What is Breast Implant Capsular Contracture?
The body’s normal response to breast implants is to form a scar around the implant, on the inside of your body. This contiguous scar around your implant is called the “capsule”. This “scar capsule” is a actually good thing, because it supports the implant in the upright position.
In the vast majority of cases this necessary and beneficial scarring on the inside of the body takes place without complication. You do not see or feel this scar “capsule” – but it serves to hold your implants in place over time.
However, in very rare instances a complication called “capsular contracture” can occur that affects the capsule. Although there is no guaranteed way to completely eliminate the possibility of capsular contracture, there are many steps that can be taken before during and after breast implant surgery to greatly reduce your risk.
What Is Breast Implant Capsular Contracture?
Statistics vary, but most estimates put the risk of capsular contracture at only around 3 to 5%. Capsular contracture occurs when chronic inflammation (usually due to bacteria) causes collagen fibers buildup and tighten in the scar capsule. Abnormal cell formation called myofibroblasts can occur, which can produce collagen and contract like a muscle cell.
As this buildup continues, the breast implant is squashed into a smaller space, making it more compact and firm – and sometimes affecting the breast shape as well. Capsular contracture can be mild, causing only minimal change in appearance and firmness. In more severe cases it can cause the breast to become hard, misshapen or migrate out of place.
Reducing the Risk of Breast Implant Capsular Contracture
Fortunately there are many things that you and your surgeon can do to reduce the risk of capsular contraction. Dr. Ali is a highly skilled, experienced and careful board certified plastic surgeon who takes every step possible to reduce or eliminate risk factors for capsular contracture.
Listed below are some of things you can do to help reduce this risk.
- Proper Breast Implant Size Reduces Capsular Contracture Risk
Recent studies have shown that too large of breast implants that overstretch the soft tissue envelope put women at higher risk of capsular contracture.
- Breast Implant Texture Can Reduce Capsular Contracture Risk
Breast implants with texturized shells typically have a decreased incidence of capsular contracture compared to implants with smooth shells, when placed over the pectoralis muscle. In FDA approval studies anatomically shaped ‘gummy bear’ implants both, rippled the least and had the lowest risk of capsular contracture.
- Breast Implant Incision Choice Can Reduce Capsular Contracture Risk
Incision placement is crucial to minimizing capsular contracture risk. In most cases, the incision with the lowest risk of capsular contracture is the inframammary incision (in the crease below the breast). Experienced surgeon Dr. Ali will take this factor into consideration – along with all other relevant factors – when determining the best incision type for you breast implants.
- Pocket Placement, Creation & Preparation Can Reduce Capsular Contracture Risk
Capsular contracture is more common when breast implants are placed in the subpectoral position – above the pectoralis muscle. This is likely because there is a reduction in bacterial exposure when implants are placed in the subpectoral position.
Precise and meticulous surgery performed by a board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali can also reduce capsular Contracture risk. A procedure called “electro-cautery”, makes a bloodless pocket for the implant that leaves minimal damage to the surrounding tissues. This healthier and dryer pocket, is less likely to allow bacteria to grow, further reducing the inflammation that can lead to capsular contracture.
After a the breast implant pocket has been created, but before insertion, a formula of three antibiotics in saline mixed with Betadine, should also be applied to further lower rates of infection that can result in capsular contracture.
- Post-Surgical Antibiotics Can Reduce Capsular Contracture Risk
After breast implant surgery, and even after the patient has healed, a woman can still be at risk of bacterial contamination of their implants – that can lead to Capsular Contracture risk. Infections – even of a tooth, nail, or scrape – should be promptly treated with antibiotics. Also, anytime an elective surgery procedure is planned – including include dental procedures, Pap smears, and colonoscopies, etc. – a one-time dose of antibiotics should be given beforehand.
Best Breast Implant Procedures
Because capsular contracture is a result of chronic inflammation, most often from bacterial infection, there are a number of things you and your board certified surgeon can do to minimize the risk. Doctor Ali is has performed successful breast implants on thousands of women across Oakland County.
He will help you choose the implant size and type, incision placement, and implant placement that will give you the most beautiful results while also minimizing any potential risks.
Birmingham 7 Rochester Hills’ Area Top Breast Implant Surgeon
Dr. Ali is a board certified Birmingham / Rochester Hills area plastic surgeon who has performed breast implants on thousands of women in Birmingham, Troy, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, and across Oakland County. He utilizes the latest techniques and best, state-of-the-art breast implant technologies and procedures – to ensure that your results are as safe as they are beautiful.
