Over the past 20 years, I have had several thousand breast augmentation consultations and have been fortunate enough to have operated on most of these women. A common question that I am asked is why or why I do not use different incisions. Or why do I have a preference for one. Most of my patients are well informed and … Read More
Breast Augmentation Virginia.com is updated
Breast Augmentation Virginia.com has been completly redone. The entire website has a new look, better functionality and more information. This is a work in progress and the pages will continue to be edited and improved upon. There are more breast augmentation pictures on the pages and in the before and after photo library. There is information about breast implant removal, … Read More
When can a woman drive after breast augmentation plastic surgery?
It is best to not drive after breast augmentation until after a woman feels that she has good range of motion without tenderness. It is safest to be sure that turning the steering wheel quickly does not cause any pain. Flinching while trying to turn the steering wheel could have life
What kind of anesthesia is used during breast augmentation plastic surgery?
Anesthesia is a complicated subject. Anesthesia is used locally in the breast tissues themselves and throughout the body using other drugs. When the drugs are administered through the IV (the vein), most people think that this is ‘IV sedation’ and not a ‘general’ anesthesia. Technically speaking,
When can a woman start exercising after breast augmentation plastic surgery?
It is best and recommended to avoid getting your heart rate or blood pressure up too high after breast augmentation surgery to avoid complications. A bleeding complication may occur at late as 14 days to 3 weeks after breast augmentation surgery. So it is the
When can a woman lift a baby or small child after breast augmentation plastic surgery?
It is best to not have to be the primary care taker of small children for at least 2-5 days after breast augmentation. Picking up a child will not hurt the result but may cause an increase in the pain that a woman experiences when the chest muscles
When can a woman undergo strenous activities after breast augmentation plastic surgery?
It is best to be limited to the activities of daily living for the first two weeks. It is best not to elevate the blood pressure for this two period to avoid a bleeding problem. Most women have expressed concern about strenous activities
When can a woman return to work after breast augmentation plastic surgery?
Usually 3-5 days is a safe amount of time to be sure to be out of the office after breast augmentation. If the job requires using the arms a fair amount, ie nurse, police, construction, flight attendant, it may be better to take off more time from work. The time away from work is
What types of sensory changes occur after breast augmentation plastic surgery?
There are two types of sensory changes that a woman may experience after breast augmentation surgery. Temporary and permanent changes may occur in the breasts. These can occur on the skin of the breast and or involve the nipple areolar skin. The most common nerve injuries
Can women with breast implants have breast biopsies?
Yes, breast implants do not prevent breast biopsies. Breast biopsies can be performed by a surgeon using an open technique or a radiologist using a needle aspiration technique. Breast implants above the muscle are just under the breast gland so they are more at risk during one of these biopsy procedures. Breast implants below the muscle have an extra layer … Read More
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