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Dr. Nick Slenkovich – Colorado Plastic Surgery Center

Denver, Colorado

Surgery in an Office vs. a Hospital vs. a Surgery Center

May 21, 2010 – 9:33 am

In Colorado, there is no legal requirement that an outpatient surgery, such as a breast augmentation, be performed in a licensed surgical facility. Since most plastic surgeries are performed as outpatient surgeries, many plastic surgeons conduct surgery in their offices. This situation has the highest likelihood of serious adverse outcomes because there is no guarantee that emergency equipment or procedures are in place in the rare event that something goes wrong.

Other surgeons may seek to reduce risks by performing surgeries in a hospital. Although a hospital is a licensed surgical facility, neither the facility nor the personnel is dedicated to plastic surgery. This can lead to scheduling difficulties and delays. Plus, hospitals often have less comfortable and private recovery areas. Infection rates can also be much higher in a hospital than in an ambulatory surgery center.

At Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, we put your safety first, and that’s why we decided to build our own ambulatory surgery center dedicated to ensuring the safety of our patients. Our surgery center is licensed, accredited and certified by three different agencies with rigorous and distinct standards. This gives us the confidence to know that we have done everything in our power to ensure your safety.

Your comfort and convenience matters to us as well. Our surgery center allows us to have more control over scheduling and enables us to give our patients the level of post-operative care and comfort they deserve.

If you are considering cosmetic surgery in Colorado, please contact Colorado Plastic Surgery Center today to schedule a thorough consultation with Denver cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Nick Slenkovich and learn more about surgery in a hospital vs. a surgery center.

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Post-surgery bra fitting at Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie

May 21, 2010 – 9:01 am

It is said that women deal with change better than men. Maybe this is because mentally, emotionally, and spiritually, women are constantly facing the “ebb and flow” of life. Some of the most dramatic changes occur with age, but pregnancy and weight-related issues can bring about major transformations as well. The fact that these changes generally happen gradually allows us time to adapt.

After my breast augmentation, I was thrilled with my new look, but it was frustrating to have to wear a support bra for a full two weeks following the procedure. I wanted to show off my “enhancements” right away, but I knew that this unflattering garment was an important part of the healing process and I was willing to do whatever it took to achieve the best possible result. When I was finally able to replace the support bra with a “real” bra, I headed for the mall to buy the sexiest, laciest thing I could find.  I was shocked to discover that most department stores, and even the popular lingerie shops, do not carry the size I needed, other than styles that seemed designed for my grandmother! I had assumed that, having met what I imagined was the “ultimate standard” for women by having my breasts enlarged, my choices would be greater.  Instead, I was experiencing the futility of endless searching and subjected to the humiliation of having blushing salesgirls half my age trying – unsuccessfully – to “size” me. It was terribly disappointing.

At Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, we give all of our breast surgery patients a gift certificate to Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie at their six-month post-operative visit. This is an exceptional shop that specializes in meeting the needs of hard to fit women, as well as post-surgical and mastectomy patients. After months of struggling with ill-fitting bras that pinched and poked me, it finally dawned on me that I am not just an employee here… I am also a breast augmentation patient!  I immediately set off for Pampered Passions to find the perfect bra.

It was a great experience. Alicia owns this lovely, tasteful boutique, and her warmth and compassion are evident throughout. The theme of the shop is “Nurturing the female spirit,” and Alicia is certainly doing that. After a cheerful greeting, she and her staff offered me something to drink and set my granddaughter up with a coloring book so that I could shop without distraction. They were then able to accurately “size” my bust in a caring and professional manner. I felt absolutely no embarrassment. Once I knew what my true size was, they allowed me time to browse through dozens of absolutely beautiful bras. With so many styles to choose from, I appreciated Alicia offering suggestions for what selections might be most flattering for me. They even had an entire wall of “sale” items, which enabled me to purchase several bras without paying a fortune.

I was so excited as I drove home that day, and I have been thrilled with my new bras since. It is something I had never really given any thought to before my surgery, but am hoping now to enlighten other women considering breast enhancement. You may have some unexpected challenges, but there is help available… and it is definitely worth the effort.

Suzanne London Patterson – Surgery Center Coordinator

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Dr. Slenkovich explores new “Ideal Implant”

May 13, 2010 – 3:20 pm

At this year’s annual meeting of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, Denver plastic surgeon Dr. Slenkovich got a chance to look at the new Ideal breast implant. Double click on the videos below to see his reaction to the new implant.




The Ideal Implant is designed to combine the best features of saline and silicone-gel implant: the natural result of silicone gel and the safety of saline. Many women prefer silicone implants because of the natural look and feel they provide, but are hesitant to use them because of the chance of “silent rupture” and the FDA’s MRI recommendation.

