Breast Augmentation

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      "name": "Breast Reduction",
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      "description": "Breast Reductions reduce the weight, size, and strain of the breasts. Many women with overly large breasts deal with pain in the shoulders, back, and neck on a daily basis. Some women find it difficult to enjoy physical activity and finding clothing that fits appropriately can also be a struggle. Some women find they are self-conscious and uncomfortable in their bodies due to their large breasts. If you are tired of feeling self-conscious, restricted, or in pain due to overly large breasts, and are interested in learning more about the breast reduction procedure and recovery process, contact our office to schedule your confidential consultation today.",
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      "description": "A surgical procedure to restore a firmer shape and youthful look by reshaping the breast mound, tightening the skin, and repositioning the nipple to correct drooping caused by age, pregnancy, or weight changes.",
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      "description": "A specialized suite of procedures designed to remove excess, non-elastic hanging skin and reshape the body after significant weight loss (often following bariatric surgery) to reveal the patient's new underlying shape. Patients who have undergone bariatric surgery and the subsequent significant weight loss have numerous but similar areas of concern. These areas usually include: Breast: For women, the breasts often become ptotic or saggy and a breast lift is often required. Additionally, many women lose significant breast volume with weight loss and require breast augmentation with implants. For men, several breast reduction techniques are available, depending on the degree of correction required. Face: A face lift (Rhytidectomy) is often required to remove the excess skin at the face. This can be done in conjunction with a brow lift or a blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery) as needed to achieve complete facial rejuvenation. Surprisingly, some patients actually require fat to be replaced back to the face. As the face loses fat, it appears older and tired. Fat grafting can significantly improve the appearance of the face and restore a youthful appearance. Abdomen: Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is often required following massive weight loss to remove the excess lower abdominal skin. For some patients, a vertical wedge excision is also often needed to removed excess skin that runs across the abdomen. A lower body lift or circumfrential lift not only removes the abdominal excess skin, but can contour the hips, outer and posterior thighs and can lift the buttocks. Arms: Brachioplasty (arm lift surgery) is a technique to lift and tighten the skin of the arm. Thighs: A medial thigh lift will remove excess skin and fat at the inner aspects of the thighs, whereas a lower body lift addresses the outer and posterior portions of the thighs.",
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      "name": "Do Not Use When",
      "value": "Under age 18 (saline) or 22 (silicone), if currently breastfeeding, if expecting major weight fluctuations"
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      "value": "Healthy individuals with realistic goals, age 18+ for saline, 22+ for silicone"
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      "name": "Example Questions",
      "value": "Why do my hips and thighs look so much larger than my chest in every outfit?, I feel like my frame is 'unbalanced'. Is there a way to get an hourglass figure without looking 'fake'?, I’m tired of my dresses and blazers gapping at the chest. Can implants help my clothes fit properly?, One of my breasts is a full cup size smaller than the other. Can implants finally make them look like 'sisters'?"
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      "name": "Example Scenarios",
      "value": "Women (18+ for saline, 22+ for silicone) who feel their breasts are underdeveloped, sagging, uneven, or who simply desire increased volume., Active women seeking to restore or enhance their figure after lifestyle changes or naturally small breast development., Looking for a natural-looking enhancement that fits their frame and improves clothing options., Individuals seeking to correct breast asymmetry or developmental differences., A patient wishing to correct one breast being noticeably smaller than the other., A woman wanting to fill out her swimsuit or dresses with improved proportions."
