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You’re happy with your lean runner’s body, but wish you had more of a figure up top. If you’ve dismissed breast augmentation as a change that would get in the way of your fitness goals, think again. With the right choices, you can have it all — a more feminine figure and a commitment to healthy physical activity. A significant number of competitive runners and cyclists have had breast augmentation surgery for the same reason, and carried on with their push for faster times. 

In this article, we’ll discuss some key choices and answer some commonly asked questions.

Freedom of Movement

Size and shape matter in breast implants, both for your looks and for your ability to run with comfort. To avoid any interference with your arm movement while you run, you’ll want to minimize “spill-out” to the sides of your breasts. You also want to avoid adding too much weight to your chest with overly large implants to avoid back strain and chafing, not to mention slowing your uphill pace. 

If your body is lean from running, you’re probably not looking for a big increase in breast size anyway — it could give you an unbalanced appearance. So you might think C cup rather than D cup. That’s in keeping with an overall trend of more modest augmentations. If you do go for a larger size, a well-fitted sports bra can help you stay comfortable on the road and track.

Talk with the surgeon, too, about the shape of the implants. A higher-profile implant — one with a narrower base and more forward projection — will have less spread to the sides than will a lower-profile implant — one with a wide base. Of course, the choice of implant size and shape should be whatever provides the most natural fit with your anatomy.

Placement

A surgeon can place breast implants either beneath the chest wall muscles (subpectoral placement) or above them (subglandular placement), and each choice has its advantages. 

If you lift weights or are a competitive sprinter, subglandular placement is probably the better choice. When implants are below the muscles, the intense contractions involved in building upper-body strength can distort the implants or shift their position.

If you’re like most runners, with a slender upper body profile and no plans for a more muscular chest, subpectoral placement may be more comfortable. But either placement option should be fine. Your plastic surgeon can explain which of the options will give you the most natural breast look and feel.

Silicone or Saline?

The choice of silicone or saline implants is another decision with several factors to consider. If you are very thin, with little body fat or breast tissue, the softer silicone implants may produce a more natural look and feel than saline implants. But neither option has an absolute advantage for all runners.

Will Implants Hold up Under the Stresses of Running?

Some female athletes are concerned about the durability of implants. Remember, these are medical devices designed to withstand significant trauma, such as hitting the steering wheel in a car accident. So the movement of running won’t affect the implants themselves. To avoid stretching the skin of your breasts when running after augmentation, it’s a good idea to wear a well-fitting sports bra.

Timing

The timing of the procedure is the final consideration. You will need to have some downtime to heal. That means at least two weeks with no strenuous exercise, then a gradual buildup to your normal training and competition routine. 

Many runners schedule the procedure soon after their most important race of the year, when they will have downtime for physical recovery anyway. Or, they plan the procedure for the winter months, when they would ordinarily be on a lighter training routine.

As you begin to resume your running routine, get a professional fitting for a sports bra with extra support. With appropriate care, and without pushing yourself too hard or too fast, you should be back in your normal routine in a few weeks.

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Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery have developed an impeccable reputation for their stunning, natural-looking results and consistently high level of patient satisfaction, and they have experience working with athletes. Contact them today at 310-746-5475 or send an online request to schedule a complimentary consultation.

Congratulations! You made the decision to enhance your bust size with breast augmentation! You’re not alone – in 2018, over 313,000 augmentations were conducted across the United States, a 4% increase from the year before. Now, its time to find the perfect implant size – but where to start? 

Choosing the right implant size is an incredibly personal decision that is based on several factors: your lifestyle, your ultimate aesthetic goals, and long-term appearance. Needless to say, each of these factors requires careful consideration on the part of patients. When in doubt, always consult a trusted expert. In Beverly Hills. Cosmetic surgeons Dr. David Kim and Dr. Eugene Kim have developed a strong reputation for highly professional care that creates stunning results. Our Beverly Hills surgeons welcome all individuals to schedule a private consultation regarding breast augmentation.

