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 [...]
Category Archives: Breast Surgery
Denver, Colorado
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
Picking the Right Breast Implants: Profile
May 23, 2010 – 9:38 am
All breast implants used in breast augmentation by Denver plastic surgeon Dr. Slenkovich are round, but this does not mean they are all the same shape. Breast implants come in different “profiles” to help you get the results you desire from your breast augmentation procedure. During your initial consultation, Dr. Slenkovich will perform a breast [...]
What Is Capsular Contracture?
May 22, 2010 – 9:34 am
Capsular contracture is an uncommon complication of breast augmentation in which the scar capsule around the breast implant begins to contract around the implant usually just on one side. As a result, the breasts may become hard, misshapen, or slightly painful. Every patient who undergoes breast augmentation develops a scar around her implants and under [...]
Dr. Slenkovich explores new “Ideal Implant”
May 13, 2010 – 3:20 pm
Denver Plastic Surgeon Dr. Nick Slenkovich demonstrates the benefits of the saline-filled Ideal Implant. While they are not yet on the market, the Ideal Implants offer a silicone gel-like feel without the possible rippling and “water bag” feel of traditional saline implants.
Why Breast Size Changes When You Lose Weight
May 5, 2010 – 11:37 am
Did you know that the mammary glands are a network of thin, milk-producing tubes surrounded by deposits of fat? These deposits of fat create the shape of your breasts and are affected when you begin to lose weight and see a change in the size of your breasts. Many women who begin to exercise regularly [...]
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