The Ideal saline-filled breast implant looks like a standard silicone implant on the outside, since the edges have been lowered to contour better to the chest wall. Inside it contains several additional implant shells that are “nested” together. This design allows for more control of the saline solution and lessens “sloshing.” The internal structure also helps to minimize wrinkling and rippling, which are common complaints of traditional saline implants.

The new implant is still in clinical trials and will require two years of follow-up research in order for the implant to be approved by the FDA. If they do complete FDA-approval Dr. Slenkovich will most likely offer the Ideal Breast Implants at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center for his breast augmentation patients.

Learn more about the difference between saline and silicone implants.

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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 and eat healthy diets find themselves frustrated when they not only lose weight but lose volume in their breasts as well. Often this is the opposite effect that you would like to have, and you may find yourself considering breast enhancement surgery.

Breast augmentation is one way of controlling your body’s changing shape, and you may even find that once you are on track to a healthy lifestyle, you would like to increase the appearance of your bust to help accentuate your new physique.

You may be interested in breast enhancement because your weight loss has also caused your breasts to sag. A breast lift may be the right option to help you return an appearance of fullness to your breasts, and to compensate for the change in your breast shape.

You can learn more about changing breast sizes by contacting Colorado Plastic Surgery Center. Please contact breast surgeon Dr. Slenkovich today to learn more about breast enhancement options available in Denver, Colorado.

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Silicone Breast Implant Myths

May 4, 2010 – 11:34 am

The myth of silicone breast implants being dangerous has been dispelled since they were released back into the market by the FDA in 2006. Silicone breast implants are one of the most studied medical devices and improvements in recent years have made them as safe as any other type of implant. Some common, and untrue, myths about them include:

Silicone breast implants can leak into my body.

The type of silicone used in today’s silicone breast implants are made of a thick, cohesive gel that bonds to itself. Even if a silicone breast implant were to break, the silicone would not leak out into your body. It would remain in one cohesive mass.

Silicone breast implants are more likely to break than saline breast implants.

Silicone breast implant casings and saline breast implant casings are often made out of the same material. Nothing in either type of breast implant is more likely to make the outside of the breast implant break.

The silicone in breast implants is toxic to my body.

Your body contains trace amounts of silicone naturally. These amounts of silicone are not toxic to your body and do not cause any form of illness or disease. The silicone contained in breast implants also does not cause damage to your body, and does not seep into the surrounding tissue to damage it.

For more information on the difference between saline and silicone implants, see this entry.

To learn more about silicone breast implants, please contact breast surgeon Dr. Slenkovich today, serving Denver and the surrounding areas of Colorado.

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Nipple Sensitivity after Breast Augmentation

May 3, 2010 – 11:27 am

You may already be well informed about breast augmentation and scarring, but still have some questions that are holding you back from enjoying the benefits of breast augmentation. Like many women, your major concern may be retaining nipple sensation after your surgery, and the possibility of losing sensitivity may be holding you back.

Of all the types of breast surgery available you are least likely to lose sensitivity after standard breast augmentation. One of the major factors involved in the possibility of losing nipple sensitivity is directly connected to surgery surrounding the areola and nipple. In breast augmentation these areas are not affected, since Dr. Slenkovich generally uses an inframammary crease to make the incision.

Depending on your breast implant placement you are even less likely to experience any type of sensitivity loss. Implants placed submuscularly often do not affect the natural breast at all. This means that the buffer provided by your muscles helps prevent nerve damage. Even in subglandular placement, however, sensitivity loss is extremely rare.

If you are interested in breast augmentation but would like to learn more about the risks and benefits, please contact breast augmentation surgeon Dr. Slenkovich today in Denver, Colorado, and find the answers to your questions.

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How to Find Your Bra Size

April 29, 2010 – 4:32 pm

After you have had a breast enhancement procedure, or even if you are just considering one, it is important for you to know your correct bra size. Not only will this help you remain comfortable and find clothing that fits you properly, but it will protect your back and shoulders against unnecessary injury that could be caused by an ill-fitting bra. You will need to find your new bra size after you have had:

There are many options for finding your right bra size. After breast enhancement surgery you will be fitted with a pressure garment to help your breasts heal and to provide comfort after surgery. We generally recommend patients shop for new bras no sooner than six weeks after their surgery. At that point implants have settled into their breast pockets and incisions will not be irritated by any underwire.

The easiest way to find your right bra size is by taking advantage of a bra fitting service like those available in a department store or lingerie shop. If you are uncomfortable with this option, however, you can follow these steps using a tape measure:

1. Measure around your rib cage directly below the crease of your breasts in inches. This is your band size.

2. Loosely measure around the fullest part of your breasts in inches.

3. Subtract the band size from your second measurement. This represents your cup size. For each inch you should go up another cup size. So 1” difference is an A cup, 2” difference is a B cup, 3” difference is a C cup and so on.

