Woodbridge Plastic Surgeons

Brazilian (Fuzzy) Implants. Are the Sizes Different to Other Breast Implants? (photo)

I am looking at surgery in June and have requested the Brazilian implants as they have less chance of damage (from what I hear). My breasts are different in shape and volume after breast feeding for 12 months over 11 years ago. I would like to go to a large C cup or D. What would you suggest, under the muscle,crease incision etc? Thanks

It seems like you are going to use textured silicone implants. The advantage is that they may stay where you place them and not move around. There may be a slightly less chance of the implants getting hard (capsular contracture). In terms of the incision you need to go with the incision under the breast fold. The implant must be placed partly under the muscle and partly under the breast tissue. You may need a lift at some point because your nipples look like they are a little below your breast fold.

Saeed Marefat, MD

Woodbridge Plastic Surgeon

I Have a Hard Ridge of Radiesse That is Nearly Protruding out of my Tearduct, What Can I do?

Approximately 3 weeks ago I went to have my cheeks enhanced with radiesse. Initially the procedure seemed to go well, but within one week I had major swelling ,hardness and pain across both cheeks all the way up to my eyes. I ended up in the emergency room and the Drs. did a CAT scan. results came back showing signs of infection directly related to the product injected in my face. I was put on antibiotics for 10 days and medicine for pain. I now have two odd shaped lumps and a raised ridge.

Infections after injection of tissue fillers are rare  but they do happen occasionally. If you have an infection it must be treated aggressively. That is, with antibiotics and perhaps drainage if necessary. If some irregularity has resulted from Radiesse it will take a long time for it go away, especially around the tear trough area. It may be necessary to have your doctor squeeze some of it out with a small needle. At other times it may be possible to make these irregular lumps less visible with repeat injection of a tissue filler. I like to use something like Restylane or Juvederm for this area.

Saeed Marefat, MD

Saeed Marefat, MD

Woodbridge Plastic Surgeon

How Long Will the Swelling Take to Go Down After Vaser Lipo to the Legs?

I had vaser lipo on my knees, hips, inner and outer thighs 1 week ago. I am still swollen which I know I will be but how long will it take to go down and is there anything I can do to speed it up? The areas are very warm and I can feel all the water around my hips and knees which is quite incomfortable. I take my garment off for 30 minutes each evening to do use my ultrasound. I can see a difference already so once the swelling goes down Im sure it will look even better! Thank you

Most of swelling after Vaser liposuction will go down in the first couple of weeks. But it takes several more weeks for all the swelling to go away. I you have a water collection around you knee you should have your doctor remove it. This is called a seroma and it can cause problems if not removed. Wear you garment as much as possible and try to keep your legs elevated. Massaging the area helps.

S Marefat, MD

Saeed Marefat, MD

Woodbridge Plastic Surgeon