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Edwin C. Pound, III, MD

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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
48 Haralson Pl., Ste. 1, Blairsville, Georgia
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4.5 | 31 Reviews
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MEET EDWIN C. POUND, III, MD
🩺35 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Dr. Pound is an expert in many areas of plastic surgery, he is a world-renowned expert in the Trans-Umbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA) procedure, a technique for inserting saline-filled breast implants, above or below the chest muscle, through a small incisi

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Based on your pictures, it looks like your right implant migrates into your armpit when you are lying down.  This can be repaired using sutures inside the breast pocket to tighten up the lateral aspect of the pocket (capsulorrhaphy).  If necessary, additional support to the repair can be added using acellular dermal matrix (ADM) such as Surgimend, Alloderm, etc.  The downside of using ADM is that the stuff is really expensive.  I have found that my repairs without the addition of ADM tend to do very well.  I recommend that you discuss your concerns with your plastic surgeon or seek a second opinion from a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you in person and review your options with you.

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Edwin C. Pound, III, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.5 | 31 reviews

Implants are pretty tough and durable.  They will withstand anything that a normal breast can withstand.  In fact, one of my colleagues has a video of himself driving his car over implants without them rupturing.  That is a pretty good stress test.  Still, implants are not stainless steel.  Eventually, they may wear out or, if you get hit just right, they may rupture.  Don't live your life around the fear that your implants could rupture.  If they do, it is a relatively easy matter to replace them.

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Edwin C. Pound, III, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.5 | 31 reviews

The perfect breast implant is one that most closely approximates the look and feel of real breast tissue.  Having said that, you mentioned that you already have very large breasts.  It sounds like you have enough of the real stuff that you don't need breast implants.  All they are going to do is add volume to your breasts.  It doesn't sound like you need that.  If your goal is to achieve a better, perkier shape to your breasts then a breast lift should fill your needs.  I recommend that you schedule a visit with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you in person and review your options with you.

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Edwin C. Pound, III, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.5 | 31 reviews

From your "before" picture, it looks like you have a fairly wide cleavage.  Cleavage is determined by the width of your chest bone.  I have seen patients come into my office where someone has tried to give them better cleavage and bad things happened.  First, there is not much coverage over the chest bone other than skin.  If there are any ripples or wrinkles, they will be noticeable in the midline.  Second, and this appears to be what has happened in your case, the implants are not centered behind the nipple/areola as they should be.  Rather, they are centered more towards the midline of your chest.  This results in outwards rotation of the nipple/areola.  This appears to be worse on your left side.  You may have great cleavage, but now your nipples will be facing opposite walls.  The solution is to simply reconstruct your cleavage back to where it was originally, thus putting the implants back behind the nipple/areola.  This is done using internal sutures in the breast implant pocket (capsulorrhaphy) and can be reinforced with acellular dermal matrix (ADM) if necessary.  I recommend that you schedule an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you in person and review your options with you.

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Edwin C. Pound, III, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.5 | 31 reviews

I would agree with others that you appear to have a "double bubble" appearance to your breasts.  The simple solution is simply to reconstruct the fold slightly higher using stitches in the pocket (capsulorrhaphy).  If your tissues are weak, you could reinforce this reconstruction using ADM such as Surgimend, Alloderm, Galaflex, etc.  I recommend that you see a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you in person and review your options with you.

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Edwin C. Pound, III, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.5 | 31 reviews

Based on your pictures, you appear to have a mild version of tuberous breasts with enlarged areolae, your right side more so than the left.  A peri-areolar (aka, donut) type of lift can correct the enlarged areolae without creating a lot of scarring on your breasts.  This could be done with or without the addition of implants (if you wanted to fill our your breasts more).  I recommend that you consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you in person and review your options with you.

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Edwin C. Pound, III, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.5 | 31 reviews

A breast augmentation will add more volume to your breasts but it will do nothing to lift them.  That requires a breast lift procedure.  As you mentioned, the trade-off is scarring on the breasts.  Based on your pictures, I would say that you need a breast lift if you want a perkier shape to your breasts.  Implants alone will not do it for you.  I recommend that you visit a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you in person and review your options with you.

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Edwin C. Pound, III, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.5 | 31 reviews

Based on your picture, it appears that you have an excellent result.  It sounds like you have the optimum situation with regards to your implants - silicone gel, under the muscle.  If you still have rippling and little tissue coverage then you might need to add tissue - acellular dermal matrix (ADM) or fat - to give you more coverage.  I would recommend that you discuss this with your plastic surgeon.