4. Once you have a band and cup size, try on several bras to make sure they support you correctly and fit comfortably in the band. You may find that you need to go up or down a cup size or even a band size to find the correct fit.

At every breast patient’s 6-month follow-up appointment, she will receive a gift certificate to Pampered Passions Fine Lingerie. Pampered Passions specializes in professional bra fittings and focuses on “nurturing the female spirit” with every customer.

Please contact breast enhancement surgeon Dr. Slenkovich today to learn more about breast enhancement options available to you in the Denver, Colorado area.

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How to Know When You Need to Remove & Replace Implants

April 9, 2010 – 1:51 pm

Oftentimes women will decide to have their breast implants removed and/or replaced. But how do you know when? The short answer is that your breast implants may be removed any time you are no longer happy with your results and may be replaced or not, depending on your desire. They should be removed if they are painful, hard, or are ruptured.

Over time, it is normal for the appearance of your breasts to change, with or without breast implants. If your breast implants no longer look the same as they did after your initial procedure, a removal and replacement can restore the shape and contour you may have lost over time. Depending on changes in your breasts, this may also require a breast lift as well.

If you have saline-filled breast implants, a rupture will cause them to deflate, and you will immediately notice a difference in your breasts. On the other hand, cohesive silicone gel implants will not deflate when ruptured. Silicone implant ruptures are normally detected with an MRI. You should always watch your breasts for signs of complications, including hardness, pain, and undesirable changes in shape. These may indicate a rare complication that requires your breast implants be removed and replaced.

Some women choose to replace their breast implants to achieve a new size or to switch to a new type of implants, not necessarily because of a complication.

If you are experiencing signs or symptoms of a problem with your implants, and you live in Colorado, please do not hesitate to contact Denver cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Nick Slenkovich at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center today.

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Having Realistic Expectations for Plastic Surgery

April 8, 2010 – 1:51 pm

Plastic surgery can be life-changing, but it’s important to understand that it will not change who you are. The patients who get the most out of plastic surgery are the patients who have realistic expectations. This means researching and learning about your procedures, and being honest with yourself and your doctor about your goals.

Getting the Look That You Want

Photos can be a great communication tool, helping you convey the changes you picture in your mind without the mix ups that can occur when you merely describe your goals. But you need to choose them carefully and understand what you really like about the images. If you find a picture of someone with the hips and face that you want, breast surgery is not going to give you that look.

On the same token, if you find a picture of the breasts that you want, keep in mind factors such as body type and proportions, age, and skin quality. Every person has a very different anatomy and results will differ patient to patient. Plastic surgery can help you achieve your ideal lookand Dr. Slenkovich is always honest and frank about his expected outcome for your procedure.

Results Take Time

All plastic surgery procedures, big and small, take an extended period of time to heal. Bruising, swelling, pain and asymmetry are all common during the recovery period following your surgery. Knowing what to expect after surgery makes your recovery easier and less stressful. For most procedures, it takes six months to see full results.

If you are considering plastic surgery in Colorado, please contact Colorado Plastic Surgery Center today. During your consultation, you and Dr. Nick Slenkovich will discuss you goals and he will help you understand your options and what you can realistically expect from the procedures you choose.

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Why Select a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

April 3, 2010 – 8:23 am

Any doctor can call himself a cosmetic surgeon. No special training in cosmetic surgery is required for a physician to start taking cosmetic surgery patients. In fact, the doctor may even call him or herself a board-certified cosmetic surgeon. But be aware, the doctor’s board certification may be in gynecology, family medicine, nuclear medicine, immunology, or any of 145 specialties and sub-specialties recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties.

Board certification in plastic surgery is your guarantee that your cosmetic surgeon has the right training and experience to perform plastic surgery, and has proved through rigorous education and testing that he or she has the knowledge to perform it safely and correctly.

Before a doctor can be eligible to take the exam for board certification, he or she must have the proper training. After medical school doctors must complete on-the-job training, working under the supervision of a licensed physician before they themselves become licensed to practice medicine on their own. This phase of training is called a residency.

In order to take the exam for board certification, plastic surgeons must have completed a residency of three years or more in general surgery plus two to three years of plastic surgery residency.

Once a plastic surgeon becomes board certified, he still has to keep learning and stay up-to-date to keep his certification. Plastic surgeons may choose to complete additional fellowships to learn more about their areas of specialty.

When you are choosing a cosmetic surgeon, board certification should be at the top of your list of requirements. With a little research you can find out if your prospective surgeon is board certified. Those who are will usually advertise the fact, and with which board or boards they are certified. It is up to you to double check make sure it is an honest claim. This is something you should do before you go in for your initial consultation.

Dr. Nick Slenkovich is certified with both the American Board of Plastic Surgery and the American Board of Otolaryngology.

If you are looking for a board certified plastic surgeon in Colorado, please contact board-certified Denver cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Nick Slenkovich at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center today to schedule your consultation.

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