Dr. Slenkovich frequently sees women interested in breast augmentation, but who are worried about potential scarring. Dr. Slenkovich welcomes questions about his surgical technique and the possibility for breast augmentation scarring, especially since scarring is generally a minor issue after breast augmentations.
Healing and Scars
Scarring happens after every kind of surgical procedure, including medical procedures and [...]
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Breast Augmentation and Scarring
August 31, 2010 – 12:35 pm
A History of Breast Implants
June 25, 2010 – 8:32 am
Surprisingly, breast implants have been around in one form or another since the late 19th century. Throughout the early 20th century surgeons tried various types of breast implants from sponges and ground rubber to paraffin and glass balls. However, most were deemed ineffective or notoriously unsafe.
Breast implants, as we know them in the era [...]
How Does Rippling Occur?
June 24, 2010 – 8:29 am
Occasionally women with breast implants will develop wrinkling in their implants, commonly known as rippling. More often than not rippling is only detectable to the touch in most patients. However, some women with breast implants experience a visible rippling. There are several factors that increase the likelihood of breast implant rippling.
• Smaller original breast size
• [...]
Breast Augmentation and Mammograms
June 11, 2010 – 12:10 pm
Many women have concerns that breast augmentation will make it more difficult for radiologists to detect breast cancer in its early stages. Breast implants do not significantly impair the ability of screeners to detect breast cancer. In fact, women with breast implants typically have a more thorough mammogram to ensure accuracy.
Dr. Slenkovich requires all [...]
What is Synmastia?
June 10, 2010 – 12:08 pm
Symmastia (sometimes synmastia) is a very rare complication related to breast implant surgery. In symmastia, the breast implants migrate toward the center of the chest, eventually overcoming the tissue separating them to create one breast.
Symmastia is most often related to a surgical error or poor planning on the part of a plastic surgeon. This is [...]
Smooth Breast Implants vs. Textured Breast Implants
June 8, 2010 – 12:03 pm
You have many options when it comes to the type of breast implants you want. All the choices you have for breast implants come with advantages and disadvantages. The most important thing to remember when deciding on a breast implant is to keep your goals in mind. You will want to choose the right breast [...]
Contour Breast Implants vs. Round Breast Implants
June 7, 2010 – 12:01 pm
There are multiple choices of breast implants, including the type of implant, profile, texture and even shape! There are two shapes of breast implants:
• Round breast implants
• Contour breast implants
Denver breast surgeon, Dr. Nick Slenkovich is committed to helping you choose the correct style breast implant that will get you the results you desireWhile Dr. Slenkovich only [...]
Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation
June 4, 2010 – 10:33 am
Breast enhancement has never had so many options. Not only can you undergo the traditional form of breast augmentation where an implant is placed, but fat transfer has made breast augmentation more natural-looking and safer than ever.
Fat transfer for breast augmentation uses liposuction to remove fat from one area of your body and place it [...]
Incision Options for Breast Augmentation
May 25, 2010 – 9:43 am
While the inframmamary crease is the most common crease option, there are two other options as well.
There are three options for incision sites for breast augmentation:
Inframammary–at the breast crease
Periareolar–around the areola
Axillary–in the armpit
The inframammary incision is the one most commonly used, and preferred by Dr. Slenkovich, because it allows for the greatest flexibility and ease [...]
What is a Mommy Makeover?
May 24, 2010 – 9:41 am
A mommy makeover consists of a group of cosmetic procedures to help you restore your youthful proportions and body contours after childbearing and breast feeding. You can choose from various breast enhancement and body contouring procedures, as well as different skin care treatments to address facial blemishes that can be a result of pregnancy hormones.
After [...]
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