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Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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We suggest the following:
Activity: You may walk and climb stairs immediately after surgery. After 4 weeks you may resume light activity such as brisk walking. During the first 4 weeks do not lift anything heavier than a gallon of milk. After 6 weeks you may resume more strenuous aerobic work and lifting activities as tolerated.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Medical insurance will often reimburse for this procedure, but patients requiring Breast Reduction must have physical symptoms that are properly documented. This means taking preoperative photographs and documenting a history of back, neck, or shoulder pain, bra-strap grooving, and prescriptions for treating rashes under the breasts. Many insurance companies will not cover the operation unless a specified amount of breast tissue is removed at the time of surgery. In many patients with very large breasts, this is not a problem because there will be enough tissue to make an attractive breast proportional to the woman's body. However, in some women, if the amount of breast removed does not match what the insurance company prescribes, the operation is not covered, and the patient may not know this until after the surgery is performed. Communication and understanding of the policy requirements are important to avoiding frustration and the added responsibility of a large, surprise medical bill.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
A dual plane technique is appropriate for women who have a slight amount of sagging or drooping, but not enough to justify a full breast lift. Breast augmentation surgery with this technique also “lifts” the nipple into a higher, more attractive position, as the implant settles into its final position in the weeks after surgery.
The advantages of the dual plane breast augmentation surgery include:
Decreased risk of capsular contracture - due to the submuscular position of the implants
More natural appearance
One small, inconspicuous exterior incision
More natural movement as you walk
In a breast augmentation surgery performed with the dual plane technique, we’re able to use both a sub-glandular and sub-muscular implant location. The upper part of the implant is sub-muscular, meaning it is placed in a pocket underneath the chest muscle, while the lower part of the implant is covered only by your breast tissue.
The implant is placed after a small incision is made along the base of the breast.
In short, a dual plane technique is perfect for women who have a mild amount of breast drooping and who are looking for a breast augmentation surgery that gives them the higher, more attractive position of a breast lift without the resulting extensive scars associated with a lifting procedure. Like other forms of breast augmentation surgery, a dual plane procedure is safe and provides aesthetically pleasing results.
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
I had a double mastectomy and DIEP Flap reconstruction. I chose DIEP Flap because I didn't like the idea of implants and I loved the idea of a tummy tuck as part of the deal. I was under age 45. I recovered completely in about 4 weeks. I love the results - very natural looking breasts and a flat tummy! I still get emotional almost four years later when I think of the kindness and professionalism I experienced. I had not one complaint about the experience or procedure. The doctors and the entire staff treated me like I was their most important patient.
My plastic surgeon highly recommended using Embrace on my DIEP flap abdominal scar. I've done 3 of 4 applications and am quite happy so far. The scar looks relatively thin and flat. Much nicer than the breast scars that didn't get Embrace. It adds some nice stability to the incision site. It's neater and more protective than just tape or steri strips. All of the nurses who've seen my scar say it looks great! Hopefully the final application goes as smoothly and my scar stays as nice looking as it does now!
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