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When we think of cosmetic breast surgery, we generally think of surgery for women. Perhaps surprisingly, many men are unhappy with the appearance of their chests. This can range from concern about inadequate development of the chest to excessive enlargement of the breast tissue. This is particularly problematic for younger men who may be unable to participate in sporting activities or who are

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When breast implants are placed in the body, your system has a reaction to the foreign object and automatically will form a capsule (scar tissue) around it. This is a normal occurrence and is not something to be concerned about. When this capsule becomes too tight, it is called a capsular contracture. Capsular contracture occurs in approximately 5% of women after breast augmentation surgery

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Patients may have several reasons for removing their breast implants such as a desire to change the size of the implant or correct a problem with the implant. Depending on the source of your concern and the desired outcome, breast implants can be completely removed, replaced with new implants and/or placed in a different location.In general, breast correction surgery is more complex than primary

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When you are considering having breast augmentation surgery, it is important to take the shape of your breast implants into consideration, as well. The two basic breast implant shapes are round and teardrop. Every woman is looking for something different when they decide to have a breast augmentation. Board-certified St. Louis breast surgeon Dr. Richard L. Kofkoff will help you determine the

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One of the most difficult aspects of deciding to proceed with breast augmentation is the uncertainty of how you will look following your procedure. In the past, the best we could do was to try to simulate the final appearance by having patients try on the desired bra size and fill the bra with different sizes of implants. While this certainly is helpful, the results of the sizing process do not

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An important topic during all breast augmentation consultations is the issue of capsular contracture. A capsule is a layer of scar tissue that forms to surround a foreign material that is implanted into our bodies. This is a normal process and only becomes a problem when the scar tissue thickens and tightens around the implant. A capsular contracture can range from minimal tightness that is of

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A number of factors affecting the longevity of your saline or silicone breast implants can impact the need to replace them. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that patients exchange their breast implants at 15 years, even if they appear intact. Many patients enjoy a full lifespan from their implants while others might need to replace their breast implants sooner. The

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We all know that smoking is bad for our health. Risks of lung cancer and other health problems increase with the amount and duration of smoking. But smoking also increases the risks associated with plastic surgery.Nicotine affects small blood vessels by causing tightening of the vessels. This has the effect of reducing blood supply to the tissue that is vital for its health and survival. Our

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In keeping with the graduation season and an educational theme, I thought I would discuss my three R's of the consultation process. Most blogs discuss a more technical topic related to a plastic surgery procedure. This blog is devoted to the importance of your consultation and the decision of choosing your plastic surgeon.Respect - You may have considered plastic surgery for a long time, but have

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Patients often come to our office to discuss the appearance of their abdomens. Concerns range from dissatisfaction with loose skin to stretched muscles and an increase in the fat layer. One of the frequent questions that arises is whether a full abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is required or if a modified abdominoplasty (mini tummy tuck) is possible.The determination as to the most appropriate

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Rapid Recovery breast surgery is one of the most gratifying aspects of my practice. I take great pride in making every effort to reduce the discomfort of my patients and helping them return to normal, non-strenuous activities soon after their procedure.The following questions about Rapid Recover breast surgery will provide you with helpful information:What is Rapid Recovery breast surgery?Rapid

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I see many patients in the office who have developed some sagging of the breasts and are interested in their options for addressing this. One of the questions that frequently arises is whether the situation can be corrected with breast augmentation so as to avoid the incisions associated with breast lifts. I think the easiest way to think about this is to divide sagging breasts into two

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Some young women considering breast augmentation may worry about how breast implants might affect their ability to breastfeed. The good news is that breast implants are not likely to have a significant impact on your ability to breastfeed and pose no risk to a breastfeeding infant.Some women are naturally unable to breastfeed, and it is possible that breast implants may make it more likely that

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One of the topics for discussion during a breast augmentation consultation is the location of the incision for placement of the implant. There are several options that are available with each option having some advantages. Although I do not perform the transumbilical (through the navel) or transaxillary (through the armpit) incisions, they are used on occasion. The advantage of these

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Sometimes women who get breast augmentation are unsatisfied with the results. For many women, they once had good results, but over time their breasts have changed, much the way natural breasts change, and these women want to restore their previous results. Others did not get the results they wanted from the procedure. Unfortunately, one of the most common "adverse results" associated with breast

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Picking your plastic surgeon is the most important decision you will make. Your plastic surgeon can dramatically impact the ease and comfort of your procedure, your risk of complications, and the final quality of your results. Here are some guidelines to help you find the plastic surgeon that is right for you.First, make sure your plastic surgeon is a plastic surgeon. Many doctors of all

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There are many women who want breast implants to improve the size or shape of their breasts, but are held back by some misconceptions. We've compiled the five top breast implant myths that we find keep women from getting breast implants.Myth 1: Breast implants are not safe. Many women remember the breast implant scare in the 1990s, but few remember the outcome. Breast implants were found to have

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Plastic surgery is a mainstay of popular culture, from celebrity gossip shows to television series and movies. With all this exposure, it's inevitable that people will have a number of misconceptions and wrong ideas about the practice, so we thought we would clear a few of those up right now."Cosmetic surgeon" is the same as "plastic surgeon." This is an unfortunately common misconception, one

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If you are considering breast augmentation, one important decision you will have to make is which type of breast implant is best for you, saline or silicone. Both are good options, but to decide which is right for you, start by considering the look, feel, safety, and cost related to the options.Both saline and silicone breast implants generally give good-looking results, but silicone implants are

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One of the great challenges of cosmetic breast surgery is the fact that breasts come in pairs and our perception of beauty is dependant on the symmetry between the breasts. Unlike our nose or abdomen, or even our ears, which are rarely viewed together for comparison, breasts will be judged to be less than optimal if they do not match. Many patients present to our office for consultation with

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Sometimes women who get breast augmentation are unsatisfied with the results. For many women, they once had good results, but over time their breasts have changed, much the way natural breasts change, and these women want to restore their previous results. Others did not get the results they wanted from the procedure. Unfortunately, one of the most common "adverse results" associated with breast

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Picking your plastic surgeon is the most important decision you will make. Your plastic surgeon can dramatically impact the ease and comfort of your procedure, your risk of complications, and the final quality of your results. Here are some guidelines to help you find the plastic surgeon that is right for you.First, make sure your plastic surgeon is a plastic surgeon. Many doctors of all

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If you are unhappy with the appearance of your breasts, you're not alone. According to studies, about 70% of women are unhappy with their breasts, with about 30% wishing their breasts were larger, 30% wishing they were less droopy, and 10% wishing they were smaller. Most women are content to live with their breasts despite dissatisfaction, but some feel uncomfortable about the appearance of their

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