Dr. Ali will be happy to offer you a consultation to answer all of your questions, and help you choose the best breast implant size, shape, material and position for your body type and appearance goals.
Feel beautiful inside and out, with breast implant surgery. And remember, financing options are also available.
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Get Shapely Calves & Ankles with Liposuction
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Liposuction for Calves & Ankles–
If you have stubborn pockets of fat on your calves and/or ankles, you know that there is perhaps no tougher area to try and reduce. This is because when fat accumulates on the calves and ankles it is almost entirely due to genetics – and no amount of dieting or exercise will help.
The good news is that thick calves, ankles and so-called “cankles” can now permanently be a thing of the past with calf and ankle liposuction.
Early liposuction procedures on the lower legs used to be fraught with complications and often produced unsatisfactory results. However, improvements in “Tumescent” (minimally invasive) liposuction of the lower legs extremely effective and very popular in the last two decades.
How Calf & Ankle Liposuction are Performed
Neither calf nor ankle liposuction is typically performed on its own. Rather an experienced plastic surgeon will shape the entire lower leg for the most aesthetic results. Liposuctioning the calf and ankle as a single procedure ensures that the best proportions of the lower leg are achieved.
In some cases, Dr. Ali may also perform liposuction of the knees and thighs at the same time as the calves and ankles – to contour the entire leg into a smooth, natural, attractive shape.
In performing calf and ankle liposuction a thin tube called a cannula is gently inserted into the fat layer of the calves or ankles. Moving the cannula slowly back and forth through the fat, the surgeon breaks up the fat cells, which are then sucked out through the cannula.
Dr. Ali performs calf and ankle liposuction with minimally invasive tumescent liposuction, which requires only local anesthetic. Typically, a tiny incision is placed directly below the knee, towards the top of the calf. Using two separate incisions on either side of the calf a smooth and shapely leg is literally “sculpted” into a slimmer, more beautiful shape.
Oakland County’s Best Calf & Ankle Liposuction
Dr. Ali considers all of the factors affecting your case, including your skin’s elasticity, the proportions of your entire leg, and your appearance goals to achieve results that are not only beautiful, but are 100% uniquely “you”. Financing options are also available!
Finally, get the legs, calves and ankles you’ve always wanted with safe, effective affordable liposuction.
Call Oakland County Surgeon Dr. Ali for a Liposuction Consultation: 248-335-7200
Men’s Chest & Male Breast Liposuction
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Liposuction for Men’s Chest & Male Breasts–
Male breast enlargement, also called gynecomastia, is a condition that can cause embarrassment and insecurity about one’s appearance. Fortunately there are a number of effective treatments to reduce male breasts – including fast, safe & affordable liposuction.
Excess fat in a man’s chest area is often genetic – and frequently no amount of diet or exercise helps. Other causes of male breast enlargement include:
Male Breast Liposuction Procedure
Liposuction is performed by inserting a thin tube, called a cannula, into the treatment area. The surgeon moves the cannula back and forth to break up the fat cells, which are then sucked out through the tube.
As a board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Ali has helped men get the masculine chest they desire with this technique. He has a deep understanding of how fat is stored in different areas of the body, and actually sculpts the chest, producing a proportionate, attractive appearance.
Because the male chest is an area that should only have muscle, all excess fat can typically be completely removed with liposuction. This includes removal of the fat pockets from both sides and from on the area under each nipple. In some cases an experienced surgeon will also remove glandular tissue in addition to fat to ensure a muscular appearance.
The approach and treatment for male breast liposuction differs for men, as opposed to removing fatty areas from women. Dr. Ali has decades of experience giving men the masculine, muscular chest they desire.
Am I a Candidate for Male Breast Liposuction?
Because male breasts are an area that is so easily improved by liposuction, most men who are suffering from gynecomastia are good candidates for chest liposuction.
Keep in mind that male breast liposuction is not a weight loss technique and is not recommended for individuals who are obese. Liposuction is not a substitute for maintaining a healthy weight – however it is ideal for men who have stubborn fat in the breast area that does not respond to diet and exercise.
If a man has fullness in the breast area, the best results are achieved if it is caught early on before the breasts drop and get too droopy. This ensures that the chest will not only look better in the short term, but will also look better later on as the man gets older.
Oakland County’s Best Male Breast Liposuction
Dr. Ali uses a unique, multifaceted approach to men’s breast reduction through liposuction. He doesn’t just suck out a single area of fatty tissue – but rather uses his skill and experience to bring proportion and balance to your entire body.
