Plastic Surgery Channel expert Dr. Bruce Van Natta from Indianapolis, Indiana talks about breast implants.
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Plastic surgery of the breast is one of the most common surgical procedures done in the specialty. Breast augmentation is the number one surgical procedure performed in the specialty. Included procedures are breast augmentation, breast lift (mastopexy), and breast reconstruction A wealth of information on breast implants is also included under this section. Because breast surgical procedures are very common sometimes they are perceived as being simple. The wealth of information by leading experts in the field of plastic surgery on this section of the website will provide you with a large amount of educational material on breast plastic surgery so you can make well informed decisions.
Breast Aesthetics Procedures
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Breast Augmentation
Breast enlargement surgery can help women gain fuller, more even breasts using implants to address underdevelopment or changes after pregnancy or weight loss.
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Bruce Van Natta MD
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Breast Augmentation Revision
Even in the face of proper planning and execution of a breast implant surgery, changes can and do occur leading to the consideration of undergoing breast implant revision surgery.
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Caroline Glicksman MD
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Breast Implants
Augmentation mammoplasty, or breast augmentation, is typically performed to enlarge small, underdeveloped breasts or breasts that have decreased in size.
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William P. Adams Jr. MD
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Mastopexy
Loss of skin elasticity, gravity, weight loss, and pregnancy cause sagging of the breasts. A breast lift can raise and firm them, resulting in a more youthful breast contour.
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Bruce Van Natta MD
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Breast Reconstruction
Breast reconstruction is achieved through several plastic surgery techniques that attempt to restore a breast to near normal shape, appearance and size following mastectomy.
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Caroline Glicksman MD
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Breast Reduction
Patients who undergo breast reduction surgery frequently are seeking relief from physical symptoms caused by the excessive weight of large breasts.
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Caroline Glicksman MD
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Gynecomastia
Gynecomastia originates from the Greek for “women-like breasts.” Surgery benefits include a firmer, flatter, more contoured chest, which may boost self-confidence.
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Dr. Mark Elliot
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Fat Injection / Lipo Injection
Fat injected into the breasts can produce long-lasting and natural-appearing results.
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Dr. Lee Thornton
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Cohesive Gel Implants
Also known as Gummy-bear implants are form/ shape stable. Ideal for constricted breasts, asymmetries and reconstruction. Not FDA approved in the US.
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Dr. William P. Adams Jr.
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Silicone Implants
Most common implant in use. Silicone shell filled with silicone gel. Most natural feeling breast implant.
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Lee Thornton MD
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Saline Implants
Solid silicone rubber outer shell filled with sterile salt water. Saline implants are filled at the time of surgery; thus may be inserted via a smaller incision than silicone implants.
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Dr. Bruce Van Natta
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