Size Matters with Implants

When it comes to choosing the perfect implants, the size of implant you choose has a ripple effect on the long-term results of your procedure. How your clothes will fit, how noticeable your augmentation is, and even future breast health are all impacted by the size and shape of the implants you choose. Depending on the patient, the desired results may vary. While some may be looking forward to the noticeable change, others prefer a more subtle augmentation. 

Likewise, there are certain factors that influence the size of implant a person should get. The person’s figure is an especially important consideration when choosing the best implant. Too large of an implant can look disproportionate on a person’s figure and may cause them to look more top-heavy than they initially intended. Improperly sized implants may also create health issues down the road such as back pain, sagging, and thinning tissue around the implant. As a result, many patients who choose very large breast implants during their initial treatment return for corrective surgery or to replace their initial implants with smaller ones.

Easy Steps When Choosing Your Breast Implants

Are you in the process of considering the best implant size for your figure? Here are some considerations to keep in mind when weighing your options. One way you can determine what size implant may be best for you is to perform the Rice Test in the comfort of your home.  To do the rice test, simply put rice in a plastic baggie or nylon hose. Adjust the amount of rice in the bags to experiment with different sizes. You should wear the rice in a bra or swimsuit top for a couple of hours to get an approximation of how the new size will look and feel. 

In addition to using the Rice Test to get a preliminary feel for your personal preferences, there are several other factors you should consider:

What’s Your Lifestyle?

For active women, implants can help restore femininity and build self-confidence. However, going too large with implant size can begin to impede performance and make certain activities such as jogging or running uncomfortable.

What is Your Current Goal?

At the end of the day, breast augmentation helps patients achieve their desired aesthetic goals. However, it’s important to know exactly what that end goal is and how augmentation fits in. It’s important that the size you choose is the size you will feel comfortable and confident in. Going for an ultra-dramatic change can cause some to feel their implants look unnatural post-surgery, leading some to return for breast implant replacement down the road.

Think Long Term

While implants may not last forever, they do last a long time and you can expect to have them for many years to come. When choosing implants for your augmentation procedure, be sure to consider how you’ll feel about their appearance five and ten years in the future. 

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While we can’t make the final decision for you, our team of experts can certainly help. Call Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery today and schedule your consultation with our plastic surgeons. During your session, our specialists will guide you through your options and help you explore all considerations before settling on your implants. Call today to get started!

No two breasts are the exact – not even the pair on the same chest. While it may not be noticeable for all women, most have some degree of asymmetry between their breasts, where one happens to be larger than the other. For most, the difference can be imperceptible and easily hidden within a bra. For others however, the difference between breast size can be very noticeable. From impacting bra size to changing the way clothes fit, the disparity in size can severely impact a woman’s self-confidence to the point where many experiencing this problem begin to look for more permanent solutions.

Breast augmentation for breast asymmetry has become one of the more popular treatment options for patients with significant differences in the size of their breasts. Before choosing this option however, there’s a few considerations patients should be aware of before moving forward with augmentation as the answer. 

Asymmetry Treatment Is Not the Same as Standard Augmentation

In many ways, treating asymmetry with breast augmentation is more complicated than simply placing implants. Addressing asymmetry requires a comprehensive strategy that can include implants, lift and other surgical solutions in order to create the patient’s ideal figure and create symmetry. Choosing a surgeon with a proven eye for aesthetics and experience in treatment asymmetry can make a difference in achieving the desired results. 

Nature Isn’t Always to Blame

While few women are naturally blessed with perfectly even breasts, genetics isn’t always the culprit behind asymmetry. Improperly placed implants, accidental implant rupture and other previous efforts to enhance breast size can over time change the shape and placement of existing implants, thereby changing the overall appearance. Corrective surgery can be leveraged to fix the original augmentation and enhance a person’s figure, leaving them feeling confident in their overall look. 

Augmentation Solution Varies From Patient to Patient

Like any other form of breast augmentation, procedures that correct asymmetry are highly personalized to each person and dependent on several factors. While women with thick breast tissue and severe asymmetry may find more natural looking results with saline implants that are filled during the procedure, others may achieve their best results with silicone or gummy bear implants. 

