Breast Augmentation (Implants)
Posted September 24, 2008 6:14 PM
Today women have a choice of two different types of breast implants. One option is Saline implants. Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water. They can be filled with varying amounts of saline which can affect the shape, firmness and feel of the breast.
The other option is Silicone implants . Silicone implants are filled with an elastic gel. The gel feels and moves much like natural breast tissue.
Implants (whether they are saline or silicone) may need to be replaced or revised. It's important to know that your breast implants are not permanent and may require replacement during ones lifetime. You should expect to have future visits with your plastic surgeon to discuss changes in breasts.
While Dr. Kleinman was training in Baylor, Texas, he worked with one of the creators of the breast implant. 25 years later, Dr. Kleinman is offering both saline and silicone implants to his patients.
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Should I wait for a tummy tuck?
Posted September 24, 2008 5:33 PM in Tummy Tuck
Arlene,
Well, that is a great question. The benefit of waiting to have a tummy tuck until you have decided not to have anymore children is that once you have the tummy tuck, you will not need to have it repeated again. If you should get pregnant after the tummy tuck, the worst thing that can happen is the results obtained after the tummy tuck will be gone.
When Dr. Kleinman performs a tummy tuck, he not only reduces the amount of skin (the part of the belly that hangs over pants) he also gives you the waist back that you had prior to pregnancy.
So you unfortunately are going to have to decide and the good news is that whatever your decision is (have the tummy tuck now or wait to have the tummy tuck until you are finished having children) it will be the correct one.
Best of Luck,
Noela
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Tummy Tuck
Posted May 01, 2008 3:34 PM in Tummy Tuck
Arlene,
Thanks for asking that question. Results of all cosmetic procedures vary depending on what the patient looks like prior to surgery will determine how "flat" they will be after surgery.
The amt. of improvement should be discussed with the surgeon prior to surgery. Also, most women who have had this surgery have a good improvement as long as the patient has realistic expectations.
Make sure your surgeon takes the time to discuss with you the pro's and con's of the procedure.
Hope this helps.
Noela
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Tummy Tuck
Posted April 30, 2008 4:54 PM
Who is a good candidate for a tummy tuck?
Natalie
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