10 Facts about Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 28 January 2019
1 Over 330,000 women had breast augmentation or breast lift surgery in the United States in the past year!
2 According to RealSelf, breast augmentation has a 97% “worth it” rating and is one of the highest rated cosmetic procedures available to women.
3 Plastic surgeons have performed breast augmentations for women ranging in age from 18 to 72 years old.
4 Breast augmentation isn’t just for the young. A woman in her 40’s is just as likely to have a breast augmentation as a woman in her 20’s or 30’s.
5 The average breast cup size in the United States is on the rise, and currently rests at a 36C. Fifteen years ago, the average size was a 34B.
6 All women have one breast that is slightly larger than the other and many can have one breast slightly lower than the other. This normal anatomic asymmetry can be improved, but rarely totally corrected during augmentation surgery.
7 Today’s silicone gel-filled breast implants are one of the most rigorously tested devices on the market. They can withstand more than 25 times the force of a routine mammogram.
8 The belief that breast implants interfere with breast feeding is not entirely true. Breast implants under the muscle do not interfere with breast feeding.
9 Smokers’ breasts tend to sag more than non-smokers because the chemicals in cigarettes break down the body’s natural elastin.
10 Often patients don’t realize that swelling after implant placement can take a while to resolve. Final size and shape may not be realized for up to six months.
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DO I NEED A “LIFT”?
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 25 January 2019
Breast sagging is a part of the natural aging process and can occur with pregnancy, breast feeding or significant weight loss. Women whoare unhappy with the appearance of their breasts due to sagging (ptosis)often consider breast lift surgery along with their breast augmentation.
Stand in front of a mirror and look at the location of your nipples in relationship to the crease beneath your breasts. If your nipples are lower than your breast crease BEFORE surgery, adding implants—without ALSO removing excess skin through a breast lift—would just make your breasts sag more. In this case, I typically advise women to undergo a breast lift in addition to breast augmentation.
Breast lifts are the most challenging aspect of female breast surgery.They require the expertise of a highly trained and experienced Plastic Surgeon.
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Is a Tummy Tuck RIGHT FOR ME?
Tummy Tuck Dubai | 23 January 2019
If you have spent endless hours in the gym and followed a healthy and well-balanced diet but still struggle to achieve a flat tummy, you may be thinking about a tummy tuck. There may be times that excess fat and skin simply don’t respond to diet and exercise, especially in the abdominal area. The reason for that lingering fat and skin may be weight loss, pregnancy, or the simple result of aging. Some new moms even get tummy tucks as part of a “Mommy Makeover” that allows for a whole body overhaul. A new mom can get a breast lift, a tummy tuck, and a breast augmentation to become virtually a whole new woman. No matter what the reason that you are thinking about a tummy tuck, I can help. A tummy tuck can help restore your self-confidence and allow you to feel good about yourself again.
To decide whether tummy tuck surgery is right for you, you should first consider the reasons that you want to have the surgery.
The best reason to get a tummy tuck: You want one! This is something that you should do for yourself, not because someone else tells you that you need it or should have it. Although you can always consider the thoughts of your partner, your own thoughts on the tummy tuck are the most important thing by far. In short, tummy tucks are only right for people who truly want them or truly feel they need them.
While every person may have different reasons for wanting a tummy tuck, here are some of the most common.
• Have you struggled to get your flat tummy back following the birth of your children? Do the stretch marks in your abdominal area make you feel miserable when you look at them?
• Have you found that the older you get, the harder it is to keep the stomach area toned?
• Have you experienced a significant weight loss after weight loss surgery and now find that you’ve got excess skin that makes your abdominal area look awful?
• Do you exercise and put considerable effort into toning your tummy, but never get the results you’re looking for?
• Do you diet and eat right, but find that your abdominal area just doesn’t respond like the rest of your body does?
Any of these reasons can be excellent reasons for choosing a tummy tuck. However, it is important to know that a tummy tuck can’t replace weight loss. It is not a magic bullet that will instantly take a person from being very overweight to being super svelte. However, people who are of healthy weight – or who are as close as possible to their ideal weight range – can often benefit enormously from a tummy tuck.