Chest liposuction must be tailored to the specific needs of each patient. Dr. Ali will offer you a consultation to examine your chest, listen thoroughly to your cosmetic goals, and offer his professional viewpoint to create a personalized treatment program that is specific to you.
Get the muscular, masculine chest you have always wanted with male breast liposuction. And, financing options are also available!
Call Oakland County Surgeon Dr. Ali for a Liposuction Consultation: 248-335-7200
Does Liposuction Work on the Face, Neck, Jowls & Double Chin?
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Our parents give us many things – including the “DNA” that controls how much excess fat we have in our cheeks, chin, and neck. And while diet and exercise can help many areas of the body, it typically does nothing to reduce fatty deposits on the face, jaw line & “double chin”.
Nothing else contributes to our sense of “who we are” like our face does. Our face is how others remember us, it is what we see in the mirror every day. Unfortunately it is also the basis of how we are judged, and as well as how we judge ourselves. Everybody wants to feel attractive – but many people do not realize that facial liposuction can give them the appearance they want without surgery.
Dr. Ali is an Oakland County board certified plastic surgeon who has helped hundreds of women and men in Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills and the surrounding area get the appearance they want with non-invasive tumescent liposuction of the cheeks, neck, jawline or double-chin.
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What is facial liposuction?
Liposuction was originally designed for body contouring, but modern liposuction technology now makes it an ideal tool for sculpting the face and neck as well. In facial liposuction, a surgeon uses a special tiny tube (called a “micro-cannula”) attached to a gentle suction-syringe or pump to extract fat cells from the face.
A skilled, experienced, board-certified surgeon like Dr. Ali can sculpt areas of fat into more attractive and more youthful facial contours with liposuction. Among the most common facial liposuction procedures we perform at our Birmingham, Michigan office is “double-chin” removal that sculpts a more defined chin and jawline.
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Advantages of Liposuction for Cheeks, Neck, Jowls & Double Chin
Many men and women prefer facial liposuction over a face-lift because it is non-invasive. Only a mild, local anesthetic is required and there is very minimal “downtime” or “recovery time”. Additionally, there are no scars with facial liposuction. And because there is very, very minimal bruising or swelling most people will never even know you had the procedure done. In some cases, facial liposuction can provide more natural or “subtle” results than a facelift, as well.
Unlike CoolSculpting or “double-chin injections”, liposuction requires only one treatment and the results are visible as soon as swelling subsides. Both CoolSculpting and double-chin injections (Kybella) require multiple treatments and take much longer for results to be seen – as the body must gradually eliminate the “frozen” fat. Additionally, Kybella only targets the area immediately below the chin and not other problem areas, such as the jowls.
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Facial Liposuction Procedure
The procedure of facial liposuction typically only takes 30 minutes to an hour – depending upon how much fat is to be removed, and from how many areas of the face. Only one treatment is required – and while some results may be immediately visible, the full results won’t be seen until all of the swelling subsides.
You will be given a compression garment with specific instructions on when to wear it. Typically it is around 5 days and then while sleeping for a couple more weeks.
The pain or discomfort is usually minimal, and can typically be managed with over the counter painkillers. However, many people do not need to take anything for pain at all. Dr. Ali will give you specific instructions regarding what you can safely take for any discomfort.
In younger patients and those with elastic skin, facial liposuction is very often effective on its own, and all that is needed. In some older patients, or those wishing more dramatic changes, facial liposuction may be combined with a laser resurfacing, a facelift, brow lift, eyelid surgery, nose surgery, or even chin or cheek implants.
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Best Liposuction in Birmingham, West Bloomfield & Bloomfield Hills
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men in Birmingham, West Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills and across Oakland County get the appearance they love with facial liposuction, and other minimally-invasive, non-invasive and surgical procedures. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you understand your options, so you can choose the best procedure for your goals.
And remember, liposuction financing options are also available!
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Call Our West Bloomfield Area Office for a Liposuction Consultation: 248-335-7200
Liposuction vs. CoolSculpting
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Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men in Oakland County get the body they want with liposuction and CoolSculpting. But how do you know which procedure is right for you? In this article we discuss the general differences between liposuction and CoolSculpting.
Remember every patient is unique, and what is the best procedure for one person may not be right for someone else. Dr. Ali will provide you with a evaluation and detailed answers to your questions, so that you can chose the best procedure for your goals and your individual situation.
