-op.

A: Rotation of anatomic implants

The orientation of anatomic implants depends on the texture on the surface to hold them in position. Some individuals who are very active, say swimming, can develop a covering over the texture due to implant rubbing and movement, and sometimes a fluid collection called a seroma. If you are very active physically such as rock climbing your implant choice may always make you prone to shifs and rotation.

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Peter E. Johnson, MD

Des Plaines Plastic Surgeon

Can Surgery Change the Look of my Nose? (photo)

I have always had a bulbous tip and I hate the look of it from the side, because the end turns up, and the frontal view it too wide.

A: Rhinoplasty certainly will change the look of your nose

To get an idea of the potential from rhinoplasty find a surgeon in your area who can do computer simulation studies to show you how you might look. Rhinoplasty can certainly improve the nose.

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Peter E. Johnson, MD

Des Plaines Plastic Surgeon

Will a Breast Lift Make my Breasts Look Smaller, or Larger?

Hi there, Almost two years ago after 3 back to back pregnancies i had my 275cc saline implants replaced with 375cc HP silicone. At the time I was afraid of the anchor scar so I did a donut lift instead. I'm now considering going back for the lift but I'm concerned my breasts will end up looking smaller. Im a 34DD in VS brand bras...Will I need a larger implant with the lift to keep my large size? Thank you:)

A: Breast lift should make the breast seem larger

The lift will take a lax breast and reduce and shape the skin envelope such that the available breast tissue is now contained in a smaller package. As the breast tissue is recruited and pulled into shape, much like pulling all the tissue into a bra cup, the breast will appear larger.

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Peter E. Johnson, MD

Des Plaines Plastic Surgeon