Breast

Breast Asymmetry

Breast, Plastic Surgery

breast asymmetryWhen addressing breast asymmetry it is essential to ensure that you are consulting with a board certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon. Dr. Warren Lent has been certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and as such has the necessary skills and experience to give patients the highest level of treatment possible.

The majority of women have some degree of asymmetry in their breasts as one breast is almost always slightly different in size or shape than the other. When the difference between the two breasts is more noticeable and becomes troublesome for the patient there are a few corrective Beverly Hills plastic surgery options that can provide a solution to breast asymmetry.

Patients suffering from uneven breasts often complain about low self-esteem paired with the difficulty of finding proper underwear and clothing that can mask the breast asymmetry. There are a number of ways in which breasts can differ from one another, including cup size, the shape of the breast, nipple size and the shape and position of the nipples. The corrective plastic surgery procedure will be tailored according to which of these types of asymmetry needs to be addressed.

Types of plastic surgery procedures used to correct breast asymmetry include breast augmentation or reduction, nipple repositioning, breast lift and fat transfer plastic surgeries. More often than not a combination of two or more of these procedures is performed to achieve the desired look. The goal of the corrective plastic surgery is to make the two breasts appear as similar as possible though it is important to realize that it is very difficult to make the two breasts identical. It is also worth bearing in mind that though most plastic surgery patients would want the smaller breast to be enlarged to fit the bigger breast, there are cases in which better results can be achieved by matching the larger breast to the smaller breast. Some patients will require corrective plastic surgery on both of their breasts. For example, if an implant is inserted to one of the breasts it is often advised to insert an implant to the other breast too as this way there is a better chance of achieving similar looking breasts.

Recovery time and the risks associated with corrective breast surgery will depend on the type of plastic surgery procedure needed to achieve the final harmonious and aesthetically pleasing result.

Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent is double board certified and can carry out the highest standard of plastic surgery in Beverly Hills to ensure desirable and long lasting results.

Breast implant revision surgery

Breast, Plastic Surgery

Breast implant revisionBreast implant revision surgery is a cosmetic surgical procedure that aims to correct the appearance of patients that have previously undergone breast augmentation and have problems with their breast implants. There is a multitude of reasons why patients might wish to have implant revision surgery ranging from ruptured or deflated implants, badly positioned implants, sagging skin and breast tissue around the implant following considerable weight loss or pregnancy and breastfeeding as well as dissatisfaction with the size or shape of the implants used during their initial breast augmentation procedure. Perhaps the most common reason for breast implant revisions is due to capsular contractures. This is the medical term for scar tissue that forms inside the breast, around the implant, which can cause severe pain, hardness and deformities.

Though some surgeons, (often those not properly trained and board certified as Plastic surgeons) believe that breast augmentation is a standard procedure that can be described as “easy” it is important to remember that beautiful results require careful planning and extensive experience on the plastic surgeon’s part. Each patient’s anatomy is slightly different and a successful breast augmentation procedure should take the individual patient’s characteristics into consideration. Implant revision can be a good option for patients who feel that their initial plastic surgery procedure left them with less than satisfactory results. Patients suffering from awkward positioning of the implants (two wide or two narrow gap between the two breast implants), unsatisfactory size (implants are too large or too small) as well as more serious and potentially harmful problems such as the breast implants rupturing or leaking are good candidates for breast implant revision surgery. If capsular contractures are the problem, then some or all of the scar tissue may need to be removed.

Breast implant revision surgery is tailored to each plastic surgery patient individually. The procedure can involve the removal and/or replacement of breast implants as well as the reshaping of the implant pocket and is often performed in conjunction with other plastic surgery procedures such as a breast lift.

As with any complex plastic surgery procedure, breast implant revision surgery patients will have individual recovery times and surgery risks to consider depending on the exact details of their planned procedure.

Risks associated with plastic surgery

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plastic surgery risksEvery surgical procedure carries a set of risks and possible complications that patients should be aware of. Plastic surgery procedures are no different in this respect, they all involve certain risks and it is important for patients to understand these risks before undergoing any plastic surgery procedures. Though it might seem daunting to read through a set of associated risks that in most cases are successfully avoided, it is nevertheless paramount for patients to be fully informed and prepared. More

What to Bring on the Day of Your Plastic Surgery

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Prepare for Plastic SurgeryAfter researching the plastic surgery procedure, finding a suitable, board certified plastic surgeon such as Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent and having an in-depth consultation about the surgery plan, possible risks and side effects and recovery time, plastic surgery patients often feel that they have looked up and asked all possible questions to do with the actual procedure. Once the plastic surgery procedure date is set, patients suddenly remember that there are logistical considerations to think about ranging from “How to prepare for plastic surgery?” and “Arrangements with work and other permanent commitments” to “What to bring with me on the day of plastic surgery?” More

How to Prepare for Plastic Surgery?

