tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-350293172011-10-28T07:07:48.582-07:00Interactive discussion about Breasts, Breast Enhancement, Breast Augmentation and Breast Lifts.Breast Infohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17126833944805737806noreply@blogger.comBlogger161100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35029317.post-28736837518984116482007-04-18T11:38:00.000-07:002007-04-18T11:59:00.282-07:00

Last week, one of our patients came in for her pre-op with her friend. Her friend had just had silicone implants at another practice and was very unhappy with her results. Not only did her implants feel very heavy and looked saggy-she was upset that nobody at that particular practice gave her information that is a prerequisite (by the FDA) and part of the consent forms for implantation of

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Your first post-op visit not only entails removal of your sutures but we will also show you the massage technique to help you get your implants settled in your pocket. On the average, most of the settling will take place during the first 3-6 months, however, keep in mind that each individual is different. Sometimes, it can take up to 1 year for implants to finally settle down.Let's revisit why

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After breast augmentation, you might want to wait 2-3 days before picking up small children. The shoulder range of motion involved in lifting them at that point may be difficult to do due to discomfort. You definitely want to make sure that you have plenty of help within that time frame. You can also have someone help you in the actual lifting process and have the children sit on your lap.

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I know that quitting smoking is much easier said than done. If you are a smoker-no matter if social or not-and are considering breast augmentation or any other surgery for that matter, please read the following.Smokers have a much tougher time with wound healing-why is that? Well, everytime you take a puff, you are depleting your body of oxygen. Oxygen is a life line-it carries a multitude of

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A few months ago, I went on a consultation for breast augmentation (will not say where) to see how this practice dealt with before and after photos. We receive many comments on our website photos (positive that is) and patients always comment that we have a plethora of before and after photos in our albums. There was not a single before and after photo on that surgeon's website (that part of

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I highly recommend the following sites for additional good and solid information on breast augmentation procedure. www.implantinfo.comwww.allaboutimplants.comwww.lookingyourbest.comCheck them out and let me know what you think.

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Happy New Year!!!Many of our patients work out consistently and worry about setting themselves back after breast augmentation.We do recommend not isolating the pectoralis muscle for 6 months to 1 year with exercises such as the pec fly, chest press, push ups, dips. Now, everyone is different-I have seen patients at the gym doing modified push-ups or going lighter on their weights when doing chest

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In recent months, I have seen more and more friends come in together for breast augmentation consultation followed by surgery. Friend no 1 has the procedure done first and after 1-2 weeks friend no 2 comes in for surgery. Friend no 2 nurses friend no 1 and then they switch roles. The key is to make sure that there is enough time between the two surgeries so that the two friends don't compromise

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I am curious what you think about Dr. Rey of Dr. 90210-the reality show about several plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills, CA. Do you watch the show, what do you think of him as a surgeon,etc?. I am not interested in his personal life, just your opinions on his surgical aptitude and style....ThanksSylviaThe reason I am asking is because there are some really scary things out there on this show.

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As a patient coordinator, you are always trying to market the practice in a way that the right message is conveyed to the right potential patient. I originally envisioned the blog as a valuable tool for patients as they gather information about breast augmentation and learn about Dr. Bednar's philosophy on this specific procedure. I am happy to report that many patients have viewed the blog

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My basic message in my last post is that I am amazed by how few patients, looking to have breast augmentation, are actually asking those questions. This is elective surgery and nobody is coercing you to have this procedure done. You are in control to choose the right surgeon for yourself. Why compromise? You are establishing a lifelong relationship with someone. Don't you want to know who this

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When considering breast augmentation, you must have the following questions answered by your prospective surgeon.1. How many procedures does he or she perform per year?2. How many years has she/he practiced?3. Is the surgeon a board certified plastic surgeon?4. In which state is the surgeon licensed to practice?5. What are the most common complications with breast augmentation?6. What is the

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As you all know by now, silicone implants were recently approved by the FDA after a 14 year ban in the USA. What does that really mean for you as the patient? The implant manufacturers firmly believe that women will be lined up to either replace their existing saline implants with silicone or use silicone for first-time breast augmentation.After the announcement was made, I expected the phone

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Smooth vs. textured implants-posted by Dr. Edward J. Bednar, MD:I prefer to offer choices to my patients and have therefore made smooth and textured surfaced implants available.Smooth implants were the original shell design for all implants. As the name implies, they have a very smooth and slippery surface. The textured implants have an irregular almost snow ball-like surface. All implants,

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Why this blog? Well, I have been a patient coordinator in one of Charlotte's busiest plastic surgery practices for almost two years. Dr. Bednar at Metrolina PLastic Surgery has been a board certified plastic surgeon for almost 20 years. I do everything from answering inquiries over the phone and internet, setting up consultations, scheduling surgeries, talking to patients about money and

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Breast Augmentation should be performed in a hospital or on an out-patient basis under general anesthesia in a fully accredited private surgical facility. The best candidates for breast augmentation are women who are looking for improvement, not perfection, in their appearance. Advances in breast implant technology and surgical technique are making breast augmentation a popular option among women

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