What medications to avoid before surgery?
Dr. Otto Placik states that we don't know what supplements/ OTC drugs affect surgery & wound healing. OTC drugs are not understood & results are unpredictable. To minimize complications stop 2 weeks prior to surgery. VIEW NOW
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Breast Implant Removal: Is a Lift Required?
Dr. Otto Placik states that patients over the age of 40 have less elasticity & more sagg. Having a larger implant causes more stretch. In most cases, removal of conservative size implants will lead to loss of fullness without the need for lift. VIEW NOW
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Uneven Nipples (too high/low)?
Dr. Otto Placik mentions that areolas are too high at first & may appear like the areolas are uneven. Early breasts look high & we need to wait 6-9 months to see longterm results. VIEW NOW
TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction with SPY Elite (GRAPHIC)
Dr. Tehrani, board-certified plastic surgeon at Aristocrat Plastic Surgery, performing a TRAM Flap Breast Reconstruction. Dr. Tehrani is assessing the viability of the TRAM Flap with SPY Elite to ensure the vascularity of the tissue & nipple areola. VIEW NOW
Do I need a breast lift or are implants enough?
Dr. Rios discusses how to determine whether a patient just needs implants or if they will benefit from a breast lift. He reviews how a plastic surgeon evaluates a patient to help them make the decision. VIEW NOW
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When Should You Have Breast Implants And A Breast Lift Together?
Dr Nugent talks through the common scenarios when she would advise patients to combine breast augmentation and breast lift surgery. VIEW NOW
How breast surgery is performed?
Cosmetic breast surgery is also like the other surgeries but of course it differs in terms of the goal and other technical peculiarities. This surgery includes the preoperative stage, actual operation, and the postoperative follow-up. VIEW NOW
Lateral Tension Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck) with Seroma Cavity Correction (GRAPHIC)
Dr Tehrani performing a Tummy Tuck. Patient previously had over aggressive lipo which left her with a seroma cavity. She needs extra tightening in her waist so he performs an external oblique plication of the muscle. Finally he removes the extra skin VIEW NOW
Renuva Adipose Matrix is used to improve breast symmetry and dimpling
Renuva Adipose Matrix was injected into this patients breasts to improve grooves and dimples after breast reconstruction. The Renuva grows with the body and has permanent results. VIEW NOW
Why Do I Advise You To Wear Support Garments After Plastic Surgery?
Looking after yourself properly after cosmetic surgery is so important for getting the best result possible. For some surgeries, Dr Nugent advises wearing support garments during the recovery period to help achieve the best results. VIEW NOW
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Will a Breast Lift help nipples that are pointing downward?
Dr. Placik explains that a Breast Lift can be an isolated procedure, combined w/implant placement, placed over any existing implants. Your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon will assess your degree of sag (ptosis) & will make recommendations/options. VIEW NOW
What Should You Expect From Planning Cosmetic Surgery?
It is so important to plan your cosmetic surgery properly. Hear Dr Nugent's tips in this video to help you in your preparations! VIEW NOW
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What Happens To The Nipple During Breast Reduction Surgery?
Women often ask Dr Nugent this question. In this video, she explains how the nipple is repositioned during breast reduction surgery. VIEW NOW
How to treat Breast Asymmetry?
Dr. Placik states that there are 3 main options to treat breast asymmetry; 1)Utilizing different size implants 2)Lipo the bigger breast 3)fat transfer to the smaller breast. The technique of the breast lift depends on the measurements. VIEW NOW
What Do Plastic Surgeons Examine Your Breasts For?
What are plastic surgeons looking for during a breast examination? Dr Nugent explains what they are measuring and the points they are looking for. VIEW NOW