Liposuction Procedure
Liposuction is a surgical technique that removes excess fat deposits located between the skin and muscle. It improves the body’s shape by surgically getting rid of stubborn “bulges” of fat that are resistant to exercise and dieting.
Liposuction is an excellent procedure for people who are at or near a healthy weight, who want to permanently “sculpt” away specific stubborn pockets of fat. It generally works best for people who have good skin elasticity and muscle tone – and who do not have excess skin or loose abdominal muscles.
In most cases liposuction can be performed under local anesthesia, and the patient can go home within a half hour after the procedure. The incision in liposuction is very small (less than 3mm) so there are no stiches and no scars.
The recovery time is from 2 to 7 days before normal activity can be resumed – and the pain or discomfort gradually subsides over a period of 2 to 8 weeks.
Once the swelling goes down (4 to 6 weeks), the liposuction results are visible “immediately” – because the fat has been surgically “sucked out”.
In addition to be performed on the “tummy” (abdomen, waist) liposuction can also be used on many other parts of the body including the sides (love handles), arms, chin, thighs and buttocks (butt).
CoolSculpting Procedure
Like liposuction, CoolSculpting is primarily used to remove stubborn areas of fat that resist diet and exercise. Like liposuction, CoolSculpting is not a weight loss tool for obesity and it does not remedy flabby or loose abdominal skin or muscles.
CoolSculpting is non-surgical and non-invasive – meaning there is no incision and no local anesthetic. This also means that there is virtually no “downtime” and no period of recovery.
While lipo is generally done in one treatment, CoolSculpting, involves multiple treatments. You will begin to see results within 4-5 weeks, but it may take 3 to 5 months to deliver final results. Full results will eventually reduce the area treated by 20 to 25%.
In sum, CoolSculpting is less invasive, and less uncomfortable, with less downtime. But the results take more treatments and the results take much longer to be visible.
Beware of Liposuction Clinics With Only One Choice
The best way to determine which treatment is best for you is to discuss your goals with a board certified plastic surgeon who offers many different procedures. Dr. Ali will look at your skin, muscles, body, lifestyle and goals to help you chose the best procedure for your unique needs.
Always be very wary of doctors, clinic that only offer one type of procedure. They will likely steer or pressure you into the procedure they offer – even if another procedure would be better for your body, your goals or your lifestyle. Only a surgeon who offers multiple procedures can give you the choices you need that are best for you.
Best Liposuction in Oakland County
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men across Oakland County get the body they want with liposuction and CoolSculpting. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you understand your options and decide if liposuction or CoolSculpting is right for you.
And remember, financing options are also available!
Call Oakland County Surgeon Dr. Ali for a Liposuction Consultation: 248-335-7200
Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck
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Liposuction vs. Tummy Tuck –
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men in Oakland County get the body they want with liposuction and tummy tucks. But how do you know which procedure is right for you? In this article we discuss the general differences between lipo and a tummy tuck.
Remember every patient is unique, and what is the best procedure for one person may not be right for someone else. Dr. Ali will provide you with a evaluation and detailed answers to your questions, so that you can chose the best procedure for your goals and your individual situation.
Liposuction Procedure
Liposuction is a surgical technique that removes excess fat deposits located between the skin and muscle. It improves the body’s contour or shape by surgically getting rid of stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to exercise and dieting. Liposuction is not a good treatment for obesity or large weight loss.
Liposuction is an excellent procedure for people who are at or near a healthy weight, who simply want to “sculpt” away specific stubborn areas of fat. It generally works best for people who have good skin elasticity and muscle tone – and who do not have excess skin in the midsection or loose abdominal muscles.
In most cases liposuction can be performed under local anesthesia, and the patient can go home within a half hour after the procedure. The incision in liposuction is very small – typically less than 3mm – so there are no stiches and no scars.
In addition to be performed on the “tummy” (abdomen, waist) liposuction can also be used on many other parts of the body including the sides (love handles), arms, chin, thighs and buttocks (butt).
Tummy Tuck Procedure
A tummy tuck is a more invasive procedure. A tummy tuck is primarily aimed at addressing excess or “flabby” skin and loose muscle, and to a lesser extent excess fat.
A tummy tuck is also often a good procedure for abdominal “flabbiness” due to pregnancy or a large weight loss.
A tummy tuck (also called abdominoplasty) typically requires general anesthesia. An incision across the lower abdomen is performed during a tummy tuck in order to remove excess abdominal skin and tighten the abdominal muscles. This does result in some scaring, as well as a longer recovery time and more intense discomfort.
