West Palm Beach Breast Augmentation: Procedures and Reasons to Consider

Loxahatchee, FL (PRWEB) April 2, 2011

Dr. Itzhak Nir is a practitioner of West Palm Beach breast augmentation, and recently took the time to sit down and give us a look into how the process works, and some reasons that women might want to consider the procedure for themselves. Breast augmentation, also known as mammoplasty, is a surgical enhancement procedure whose goal is to accentuate the size and shape of a woman's breasts. While breast augmentation will make the breasts larger, the surgery itself will not move the breasts closer together or lift sagging breasts. Breast augmentation is tremendous help to patients who desire a fuller profile, who have lost breast volume due to pregnancy or nursing, or who have undergone breast reconstruction and want to gain a more natural look again.

West Palm Beach Breast Augmentation: General Procedure

Breast augmentation involves making a small incision to insert a breast implant into the breast area in order to enlarge the breast. The surgery is commonly performed on an outpatient basis at a hospital or state-of-the-art surgical unit while the patient is under a general anesthesia and asleep. There are several possible locations for the small incision that will be used for inserting the breast implant. The most frequent technique utilizes an incision made in the lower portion of the breast. Another technique, though less frequently used, involves making an incision in the armpit. A third technique makes an incision around the areola (the darker skin surrounding the nipple). A newer technique uses an incision in the belly button, thus reducing the chance of scarring in the breast area. The best technique will be decided together between the patient and the surgeon during the consultation.

During surgery, the breast tissue is raised to create an open pocket under the breast tissue or beneath the chest wall muscle. Inserting an implant behind each breast can increase a woman's breast size by one or more bra cup sizes. Implants typically contain a saline solution (similar to saltwater) although in special cases the implants can contain a silicone gel. In some circumstances, particularly those in which there is breast asymmetry (uneven breast size), an inflatable implant may be used to allow the surgeon to adjust the level of inflation to attain breast symmetry and balance. Surgery typically lasts from 1 to 3 hours.

West Palm Beach Breast Augmentation: The Recovery

Generally, post-operative instructions call for plenty of rest and limited movement in order to speed up the healing process and recovery time. Bandages are applied right after surgery to aid the healing process and to minimize movement of the breasts. Once the bandages are removed, a specialized surgical bra will need to be worn for several weeks. Patients sometimes report minor pain associated with the surgery. This pain can be treated effectively with oral medication. While complications are rare, patients can minimize potential problems by carefully following the directions given by the physician after surgery.

To schedule a consultation, contact Dr. Nir at Palms Weillington Plastic Surgery, (561)753-3331. Or for more information, visit http://www.drnir.com

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For Breast Augmentation, Albany, NY Women Now Have 3D Imaging Option

Albany, NY (PRWEB) July 20, 2011

At DeLuca Plastic Surgery, Albany, NY, women considering breast augmentation are now enjoying the benefits of a brand new 3D photo simulation technology called e-Stetix? 3D Mammo. By providing 3D Mammo, Dr. William F. DeLuca, Jr., plastic surgeon, Albany, NY, now has the ability to show women interested in breast enlargement surgery, not only what they can expect to look like after surgery but also the effect that different types of silicone and saline implants will have on the shape and size of their breasts.

Is e-Stetix 3D Mammo another plastic surgery simulator based on basic photo morphing?

No ? e-Stetix employs the most advanced 3D simulation technology for plastic and aesthetic surgery, which takes into account the physical properties of the body. Developed in collaboration with the world?s most renowned university research centers in biomechanics, surgical technology, 3D and information technology, e-Stetix generates extremely precise and realistic 3D simulations and replicates the reactions of the different parts of the body (skin elasticity, muscles, fat, etc.) in the context of a surgical procedure. With the e-Stetix? 3D Mammo photo simulator for breast augmentation, Albany, NY women can now obtain an accurate representation of what they will look after surgery because the 3D reconstruction technology is based on purely scientific predictions that can simulate the insertion of implants in a realistic and accurate manner.

To generate a 3D simulation of a patient?s ?before? body, Dr. DeLuca takes several required measurements and 3 digital photographs. Next, Dr. DeLuca selects several different implant styles and sizes based on the goals of the patient and what his 26 years of breast surgery experience informs him will look the best, positions them onto the digital ?before body. In less than 30 seconds, a remarkably accurate three-dimensional ?after? image is generated that can be rotated to show what the patient will look like from almost any angle.

Both the surgeon and patient will be able to see closely approximate surgical results and visualize, like never before, the best possible implant size, shape, and location. Given DeLuca?s reputation as being a first rate breast augmentation specialist and one of the region?s most sought after plastic surgeons, it will be interesting to see how much of an impact the addition of photo simulation technology has on patients interested in the procedure.

The e-Stetix? 3D simulation technology currently only works for breast augmentation, but may be available in the future for other procedures, including breast lift, liposuction, and rhinoplasty.

A picture that?s worth a thousand words

For the first time, both physician and patient can take a glimpse into the future. During the consultation, the patient can see and select from the many options and possible results. With e-Stetix?, the patient can now clearly communicate her wishes and questions, using her own simulated body, and the physician can help the patient see, in real time, a far more realistic view of the expected results.

Using the 3D imaging can be very helpful to certain patients, according to Dr. DeLuca. ?At our practice, we operate under the mantra that ?every breast is different.? This means that each patient needs to have her procedure tailored to her own body shape and build. The technology takes some of the guesswork out of this popular surgery, allowing me to more clearly demonstrate effect different implant profiles, shapes and sizes will have on the final outcome to each patient who comes through our doors.?

?I have found that more women who are considering surgery,? continued Dr. DeLuca, ?choose to follow through after seeing what they will look like. These are not guesses, but rather real images of the patient?s own body and measurements. The technology is impressively accurate, and I am confident in the benefits it will provide my patients.?

"If this innovative and insightful tool helps even a small percentage of my patients walk out of the office feeling more informed and confident about their options for breast surgery, I'll consider this investment well worth the cost." And statistics show that Dr. DeLuca is right. The technology for this imaging system debuted in Switzerland, and a study between November of 2007 and February of 2010 showed that 90% of women preferred a surgeon using the 3D simulator over a surgeon using standard methods to approximate their post-surgical breast augmentation results (i.e. bra & sizers).

For more information on breast augmentation, Albany, NY plastic surgeon Dr. William F. DeLuca, invites you to visit his website at http://www.delucaplasticsurgery.com or contact his office at 518-724-2444 or DeLuca Plastic Surgery, 711 Troy Schenectady Rd, Suite 123, Latham, NY 12110.

About William F. DeLuca Jr. MD

Dr. DeLuca is a board certified plastic surgeon with over 26 years of experience who specializes in breast augmentation. Albany, NY women who visit his cosmetic clinic cite his technical expertise, portfolio of results and commitment to 24/7 care both before and after surgery as the primary reasons for choosing him as their surgeon. With the introduction of 3D photo simulation technology into his breast enhancement consultation experience, Dr. DeLuca hopes that showing his patients what they will look like before and after their plastic surgery will help them make the most informed and ideal decision possible.

Dr. DeLuca was board certified by both the American Board of Surgery in 1983 and the American Board of Plastic Surgery in 1987. Dr. DeLuca is also a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS) and a Fellow in the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

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