Dr. Donaldson Explains Scarless Breast Augmentation
August 10th, 2010Seen this morning on Columbus’ NBC4i, Dr. Donaldson explains breast augmentation procedure where the breast implants are positioned by going through the armpit leaving hidden surgical scars.
Reprinted from NBC4i:
COLUMBUS, Ohio —
When it comes to cosmetic surgery, breast augmentation is the number one procedure done in the US.
There were 289,000 done last year alone.
Doctors are always looking for better ways to perform the procedure — ways that give patients better results with less down time.
Capsular Contracture: Columbus, Ohio Surgeon Explains Treatment and Prevention
April 20th, 2010Most breast augmentations are straightforward procedures with beautiful results, but on occasion, a bothersome process known as capsular contracture develops. This occurs when the body tries to wall off an implant as a foreign object (like a splinter) with an abnormal amount of scar tissue. The scarring can be firm, and even painful when severe.
Experts are not convinced about what causes capsular contractures: some think it is bacteria or “biofilm,” while others believe it is trauma from surgery. Regardless, the reported incidence is anywhere from two to thirty percent depending upon the surgeon.
Breast Augmentation Part 3: The Position
December 22nd, 2009The breast implant may be positioned beneath the pectoralis major muscle in the chest (subpectoral, or submuscular position), between the breast tissue and the muscle (subglandular, or pre-pectoral position), or in a “bi-planar” position which is a combination of the two. Also, the implant may be placed high in the chest, low, toward the sides or toward the middle.
Breast Augmentation Part 2: The Implant
December 15th, 2009
There has been a great amount of study, speculation and debate about breast implants over the past decade. The most important questions: are they safe? What material is best? What size? What shape?
Safety: First and foremost, breast implants are safe. The FDA has approved both saline-filled implants and silicone implants for breast augmentation after considering a vast amount of scientific data, patient experiences and doctors’ statements. There is no increased risk for certain illnesses or cancer, although the surgery itself carries some risk of bleeding, infection and other complications.
Breast Augmentation Part 1: The Incision
December 8th, 2009The first decision in breast augmentation is where to place the incision. How long will it be? Will it show?
One option is to hide the incision in the fold beneath the breast. This location tends to blend in well over time, but the position must be precise so that it does not rise up onto the lower part of the breast or sink down to the upper part of the abdomen. It is easy to make this incision longer if necessary to accomodate a larger implant.
Columbus, Ohio Breast Augmentation vs. Medical Tourism
December 3rd, 2009Just this past weekend, an online advertisement encouraged patients from the United States to have elective breast surgery in India — see link. The ad suggests that these operations are offered “at a fraction of world costs with comparable success rates and service levels.” This type of medical tourism has begun to flourish in Asia and South America as well.
