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Another successful seminar on plastic surgery in Scottsdale.
Feb 4th
Breast augmentation, breast lift and tummy tuck seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Dr. Guerra discussing the breast lift procedure.
Dr. Guerra completed another successful seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona. The seminar focused on breast augmentations, breast lifts and tummy tucks. Dr. Guerra spent time going over each plastic surgery procedure and went over some actual patient before and after photos.
Dr. Guerra and the AB Guerra Plastic Surgery Center enjoy educating the public in cosmetic surgery procedures so they can make an informed decision. Dr. Guerra is a big believer in education and through the seminars, community service and this blog he is able to highlight and discuss plastic surgery in more detail.
Are you interested in attending a plastic surgery seminar in Arizona?
Check out the news and events schedule for more information on the next plastic surgery events in Arizona. If you are interested in learning more about plastic surgery in Arizona please contact our office today. These educational seminars are very informative and patients appreciate the group environment in discussing these popular plastic surgery procedures.
Seeking Bigger Boobs…
Jan 12th
Seeking Bigger Boobs – Part 2
Scottsdale – Breast augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery procedure. What do you need to know when seeking bigger boobs?
We already discussed the option between silicone and saline breast implants. The next priority when seeking breast augmentation in Arizona, is the size of the new breast cup desired.
In our opinion, deciding on your new breast size after surgery is the most important decision when it comes to creating satisfaction. Fortunately, the final breast cup can be derived at, using common sense advice.
First, we must look at what the patient brings to the consultation. We must consider the height and weight of the patient. We also look at the proportions. We must consider the current bra size and chest measurements. Patients who are taller and wider can accept and look great with bigger implants. The more petite the person, the more difficult it becomes for them to accept bigger implants.
Second, we must consider what looks good on your body. This is determined by two important factors. The first, has to do with your actual physical proportions. The second factor is more dependent on society, where you live and what sizes are considered acceptable. For instance, living in Scottsdale, patients spent plenty of time outside in the sun and larger breasts implants are more acceptable. An average size in the warm and sunny southwest, is between 385 to 465 cc.
The situation might be different if you live on the east coast. Patients usually choose smaller implants in this part of the country because outdoor activities are not as popular. Implant volumes less than 325 cc are more popular in this region.
Third, having a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, is one of the most important decisions you can make. We will encourage you to choose the size you believe will make you the happiest, but review the pros and cons of that size. When you are in our office, you will have plenty of time to tell us your desired cup and when you leave, you will be very confident about the size you have chosen.
In general, breast implants larger than 350 cc are considered to carry higher risks leading to skin stretching, thinning and sagging. The larger the implant, the longer the recovery and there may be more pain for patients who choose larger implants. Large saline breast implants are likely to create a higher risk of rippling.
The bigger the breast implants, the more likely your result will look round, bubbly or fake. A natural result is more likely to be achieved when the implant size is proportional to your body.
For additional important information on breast augmentation and breast implants go to bellabreast.com
Successful Plastic Surgery Seminar in Scottsdale
Jan 6th
Breast Augmentation, Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck Seminar in Scottsdale.
Dr. Guerra completed another very successful plastic surgery seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona. The seminar focused on the breast augmentation, breast lift or mastopexy and tummy tuck or abdominoplasty cosmetic surgery in Arizona. Dr. Guerra went into details into each plastic surgery procedure and answered some very good questions from the attendees. The AB Guerra Plastic Surgery Center enjoys educating the public in cosmetic surgery procedures so they can make an informed decision. Dr. Guerra is a big believer in education and through the seminars, community service and this specific blog (ScottsdalePlasticSurgeon.org) he is able to highlight and discuss plastic surgery in more detail.
Dr. Guerra discussing breast implants at the Scottsdale seminar.
Interested in attending a plastic surgery seminar in Arizona?
The next plastic surgery seminar in Scottsdale, Arizona will focus on plastic surgery after major weight loss and will be held on Wednesday January 13, 2010 at the AB Guerra Plastic Surgery Center. If you are interested in learning more about the body lift, thigh lift, extended tummy tuck or arm tuck cosmetic surgery procedure please contact our office so we can place you on the RSVP list. These educational seminars are very informative and patients appreciate the group environment in discussing these popular plastic surgery procedures in Scottsdale or Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Guerra explaining the tummy tuck incision
at the Scottsdale seminar.
Interested in attending a plastic surgery seminar in the Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona area? Please call (480) 970-2580 or use our contact form to schedule a complimentary consultation.
Seeking Bigger Boobs….
Dec 20th
Seeking Bigger Boobs – Part 1
Scottsdale – Breast augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery procedure. What do you need to know when seeking bigger boobs?
First, there are more options for your breast augmentation than ever before. Second, you need to do more research to understand all the choices. Third, having a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, is one of the most important decision you can make.
What about breast implants? It turns out that there are numerous choices for breast implant shape, size and material. The two basic choices include saline-filled or silicone gel-filled breast implants.
Breast implants filled with saline are tried and true. They have been around a long time and can give you a successful result with your boob augmentation. Saline is the sterile salt water used commonly in every hospital. It is benign and will not harm your body. Saline breast implants, however, are not perfect. Saline breast implants in small-breasted women can lead to a cosmetic deficiency know as ripples. Rippling can occur with any type of implant but is far more common with saline filled implants.
Not the same breast implants your mother used to know? That’s right. The new silicone gel-filled breast implants are not the same the FDA banned in the past. Comparing the new FDA-approved implants to previous silicone breast implants is like comparing apples to oranges.
Clinical trials demonstrate the safety of the FDA-approved silicone gel-filled breast implants. There is no evidence that silicone causes autoimmune disease, cancer and other systemic problems. Silicone leakage is a problem, and the design of the new third-generation breast implants does a lot to minimize leakage.
First, the gel material is different. The new gels are cohesive not liquids. They act more like a solid rather than a liquid. The gel holds together uniformly, but has a natural feel that resembles actual breast tissue. Second, the outer shell that holds the silicone gel filler inside is thicker on the new FDA-approved breast implants. It is a three layered design that is durable, but feels very soft to the touch.
With the new technology is silicone leakage a thing of the past? Not exactly, but the six year follow up, on leakage, for Mentor’s MemoryGel is a low 1.1%.
In other words, 6 years after breast augmentation, only 1 out of 100 women with this type of silicone gel breast implant will have leakage of silicone. That’s very impressive. In fact, these fine results have never been replicated in the history of breasts augmentation and breast implants.
Breast augmentation is now safer and more effective than ever before. Besides the implant choices just discussed, there are many other important choices you need to make before choosing bigger boobs.
I will continue to discuss the other options about breast augmentation on the blog in the near future. For now, additional important information on breast augmentation and breast implants can be found at bellabreast.com