Not All Asymmetry Requires Augmentation

For some, asymmetry treatment can require reducing the larger breast to a more manageable size rather than adding volume to the smaller one. In these instances, breast reduction surgery is an excellent alternative to creating proportionate, evenly sized breasts. 

Augmentation Can Require Several Treatments

There is no one-size-fit-all option for correcting asymmetrical breasts. In some instances, combination treatments that leverage breast reduction, lift and augmentation can be a woman’s best chance at achieving symmetrical and natural looking results. During your consultation with your experienced plastic surgeon, you’ll be able to explore these different options and identify which of these procedures will best help you achieve your goals. 

Get the Facts at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery

When it comes to unbiased consultations and second opinions, trust your care with the specialists at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery. Since opening our doors, our experienced surgeons have helped countless women explore their augmentation treatment options and identify the best solution for their bodies. Throughout preparation, surgery and recovery, we’re your partners in revealing a beautiful and more confident you. Learn more about this application of augmentation by calling and scheduling your consultation today!

Breast augmentation has come a long way since its initial introduction to U.S. patients in 1962. New implant types, incision techniques, and placement options have made it possible to tailor treatment to each person’s body. Thanks to these highly personalized treatment strategies, this popular plastic surgery has left countless patients extremely satisfied with their results. 

Most of our breast augmentation patients are delighted by their new look and love their implants for years to come. However, tastes change and there may come a time when you’ll no longer want breast implants. While some women may choose to continue life without implants, others may feel more confident with a less invasive alternative that keeps their curves. Our Beverly Hills surgeons can guide you through your treatment options and help you find the right solution for your figure. 

The Reasons Behind Implant Removal

The reasons for choosing breast implant removal are as numerous as the reasons for initially choosing breast augmentation. While these reasons span the gamut between medical and cosmetic, some of the most common reasons we hear at BHPS include:

Aesthetics

Your perfect breasts at 20 and 50 may not look the same. Dissatisfaction with too large implants is among the most frequent reasons our plastic surgeons hear when it comes to implant removal in Beverly Hills. While some patients may choose to simply reduce the size of their implant, others opt to return to their natural breast size.  

Surgical Revision

When performed by a skilled plastic surgeon, breast augmentation typically produces excellent results. As one of the top plastic surgery practices in Beverly Hills, we see many patients that may have received sub-par results at another practice. Revision surgery can correct errors and abnormalities from a previous breast surgery, but some patients may find the prospect of having to undergo one or more revision surgeries not worth the time or effort and choose to have their implants removed. 

Rupture or Leakage

Like other medical devices, breast implants are not made to last forever. Modern implants last a long time and are less likely to leak than older models, especially if you opt for a cohesive silicone breast implant (aka gummy bear implants). 

If you’re experiencing rupture or leakage of your breast implants, replacement or removal are your options. Breast implant replacement surgery is a straightforward procedure, often offering a shorter and easier recovery than the initial breast augmentation. We also offer implant removal for those patients that no longer want breast implants. 

Capsular Contracture or Illness

While increasingly rare with new implant types, capsular contracture can cause breast hardening, distortion, and discomfort. Treatment for this condition includes removing the breast implant, removing or repairing the capsule of scar tissue that surrounds the implant, and replacing the breast implant. Alternatively, the breast implant can be permanently removed and not replaced. 

Other women may have illnesses or medical conditions that require breast implant removal. Talk with your doctor if this is a concern and explore your options. 

While the reasons behind implant removal can vary, the results of this procedure can sometimes leave women with less than what they had before. In these instances, simultaneous fat transfer is a natural solution for restoring your curves. 

Benefits of Simultaneous Fat Transfer

Also known as reverse liposuction, simultaneous fat transfer leverages extra fat in your body to build breast volume and restore breast shape after implant removal. During the procedure, fat cells are removed from a different part of the patient’s body and injected into the breast tissue. This creates natural volume and can fill in minor gaps left when implants are removed. When combined with implant removal surgery, patients can go from implants to fat transfer-enhanced curves. 