Do I Need Liposuction or a Tummy Tuck?
A patient with elastic skin and good abdominal muscle tone will generally only require liposuction to remove the fat “bulges” from the abdomen area, and get the results they desire. However, a tummy tuck is usually the best solution if the main issue experienced by the patient is loose skin or stretched muscle tissue.
In some cases, the less invasive liposuction procedure can be done first to remove fat, since it has fewer risks and a shorter recovery time. Then later – if truly necessary to achieve more dramatic results – a tummy tuck can subsequently be performed.
Both liposuction and tummy tuck are excellent body contouring procedures. Dr. Ali will evaluate your skin, muscles and body to assess your individual situation. He will provide detailed answers to your questions, so that you can chose the best procedure for your goals and unique needs.
Oakland County’Liposuction
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men across Oakland County get the body they want with liposuction and tummy tucks. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you understand your options and decide if liposuction or a tummy tuck is right for you.
And remember, financing options are also available!
Call Oakland County Surgeon Dr. Ali for a Liposuction Consultation: 248-335-7200
What to Expect After Liposuction
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Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men in Oakland County get the body they want with liposuction. In this article we discuss what to expect after your lipo surgery and during your recovery.
Remember every patient is unique, and your experience may differ from this general information. Always follow the instructions and advice provided by your plastic surgeon. Dr. Ali will provide detailed answers to your questions before and after your liposuction, so that you know what to expect in your individual situation.
How Long is the Recovery Time after Liposuction?
When liposuction is done using local anesthetic, patients can often go home as soon as 30 minutes after surgery. When general anesthetic is used, patients typically require two to three hours of observation before being discharged.
You need to have a friend or family member drive you home. It is recommended that you do not drive for the first 24 to 48 hours after lipo surgery.
Tumescent liposuction involves significantly less swelling, inflammation and pain. “Downtime” varies and can be from 2 to 7 days. Some patients can return to light activity – such as a desk-type job – within two or three days after tumescent liposuction. Normal physical activities can generally be resumed very soon after that.
Your recovery period will depends on how extensive the procedure was, how much fat was removed, your age, your general health, etc. Dr. Ali will give you specific instructions about returning to work and regular activities suited to your individual situation.
Is there Pain after Liposuction Surgery?
As with any surgery, there will be some degree of discomfort after your liposuction. The amount of pain experienced depends upon individual factors including the part of the body, the type of anesthesia used, and the patient’s pain tolerance.
Soreness is usually the most intense for 2 to 4 days after liposuction – and then discomfort decreases steadily. Typically you will experience tenderness and soreness for up to 4 weeks, but it should generally subsides over the following next 4 to 8 weeks.
Der. Ali’s patients agree that the short term pain is more than worth the long term gain in appearance they experience.
Will I Have Scars, Lumps or Dimples from Liposuction?
Scars are not common with modern liposuction techniques. Dr. Ali uses very small cannulas (“micro-cannulas”) to remove the fat – so only very small incisions are required. Each incision is no more than 3mm in length, so there is no need for stitches.
The appearance of your skin after liposuction will depend upon your skin’s elasticity. Skin with good elasticity will look smooth, firm and natural after liposuction.
The chances of irregularities, dimples, or flaws after liposuction are extremely low when performed by a skilled, board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali.
He will carefully evaluate your body fat, skin elasticity, etc. before proceeding with liposuction. If he believes that poor skin elasticity or skin tone may not make you a good lipo candidate, he will discuss other treatment options with you.
Do I Need to Wear a Compression Garment after Lipo?
Generally, DR. Ali has patients wear a compression garment full-time for 10 days after surgery, and then part-time for 10 additional days. It is not uncomfortable, and in fact helps keep both pain and swelling down.
Best Liposuction in Oakland County
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men across Oakland County get the body they want with liposuction. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to answer all of your questions, and help you decide if liposuction is right for you.
Feel attractive with amazing, affordable liposuction. And remember, financing options are also available!
Call Oakland County Surgeon Dr. Ali for a Liposuction Consultation: 248-335-7200
Should I Get Liposuction?
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If you are tired of stubborn pockets of fat on your waist, hips, thighs, love handles, or elsewhere on your body you may be considering liposuction. But how do you know if liposuction is right for you? Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of men and women in Oakland County get the body they want with liposuction. In this article we present some facts to help you decide if liposuction is right for you.