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prepare for plastic surgeryOne of the most common questions plastic surgery patients ask is how to prepare for their procedure and what to do or not to do prior and following their Beverly Hills plastic surgery. Though some plastic surgery procedures require more specific preparation and incur a slightly different set of rules for optimum recovery, there are a number of general rules and recommendations that all prospective plastic surgery patients should keep in mind when preparing and planning for their upcoming procedure.

One of the best long-term recommendations for any surgical patient, which of course includes patients preparing for plastic surgery procedures, is to adopt as healthy a lifestyle as possible both before and after the procedure. This includes not smoking for at least a month before and after surgery as smoking can hinder the patient’s recovery time. Generally speaking the healthier the patient is entering surgery, the better the chances of keeping potential risks and complications to a minimum. Plastic surgery patients who maintain a healthy and active lifestyle also tend to have a shorter recovery period. Another important point to keep in mind is to stop taking aspirin, motrin, ibuprofen or any other blood thinning medication for at least two weeks before and after surgery. Blood thinning medications can increase the chance of bleeding during surgery so avoiding them around the surgery and recovery is crucial. It is also paramount to make sure to fill prescriptions before the surgery and have them already available at home before the procedure in preparation of recovery at home following plastic surgery.

Patients preparing for plastic surgery should avoid eating or drinking after midnight the night before surgery. The day of the plastic surgery no food or drinks should be consumed, and even water is not allowed. Patients should take a good shower the morning of surgery to prepare for their procedure. This helps to reduce the bacteria on your skin. Finally, patients should make sure to have a competent person to take them home and to stay with them for at least 24 hours after surgery. Keeping these recommendations in mind will ensure the patient’s comfort and safety both before and after their planned plastic surgery procedure.

Throughout all stages of the plastic surgery procedure, from the initial consultation to the recovery afterwards, American Board of Plastic Surgery certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent will be on hand to ensure that everything goes as smoothly as possible.

Where to have your plastic surgery done?

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Plastic Surgery Beverly HillsHospitals, outpatient plastic surgery center or a doctor’s office?

Depending on the type of plastic surgery procedure as well as the patient’s specific needs and plastic surgeon’s recommendations, there are three kinds of locations where plastic surgery can be performed. Plastic surgeries can take place in a hospital, an outpatient surgery center or at the plastic surgeon’s office itself. The three options present different advantages and disadvantages to the potential plastic surgery patient and it is important to know exactly what they are before deciding on a plastic surgery procedure. More

Advantages of Local Anesthesia over General Anesthesia

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Anesthesia: Local vs GeneralIt is an unavoidable reality of any plastic surgery that some form of anesthesia has to be used during the procedure. For traditional blepharoplasty patients this often means general or sedation anesthesia, which holds its own set of risks and possible complications that all people looking into plastic surgery should be aware of. The more advanced CO2 laser eyelid surgery allows for local anesthesia to be used as an alternative to more invasive anesthesia methods which makes the overall procedure much safer and easier to recover from.

General anesthesia, a method of putting the patient under by injecting intravenous anesthetic drugs combined with a control of the patient’s breathing through mechanical ventilation, is essential in some plastic surgery procedures but in case of laser eyelid surgery local anesthesia is advised. It is agreed by all medical professionals that if at all possible general anesthesia should be avoided. The reason for this is that there are a number of risks associated with general anesthesia that should ideally be avoided. These include cardiovascular collapse, respiratory depressing, hypoxic brain damage, damage to teeth, nausea and vomiting as well as pain among others. Sedation carries the added risk of respiratory failure.

Local anesthesia is a much safer option for laser eyelid surgery patients in specific, as well as all medical patients in general. By injecting local anesthetic to the area that is to be worked on it can be completely numbed. The pain is blocked by stopping brain signals being carried by the nerves to the brain. There is no need for an external breathing machine as the muscles are not paralyzed during local anesthesia. It is very uncommon to develop side effects during local anesthesia though a few patients can experience headaches and dizziness as a result. In addition, while general anesthesia can be problematic for patients suffering from underlying illnesses, local anesthesia is often still an option.

Undergoing a blepharoplasty with the CO2 laser, using local anesthesia, has the added benefit of a faster recovery. Patients do not have to wait while their body metabolizes and clears general anesthetics. The effects of general anesthesia can often last for several days following surgery, a factor, which is not present with local anesthetics.

Multiple Plastic Surgery Procedures

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multiple plastic surgery proceduresAn Overview

The demand for simultaneous multiple Beverly Hills plastic surgery procedures is at an all-time high. This is mainly due to reality television programs and documentaries where participants achieve transformations in one easy plastic surgery with a medical team working their magic on more than part of their body.

In fact according to some recent statistics released by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons the demand for multiple plastic surgery procedures has increased rapidly in the last three years. The main reason why patients are eager for a multiple surgery solution is the desire to go under general anesthetic only once and to save costs in the process.

When looking into undergoing multiple cosmetic surgery procedures simultaneously it is essential to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons and will provide a full consultation on all the options.