There are many benefits to this procedure including:

Efficient Treatment

Surgery is never fun. For many women considering implant removal, the prospect of more surgery is less than appealing. Breast implant removal surgery with simultaneous fat transfer condenses multiple treatments into one surgery, shortening recovery time. 

Minimize the Risk of Capsular Contracture

Women who’ve had implants removed due to capsular contracture or infection are at a higher risk of recurrence if they decide to replace their implants. Advanced surgical techniques and changing the positioning of the implants may mitigate some of this risk. 

Removing implants and simply augmenting natural breast size with reverse liposuction helps eliminate the possibility of experiencing capsular contracture again without compromising a patient’s overall appearance. 

Permanent Volume and Natural Enhancement

Fat cells are not typically eliminated without surgery. Replacing implants with grafted fat tissue leaves patients with natural, long-lasting augmentation. Implants and prosthetics may require replacement down the road but transferred fat will stick around. 

Am I A Candidate for Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation? Visit our Specialists to Find Out

We want our patients to love their breasts. If yours are no longer sparking joy, let us help you explore other options. In Beverly Hills, our plastic surgeons can help you find solutions to breast implant removal without losing your feminine curves. Call 310-746-5475 today to schedule your consultation with our surgeons today.

While the last several decades have seen countless innovations in modern plastic surgery, its hard to name a procedure that has changed as dramatically as breast augmentation. Within the last two decades alone, this cosmetic surgery has become less invasive and more personalized to each individual – factors that have allowed this procedure to quickly become one of the most popular plastic surgeries available. Whether you’ve been considering breast augmentation for a long time or are just now exploring your options, considers these reasons why the treatment is better now than ever before.   

Better Surgical Techniques 

Plastic surgery techniques have come a long way in the last five years, much less the decades since breast augmentation first gained popularity among female patients. Before, implant placement was a rigid procedure, with little accommodation for a patient’s unique figure. 

Today, women have options at all stages of the surgery, starting with placement. Where patients were once restricted to a one-size-fits-all approach, new innovations in creating more aesthetic treatments mean that woman can choose where their incision is made to maximize discretion. For some, an inframammary incision made below the breast is discreet yet allows the placement of larger silicone or gummy bear implants without requiring a large visible scar following treatment. In other instances, patients opt for peri-areolar incisions in order to hide the resulting scar with the edge of the areola. 

More Implant Options

Final results that look and feel natural are primarily determined by the type, shape and size on implant a patient selects. Much like surgical placement and incision, earlier forms of breast augmentation surgery offered patients only a few options to choose from. 

Today, patients today have an array of implants to choose from. Starting with the filling type, patients can choose from options like saline, silicone and “gummy bear”, which each offer their own advantages and can look fantastic on any figure. Beyond implant type, patients also have expanded options when it comes to determining size – for some, the bigger the better, while others may opt for more subtle enhancement. Regardless of what your ultimate goals are, rest assured that you have plenty of options to select from in order to achieve your ideal figure. 

Get Started at Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery

When it comes to choosing a plastic surgeon, experience and expertise make a difference. The surgeons and staff and Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery are committed to helping all patients feel comfortable and confident with their looks and over a wide range of cosmetic treatments to help them accomplish their goals. Our boutique plastic surgery practice uses the latest state-of-the-art technologies to craft personalized cosmetic treatment strategies, include breast augmentation. Learn more about developing your customized plastic surgery procedure by calling (310) 746-5475 and scheduling your consultation today!

Breast augmentation has long been one of the top requested plastic surgeries by women across the country. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgery, breast augmentations in 2018 reached over 310,000 procedures – an estimated rise of 48% since 2000. In recent years, new techniques as well as implant devices have made the treatment even easier for patients to achieve renewed confidence in their appearance. 

While the procedure is easily one of the best known and most common, there are still a number of questions and misconceptions that surround the treatment. At Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, our goal is to dispel these questions so that patients know what to expect with this procedure. If you’re thinking of enhancing your current appearance with breast augmentation, consider the facts behind these common misconceptions.

