Increasing breast size is an issue that has been on women’s minds for centuries. From the early implant attempts in the 1800s to the modern breast implants today, breast augmentation has always been an invasive plastic surgery procedure that includes incisions, placing breast implants, healing and recovery time. So when we hear about a natural [...]
Category Archives: Breast Implants
Denver, Colorado
Choosing the Right Breast Implant Size
November 1, 2010 – 12:40 pm
Choosing breast implants is an exciting time in your life when you get to dictate your appearance and achieve the ideal you. But when deciding on your breast implant options, there is a lot to consider, and which breast implant size you want is one of those many decisions to make. Make the Right Decision [...]
Scar Care after Breast Augmentation
October 25, 2010 – 4:08 pm
When preparing to undergo any plastic surgery procedure, especially breast augmentation, patients are frequently concerned about how their scars will look. Anytime the skin is disturbed at deeper levels, a scar will develop as a result of the body’s natural repair mechanisms. A skillful Denver cosmetic surgeon can utilize techniques to minimize the appearance of [...]
The Importance of Choosing the Right Plastic Surgeon
October 18, 2010 – 11:26 am
If you are in the Denver, Colorado area and considering plastic surgery, please contact experienced and board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Nick Slenkovich for an initial consultation.
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 [...]
Denver Breast augmentation FAQ’s answered by Nurse Deb
June 7, 2010 – 4:44 pm
1) HOW DOES DR. SLENKOVICH PERFORM A BREAST AUGMENTATION? Breast augmentation surgery is performed at our on-site AAAASF-certified (American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities) ambulatory surgery center. The procedure takes about an hour and is performed under IV sedation under the care of a Certified Nurse Anesthetist and surgical team consisting of the [...]
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 [...]
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