Of course, a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who performs liposuction is always best. Dr. Ali will also offer you a consultation so that you can decide if lipo is the right procedure for you.
How Liposuction Works
Liposuction is a surgical technique that removes excess fat deposits located between the skin and muscle. It improves the body’s contour or shape by surgically getting rid of stubborn pockets of fat that are resistant to exercise and dieting.
Which Body Areas can be Treated by Liposuction?
The areas most frequently treated with lipo in women are:
Man can also get liposuction and are about 15% to 25% of our lipo patients. The areas most frequently treated with lipo in men are:
Who Can Get Liposuction Surgery?
Liposuction is not a good treatment for obesity or large weight loss. Even as a last resort, liposuction is simply not effective for people who are unable to lose large amounts of weight through dieting and exercise.
Liposuction is ideal for people who are at or near a healthy weight, who want to “sculpt” away specific stubborn areas of fat that do not respond to dieting or exercise.
A good candidate for liposuction will have realistic expectations. Liposuction can provide very substantial improvements in the “shape” or “contour” of “fatty” body parts. But the amount of fat and the elasticity of the skin will affect the final results.
How Much Does Liposuction Cost?
The fee for liposuction will depend upon how many areas of your body will be treated, as well as the experience and reputation of your surgeon.
Dr. Ali is a board certified plastic surgeon with an excellent reputation for amazing results. We offer competitive rates, as well as financing options to help you get the lipo you want.
But your decisions about liposuction should not be based solely on finding the “cheapest” procedure. Very cheap lipo usually means that the doctor is not board certified, is less experienced, or does the procedure quickly and incompletely. Surgery that will affect your appearance for years to come is not something you should consider from a “cut rate” doctor.
What Are the Risks of Liposuction?
Liposuction is a surgery that does involve anesthesia – so to minimize the risk of complications you should always chose a board certified plastic surgeon who is very experienced with an excellent reputation.
Compared to most surgeries, liposuction is amazingly safe. Very rare problems that can potentially occur are the same as any surgical procedure: infections, bruising, bleeding, and (very infrequently) nerve injury.
Because any anesthesia has certain risks, liposuction using local anesthesia has somewhat fewer risks than lipo using general anesthesia or heavy IV sedation. Doing too much liposuction at one time can also increase risks. The best way to minimize the risk of complications is to have your lipo performed by a highly experienced, board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali.
Best Liposuction in Oakland County
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women and men across Oakland County get the body they want with liposuction. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to answer all of your questions, and help you decide if liposuction is right for you.
Feel attractive with amazing, affordable liposuction. And remember, financing options are also available!
Call Oakland County Surgeon Dr. Ali for a Liposuction Consultation: 248-335-7200
What is Breast Implant Capsular Contracture?
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The body’s normal response to breast implants is to form a scar around the implant, on the inside of your body. This contiguous scar around your implant is called the “capsule”. This “scar capsule” is a actually good thing, because it supports the implant in the upright position.
In the vast majority of cases this necessary and beneficial scarring on the inside of the body takes place without complication. You do not see or feel this scar “capsule” – but it serves to hold your implants in place over time.
However, in very rare instances a complication called “capsular contracture” can occur that affects the capsule. Although there is no guaranteed way to completely eliminate the possibility of capsular contracture, there are many steps that can be taken before during and after breast implant surgery to greatly reduce your risk.
What Is Breast Implant Capsular Contracture?
Statistics vary, but most estimates put the risk of capsular contracture at only around 3 to 5%. Capsular contracture occurs when chronic inflammation (usually due to bacteria) causes collagen fibers buildup and tighten in the scar capsule. Abnormal cell formation called myofibroblasts can occur, which can produce collagen and contract like a muscle cell.
As this buildup continues, the breast implant is squashed into a smaller space, making it more compact and firm – and sometimes affecting the breast shape as well. Capsular contracture can be mild, causing only minimal change in appearance and firmness. In more severe cases it can cause the breast to become hard, misshapen or migrate out of place.
Reducing the Risk of Breast Implant Capsular Contracture
Fortunately there are many things that you and your surgeon can do to reduce the risk of capsular contraction. Dr. Ali is a highly skilled, experienced and careful board certified plastic surgeon who takes every step possible to reduce or eliminate risk factors for capsular contracture.
Listed below are some of things you can do to help reduce this risk.
Recent studies have shown that too large of breast implants that overstretch the soft tissue envelope put women at higher risk of capsular contracture.
