Louisville Plastic Surgeons

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Recent Answers

Is IPL Laser Treatment for Breast Enlargement Effective?

I'm considering having ipl laser treatments for a breast enlargement. Research has shown that it increases up to 2 cup sizes only. Is this procedure effective? And what are the side effects?

A: IPL Laser Not A Substitute For Augmentation

I agree with Dr. Griffin's assessment of the IPL. I cannot imagine that it would result in any increase in breast size and certainly not a two cup increase.

John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon

Borderline Needing a Lift. Are Subglandular Silicone Implants Right for my Ptosis? (photo)

I've had consults with 3 PS's and am considering around 450cc silicone implants placed over the muscle. I don't want a lift at this time and one PS told me this would be my best option for a lifting effect without a lift. I don't have kids yet and would be open to a full lift in the future, instead of just having a circumareolar mastopexy now. Would HP or mod profile implants be best for upper-pole fullness? And would 450cc silicone in the subglandular position be appropriate for me?

A: Large Subglandular Implants May Be Visible

First of all, I do feel that you can have a nice result with implants alone in the right hands. Your nipples appear to be above the inframammary fold. I would caution you, however, that a 450cc implant placed above your muscle may well become visible at its edges. (you do not seem to have much upper pole breast tissue).

John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon

With Breast Implants, What Placement Is Best For Me? What Could Cause Rupture?

I'm 18, 5'1", 112 lbs. I'm naturally a B cup and I'm considering saline breast implants to become a D cup. Should I go for under or over the muscle and would it cause the chances of the implant to rupture more one way?

A: Causes Of Implant Rupture

The cause of implant rupture is usually "normal wear and tear". The defect typically develops at the seam which is necessary for the manufacturing process. In over 20 years I have never seen a ruptured implant which can be directly related to specific trauma. I am unaware of a difference in rupture rates related to implant location.

John Whitt, MD

Louisville Plastic Surgeon