Popular multiple plastic surgery procedures can range from more obvious groupings to seemingly completely unrelated procedures. Cosmetic surgery “packages” can include complete body restoration following child birth with breast reduction or lift and a tummy tuck, a contoured body combination with liposuction and a tummy tuck as well as a more varied combinations of rhinoplasty and breast augmentation or rhinoplasty with liposuction. Other requested multiple plastic surgery procedures include brow, face and neck lift and non-surgical procedures (Botox injection or line fillers) combined with surgical procedures.

Are multiple plastic surgery procedures a good idea?

On the surface multiple plastic surgery procedures performed in one go might seem like a sensible idea. Patients can save money by combining plastic surgeon, anesthesia and clinic fees and in some cases Beverly Hills plastic surgeons offer a discount on multiple procedures. In addition, patients often seek to reduce their recovery time as they don’t want to book time off work after each separate procedure. However, combining multiple cosmetic surgery procedures can be dangerous, there are many factors involved which make this option less than perfect.

The cons of multiple simultaneous procedures

One of the biggest concerns when facing multiple plastic surgeries is the time spent under general anesthesia. As a general rule the more time the patient spends under general anesthesia the larger the risk of developing cardiovascular complications during and after surgery. One of the possible cardiovascular risks is the potential of developing deep vein thrombosis that in turn can lead to a pulmonary embolism.

Cardiovascular complications are not the only concern associated with prolonged time under general anesthesia. The longer the time spent under general anesthetic, the more difficult and longer the recovery is likely to be. Though it might seem like a good idea to combine all the recovery time into one period, each area that was operated on will still need to heal. Also, it can cause greater discomfort to the patient who is recovering from multiple procedures and pain medication cannot simply be multiplied to suit the number of procedures performed.

In some cases it is also difficult to know how long the patient needs monitoring for following surgery. For instance when a liposuction procedure is combined with another major cosmetic surgery procedure it is possible that the lidocaine used as a local anesthetic for the liposuction does not peak in the patient’s blood stream until a few hours after the surgery at which point the patient could be already recovering at home. Thus, serious cardiac problems can occur when the patient is already at home away from much needed medical attention.

It is also important to consider that multiple surgical sites mean multiple risks of infection. If there are several operation sites on the patient’s body all the risks associated with each procedure are combined resulting in a much riskier plastic surgical experience. The risks associated with multiple plastic surgery procedures are sometimes so high that patients suffering from underlying medical problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure are strongly advised not to undergo such a taxing surgical route.

Finally, many patients tend to forget the importance of the psychological effects of plastic surgery. While it can be very liberating and beneficial for the patient’s self-image to undergo plastic surgery it is important to remember that each procedure entails a profound change in one’s body and self-perception. It can take a little time to adjust to the results of each procedure and to accept that the “new me” looking back in the mirror is there to stay forever. When multiple plastic surgery procedures are performed simultaneously the patient has much less time to adjust to the life-altering changes in his or her looks. First time plastic surgery patients should also consider that the plastic surgery experience is an entirely new one for them and they might need more recovery time or space than is possible after undergoing multiple procedures concurrently.

In order to address these issues it is suggested that prospective patients book a full consultation with double board certified Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent.

Breast Reduction

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Breast ReductionWhat is Breast Reduction Surgery and who should have it?

Breast reduction surgery or reduction mammoplasty is a plastic surgery solution to reduce the size of large, bothersome breasts. Most patients who choose to undergo breast reduction surgery suffer from a number of complaints relating to the size of their breasts such as severe and persisting backache, headache and neck tension and in some cases overly large breasts can also cause breathing problems, chafing under the breast area and poor circulation.

Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Warren Lent, has years of experience carrying out breast reduction plastic surgery and will meet patients for a thorough consultation. In his experience, a large number of women who consider breast reduction surgery also complain about the difficulty of finding comfortable underwear as thin straps can dig into the shoulder skin leaving painful indentations. In some cases, breast reduction plastic surgery can also help on a psychological level when achieving a more harmonious frame helps self-confidence issues and general psychological well-being. Men can also be candidates for breast reduction surgery if their breast tissue is enlarged and they wish to reduce it. More

Breast Lift

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Breast LiftWhat is a Breast Lift?

Breast lift or mastopexy is plastic surgery most commonly performed on women who feel that their breasts are sagging or look “tired” and need repositioning on their chest. In young women sagging breasts are usually associated with having large breasts that succumb to the pull of gravity quicker. Pregnancy can also alter the position and elasticity of breasts as do hormonal changes.

Who is suitable for Breast Lift surgery?

One of the common tricks to see if a woman is a likely candidate for a breast lift plastic surgery is to place a pencil under the breast – if it doesn’t fall to the ground a breast lift procedure could be a good plastic surgery solution. Mastopexy is often performed in conjunction with other breast procedures such as breast reduction surgery or breast augmentation. The main goal of the surgery is to reposition the nipple and breast tissue and remove any excess skin while keeping the maximum sensation in the nipple area and surrounding skin. More

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