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.
Breast Reduction Feedback from Patient
Thank you to this lovely patient for leaving a positive review of Philip Turton regarding recent cosmetic breast surgery in Leeds
CE Mark Lost For New Allergan Textured Implants
The CE mark for Allergan textured implants has not been renewed by the regulator on the 16th December and Allergan have been forced to withdraw all of their textured implants as a result. Although this does not affect existing patients who have these implants, it is a great shock to patients and surgeons who have used this market leading implant for decades. This article explains the current situation and provides information to patients.
Breast Implant Texture – What Is Best, Smooth or Textured Implants?
Breast Implant Developments Silicone breast implants have changed in incremental steps over the last 50 years. Some changes have been good, others less so, and…
How Do I Measure My Bra Size?
Bra sizing is not consistent and there are at least three different ways of measuring it. Bra manufacturers do not all use the same standard and just like any other form of clothing some bras fit better than others. The problem arises when you are not comfortable in your bra as you have been told it is the ‘your size’. If you are not comfortable you need to try again. Knowing how to check your own size might help you choose, so this is the information to help you.
How Do You Know If Your Breast Implant Is Ruptured?
Women with silicone breast implants need to consider exchange after 10 years even if they have not had problems. You will not usually know if your breast implant is ruptured unless a complication occurs or if you have an MRI scan. It is better to have surgery before symptoms of a rupture occur. Always have surgery with a Specialist Cosmetic Breast and Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon to reduce risks.
Accessory Nipples – Do they matter?
Accessory nipples (also known as supernumerary or third nipples) usually appear under the breast near the fold that we call the inframammary crease. Mr Turton finds these in around 0.1 to 1% of his cosmetic breast surgery patients having breast enlargement or breast reduction, usually with the patient having been unaware. They typically look like a small mole and are slightly raised. They are usually found in the midline below the breast. If these bother patients they can be removed. Most of the time they can be left alone. If they are associated with breast tissue they are more likely to be a problem as they can fluctuate in size with the menstrual cycle, be tender, and they can even be affected by breast cancer. If you want to have a breast check up in Mr Turton's specialist breast and cosmetic clinic at the Leeds Nuffield or Spire Hospital Leeds, please use the enquiry form on his web site: https://cosmeticbreastsurgeon.co.uk/contact-us/
Best Post Breast Surgery Bra
Philip Turton, Leeds Cosmetic Breast Surgeon Consultant Specialist, advises women to wear a proper form fitting post breast surgery bra after breast enlargement / breast augmentation surgery. Understand the key features to avoid common mistakes.