All implants are the same

False. There are several different implant options patients can choose from, depending on their desired final look. In addition to choosing the type of implant option (saline, silicone or gummy bear), patients can choose from several different implant shapes. During your consultation, our surgeons work with each woman to identify the perfect implant type and shape that will help them enhance their figure without looking unnatural.

Implants need to be replaced every 10 years

Somewhat true. Like any other medical prosthetic, implants are not designed to last forever. Breast implants can rupture, leak or excessive scar tissue can develop around the implant, which can then lead to secondary complications. However, the longevity of an implant ranges tremendously based on the individual. Routine check-ups with your plastic surgeon can help identify potential problems before they happen and ensure you can enjoy your new figure for as long as possible.

Breast implants increase the risk of autoimmune disease

As breast implants have spent more time on the market, more studies have been conducted to determine the impact of breast implants on the long-term health of women. Thus far, these studies have not shown a link between implants and autoimmune disease. One recent study however has shown an association between breast implants and a rare form of lymphoma.

If you have breast implants, you can’t breast feed

False. Most augmentation surgeries place the implant behind the pectoral muscles using an inframammary fold. This incision allows the implant to be placed completely away from the breast, leave all necessary milk ducts intact. When the incision is done through the areola, patients may notice some interference with milk supply. For women concerned about the implant’s silicone leaching into the milk, not to worry – today’s implants are unlikely to leach into breast milk.

All breast augmentation surgeons are the same

Definitely false. Just like choosing the best procedure for your body can take some time, finding the right specialist requires doing some explorations. A great plastic surgeon with extensive experience placing breast implants can make a substantial difference in how your final treatment looks and lasts. At Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Dr. David and Dr. Eugene Kim have completed rigorous training to stay versed in the best surgical techniques and options. By constantly honing their skill set and completing advanced education courses, our patients receive world class care right at home. 

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The decision to undergo breast augmentation is a big deal for many patients. In addition to researching the right surgeon and deciding implant type, the size of the implant is another important question patients must answer in preparation for their treatment. While many follow the mantra, “go big or go home,” others choose a conservative size for their procedure. Those that choose smaller implants, however, often feel underwhelmed with their results and end up back at their surgeon’s office for larger implants.

Why Women Go Too Small

At BHPS, we’ve heard multiple reasons why women feel underwhelmed by their augmentation size. Some of the most common include:

Concerns Over the Results

While breast augmentation is among the most popular cosmetic surgeries, there is still a sense of taboo for many patients over getting work done. For these women, fears of going large are compounded by worries that if they go too large, their new breasts will look unnatural, overdone, or fake. These concerns are often compounded with negative feedback from friends and colleagues about breast augmentation to the point where once-confident patients start second-guessing their choice in breast size and even reconsider surgery. As a result, many breast augmentation patients choose conservatively sized implants only to feel underwhelmed with their results.

Underestimating the Results

From a surgeon’s perspective, procedures are more than just changes to your appearance. They present an important opportunity to improve self-confidence. We have seen time and time again how dramatic breast augmentation can change a patient’s mindset and outlook – the trouble comes with helping patients recognize the full potential of their procedure beforehand. Often, patients underestimate the long-term mental benefits of the procedure and end up choosing smaller sizes only to realize that they’d feel even better if they had they gone larger. Many of our breast revision patients are women who have come to this conclusion and are ready to turn their self-confidence to the max.

Clothing Fit

When women choose breast augmentation as a way of improving their appearance and ability to wear certain clothing, even a small jump can make a big difference; going between 325CCs and 350CCs can cause a significant impact. Whereas some women may be worried that going too large will make them too top heavy, women who choose too small implants may find that their figure looks proportionally off or that they still haven’t achieved their dream of filling out their favorite tops and dresses. After going through the mental, physical and financial investment of surgery, this realization can be especially underwhelming.

Finding Your Right Size at BHPS

At our Beverly Hills surgical practice, our experts understand how life-changing cosmetic surgery can be, especially the concerns associated with breast augmentation. Luckily, amending too small implants is an easy procedure. Also called secondary breast augmentation surgery, breast revision can be performed to correct the results of prior augmentations. For women left unsatisfied with their results, this treatment is an excellent way of restoring lost self-confidence.

