Is it reasonable and possible that a board certified doc, specializing in breast augmentation for 20-30 yrs, can do a surgery in about 30 mins? And still get amazing results? What's the normal timeframe for just implants, no lift? I believe another doctor said his was a 45 min surg so I just need to know if this is common in doctors who are highly trained/accredited & with many yrs experience? Are the outcomes good? Thank you for all answers, I appreciate you all!
Answer: Breast Augmentation Operative Time? There are many factors that can influence how long the operation can take. Each patient is different and their breasts are as well. An extremely thin patient with almost no breast tissue, thin muscle, and small implant could be twenty minutes each side incision to closure. However, if there is more breast tissue Inn the way, larger implant, increased bleeding, tighter breast tissue, etc, it may be more in the 30-45min range each side. Thirty minutes from start to finish, while efficient, is probably pushing things a little fast. I would ask about hematoma/ bleeding complication rates, as well as infection rates since those could be higher if things are being rushed (both should be less than 0.1%). I hope this helps.
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Answer: Breast Augmentation Operative Time? There are many factors that can influence how long the operation can take. Each patient is different and their breasts are as well. An extremely thin patient with almost no breast tissue, thin muscle, and small implant could be twenty minutes each side incision to closure. However, if there is more breast tissue Inn the way, larger implant, increased bleeding, tighter breast tissue, etc, it may be more in the 30-45min range each side. Thirty minutes from start to finish, while efficient, is probably pushing things a little fast. I would ask about hematoma/ bleeding complication rates, as well as infection rates since those could be higher if things are being rushed (both should be less than 0.1%). I hope this helps.
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Answer: How long does breast augmentation take? I would be a bit wary of anybody who is telling you that they will complete this 30 minutes. Firstly, I'm not sure quite why they're telling you this. Are they trying to impress you? I think most surgeons with a bit of experience probably could manage to finish the operation within 30 minutes but the question is would they be taking the requisite care to handle the tissue correctly, to control bleeding and to position your implants accurately for the best possible result? Anyone who performs under pressure (sportsman, musician, dancer) will take their time when it really matters. I don't believe that bragging about how quick you are makes you come across as a better surgeon and if my surgeon was displaying this sort of attitude, it would undermine my confidence in their professionalism
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Answer: How long does breast augmentation take? I would be a bit wary of anybody who is telling you that they will complete this 30 minutes. Firstly, I'm not sure quite why they're telling you this. Are they trying to impress you? I think most surgeons with a bit of experience probably could manage to finish the operation within 30 minutes but the question is would they be taking the requisite care to handle the tissue correctly, to control bleeding and to position your implants accurately for the best possible result? Anyone who performs under pressure (sportsman, musician, dancer) will take their time when it really matters. I don't believe that bragging about how quick you are makes you come across as a better surgeon and if my surgeon was displaying this sort of attitude, it would undermine my confidence in their professionalism
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July 26, 2019
Answer: 30 minute surgery for breast augmentation? Hi. That is certainly possible, and that surgeon may get very good results. However, as a patient, I would not focus on the length of time for surgery as long as it is within a reasonable range. If a surgeon is excessively fast, then he or she may well be cutting corners or doing less than ideal work. If a surgeon is taking excessively long, then there may be other issues at play. Whether your breast augmentation takes 30 minutes or one hour and 30 minutes, it matters more, in my opinion, what the end result is and what your relationship with that surgeon is and the overall care that you will receive throughout the whole process before, during and after the surgery.I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon with good experience with breast augmentations.Good luck and take care, Dr. Howell
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July 26, 2019
Answer: 30 minute surgery for breast augmentation? Hi. That is certainly possible, and that surgeon may get very good results. However, as a patient, I would not focus on the length of time for surgery as long as it is within a reasonable range. If a surgeon is excessively fast, then he or she may well be cutting corners or doing less than ideal work. If a surgeon is taking excessively long, then there may be other issues at play. Whether your breast augmentation takes 30 minutes or one hour and 30 minutes, it matters more, in my opinion, what the end result is and what your relationship with that surgeon is and the overall care that you will receive throughout the whole process before, during and after the surgery.I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon with good experience with breast augmentations.Good luck and take care, Dr. Howell
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July 25, 2019
Answer: Timing for Breast Aug Hello and thank you for your question! I would say absolutely. If you are an overall healthy individual and don't have constricted breast tissue, it is totally possible to do a breast augmentation in 30-45 minutes with that amount of experience. Just do enough research on post surgical complications and picutres for that particular surgeon. Reading reviews will help in your decision process. Hope this helps, best wishes.
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July 25, 2019
Answer: Timing for Breast Aug Hello and thank you for your question! I would say absolutely. If you are an overall healthy individual and don't have constricted breast tissue, it is totally possible to do a breast augmentation in 30-45 minutes with that amount of experience. Just do enough research on post surgical complications and picutres for that particular surgeon. Reading reviews will help in your decision process. Hope this helps, best wishes.
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July 24, 2019
Answer: Time Every surgeon has his/her usual time, but yes, a uncomplicated breast augmentation with no lifting can be done in experienced surgeon's hand in 30 to 40 minutes. However, the time in the OR will be longer due to getting you prepared for surgery and dressing you in a garment afterwards. You should not be concerned about the specific time, unless it is excessive.
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July 24, 2019
Answer: Time Every surgeon has his/her usual time, but yes, a uncomplicated breast augmentation with no lifting can be done in experienced surgeon's hand in 30 to 40 minutes. However, the time in the OR will be longer due to getting you prepared for surgery and dressing you in a garment afterwards. You should not be concerned about the specific time, unless it is excessive.
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July 24, 2019
Answer: Breast augmentation Most surgeons who perform this surgery routinely can efficiently do the procedure on an uncomplicated case in less than one hour. More important than time is the result so taking a bit longer is not a negative.
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July 24, 2019
Answer: Breast augmentation Most surgeons who perform this surgery routinely can efficiently do the procedure on an uncomplicated case in less than one hour. More important than time is the result so taking a bit longer is not a negative.
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