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SIGNS OF FACIAL AGEING
Fillers in Dubai | 22 January 2019
Knowing the signs of facial ageing can help you determine whether the time is right to consider skin rejuventation treatments. When I talk to my patients about facial ageing, I describe what happens in three major phases. In your 30’s, wrinkles and age spots may begin to appear. Your skin may seem less radiant and may show signs of discoloration. In your 40’s, the skin’s collagen and elastin support network begins to break down. Lines and wrinkles become more prominent as your skin becomes dryer. The blood flow begins to slow down, leaving your skin with less of a blush. Once in your 50’s and older, new cell production decreases. Your skin retains less water, which increases the wrinkle formation. At the same time, the underlying fat cells in your face shrink and your excess skin begins to sag.
Ageing gracefully doesn’t mean what it used to. It’s easier than ever to look better with modern skin rejuvenation methods! There are many new ways to quickly and easily improve your appearance without needing surgery or down time. New mini-procedures and lunchtime treatments can let you reverse the effects of facial ageing gracefully, but not look that way. Men and women can choose from a variety of non-surgical procedures for skin rejuvenation. These procedures were designed to reverse, improve or erase the earliest signs of aging, such as wrinkles, fine lines and sun-damaged skin. Some of them are referred to as “lunchtime treatments” because they take very little time to perform and do not have any recovery period.
Fillers in Dubai | 22 January 2019
TOP 10 COSMETIC USES FOR DERMAL FILLERS
Fillers in Dubai | 15 January 2019
Top 10 Cosmetic Uses For Dermal Fillers
Soften smile lines between the nose and mouth
Erase marionette lines below corners of mouth
Restore natural moisture and fullness to lips
Conceal jowls
Correct lower eyelid “bags” without surgery
Fill lower eyelid hollows and dark circles
Smooth lip lines (or “smokers lines”)
Raise cheeks and fill hollows
Lift the brows
Lift the corners of the mouth
RESTYLANE FOR FACIAL REJUVENATION
Fillers in Dubai | 8 January 2019
Restylane® is an FDA approved dermal filler used to smooth wrinkles and give the face youthful contours. It was the first hyaluronic acid filler approved for cosmetic use in the U.S. in 2003, and it has been successfully used in millions of treatments across the world.
What are Restylane and Restylane Silk used for?
The most common uses of Restylane are to:
soften the “parentheses” around the nose and mouth
hide lower eyelid bags or dark circles
lift and rejuvenate brows and upper eyelids
enhance lips by adding fullness while staying natural-looking
define lip borders
soften “lipstick lines” around the mouth
give noses more beautiful shapes and profiles
smooth chins
smooth skin wrinkles and acne scars
provide fullness to earlobes and provide support to earrings when there is damage to the ear lobes
straighten jawlines
lift the corners of the mouth
soften “marionette lines”
add fullness to cheeks, temples, chins or wherever it is needed
rejuvenate necklines
As a “thinner” version of Restylane, Restylane Silk is most commonly used to:
smooth “lipstick lines” and other fine lines, especially around the mouth
add fullness to lips
hide lower eyelid bags
provide fullness to hollows under eyes
How do Restylane and Restylane Silk work?
Restylane and Restylane Silk replenish the skin’s supply of hyaluronic acid, which is a “water-loving” molecule found naturally in the human body that keeps skin full and hydrated. Replenishing hyaluronic acid rejuvenates and adds volume to the skin, diminishing the appearance of lines and wrinkles and leaving patients with natural looking results.
Patients often ask about the differences between Restylane and Restylane Lyft because they are very similar products. The gel is initially made the same for both, but with Restylane, the gel is cut into smaller pieces than with Restylane Lyft. This means that Restylane can be placed more superficially in the skin, which makes it ideal for fine lines and facial contouring.
Fillers in Dubai | 2 January 2019
Juvederm is a family of injectable hyaluronic acid dermal fillers
Fillers in Dubai | 2 January 2019
JUVÉDERM® is an FDA-approved dermal filler that is used to smooth lines, soften wrinkles, and give features like lips a plumper, more youthful appearance. It is an injectable gel composed of a substance called hyaluronic acid, which is a “water-loving” molecule found naturally in the human body.