Whether you feel dissatisfied with your prior treatment or are still weighing if breast augmentation is right for you, our team is here to help. To learn more about breast revision surgery, call (310) 746-5475 to schedule your consultation with our Beverly Hills surgeons today!

 

Completed breast augmentation? Check. Made all post-surgery appointments? Check. Finished recovery? Check. Once you’ve made it through the recovery process, it’s easy to assume that your new breasts are in their final position. However, recovery following breast augmentation can often be a month’s long process thanks to the condition known as drop and fluff. While the name may sound innocuous, understanding this process and its role in the overall recovery timeline has helped many augmentation patients better prepare for treatment.

What Exactly is the Drop and Fluff?

Like all other surgical procedures, breast augmentation is a process from which the body continues to heal months after surgery. Whereas other cosmetic procedures usually heal and that’s the end of it, the body must adjust to accommodate inserted implants following breast augmentation. Immediately following surgery, the muscles around the implant and skin tissue experience significant swelling. This results in larger looking breasts that appear to sit high up on the chest and look rounder rather than teardrop shaped. Over the course of several months, inflammation decreases while the muscles and skin gradually adjust to the new additions through a process surgeons and patients alike refer to as the “drop and fluff.”

While the name is amusing, this condition is common among breast implant patients. Usually occurring in the first few months after surgery, drop and fluff starts when the breast skin and muscles start to stretch and relax to accommodate the new implants. No matter how the implants are placed, or the types of implants used, they all begin to slowly shift down the chest and point outward. As the implants gradually move into their final position, they naturally begin to fill out the bottom portion of the breast or “settle” into the pocket they’ve created. Known as the “fluff” phase of implant recovery, this second step is what provides the natural-looking teardrop shape rather than a high and tight appearance common in the first weeks following surgery.

Ultimately, the drop and fluff process is what provides patients with a natural-looking augmentation.

What to Expect During Drop and Fluff

The first thing patients should know about this recovery step is that every patient heals from surgery in their own way. While some face shorter recovery time and a longer period of descent, other individuals can spend months healing from the initial surgery and several more months waiting for their breasts to achieve their final position. Every patient’s journey is unique and therefore should be carefully planned with each individual’s specific concerns in mind.

Similarly, everyone’s unique recovery timeline also determines when their breasts will start their journey south. Gravity, surgery and how well your body heals also determine when the breasts completely drop and fluff. As such, it is important for patients to stay patient in the weeks and months following surgery. On average, it can take up to three months for the breasts to complete the entire recovery plus drop and fluff process.

How to Help Your Breasts Settle

During each follow-up appointment with our Beverly Hills surgeons, our team will examine and check your recovery to ensure the implants are on their way to correctly settling into their final position. Dr. David Kim may also recommend at home solutions to help encourage proper settling. This can include breast bands or compression bras and massaging techniques.

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At BHPS, our surgical team is your resource for understanding the immediate and long-term impacts of plastic surgery. To learn more about comprehensive cosmetic care, call 310-746-5475 today and schedule your consultation with our Beverly Hills surgeons!

 

 

A woman should carefully choose an experienced and qualified surgeon when considering breast augmentation cosmetic surgery.

She should ideally choose an ABPS plastic surgeon with years of training and experience in performing surgeries to receive the best quality of care possible.

A well-trained and experienced surgeon will significantly minimize the risk of any severe complications developing from the breast surgery. Furthermore, the right surgeon can offer more satisfying results to the patient. Dependable plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides breast implant revision surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities and cities in this area of the state.

ABPS Surgeon

The patient should ensure that her surgeon has received certification from the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). The ABPS is a distinguished board of the American Board for Medical Specialties (ABMS). For the surgeon to become ABPS certified, they will have to meet a stringent set of criteria instated by the board.

Surgeons must have a degree from a recognized medical school along with five-year residency training. They should then have undergone specialized plastic surgery training and possess a proven record of high ethical standards. On top of this, a reconstructive or cosmetic surgeon may be chosen for this certification if their practice focuses primarily on plastic surgery.

