Post on 08-Aug-2015
4 Board Certified Plastic Surgeons
Bruce I. White, M.D., F.A.C.S. Christian A. Prada, M.D., F.A.C.S.
Herluf G. Lund, M.D., F.A.C.S. William H. Huffaker, M.D. F.A.C.S.
Initial Consultation
• What are you interested in?
• Medical History• Exam- are you a
candidate?• Options Available
Options:Where to place the implant?
Under or Over the muscle?
Typically most implants are placed under the muscle.
Over the muscle Under the muscle
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Options:Incision Site
•Under the Nipple
•In the Breast Crease
•Underarm
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Will You Need A Breast Lift?
CIRCUMAREOLAR LIFT VERTICAL LIFT
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Options:Types of Implants
Saline Breast Implants • Saline-filled breast implants were approved by the FDA in May 2000.
• A Saline-filled breast implants has an elastic silicone rubber shell and is filled with sterile saline (saltwater).
Silicone - Gel Breast Implants • They were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the US in November 2006.
• A Gel-filled breast implants has an elastic silicone rubber shell and is filled with cohesive silicone gel.
• The safety of Natrelle® silicone gel-filled breast implants meet one of the most rigorous standards of all medical devices
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Pain Pump
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•Pain relief than with less narcotics. •No Side Effects•More comfortable recovery •Faster return to normal.
Pre-Op & Sizing Appointment
A nurse will go over your consents and pre and post op instructions.
Answer any additional question you may have.
Prescriptions
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Sizing System
• Implant-like inserts off all different sizes are put into a bra that is just your size.
• Choose Nude photos of implant models– Photos of what you like and don’t like.– What are your limits?– What are your goals?– What look would you like to achieve?
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The Big Day- Surgery
• Outpatient 1.5 -2 hours long
• Under general anesthesia
• Additional sizing in the OR
• Recovery Room
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Recovery
• When can I…..?– Return to work?– Drive?– Exercise?– Run?– Take care of my
children?
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