Did you know that smoking can impede the healing process after a plastic surgery procedure? That’s right, for the best possible outcome after your surgery it’s best to kick the habit to the curb. Surgeons at the University of Texas found that women smokers who underwent breast reconstruction after cancer surgery had higher rates of […]
Can breast implants freeze if they get too cold?
The technical answer to that question is yes, silicone breast implants can in fact freeze if it gets too cold. However, the freezing point of silicone is -67 degrees Fahrenheit (-55 degrees Celsius). In order for breast implants to get that cold in a persons body, well… they’d be dead before that ever happened. In […]
Will you lose sensation in your breasts or nipples if you get implants?
It is possible to lose nipple sensation after breast augmentation. This loss is more commonly temporary, but there is a reported permanent sensory loss in up to 15% of women with breast implants. The nerve that provides nipple sensation runs along the chest wall as it approaches the side of the breast before it travels […]
Do breast implants make it harder to detect a lump?
The answer to that question is often, no. A woman performing regular self-breast examinations usually finds a mass before her doctor, whether they have breast implants or not. After having breast implants, a woman needs to re-familiarize herself with her breasts. Implants cause the breasts to have a different texture, new folds or bumps from […]
What are my options if I’m not satisfied with the outcome of my procedure?
This can vary tremendously depending on the circumstance. For example, it can depend on whether the surgery was covered by insurance or completely cosmetic with money out-of-pocket. It also depends on why the patient is dissatisfied. With cosmetic procedures, surgeons will often not charge for any revisions necessary to repair or correct a complication. However, […]
