 Newport Beach Breast Augmentation and Orange County Breast Implants
Ask Doctor Grover - Can the same incision spot be used for secondary surgery?
It is still possible to use the axillary approach. This will be a more likely situation if you have saline implants and are planning on staying with saline implants. I prefer to use an endoscope for my transaxillary breast augmentations.
However, I do not prefer to place silicone implants via the axillary approach. Most often, I will use the periareolar or inframammary approach for primary and secondary cases. Having said this, you should not fear the periareolar approach to your surgery as the scars, many times, heal beautifully.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
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Ask Doctor Grover - I have tightness and pressure after Breast Implants Surgery - is this normal?
There are many factors involved that could contribute to a feeling of tightness or pressure following breast augmentation. One will generally feel tighter after a primary/first time augmentation, more so if completely under the muscle as opposed to partially under the muscle. Gentle massage and full time bra support may give you some assistance.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
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Ask Doctor Grover - Is Nipple Reduction Surgery also for men?
Nipple reduction is not an uncommon request. Although I perform many more breast procedures on females, it is interesting that I find that more males request ‘nipple reduction’. This procedure is often performed differently for males and females. I find that most males prefer their nipples to be as small or least protruding as possible. This procedure is performed under local anesthetic in about one-half an hour.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
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Ask Doctor Grover - Is the nipple ever removed during breast enhancement surgery?
The nipple/areolar complex is rarely ‘removed’ during breast reduction or lift. With current techniques for breast reduction and lift, the nipple areolar complex is kept attached to the underlying breast tissue to provide blood supply. The surrounding skin is removed and tailored. Rarely would a ‘free’ nipple graft be performed, perhaps in a very large, pendulous reduction or in a situation where the blood supply is compromised.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
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Ask Doctor Grover - Areolar reduction isn’t for everybody
Areolar reduction is a nice procedure for the right patient with the right type of breasts. Most breast reductions and breast lifts are performed along with an areolar reduction as part of the procedure. Areolar reduction, by itself, is requested on occasion, and does also produce a tightening and lifting effect to ones breasts.
An isolated areolar reduction can be performed under local anesthesia, IV sedation, or general anesthesia. It will take most surgeons between one or two hours. It is not appropriate for some patients and usually is best after childbearing is complete.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
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Ask Doctor Grover - Is rippling an issue with Saline implants?
I prefer to use either moderate-plus or high-profile silicone implants for a majority of my patients undergoing a breast lift. I feel these implants will help give a much nicer result and feel of the breasts compared with saline implants. I also prefer to put the implants partially under the muscle as opposed to entirely sub-muscular. I feel this helps provide a much more aesthetically pleasing result.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
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Ask Doctor Grover - Are my saline implants overfilled?
Yes, you can add more saline to your current implants; however, it is generally not advised. First of all, each saline implant has a certain fill range that is recommended for each sized implant. If you exceed the recommended volume by too much it will increase your chances for scalloping along the edges and will make your implant and breast much harder.
Additionally, you may void your warranty on your implants as you are potentially damaging the one-way valve.
Realize, surgery is not without potential risk, so consider your options seriously. Another thing to consider is which technique was used to place your implant. If it was placed by the periareolar or inframammary approach, one could fill it up more, but if the implant was placed via the transaxillary (underarm) or transumbilical approach, you will damage the implant.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
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Ask Doctor Grover - How can I tell if my saline implant is leaking?
It sounds as though your implant is deflating. It is not related to your post-nasal drip however. You should visit a board certified plastic surgeon to have this confirmed and discuss your options. You should be able to exercise; however, sometimes women will notice the implant ‘poking’ them and this may be uncomfortable.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
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Ask Doctor Grover - Too much Botox or in the wrong place can make your eyebrows droop.
Too much Botox or even a little in the wrong place can cause your eyebrows to droop.
As you know, there are muscles that work to lift the brow (the frontalis muscle in your forehead) and muscles that can pull down the brow (the orbicularis muscle around your eyes). They work in balance.
One can achieve a nice ‘chemical browlift’ by injecting appropriate amounts in the right spots.
However, if you have a tendency towards too droopy of a brow or too much excess skin, Botox will not help and you would benefit from a blepharoplasty or browlift.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
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Ask Doctor Grover - Which Breast Implant is Best for Me?
There are many options and many factors to consider when deciding what type of implant to use for breast augmentation. Some decisions that need to be made include: saline or silicone; moderate, moderate-plus, or high profile; round or anatomical; smooth or textured.
The implant is only part of equation to achieve a nice breast augmentation result. Of course, it is very important to choose your surgeon carefully. A nice place to locate some board certified plastic surgeons who are committed to aesthetic surgery is www.surgery.org, the website for The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
For more information, contact Orange County Plastic Surgeon Dr. Sanjay Grover.
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