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      "value": "Will my breast implant rupture during a mammogram? While there have been cases of breast implant rupture following mammograms, it is highly unlikely that this would occur. Breast implants are rather durable and can withstand the forces associated with mammograms. Because your health and safety are the number one priority, it is important that you do not skip your mammogram just because you have breast implants!, How Are Mammograms Performed with Implants? To ensure adequate mammograms, it is important to let the mammography center know that you have breast implants. The technician and radiologist should be familiar with performing mammograms on women with implants. They may elect to do special techniques known as “implant displacement views” in order to visualize all areas of the breast. So, accurate mammograms can still be performed after breast augmentation, although a slightly different technique may be used to obtain the image., Where will my implant be placed?  Dr. Lytle uses both submuscular (behind muscle) and subglandular (behind tissue) placement when performing breast augmentation.  There are advantages to each method and depending on your anatomy, including factors such as muscle thickness, original breast size, and skin thickness, we will help you decide which method of placement is right for you., What type of implant should I use? There are two types of breast implants: saline breast implants and silicone breast implants. Both are made of an outer silicone shell. Where they differ is the substance that is inside the implant. Saline implants are filled with a sterile salt-water solution, while silicone implants contain a thicker silicone gel. Both types come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and textures. Choose Saline when you prioritize the smallest possible surgical scar and want the \"peace of mind\" of immediate leak detection through simple deflation.  Choose Silicone when your top priority is a soft, natural-to-the-touch result that closely resembles original breast tissue."
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      "name": "Frequency",
      "value": "Typically a single primary surgery, periodic MRI scans (every 2-3 years) recommended for silicone implants"
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      "name": "Intended Outcomes",
      "value": "Improved breast size and shape, enhanced self-esteem, natural-looking results, improved symmetry"
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      "name": "Limitations",
      "value": "Does not correct severely drooping breasts alone (may require a lift), implants are not meant to last forever and come with available warranties"
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      "name": "Problems Solved",
      "value": "Breast asymmetry, underdevelopment, loss of volume after weight changes/aging, poor clothing fit"
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      "name": "Risks",
      "value": "Anesthesia risks, Bleeding, Infection, Changes in nipple or breast sensation, Poor scarring of the skin, Poor position of the implant, Implant leakage or rupture, The formation of tight scar tissue around the implant (capsular contracture), Fluid accumulation (seroma) in the surgical pocket, Wrinkling of the skin over the implant, Pain, which may persist, Possibility of revisional surgery"
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      "name": "What It Is Not",
      "value": "Not a weight-loss procedure, not a solution for major sagging without a concurrent lift"
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      "name": "When to Use",
      "value": "When seeking to improve breast volume, shape, or symmetry through an outpatient surgical procedure."
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      "value": "We offer our patients a complimentary consultation so they may learn and explore your options without feeling obligated. During this time you would learn more about Dr. Lytle, our practice, and our unique approach toward breast augmentation and other plastic surgery procedures in Plymouth. More importantly, we learn about you, your goals, your concerns, and your “likes and dislikes,” so that we can design a plan that is just right for you. \n\nWe have breast implants available for you to see and feel. We also use a precise sizing system based on your anatomy measurements to help make decisions on implant size. Dr. Lytle will perform a physical exam to evaluate the size, shape, symmetry, and elasticity of your skin. He will also look at your height, your frame, and your overall proportions.We meet again for a pre-op visit one to two weeks prior to surgery to review our plan and make sure you are comfortable and well-prepared.\n\nDuring the procedure, patients are placed under general anesthesia or IV sedation. A small incision is usually made in the breast crease. He then creates a space or “pocket” into which the breast implant is inserted. The implant is placed either directly behind the breast tissue (sub-glandular) or behind the pectoral muscle (sub-pectoral). A sizer (a temporary implant) is first placed into this pocket to be certain that the selected implant has the desired volume and fit. If not, a different sizer is placed until the desired volume and shape are obtained. After carefully assessing the breast for size, shape, and symmetry, the implant is placed. The incisions are closed with dissolvable sutures and surgical glue. A small gauze dressing and the surgical bra are applied. The surgery usually takes about 1-2 hours.\n\nFollowing surgery, you will be monitored in the recovery room until you are completely awake and alert. Because of his gentle technique, there is no need for drainage tubes or wraps. Instead, you are placed in a surgical bra. Most patients are feeling good and are ready for discharge after a brief observation period.\n\nThe majority of women can be off of pain medication and back to their normal routine (with some limitations, of course) in a matter of days. We see you in the office several times over the course of the next year for continued evaluation. All sutures are dissolvable and hidden beneath the skin, so there are no stitches to remove."
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