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 Dr. Eugene Elliott is a California Board Certified Plastic Surgeon extensively trained and experienced in numerous cosmetic surgery procedures. Surgical procedures such as breast implants, tummy tucks, liposuctions and facelifts are performed. Other services include facial cosmetic surgery, body contouring, breast surgery, male cosmetic surgery, cosmetic skin enhancement and laser hair reduction.
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When considering breast enhancement the concept seems relatively simple, but there are many options to consider. Most of the options discussed are soft, that is there is rarely an absolute wrong or right way of approaching breast enhancement with a patient. But after 25 years of experience with this operation I will share with you the thoughts that I share with a patient considering augmentation.
The best candidate for breast augmentation is healthy, has no immediate history of breast disease has a good intrinsic shape to her breasts and torso, and has some loose skin. That doesn’t exclude patients with variations but there may depending upon what is observed discussion in addition to augmentation related to lifting or shaping the breasts at the same time as augmentation to enhance the results.
The approach to surgery is most of the time dictated by the patient’s Intrinsic breast shape and contour. Options include infra – mammary, peri-arreolar, trans-axillary, and trans – umbilical. I am in disfavor of the TUBA approach and do not like the trans axillary. With both approaches there is greater morbidity especially concerning implant malposition. I have found no reason to abandon approaches that are for the most part predictable. New developments in procedures sometimes benefit the surgeons marketing program more than patient outcomes.
The most controversial issue is implant type, saline or silicone. It must be disclosed to patients that no implant type is infallible, that there are long term risks associated with both. There are pros and cons to both saline and silicone, Since January of 2007, the majority of my patients have chosen silicone and have been very happy, but this choice is made only after thorough review of the pros and cons of their choice.
The last issue is not new in my practice, but has emerged to the foreground due to some high profile misadventures. Elective cosmetic surgery should be performed by a qualified {board qualified or board certified} plastic surgeon in an accredited facility that ensures a safe environment. Preparation of the patient for surgery should include appropriate medical tests and workup to help lower the intrinsic risks of any surgical procedure.
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