Are MemoryShape Gel Breasts Implant Safe?

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MemoryShape Gel Breast Implant Safety

Every year more than 400,000 women undergo breast implant surgery – some for reconstruction following cancer, while others select breast augmentation for aesthetic reasons.  And approximately five million of these women have chosen MENTOR® breast implants – for their natural feel and realistic shape.

Mentor has been manufacturing breast implants for more than 30 years. Dr. Ali is proud to offer MENTOR® breast implants in his Troy, area surgical practice – for both their appearance, natural feel and their excellent safety record.

Mentor Worldwide LLC, is an internationally recognized leader in breast implants and is a division  of the well-known and highly respected Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Company.

Gel Breast Implant Safety

A recent US-based clinical study was conducted that concluded MENTOR MemoryShape Gel Breast Implants were extremely safe and highly effective product for breast augmentation.This 10-year long medical study involved 955 patients to track the safety of MENTOR® MemoryShape Gel Breast Implants.

The publication, which is entitled ‘Mentor Contour Profile Gel Implants: Clinical Outcomes at 10 Years,’ determined that MENTOR® MemoryShape® Implants (made using SILTEX® Texture) have several areas of proven exceptional performance.

High patient satisfaction and surgeon satisfaction was reported in this study when MENTOR® MemoryShape® Implants were used.  This is largely in part due to the low risk of complications with this brand of breast implant.

MemoryShape® Implants had among the lowest rates of capsular contracture, rupture, and implant rotation.

Additionally, there were NO reported cases of breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), as of the date the study was published. This is hugely important, as some other brands of breast implants have been associated with this condition.

Also, over the course of the 10 year study there were NO reported cases of a complication called “double capsule” – where a capsule develops around the implant while a second capsule connects to the surrounding tissue – often requiring additional surgery.

MENTOR MemoryShape Gel Breast Implant Safety

The data collected in that study confirms that MENTOR MemoryShape Gel Breast Implants are very safe for patients undergoing breast implant surgery.

Additionally, MemoryShape Gel Breast Implants are backed by the comprehensive MENTOR® Promise Breast Implant Warranty Program, which is among the best breast implant warranties in the breast augmentation industry.

Top Breast Implant surgeon  – Troy, MI

Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women in the Troy, MI area get the breasts they love with safe, natural looking MENTOR MemoryShape Gel Breast Implants. He prides himself on offering the safest, most effective, state-of-the-art technologies available in breast augmentation and plastic surgery.  Dr. Ali will be happy to offer you a consultation in his Troy, MI area office to answer all of your questions, and help you select the best breast implants for your appearance goals.

Feel beautiful inside and out, with breast implant surgery. And remember, financing options are also available!

Troy, MI Breast Implant Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200

Getting Used to Your New Breast Implants

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Getting Used to Your New Breast Implants

In this article, top Macomb County breast enhancement surgeon Dr. Ali explains what to expect as you get used to your new breast implants.

Breast Implant Movement

After undergoing breast implant surgery, there are numerous things to consider regarding breast movement. One factor will be the type of breast implant you’ve selected, as will be the natural shape and size of your breasts. As they are soft and fluid, the majority of breast implants move naturally. However, on smaller breast implants or on breast implants underneath tighter skin, in most cases the implants remain slightly firmer and move less than larger breasts do.

Breast Implant Position

For a brief period of time after your breast implant surgery, your breasts will most likely rest higher on your chest. After several weeks or so, will drop down to their desired position. The exact time it will take for your breast implants to drop depends on where your implants are placed, their size, your muscle tone, the surface type of your implants, and the size of your breasts before your surgery. Smoother breast implants drop more rapidly than textured breast implants, and regular massaging of your breasts is an excellent way to speed up the process after surgery!

One major factor influencing the speed with which your breast implants drop is their placement. Breast implants placed under the muscle will take longer to drop than breast implants placed above the muscle.

Also, if you began with smaller breasts and opted to significantly increase your size, the tightness of your skin may result in it taking slightly longer for your breasts to drop. You may even experience one breast dropping prior to the other! While this varies from case to case, don’t worry if one breast drops before the other.

Following your breast augmentation surgery, you can speed up the dropping process by massaging your breasts. Additionally, you can help push down your breast implants by wearing a wide elastic band around the top of your chest. At the absolute longest, it can take about six to nine months for your breast implants to drop, but most breast implants drop within a period of several weeks.

Breast Implant Appearance

After undergoing breast implant surgery, it is perfectly normal for your breasts to appear slightly shiny or for you skin to experience some redness. Since your skin has been stretched out to allow room for your breast implants, you may experience a sensation comparable to a mild sunburn. This is perfectly normal, and is simply an element of the healing process. Board Certified Breast Implant Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali will work with you select your best options for treating your skin and expediting the healing process (one affective and popular choice is massaging your breasts with shea butter moisturizers.)

In addition to slight redness, your skin may take on a slightly shiny appearance following your breast implant surgery. This results from your skin being stretched, and as you skin continues to heal, the shininess will fade.

Breast Implant Softness

There are a number of factors that play into how long it takes for your breast implants to soften up. This includes your type of implant filler, the surface type of your breast implant, your breast implant’s placement, the tone of your muscle, and the fullness of your breast implant.

In the brief period immediately following your breast implant surgery, your implants will remain relatively firm. Generally, saline implants are firmer than silicone implants, and textured implants feel firmer than smoother ones.

During your consultation with Macomb County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali, he will explain in detail when to expect your breasts to move, drop and soften after your surgery.

