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See before and after photos of patients who have received Breast Implant Revision services from Dr. Michele Shermak.
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Dec 15, 2021 · Dec 16, 2021, 00:24 IST. Jeff Spicer/ Tristan Fewings for World of Wonder/Getty Images. "RuPaul's Drag Race" judge Michelle Visage shows her breast implant removal in her new film "Explant."...
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You might think that this is the easiest decision you’ll make, however, according to Dr. David A. Caplin, a board-certified plastic surgeon and Mentor consultant in St. Louis, it’s actually a bit more nuanced. “In discussing breast sizewith patients, they tend to think that the standard A-B-C-D sizing system used by bra manufacturers is the same sy...
This is one factor that might be unfamiliar to most patients, but it will have a major impact on the overall look and shape of your breast implants. As Dr. Placik explains, projectionrefers to the amount that the implant extends forward from the chest wall. Projections are commonly grouped into different classes that include low, moderate, moderate...
The age-old question of “Silicone or saline?” is also important for patients to consider. Each has its benefits, although most surgeons these days tend to use silicone implants because, as NYC board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Melissa Doftexplains, silicone feels more like breast tissue. “Silicone implants also have a lower rate of rippling,” she...
The placement of your breast implant will also influence how it looks and feels. A surgeon can insert an implant either over or under the pectoralis muscle, says Dr. Placik. “Over [the muscle] is generally a less invasive procedure, with quicker recovery,” he explains, “but results in a more prominently visible implant for a given size that may obs...
How full an implant is not only has a direct impact on how your breasts look and feel post-surgery but can also determine how they will age. Dr. Placik likens the fullness of an implant to that of a partially full balloon. “A less full implant may [feel] softer,” he says, “but an implant that is fully filled is far less likely to fold or wrinkle—es...
The firmness of your implant will also determine the look and feel of your breasts immediately post-surgery and as they age. “A firmer and fuller implant has greater ability to shape early stages of sagging and achieve a mild lift,” says Dr. Placik. Adds Dr. Caplin, “The highly cohesive implants, such as the Mentor MemoryShape, are a little more fi...
This might all seem overwhelming, which is why it’s important to consult your surgeon, to discuss your options and how each of these factors will impact your desired results and work with your body’s specific anatomy. “The most important piece of advice I give patients when they are thinking about having a breast augmentation is to give careful tho...
My reply is: it has taken me 25 years of experience to really understand, to truly “see” how an implant will fit a patient’s breast, chest wall, rib cage, lifestyle, clothing choices, comfort level…let me be your expert and I will pick the perfect implant with you depending on what you want, your body, and your lifestyle.
View transformations with Breast Implant Replacement & Revision Before & After Photos by board-certified surgeon, Dr. Michele Koo. Click to View Real Results.
