Family history of autoimmune disease. Does this put me at greater risk to develop an autoimmune disease after a BA?

Hello, Thank you for the question. Implant size discussion and implant selection is one of the most important steps during your consultation with plastic surgeon. The decision-making process depends on patient’s desires, as well as breast and soft tissue dimensions of your chest wall. I also u...

A week off from work will be enough after surgery. You should not try to push, pull or lift anything heavier than 10 pounds for the first 6 weeks. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions for after your surgery. Best of luck to you!

Thanks for your question. You should get it checked out. It might be the holes created when the sutures are too tight on the skin. For the bumps, you could have laser treatment to make your scar tissue smoother and less visible. There can be an enough improvement with this type of treatment.

After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to...

Hello, Thank you for the question. I would recommend not to undergo breast augmentation surgery and dental work around the same time because it places your breast implants at higher risk for infection. I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz Dr. Irena KaranetzBreast Fellowship-TrainedBoard...

Hello, Thank you for the question. Nurse practitioners and physicians assistants often help surgeons during consultations, which is totally normal. However, I would make sure that you are seen and examined in person by the Plastic Surgeon who will be performing your procedure for the best...