What Is Juvederm Used For?
Juvederm is most commonly used to:
soften the “parentheses” around the nose and mouth
lift and rejuvenate brows and upper eyelids
enhance lips by adding fullness while staying natural-looking
define lip borders
soften “lipstick lines” around the mouth
give noses more beautiful shapes and profiles
smooth chins
smooth skin wrinkles and acne scars
provide fullness to earlobes and provide support to earrings when there is damage to the ear lobes
straighten jawlines
lift the corners of the mouth
soften “marionette lines”
add fullness to cheeks, temples, chins or wherever it is needed
rejuvenate necklines
What varieties of juvederm are there?
Juvederm Ultra XC, Juvederm Ultra Plus XC and Juvederm Voluma XC. Each of these products contain lidocaine, a local anesthetic providing increased comfort during and after treatment. Patients often ask about the differences between the products in the Juvederm family because they sound very similar. The main difference is the thickness of each formula and what it is used for. Drs. I will choose between dermal fillers based on their patient’s unique attributes and desired look.
JUVEDERM ULTRA XC
Juvederm Ultra XC has a thin consistency formulated with smaller particles. It is used more superficially in thin tissue to address moderate lines and wrinkles, especially around the eyes, nose and mouth. Natural-looking results usually last 9-12 months.
JUVEDERM ULTRA PLUS XC
Juvederm Ultra Plus XC has a thicker consistency formulated with larger particles. It is used for deeper and more severe facial lines and wrinkles. Its results typically last 9-12 months as well.
JUVEDERM VOLUMA XC
Juvederm Voluma XC is slightly different from regular Juvederm products in that it has been FDA approved specifically to add volume to the cheek area. It is the thickest and most elastic product in its family. Although Voluma has many uses, it is especially good for adding volume to sunken cheeks, lifting the cheeks and creating contours for up to two years. This is currently the only filler approved for this use.
JUVEDERM VOLBELLA XC
Juvederm Volbella XC has been formulated with very small particles. It is used to addresses fine lines and wrinkles, especially around the lips. Volbella is also very effective with adding a subtle and very natural fullness to the lips.
Fillers in Dubai | 2 January 2019
Preoperative Sizing in Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 28 December 2018
There are multiple factors that go into determining the best implant size for you. Breast measurements, desired size, characteristics of your breast, tissue and chest wall are all critical in making the right selection.
Breast implants are measured in cubic centimetres. That’s why you’ll typically see CC when labeling size, like 350CC. Breast implants come in a whole range of sizes, from about 80CC up to 800CC. Obviously, the higher the number, the bigger the breast implant size. The width of the base also varies, fom 7.4cm to 17.2cm.
Don’t measure your breast size by your bra
Bra cup size is not an accurate way to measure breast size. It is imprecise, because bra sizing standards vary from manufacturer to manufacturer and even country to country. Despite being labeled the same cup size, the actual volume may be different. That’s why it’s best if you bring in the exact bra you want to wear after your surgery to your sizing session.
How I help determine a proportionate implant size
From a medical standpoint, it’s important that I also consider your specific body measurements when deciding on what size is right for you. An overly large implant can cause complications, both right after surgery and a few years down the road. Such complications include separation of incision lines and excessive sagging. However, I also understand that an overly small implant won’t improve your body contour sufficiently.
Measurements, like your shoulder width, height and ribcage width is used to determine a range of implant sizes that would achieve proportionate improvement as well as reduce your risk of complications.
Factors that you should consider when choosing breast implant measurements
There are multiple factors that come into play when selecting the right implant size. If you don’t carefully pre-plan, you could run into situations in life that would adversely affect you and your new implants. You should take into consideration the following when selecting your implant size:
Fitness and exercise
Do you like to exercise regularly? If so, perhaps it’s best to stay conscious of the fact that breasts over a certain size can make some physical activities more difficult or cumbersome, such as running and tennis.
Your personality
Are you the type of person that likes to attract attention, or are you more quiet and reserved? The larger the implants, the more attention you could attract. You may want to opt for a slight increase in size, just enough to balance out your body contour for a more natural look.