Breast implants with texturized shells typically have a decreased incidence of capsular contracture compared to implants with smooth shells, when placed over the pectoralis muscle. In FDA approval studies anatomically shaped ‘gummy bear’ implants both, rippled the least and had the lowest risk of capsular contracture.
Incision placement is crucial to minimizing capsular contracture risk. In most cases, the incision with the lowest risk of capsular contracture is the inframammary incision (in the crease below the breast). Experienced surgeon Dr. Ali will take this factor into consideration – along with all other relevant factors – when determining the best incision type for you breast implants.
Capsular contracture is more common when breast implants are placed in the subpectoral position – above the pectoralis muscle. This is likely because there is a reduction in bacterial exposure when implants are placed in the subpectoral position.
Precise and meticulous surgery performed by a board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali can also reduce capsular Contracture risk. A procedure called “electro-cautery”, makes a bloodless pocket for the implant that leaves minimal damage to the surrounding tissues. This healthier and dryer pocket, is less likely to allow bacteria to grow, further reducing the inflammation that can lead to capsular contracture.
After a the breast implant pocket has been created, but before insertion, a formula of three antibiotics in saline mixed with Betadine, should also be applied to further lower rates of infection that can result in capsular contracture.
After breast implant surgery, and even after the patient has healed, a woman can still be at risk of bacterial contamination of their implants – that can lead to Capsular Contracture risk. Infections – even of a tooth, nail, or scrape – should be promptly treated with antibiotics. Also, anytime an elective surgery procedure is planned – including include dental procedures, Pap smears, and colonoscopies, etc. – a one-time dose of antibiotics should be given beforehand.
Best Breast Implant Procedures
Because capsular contracture is a result of chronic inflammation, most often from bacterial infection, there are a number of things you and your board certified surgeon can do to minimize the risk. Doctor Ali is has performed successful breast implants on thousands of women across Oakland County.
He will help you choose the implant size and type, incision placement, and implant placement that will give you the most beautiful results while also minimizing any potential risks.
Birmingham 7 Rochester Hills’ Area Top Breast Implant Surgeon
Dr. Ali is a board certified Birmingham / Rochester Hills area plastic surgeon who has performed breast implants on thousands of women in Birmingham, Troy, Rochester Hills, West Bloomfield, and across Oakland County. He utilizes the latest techniques and best, state-of-the-art breast implant technologies and procedures – to ensure that your results are as safe as they are beautiful.
Dr. Ali will be happy to offer you a consultation to answer all of your questions, and help you choose the best breast implant size, shape, material and position for your body type and appearance goals.
Feel beautiful inside and out, with breast implant surgery. And remember, financing options are also available.
Breast Lift FAQs
/in Breast Lift /by adminTop Oakland County Surgeon’s Breast Lift FAQs
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Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women across Oakland County get the look they love and the body they desire with breast lifts. In this article we answer some of our patients most frequently asked questions about breast lifts.
What is a breast lift?
The technical term for breast lift surgery is Mastopexy. It is a very safe and common surgical procedure that removes excess skin, and lifts breast tissue and the nipple and areola. Breast lifts can improve the shape, firmness, and appearance of sagging or dropping breasts.
A breast lift is not the same thing as a breast implant – although both procedures may be performed at the same time. To learn more about the difference between breast lift and a breast implant surgery CLICK HERE.
Who can benefit from breast lift surgery?
Women whose breasts are sagging from the effects of breastfeeding, aging, weightless, gravity or simply genetics are all candidates for breast lift surgery. In some situations, a breast lift can also help with breasts that are asymmetrical or misshapen.
A breast lift may be performed at any age over 22 (after the breasts stop developing). As with any surgery, you should be in good overall health, not extremely obese, and quit smoking for at least 6 weeks, in order to achieve the best breast lift surgery results.
If a women is planning on having more children, she should generally consider postponing breast lift surgery until she is done having children – as another pregnancy could result in additional drooping.
Are there different techniques for breast lifts?
In all cases, breast lift surgery requires removal of some breast skin – but the amount and location of skin removal will depend upon your breasts’ shape.
Sometimes an incision is made just around the areola. In other cases the surgeon may go around the areola and then vertically to the bottom. In some cases were skin needs to be removed, an incision may also be made across the bottom of the breast.
These different breast lift techniques can have some unusual names, such as “crescent,” “donut,” “Benelli,” “lollipop,” “vertical,” “Wise pattern,” “anchor”, “circumareolar”, and others. Dr. Ali will make recommendations based on your unique body – and help you make the choices that are best for you.
