The Mystery of The Cup Size After Breast Augmentation “Cup Size” is always a question which comes up during consultation with most of my breast augmentation patients. Most patients tell me they want to be a “full C cup”. However, in reality, most of the time, this is not what is desired as a final…
Are Anatomical Implants better than Round Breast Implants? This question has been brought up since tear shaped implants were introduced in the market. Originally these were called Gummy Bear implants because the silicone gel was more cohesive (firmer) than standard round implants. The increased cohesiveness does provide better and more long lasting results, if the…
How To Minimize Risk Of Capsular Contracture After Breast Augmentation? Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. In my experience over the past seventeen years, the three most common causes for breast revision are; implant deflation (more evident with saline implants), capsular contracture, and desired change in…
Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma after Breast Augmentation – Is It a True Cancer? Anaplastic large-cell Lymphoma (ALCL) is a hot topic today as it relates to breast implant surgery. According to Wikipedia, anaplastic large-cell lymphoma (ALCL) is a type of non-Hodgkin lymphoma involving aberrant T-cells. Recently, an association has been found between breast implants, especially textured implants in…
Choosing the best breast implant size is not enough – women also have to choose the best implant shape, profile, and texture. Dr. Jazayeri has helped countless women make the most educated choices based on their preferences, their anatomy, and what will be best for them. Here are some of the different options for breast…
In our last blog, Mentor® Breast Implant Warranties: Part 1, we discussed the warranties Mentor® offers to patients who receive MemoryGel® or MemoryShape® silicone breast implants. Now, we want to share with you the warranties Mentor® offers to patients who receive its saline-filled breast implants. Mentor®’s Warranties for Saline-Filled Breast Implants Mentor® offers patients two…
One of the first questions that breast augmentation patients ask is, “Are breast implants covered under warranty?” Each FDA-approved breast implant manufacturing company has its own warranty for breast implants. Depending on the manufacturer, the standard warranty will cover the cost of the implant plus a certain amount of surgical financial assistance for a period…
Is the IDEAL Breast Implant My Best Option for Breast Augmentation? In November 2014, the FDA approved yet another breast implant called the “IDEAL Implant“. The implant is designed by Dallas based plastic surgeon Robert Hamas. The implant is double lumen and both lumens are filled with saline (salt water). According to the company, this…
Bilateral Implant Exchange with Breast Lift For some patients, there is the misunderstanding that a large breast implant will result in a “perky” breast. When I really question the patient thoroughly, they are expecting a look which is only possible in action hero comic books (the small waisted, toned woman with big, perky breasts). Although…
Do I Need to Replace My Breast Implants Every Ten Years? The short answer is NO, you do not need to replace your breast implants every 10 years. However, the long answer is MAYBE. I am not sure where this myth has come about, that breast implants have to be replaced every ten years, but…