Specialized Plastic Surgery Training

Many cosmetic or plastic surgeons have licenses to practice. But all of them may not have adequate training to undertake some of the procedures they advertise. The patient should make sure that the plastic surgeon she chooses has specialized training in various types of breast augmentation surgery.

Patients should only choose a practice that focuses mainly on plastic surgery. The board requires surgeons to undergo a specific period of training before certifying them. There are constant developments in the area of plastic surgery.

Therefore, it is important to ensure that the plastic surgeon the patient selects receives on-going training and is updated on the most advanced plastic surgery procedures.

Emphasis on Customization and Innovation

Every woman has unique breast anatomy. The most effective way to achieve ideal outcomes from breast surgery is if the surgeon customizes the procedure to suit the particular cosmetic and anatomical requirements of the woman. Patients usually attain the highest levels of satisfaction when the surgery is individualized to create more complete and natural looking outcomes.

To deliver the best possible results, it is important for the breast surgeon to constantly update their skills to incorporate the latest techniques and technologies into the breast surgery. The patient receives the most benefit with the latest solutions which are usually more effective as they are an improvement over their predecessors.

Advanced solutions and techniques will allow the surgeon to perform a less invasive and painful procedure, which warrants a shorter recovery period and involves fewer risks.

Combining Art and Science

The breast surgeon should be adept at combining the principles of art as well as science to produce results that are excellent yet safe. An individualized approach to the breast surgery will enable the plastic surgeon to develop sustainable, predictable, safe, and aesthetically beautiful outcomes.

Committed cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and nearby areas across the landscape for breast revision surgery.

Patients should prepare thoroughly before a major procedure such as breast implant revision surgery. For patients considering this cosmetic surgery procedure, it is advisable to take the time to make meticulous preparations for the pre and post-surgical phases.

The preparation will not only benefit the patient medically but also offer them a more relaxed and comfortable surgical and recovery experience. Reliable plastic surgeon Dr. David Kim provides breast implant revision surgery to patients in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and surrounding communities in this part of America.

Surgery Blood Work

Blood work is the first step in preparation for breast implant revision surgery. Prior to the procedure, the surgeon will ensure that the patient’s creatine, hemoglobin, electrolytes, and blood clotting ability (INR) are within the normal range.

If the patient is beyond 50 years of age, she will also require an electrocardiogram (ECG /EKG) to make sure that her heart is functioning properly. If there is something amiss in the blood work or the EKG is abnormal, the breast surgeon will discuss further steps with the patient.

Two Weeks Prior to the Surgery

The breast implant revision plastic surgery preparation starts two weeks before the procedure. If the patient starts the preparation process earlier, they can avoid the last minute rush. Timely preparation will also ensure that the required arrangements are made well in advance.

The patient may need to arrange for the following two weeks before the revision surgery:

The patient will also need to undertake some changes two weeks prior to the breast implant revision surgery, including:

Avoid Alcohol Consumption

Alcohol causes blood thinning which can lead to a prolonged healing period and increase bruising. Instead, the patient should drink plenty of water to keep the body hydrated and nourished.

Quit Smoking

Nicotine will extend the recovery period and increase the possibility of post-operative complications. It is advisable for the patient to stop smoking entirely to avoid any consequent medical issues in the future.

Avoid Aspirin or Ibuprofen

These medications affect the body’s ability to clot blood. In case the patient has body pain or a headache, they can use Tylenol (acetaminophen) instead of these drugs.

Discontinue Herbal Supplements

The patient will also need to discontinue herbal supplements for some time. Many herbal supplements such as ginkgo biloba, ginseng, St. John’s wort, green tea extract, and garlic can interfere with anesthesia. Therefore, the patient will need to stop the intake of herbal supplements two weeks before the procedure.

Night Prior to the Revision Surgery

In preparation for breast implant revision surgery, the patient should undertake these important tasks on the night prior to the procedure:

Experienced cosmetic surgeon Dr. David Kim receives patients from Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, and other towns and suburbs in this section of California for breast revision surgery.