Archive for the ‘Breast Revision Surgery’ Category

Capsular Contractures and Breast Augmentation

March 21st, 2012

Capsular contracture is one of the most common complications associated with breast augmentation both in San Diego and across the country. Unfortunately, it is a complication that we, as plastic surgeons, do not fully understand. This makes it a very frustrating problem for both patient and doctor alike. There is no way to predict, before [...]

Worldwide Concern Over PIP Breast Implants

December 26th, 2011

It has recently come to light that the now defunct French company, Poly Implant Prosthesis, had been illegally changing the silicone gel injected into their “approved” PIP breast implants to an inferior, non-medical grade “industrial” silicone. It is thought that this has caused the implants to have a higher incidence of spontaneous rupture and the [...]

Revisionary Breast Surgery in San Diego

September 26th, 2011

Breast Augmentation with silicone or saline implants is the most popular cosmetic procedure performed in the United States. Last year over 320,000 women underwent a breast augmentation by plastic surgeons alone (keep in mind that, unfortunately, any MD can perform breast augmentation in California – including oral surgeons!). However, despite its popularity, not all procedures [...]

Ruptured Breast Implants – San Diego Plastic Surgeon

September 9th, 2011

Ruptured Breast Implants Current breast implants from both of the major manufacturers in the United States warranty their breast implants for life. They also provide additional funds for a replacement surgery if the implants rupture in the first 10 years. Manufacturers currently offer $1200 dollars with the standard warranty and up to $2400 with an [...]