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Dallas Breast Implants – Q & A

Ask Doctor Meade – I’m an A Cup: How Big Can I Go?

It sounds reasonable but it really depends on what you’re wanting your look to be.  I use high profile implants in patients that are your dimensions because they are the only way to get that size in when you’re so thin.  Because you were pregnant, I’m hoping that your tissues stretched some and will accomodate these implants reasonably without having stretched beyond retraction (the taffy effect).

At first, these implants will look and feel tight.  That’s because you put a big implant under a small breast.  it’s clear to me that you are small, and that you know that you are small.  It also seems clear that you know that these implants are nothing to scoff at.

Remember, what makes these look fake is when your breast tissue is tiny and the implants are huge.  If you make a major exagerated change, then it will be a major exagerated augmentation (that’s not the case with you I’m just making clarification for other readers wanting to make major exagerated changes).  We could blog about this all day but only the plastic surgeon that examines  you will be able to communicate clearly because you have to get the measurements properly and feel the tissue elasticity and general breast tissue strength.

Also, who is to say what ‘fake’ means.  The only way I communicate that to a patient is my looking at a bunch of pre and postop photos with the patient and give my opinion on if I think it looks fake or natural.  That way you can see what I think looks natural or not.

I recently had someone tell me “I want them to look fake but natural”.

She may as well have said that because until you look at photos, it doesn’t matter what you or your plastic surgeon actually mean .. each of you could be imagining a totally different look.  Rememer, a picture is worth around 7000 words (for silicone BA).

Best Wishes,

doctorMEade

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Dallas Cosmetic Surgeon – Q & A

Ask Doctor Meade – Where can I get a Brazilian Tummy Tuck?

You should consider visiting Dr. William Bruno in Beverly Hills. He is well versed in many effective cosmetic techniques throughout the world and would be glad to help you. Call his office first and you speak to him directly.

Contact Dallas Breast Implants Surgeon Dr. Ricardo Meade to schedule a confidential consultation today.

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Dallas Plastic Surgery – Q & A

I’m very tall and weigh about 175 pounds – my surgeon recommended D size, high profile Breast Implants – are these too big for me?

It’s all a matter of your dimensions. You’re very tall and can carry larger implants but the profile is not what is going to make them look natural, it’s the size. This implant will take you into the D cup range and although you may be looking for that, it probably will not look as natural on your body as you’d like in the long run.

It’s easier to comment on than it is to see you in person and measure your dimensions, so hopefully you’ve been to a board certified plastic surgeon by the ABPS.  He should be very familiar with this so be sure and clarify your priorities for the outcome of this surgery. It’s coming down to a choice between natural results or very large breasts.

Contact Dallas Breast Implants Surgeon Dr. Ricardo Meade to schedule a confidential consultation today.

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“Can breast implants rupture?

In Dallas, anything can happen after a breast augmentation. All breast implants are covered by warranty from the company for factory flaws if one were to be detected.
There are two major U.S. companies (Allergan also known as Inamed and fomerly known as McGhan and the second company is Mentor). They both guarantee their product against rupture.
Let me start this entry by stating that these implants are NOT easy to rupture. In fact, you couldn’t rupture one with your hands if you tried (unless you punctured it with something sharp). Moral of the story .. don’t puncture your breast implants.
Many answer this title question with a fairly generic answer: “Yes they can rupture – it doesn’t matter which breast implant company you use (Mentor or Inamed). ”
I kind of like to see numbers and facts to base my decisions on. I’m not sure these are facts because the implant companies are reporting these studies and they have a lot to gain from selling a whole bunch of these. What I am sure of is that this is the best information that we’ve got to date. (Sept 25, 2009).
These are the reported incidences of re-operation, rupture and contracture (when the implants look hardened and sometimes hurt because of dense scar formation).
*Note the differences in years of duration of the studies…

For saline implants:
Allergan at 5 years had a 25.9% Re-operation rate, 11.4% contracture and 6.8% rupture rates.
Mentor at 7 years was 25.3% Re-operation, 10.7% contracture and 16.4% rupture rates.

For Silicone implants
Allergan at 6 years had a 28% re-operation rate, 14.7% contracture and 5.5% rutpure rates.
Mentor had at 3 years a 15.4% re-operation rate, 8.1% contracture, and 0.5% rupture

You can make many conclusions from this but I wouldn’t suggest making your decision on this information alone. Keep it in mind, and refer to it if it comforts you. Once you’ve decided which type of implant to use, you can then look it up on my list and see where you land. I still would only use it as an information reference. Chances are, your implants aren’t going to rupture.

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Plastic Surgery Dallas – Q & A

I want to get rid of the stretch marks on my stomach, but I’m planning on having another child.  Can I avoid a large Tummy Tuck scar?

I’d hold off until you’ve had your last child.

You’re not fat so forget liposuction –  those lipo-tightening machines will work on your stretch marks about as well as the microdermabrasion you’ve had.

It’s tough to see how long your scar will need to be. Just sit down and look down .. that’s how long the scar needs to be for your tummy tuck. It’s nice to have a scarless abdomen, but not so nice if when you crouch or sit it’s full of rolls. In that case, there’s a bunch of lines on your abdomen anyway.

Save your money on all those treatments people keep selling you for stretchmarks… none of them work. Instead of  save up for your tummy tuck, once you get it done you’re gonna be so glad that you did.

You’re a great candidate and you’ll be even better after another child but make sure that you’ve gotten used to the scar that’s involved. Sounds like you’ve not basted in the idea long enough just yet. When that day comes, you should go for it.

Contact Dallas Breast Implants Surgeon Dr. Ricardo Meade to schedule a confidential consultation today.

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Dallas Plastic Surgeon – Q & A

Can I have liposuction and breast augmentation performed at the same time?

These two procedures are often combined, so we know it’s safe.  The more important question I think is how to approach your PS about a lumpy result in your lower leg area liposuction. It’s simple– just bring it up openly. We all know that those areas are fraught with complications. Most board certified plastic surgeons don’t even do those areas at all because of what you’re currently concerned with.

Because the solution could be in the use of fat grafting, while you’re doing your thigh suction maybe there is a role for correcting the deformity of the calves/ankles.  Correcting these deformities is not a sure fire thing unfortunately, so be sure you’re completely aware of what the possibilities are this time around.

At this point, it’s surprising that you’re surprised, and unusual that you’re not sure how to bring it up. You should be really confident with him about discussing everything. Don’t worry about offending anyone, you won’t. He’ll take pride in his work and surely want to improve it if possible.

Contact Dallas Breast Implants Surgeon Dr. Ricardo Meade to schedule a confidential consultation today.

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