Be true to yourself
You shouldn’t base your decision on breast size based on an actress that you saw on the internet. They are not you. You should select a size that accurately reflects your own personality and lifestyle. Don’t base your chosen size on how your girlfriend looks, either. Her body is different and the breast size she has may not look very flattering on your body.
Communicate effectively with your doctor
A breast implant consultation is a two-way street. You need to express your expectations and it’s my job to understand them so I can help you achieve them. If you feel that your concerns are not being addressed, don’t be afraid to ask for more clarification or explain your situation further. I’m here for you!
Know what you want
You should not agree to undergo the surgery until you’re confident that you’ll like your new look and size. If you have any doubts prior to your surgery, talk to me about them! We can also schedule another in-clinic implant sizer session.
As you can see, there are many factors that you need to take into consideration when selecting your implant size. You shouldn’t choose a size because it looks good on a friend or celebrity. You should select a size that is right for you. The process is personal and while you should take your doctors suggestions into consideration, you have the final say in the size you select.
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UNDERSTANDING THE BREAST AUGMENTATION PROCEDURE
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 8 December 2018
Having fuller more voluptuous breasts is a very important part of feeling feminine and more confident for women. The breasts give the female body more proportion, curves and shape, which makes many women feel more sexy. There are a variety of factors that make women unhappy with their breasts. Such factors include the effects of aging, gravity which leads to sagging, post pregnancy changes and natural asymmetry. A breast augmentation helps women improve the overall appearance of the breasts and cleavage. This results in an improved self esteem, confidence and feeling sexier about your body.
Reasons why women seek breast augmentation include:
Improved body proportion
Correct loss of fullness or sagging due to aging, gravy, or pregnancy
Improve cleavage appearance
Increase breast shape and size
Correct asymmetry of the breasts (one breast is larger than another)
WHAT TECHNIQUES ARE INVOLVED?
Breast augmentation involves the placement of an implant under the patient’s breast tissue to enhance the size and shape of the breast. The breast implants are usually inserted using an incision placed under the breast at the crease, but can also be put in via an incision in the armpit or around the nipple. Breast augmentation surgery takes about one and a half hours, and is usually done under general anaesthetic. The operation itself involves accessing and creating the pocket into which the implant will be placed, using one of the insertion routes mentioned above: breast-crease, armpit or nipple.
Incision Options
There are three different types of incisions that can be performed when getting a breast augmentation surgery. These incisions are Inframammary (incision below the breast), Transaxillary (through the armpit), and Peri-Areolar (along the lower edge of the Areola). Dr Vigo will go over the different options available to you during your consultation, showing you the benefits of each option and explaining exactly how they are performed including the associated recovery time for each.
Inframammary
An inframammary incision is the most common incision when getting a breast augmentation. This incision is made in the fold below the breast and carries a very low risk of complications. Inframammary incisions are highly recommended for large pre-filled implants such as silicone. These incisions are usually discreet as it goes along the natural crease below the breast, however, on occasion the scar may be visible due to the size or shape of the implant. All patients heal at different rates. Your incisions will be monitored after surgery and tailor your scar managment to optimize healing and appearence. Proper care and maintenance of your incisions will be closely followed with you as you heal.
Peri-Areolar
A Peri-Areolar incision is done around the bottom edge of the areola and is typically four to five centimeters in length. This incision is very discreet after it is healed. Often times it is impossible to notice as it goes along the natural edge of the areola. The trade off risks and benefits of their incision approach will be disscused at the time of your consultation. Some women may experience difficulty with breast feeding after this incision approach. Nipple sensitivity is also jeopardized with this approach compared to other incision sites.
Transaxillary
A Transaxillary incision is the least visible of the different incision options as it is made in the armpit. This ensures there are no scars anywhere near the breasts. The breast augmentation procedure is performed using an endoscope during the surgery, which allows the surgeon to see the implant inside the pocket. Having the ability to see the implant inside the pocket allows for the best surgical decisions and precise placement of the implant. Implant type is limited by the incision, as only round smooth implants can be placed through this incision.
