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 Augmentation
Denver, Colorado
Common Post-Operative Questions for Denver Breast Augmentation
November 16, 2010 – 5:01 pm
HOW WILL I LOOK AND FEEL AFTER SURGERY? It’s important to understand the result of your Denver breast augmentation will not be immediate. Full results take 6 months to a year to achieve while the breast implant settles into the pocket formed during surgery. Initially, your breasts will be high and may be slightly boxy [...]
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 [...]
Breast Augmentation and Scarring
August 31, 2010 – 12:35 pm
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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