Everything you Need to Know About Enbloc Capsulectomy
Breast implant removal is a necessary procedure to correct a complication or relieve certain symptoms. However, in some cases, it might be requested for cosmetic…
Pros & Cons Before you Set Out for Breast Implant Removal
A lot has changed over the past few decades; the general population does not tend to hold a negative perception of cosmetic surgeries. More and…
FDA statement on medical devices relating to safety questions
FDA statement on efforts to evaluate materials in medical devices to address potential safety questions
Breast Implant Removal UK
Breast Implant removal is a delicate procedure. The technique surgeons use can vary. For the best results you need to consider how much of your own shape is from the implant. You can consider en-bloc capsulectomy, uplift surgery or even another bob job. But a dedicated consultant breast surgeon specialised in cosmetic breast surgery is your key to analysing and delivering the best results.
The Most Natural Looking Breast Enlargement Techniques in Cosmetic Breast Surgery
With very careful cosmetic breast surgery planning very natural breast enlargement results can be achieved. The example shown here is with tear drop style BLite breast implants
How Do I Identify Old Silicone Breast Implants?
Silicone Breast Implants do not last for ever, and when they are replaced or removed, I need to know as much detail about the previous implant manufacturer, breast implant size and surface texture, and dimensions. Patients should keep their own details too as they are not always on the implant
Breast and Nipple Reconstruction After Mastectomy
There are few things more devastating to a woman than being diagnosed with breast cancer and being told you need to have a mastectomy. I therefore try to offer all women the opportunity for immediate breast reconstruction using my oncoplastic and cosmetic surgery skills to create a new breast.
What Size Breast Implants Should I Get For My Boob Job?
I see many patients posting this sort or question on various social media platforms. It should really be a professional discussion between the Specialist and the person wanting a breast enlargement, based on very careful analysis. There are so many detrimental effects on the breast when it is left to patients to decide for themselves or those that simply get patients to try a bra on in the clinic room and to put implants in and leave it at that. So what is a biodimensional assessment for choosing the correct size of breast implant?
Breast Implant Textured Surfaces – How are they classified?
Different breast implant manufacturers make the surface layer of the silicone breast implant in different ways. This is important to understand as there is a safety consideration and it affects how the implant is likely to adhere or not to the breast tissue once it has been placed a woman having breast enlargement or breast reconstruction. Breast implant lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a potential health concern with breast implants, and although it is a very rare cancer surgeons and patients should consider the options when new implants are being placed, balancing what is best in individual circumstances. This article shows a classification system of the different textures to implants which is published in the scientific literature.
Double Bubble Deformity after Breast Augmentation
The lower part of the breast can in rare situations have a double bubble appearance immediately after breast implants are placed, usually where the tissue is excessively tight and the patient’s natural infra-mammary crease was too high. The appearance can be a challenge to deal with and this article discusses a non-surgical method that was published, involving the use of a shoelace support.