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Edwin C. Pound, III, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.5 | 31 reviews

A donut lift is VERY limited in its usefulness.  It is only good for elevating the nipple/areola one to two centimeters.  I have done them under local anesthesia in the office previously.  Without a picture or an examination, it is impossible to tell if this procedure would be appropriate for you.  I recommend that you schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you in person and review your options with you.

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Edwin C. Pound, III, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.5 | 31 reviews

Implants will add volume but they will not lift your breasts.  Your nipples are currently pointing towards the floor and they will continue to point downwards unless you do a lift in conjunction with your augmentation.  I recommend that you schedule an appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon who can examine you in person and review your options with you.

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Edwin C. Pound, III, MD

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

4.5 | 31 reviews

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KimbR66

Beautiful Breast Reduction

Dr. Pound did my breast reduction surgery 6 months ago. I can not express how life changing, for the better, this has been! Dr. Pound is a excellent surgeon!!! He even called to check on me the night of my surgery. My breasts not only feel great, but look great too!!! The scars are almost completely unnoticeable!!! Dr. Pound's staff was very helpful in working with my insurance to pay for my surgery, frustrating process and very appreciated. It took time, but so worth it!!! I highly recommend Dr. Pound for breast surgery.

$1,100Restylane Lyft

lee9112

Awesome work done!

This dr is EXCELLENT!!!!!! He listens to u and explains everything to u. The best thing about him is he goes slow. As in when u get Botox or fillers he does some then has u come back for more if needed. That way u don’t look like plastic and over done. U walk away looking natural and refreshed. Him and his staff are friendly and have a great bedside manners. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!!!!!!!!! U want to look naturally pretty not fake go to him!!!!!!!! Lips also done. NO DUCK LIPS, just beautiful, full natural looking lips. Brought my mom for work done and she is just as happy as I am. ****** top notch Dr!!!!!********

$3,900Breast Implants

Joanib18

No Scars Breast Augmentation

Dr. Pound is amazing!!! I did a lot of research and Dr. Pound is world famous for his TUBA breast augmentation in Atlanta. I couldn't be happier with my results!!! They look soooo Natural and I have NO SCARS ON MY BREAST!!!! No one will ever know I have implants!!! He makes a tiny cut inside the belly button to place the implants!!!! Dr. Pound was very friendly and I felt very comfortable with him. His staff is SOOOO great!!!

$14,000Tummy Tuck

Georgia Mountain

Age is Only a Number.

Four years before, I had gastric bypass. My abdominal skin was heavy and I frequently got "chub rub" in that area which was painful. So I had liposuction, which I can't tell much difference in size before and after, and a tummy tuck. Maybe I expected too much with liposuction. In any case, the tummy tuck is great (it was more like an abdominoplasty.) I can say that Dr. Pound and his office staff are very friendly, proficient, and conscientious. I would use them again. I am 69 years old and am considering a derma peel or maybe even a face lift. I will see Dr. Pound again if I decide to do another procedure.

Mommy Makeover

LizzyG1977

Best Referral for Plastic Surgeon

I am so happy that I was recommended to Dr. Pound! This was my first experience with plastic surgery and Dr. Pound made me feel very comfortable with my decision and explained everything in a way I could understand. His staff was fantastic and communicated with me throughout the entire process. He obviously is very experienced and is a second generation plastic surgeon. After my experience, I see why he was highly recommended and I recommend him as well