Will I have scars from breast lift surgery?
Dr. Ali has performed thousands of breast lift surgeries, and takes every step possible to create the most attractive breast shape with the least amount of scarring. He will strategically place incisions and masterfully make them as small as possible while still achieving the desired result. However, keep in mind that because it is a surgery, no matter what technique is used, some degree of scarring is inevitable.
Dr. Ali’s goal is always to keep scars as small as possible. But the most important decision about the incision size and location is creating the most beautiful breast shape.
Scarring typically fades considerably over time, however it never goes away completely. Most women feel that the “trade-off’ of having small scars is worth it to achieve the breast appearance they desire.
Dr. Ali will offer you a consultation so that you can make the best decision, and decide which type of breast lift procedure is right for you.
Can I work or exercise after breast lift surgery?
Most women are able to resume light activities 2 to 5 days after breast list surgery. Typically you can return to work and other light activities after 5 to 7 days. This will depend upon the physical nature of your job, as well as how well you heal.
Many women can resume low impact exercises after about 4 weeks. However, jogging, jumping and any high impact activities can strain the breasts during recovery and should be avoided until you get the “all clear” from your surgeon.
Dr. Ali can tell you more specifically when you will be able to engage in certain activities, based on how extensive your surgery was, how well you are healing, your age and overall health, and the type of work or exercise you do.
Top Oakland County Breast Lift Surgeon
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women across Oakland County get the look they love with breast lifts and breast implants. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to answer all of your questions, and help you select the best procedure for your goals.
Feel beautiful inside and out, with breast lift and breast implant surgery. And remember, financing options are also available!
Breast Lift Surgery Compared to Breast Implants
/in Breast Lift /by adminBreast Lift Surgery: With & Without Breast Implants
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Many of our patients want to know if they should get a breast lift, or breast implants, or both. In this article we discuss how breast implants and breast lifts work separately and together.
A breast lift performed by itself can restore a perky appearance to drooping breasts – improving breast shape, projection, and symmetry. But a breast lift alone does not restore or increase breast fullness. And breast implants on their own can add fullness and size – but a breast implant does not lift sagging breasts.
Breast Lift without Breast Implants
Having children, breast feeding, losing large amounts of weight, getting older, or just plain genetics can cause a woman’s breasts to sag. Many of these women are satisfied with the size of their breast – but simply wish to improve their “position”.
If you have sufficient breast tissue, but would like your breasts and nipples to “sit higher” on your chest, a breast lift can be performed without breast implants. During your breast lift, your surgeon removes excess skin and lifts the nipple and areola to a higher position on the breast.
Breast Implants without Breast Lift
Conversely, most women who simply wish to increase the size or shape of their breasts do not require a breast lift. Most younger women – and even many older women with firm breast tissue and elastic skin – do not require a breast lift.
If your breasts are not “drooping” (and/or if they are only mildly “deflated”) a breast implant alone is typically sufficient to give you the fullness, shape and size of breast you desire. Additionally, if you have naturally small breasts, or you have just experienced some mild hollowing after breastfeeding, you typically will not require a breast lift.
However, if your breasts are substantially sagging, and you want to increase their size, breast implants alone will typically not be enough. A breast implant does not correct droopiness. Think of it like putting a “rock in a sock”. A bigger rock will only make the lose sock sag more. In these cases, a breast implant and a breast lift should be performed together.
Breast Implants and Breast Lift Performed Together
Women with more extensive skin laxity who wish to improve breast size and shape may require both a breast lift and breast implants. These procedures can be performed at the same time – giving you beautiful results with two procedures performed during one surgery.
Since a breast lift alone cannot achieve an increase in cup size, and a breast implant alone cannot correct sagging, many women opt for both. Some women may also add implants even when they feel that their breasts are large enough – but they would like more upper fullness or “cleavage”.
Additionally, keep in mind that even with a breast lift, your body is still subject to the laws of gravity and aging. So after a breast lift alone, your breasts will eventually begin to drop somewhat over the years. However, implants are more likely to retain a high, round and perky shape.
To read Frequently Asked Questions about breast lift surgery CLICK HERE.
Top Oakland County Breast Lift Surgeon
Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women across Oakland County get the look they love with breast lifts and breast implants. He will be happy to offer you a consultation to answer all of your questions, and help you select the best procedure for your goals.
Feel beautiful inside and out, with breast lift and breast implant surgery. And remember, financing options are also available!