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 [...]
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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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Breast Augmentation to Correct Breast Asymmetry
April 2, 2010 – 1:30 pm
A little asymmetry between breasts is very common and generally goes unnoticed by anyone but a woman herself. In fact, it is more likely for a woman to have asymmetrical breasts than breasts that are the same size. Correction of asymmetry is a popular motivator for breast augmentation surgery. Typically, Dr. Slenkovich prefers to correct [...]
Q & A with oncologist about new mammogram guidelines
December 2, 2009 – 2:59 pm
Earlier this week the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force published new guidelines in the Annals of Internal Medicine stating that routine mammograms, should only be performed every other year on women ages 50 to 74, rather than every year starting at age 40. The guidelines also encouraged physicians to refrain from teaching their patients to [...]
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