Once the pocket has been created, the surgeon may insert a trial implant to check that the size chosen is appropriate. The trial implant is removed, the definitive implant inserted and the incision wounds are stitched. You will be able to go home the same day. Postoperative pain in these procedures is easily controlled. Your chest will feel tight. Your breasts and ribs below your breasts will be tender. Patients will be mobile from day one and should be back to full exercise within six weeks. Patients are recommended to take around one to two weeks off work immediately after the operation in order to ensure you recuperate fully.
Implant Placement Options
There are two choices when it comes to the placement of the breast implants you select. They are subglandular (above the muscle) or submuscular (below the muscle). The benefits of each of the different placement options will be discussed with you at your consultation with a recommendation of a specific placement option depending on the natural shape of your breasts or your overall goals for getting a breast augmentation.
Subglandular
Subglandular placement is when the implant is placed above the muscle. During this placement, the implants are placed below the natural breast tissue and the surgery is usually quicker but the recovery time is about the same as below the muscle. One of the benefits of subglandular placement is that if future surgery may be required due to rupture or leakage, it allows for easier access to the implant. However, subglandular placement does also have its downsides, such as an increased risk of capsular contracture, concerns about breast views on mammography, and the implant may be able to be felt through the skin.
Submuscular
Submuscular placement is when the breast implant is put under the pectoral muscle. The benefit with submuscular placement is that the final result of the breast augmentation will look and feel more natural. Any breast imaging will be easier including mammographies, because it is easier to differentiate the implant from real breast tissue. Most patients are able to drive in a few days and you may shower the next day. Most surgeons agree that implants under the muscle are in the best position for the long term health of the patient.
Dual plane augmentation
When slender women with slightly drooping breasts seek breast augmentation surgery, surgeons often combine these two routes, placing the implants partly behind the breast and partly behind the muscle. Through this combined approach surgeons try to give patients the benefits of both techniques. This is called a dual plane augmentation.
BEFORE BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY
Before going into breast augmentation surgery, it is very important to get a good nights rest. You must follow the instructions given such as limitations to food or medications the day before surgery. All of this is important to get the best results and have the quickest recovery possible when getting surgery.
On the day of surgery make sure you have a friend or family member drive you to the surgical facility. You may be very sleepy from anesthesia after the surgery. Before surgery, your surgeon will review the choices you selected and answer any final questions or concerns you may have.
Your body will then be marked and you will be guided through exactly what will happen during the surgery.
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BREAST AUGMENTATION DUBAI GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Breast Augmentation Dubai | 8 December 2018
WHAT WORDS SHOULD I KNOW ABOUT BREAST AUGMENTATION?
AUGMENTATION MAMMAPLASTY
Breast enlargement or breast enhancement by surgery.
BREAST AUGMENTATION
Also known as augmentation mammaplasty; breast enlargement or breast enhancement by surgery.
BREAST IMPLANTS
Medical devices placed in your body to enhance an existing breast size or to reconstruct your breast. Breast implants fall into two categories: saline breast implants and silicone breast implants.
CAPSULAR CONTRACTURE
A complication of breast implant surgery which occurs when scar tissue that normally forms around the implant tightens and squeezes the implant and becomes firm.
GENERAL ANESTHESIA
Drugs and/or gasses used during an operation to relieve pain and alter consciousness.
INFRAMAMMARY INCISION
An incision made in the fold under the breast.
INTRAVENOUS SEDATION
Sedatives administered by injection into a vein to help you relax.
LOCAL ANESTHESIA
A drug injected directly to the site of an incision during an operation to relieve pain.
PERIAREOLAR INCISION
An incision made at the edge of the areola.
SALINE IMPLANTS
Breast implants filled with sterile salt water.
SILICONE IMPLANTS
Breast implants filled with an elastic gel.
SUBMAMMARY OR SUBGLANDULAR OR SUBFASCIAL PLACEMENT
Breast implants placed directly behind the breast tissue, over the pectoral muscle.
SUBMUSCULAR OR SUBPECTORAL PLACEMENT
Breast implants placed under the pectoral muscle, which is located between the breast tissue and chest wall.
SUTURES
Stitches used to hold skin and tissue together.
TRANSAXILLARY INCISION
An incision made in the underarm area.
ULTRASOUND
A diagnostic procedure that projects high-frequency sound waves into the body and records the echoes as pictures.