Breast Implant Revision
JazzyGrl55

JazzyGrl55

Implants with lift

I had a TUBA procedure done 19 yrs ago. Still looked nice in bra but was showing rippling. Decided to fly from Illinois to Atlanta to have Dr. Pound do surgery since he did perfect job last time. Had him do upper blepharoplasty and mini face lift after removal of saline implants and replace with silicone and do donut lift. A lot to do but figured it was now or never since I'm so busy. He decided to go up 200 ccs since going under the muscle. I'm 5'8" tall and 140lbs. I have pretty broad shoulders and I left it up to him and his assistant to use what they thought would look the best. A lot of trust but he is really great. Most ps are clueless how to do a tuba and say it's not a good procedure but Dr. Pound is amazing and I trust his judgement. The tuba was saline filled to 500 over the muscle. Only hurt a few days and were excellent. But after 16 years of being in the sun and gaining and losing weight, I started to see more rippling. I saw a doc in Indianapolis and he advised me to get a lollipop lift and I wanted Dr. Pounds opinion. Seemed worth the flight there and to stay q bit to recover. Everything went well except I had no idea what to expect on pain., way more painful than before. I'm just now starting to feel comfort at 12 days out. I did go back to work on day 8. That prob wasn't a good idea. Updated on 24 Nov 2016: Updated on 10 Feb 2019: I was hesitant to put my business on here but I have to say that my breasts are exactly what I wanted. Dr. Edwin Pound from Atlanta is the best. 17 yrs ago, I was very flat chested, breast fed one child, and always felt self conscious. Dr. Pound did the TUBA procedure and they were beautiful. Saline implants and were mentor 400 and 425. I was 5'8" tall and about 130 lbs. they were plenty big and I was very happy. When I turned 54 I was still looking nice in clothes but gravity made them sag and I could see dimpling and even feel the edge of the implant! My skin was thinner! So I saw a few plastic surgeons close to me but was not wanting the lollipop scars for a lift and the prices were crazy high. Also, I wasn't impressed with their before and after pics. So I decided to fly to Atlanta once again and put my trust in Dr. Pound. He was more reasonable and he was already the best in my eyes! He did a lift, and since my skin was already stretched from the old implants, that were over the muscle, we opted for silicone under the muscle me 650 to 700cc. I'm pretty broad so he felt long with his assistant, that I would be happy with that size. I ended up with 700cc HP silicone mentor and couldn't be happier! Yes it hurt! My chest muscles were larger than he expected and I had one nerve pain for a while like 2-3 months because I went pretty large and my muscles were Stretched and I had a little fluid that had to be reabsorbed in one breast but I'm almost a year out in one more month and I think they are beautiful. Dr. Pound definately knows what he's doing! Pictures to come!

$8,000Breast Implant Revision

Jmama76

Under the Knife Again!

At the young age of 22, I suffered a staph infection in my right breast as a result of nipple piercing gone wrong. For years I was treated was no success. At age 26 I had a mastectomy on my right breast, removing 75% of my breast tissue. I found myself with a C cup on my left, and at best a small B cup on my right. For Two long years of bra stuffing and other tricks I suffered with low self confidence and embarrassment. Then at age 28 I found Dr. Pound (thru many word of mouth referrals), I quickly hopped a plane and began the reconstructive process. I was happy for near 11 years, before a capsular contraction developed and signs of infection returned in my right breast. After price shopping several surgeons in my home town Milwaukee, I still felt more comfortable with Dr. Pound despite the greater expense in surgery fees plus a travel expense. I do not regret my decision. Dr. Pound & Jennifer Hogan did a great job a great job fixing me up & made me feel comfortable again. These should be my Grandma pair (at the old age of 40 now) I don't see myself having to replace again, but if I do they'll be the first people I call. Thank you again Dr. Pound, Jennifer, & Elizabeth for all the great hospitality and care you gave to me. Updated on 13 Oct 2016: Revision seems to be healing up nicely! They got a much better fit this time. Since they were both different sizes they are harder to match, but second time around they are very close. I am pleased.

$16,000Mommy Makeover
BetterMe225

BetterMe225

39 Yrs Old with 5 Kids (3 Bio). MMO, BA (700cc), Lipo, Fat to Lip Transfer - Atlanta, GA

Inquired about Mommy makeover in July and had surgery 3 days ago...yes that quick! I'm already satisfied with my results. I did not look like a 39 year old naked. I nursed all my children until they were almost 2 years old so of course the girls sagged a lot! I had a major tire ring that wouldn't go away. I was very self conscious about my body. It's been years since I've been in a bathing suit. As a matter of fact, I don't even own one (I plan on buying one now). I have very thin lips but of course they are majorly swelled after the fat to lip transfer. Over all I'm satisfied already after only 3 days post op.

$4,500Eyelid Surgery

lesalrago

Dr. Pound Was the BEST! Am Trying to Get Back to the States for a Touch Up! - Atlanta, GA

Met Dr. Pound in the emergency room where he stitched me back together from a serious car wreck and gave me excellent follow up treatment. Went back a few years later with my sister to have eye surgery on upper and lower lids and bag reduction under the eyes. Wish I had done a tiny more work as he suggested as I have to look at booking another surgery to have that little bit of work done now. He is so nice and conservative that I always felt like I was in good hands and would trust him with my family if there was ever an emergency or need for plastic surgery. He is also very giving with his time, traveling abroad to do cleft palate surgery for children in need every year. Best plastic surgeon in Georgia. We are extremely happy with the work he's done on our eyes and would never consider having work done anywhere but in his office. Thanks again Dr. Pound. Lesa Rago Toronto Canada

$6,500Breast Implant Revision

RSMember10708

Much Needed Breast Implant Revision - Atlanta, GA

Dr. Pound and his staff were great to work with. I had old breast implants removed and new gel implants put in. I was much more pleased this time around with the procedure and outcome. Dr. Pound and his staff worked with me to make sure I had the outcome I wanted but also keeping my safety as first priority.