Considering Directvision Technique Breast Augmentation, Any Thoughts?

I am 31 yrs old, 5'8 and 130 lbs. I have had 4 kids and breastfed all of them. I am smaller than a 32 A and wanting to go to a B/C cup. Directvision technique is said to be very fast healing - resume all normal activities in 48 hours except for lifting over 10 lbs for a couple of weeks. Would love to get other opinions?

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9 Doctor Answers | Asked by momrocks97 in Sandy Utah

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Marketing

I agree with other surgeons on this page, in that advertising this "technique" is more marketing than technique. Rapid recovery is more about length of discomfort than healing time. Any operation takes 6 weeks to heal, and it does not matter what technique is used. In addition to making certain your surgeon is Board Certified, look at his photos, and check with your Ob/Gyn to see who he recommends.

Augmentation with "DirectVision" vs One Day Recovery Breast Augmentation

Definately sounds like a marketing ploy. The other issue is the recovery. I differ in opinon with some of the others who answered this question. Healing is not always the same with every surgical technque. Those who practice using a minimally truamatic technique will heal and recover quicker. Beware of those who use the term Rapid Recovery. What is "rapid"? 1 day? 2 days? 1 week? There is a technique where 98% of patients can recover in 24 hours or less (lifting hands over head right... more

Direct Vision technique is not unique and a marketing ploy for breast augmentation

Thank you for your question. Direct Vision technique is not unique and a marketing ploy for breast augmentation. I perform all of my breast augmentations by direct vision but do not market it as doing anything unique. Make certain your plastic surgeon is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ask for before and after photographs. I hope this helps.

Direct vision

I also have never heard this term used. I doubt it is anything unique. You might want to find out specifically what it is referring to. I use direct vision in all my breasts augmentations, but I certainly don't try to make it sound like I'm doing something new or unique.

Directivision technique for breast augmentation

I have never heard of directivision for breast augmentation. Sounds like a marketing technique to get you to come in. Be careful.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Healing is not a function of a "special" technique--it is a complex set of biophysical reactions that occur at the same rate!

I'll be more direct than my colleagues who are trying to be tactful and gentle in their answers. "Directvision" is a marketing effort that has succeeded in getting you to believe that your busy lifestyle can be returned to more quickly than if you went to some other doctor. THIS "TECHNIQUE" IS NOTHING NEW OR SPECIAL! Assuming you are healthy and have proper nutrition, vitamin levels, etc. you heal no faster nor slower than any other healthy human in... more

Breast augmentation technique

I concur with my colleagues here. As board certified plastic surgeons, we are generally on top of new techniques that legitimately manifest in our specialty. I am also not familiar with this "directvision" technique. Sounds like this is some sort of branding or marketing name. Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon who is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to learn more about your options.

Direct Vision Breast Augmentation

As board certified plastic surgeons, we all like to keep abreast the newest and safest techniques that can deliver the best result for our patients. I am not sure what Direct Vision Breast augmentation technique entails. I googled this procedure and found it on one website. I also looked up the initial papers describing its use in cardiac surgery. After doing this little bit of research, I think this term is more marketing hype than substance. As plastic surgeons, we all have our unique... more

Perry Liu, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Directvision breast augmentation

As a board certified plastic surgeon who prides himself on staying up to date and ahead of the curve with new advancements in implants and techniques I can tell you that I have never heard the term "directvision technique" in breast augmentation. I suspect more marketing than substance but would be interested in some follow up. Every plastic surgeon has their own specific techniques for breast augmentation. For submuscular implants there is no way to avoid the... more