Do surgeons wear magnifying glasses in the operating room or only those trained in microsurgery?

Hello and thank you for the question. Capsule forms around every breast implant, and if the implants is placed under the muscle the capsule will be attached to the ribs and chest wall. The state of the capsule and the reason for the capsulectomy are very important factors, although it can be...

Removing silicone implants under local anesthesia is appropriate only in the simplest case of pure removal. When placed through an inframmary incision, the implant never really touches the breast tissue; it slides underneath it, so this approach has the least impact on the gland itself. Removing...

Allergan has stated that BIOCELL® saline-filled and silicone-filled TEXTURED breast implants and tissue expanders will no longer be distributed or sold in any market where they are currently available. Allergan has stressed that surgeons should no longer implant new BIOCELL® TEXTURED breast i...

Dear Rina Fo, there have been numerous studies on the safety and efficacy of silicone breast implants. The FDA has approved them to be safe and breast augmentation is the most common cosmetic surgical procedure performed in the United States every year. Implants are much different than they used...

When placed through an inframmary incision, the implant never really touches the breast tissue; it slides underneath it, so this approach has the least impact on the gland itself. Removing the implants and the capsules through the inframmary incision should not cause issues with breastfeeding....

Cease any strenuous activity for a period of time after your procedure. In order to get the best breast explant results, you need to allow your body to heal. Exercise and other high-intensity activities can cause damage to the surgical site and increase swelling.