Macomb County Breast Implant Surgeon

Dr. Ali is a board certified plastic surgeon who has helped thousands of women get the beautiful breasts they want with breast implant surgery. He will offer you a consultation so you can understand what the best surgical options are for you. He will take the time to carefully answer all of your questions, and make sure that you have an understanding of the best techniques for achieving your appearance goals.

Macomb County Breast Implant Surgeon: 248-335-7200

How Much Do Breast Implants Cost?

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How Much Do Breast Implants Cost?

The decision to have breast implant surgery is a very important and highly personal choice – so it’s important to take into consideration the cost and the quality of both the breast implants and the surgeon performing the procedure. In most cases, a patient will get what they pay for – so it’s essential to “do your homework” and not just choose the surgeon or the breast implants based solely on price.

In this article, Macomb County plastic surgeon Dr. Ali explains the many factors that affect breast implant prices.

Breast Implant Materials & Cost

There are pros and cons of both saline and silicone filled breast implants. Saline breast implants are considerably less expensive than silicone breast implants. However, saline breast implants are a less popular choice because they do not feel as natural to the touch, nor are they typically as natural looking as silicone breast implants.

There are actually five brands of silicone gel-filled breast implants that have been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), each with different qualities. And these attributes can influence the price, as well.

Learn More About the Different Types of Breast Implants HERE.

Breast implant Surgeon Costs

Breast augmentation is a complex surgical procedure. Choosing a qualified, board certified surgeon like Dr. Ali in Macomb County is essential to avoid complications, minimize the risk of infection, properly address pain management and prevent scarring post-surgery. In other words, there is much less risk and much greater patient satisfaction when choosing a reputable surgeon – rather than selecting the “cheapest” doctor you can find.

The look, feel, positioning and comfort of your breast implants will all be influenced by the quality of your breast implant surgeon. If the breast implant surgery is performed by a highly experienced, board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Ali who specializes in breast augmentation procedures, patients can expect exquisite result – even though the cost may be slightly higher for the surgeon’s expertise and quality of post-operative care.

By choosing a surgeon like Dr. Ali, patients can avoid surgical breast implant issues such as imbalanced or uneven breasts, unnecessary scarring, and/or rippling or dimpling implants.  Dr. Ali performs hundreds of breast implant procedures each year and is meticulous in his work to ensure each patient has healthy and natural-looking breasts they love.

Comparing Breast Implant Costs

When doing research online about the cost of breast implants, keep in mind that not everything on the internet is 100% accurate or complete.

For example, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (2017 statistics) quoted $3,718 as the average cost for implant surgery. Unfortunately, this statistics does NOT include the anesthesia, the cost of an operating room, and other critical services that a surgical procedure like breast augmentation require. So, it’s best to speak with a reputable breast implant surgeon like Dr. Ali to understand the total procedure cost.

Where a patient chooses to have breast implant surgery can also dictate the total price. For example, the cost of breast augmentation in Beverly Hills is much higher than the same surgery performed in southern states like Alabama. Dr. Ali’s Macomb County office in Michigan is priced competitively in the mid-range of national reporting costs, while still delivering the highest quality of breast implant surgery available.

Insurance Coverage for Breast Implants

Cosmetic surgery, including breast augmentation, is typically considered elective and generally not covered by health insurance. However, with the 1998 passing of the Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act, all health insurance plans are required by law to cover breast reconstruction surgery – including breast implants – for patients who endured a mastectomy or lumpectomy due to cancer and other diseases.

Financing for Breast Implants

While it’s true that most healthcare plans don’t cover the cost of breast implant surgery, Dr. Ali’s Macomb County office can help patients find supplemental financing options to help cover the cost.

CLICK HERE to learn more about financing plans for breast implants.

Total Cost of Breast Implants in Macomb County

At AMAE Plastic Surgery, our prices for saline breast implants begin as low as $5000 complete (including implants, surgeon’s fee, anesthesia, and surgical facility). Prices can then go from $5000 to $10,000 depending on the type of implant chosen, as well as the type of surgery, type of incision, and placement of the implants.

However, only during a consultation with a qualified board-certified breast augmentation surgeon will you be able to figure out which type of implant and augmentation procedure is best for you specifically, and how much it will cost.

Dr. Ali offers a no-pressure, no-obligation consultation and examination to help you determine which breast implants are right for you, as well as a sense of the financial investment you need to make. Our office staff can then help you budget, offer financing options if needed and – in cases of medical need – submit claims for your breast implant surgery to your insurance company.

Top Macomb County Breast Implant Surgeon

Selecting a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon, like Macomb County’s renowned Dr. Ali, helps ensure that you will be 100% satisfied with your results. He offers the best, most advanced and innovative techniques and technologies in breast implant surgery.

Dr. Ali is very thorough and careful in assessing each patient’s health and expectations for breast implant surgery. He will offer you a consultation to understand your needs, answer your questions, and explain your options.

Call today and schedule an appointment to see if breast implant surgery is right for you!

Macomb County Breast Implant Surgeon: 248-335-7200

5 Steps to Choosing Breast Implants (Part 1)

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5 Steps to Choosing Your Breast Implants (Part 1) – 

Getting breast implants is an incredibly personal choice, with many options to consider.

Macomb County breast surgeon Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women chose the breast implants that will best complement their body type, fit their lifestyle and give them the body they’ve always dreamed of.

In this two part article, renowned Macomb County breast surgeon Dr. Ali discusses the 5 factors every women needs to consider when selecting the breast implants that are right for her.

 (1.) Choosing Breast Implant Type

During the patient consult, Dr. Ali will offer guidance on whether saline or silicone breast implant material would best suit the patient’s lifestyle, desired appearance, and body type. Both have their advantages. For example, silicone implants are often recommended for slender patients who don’t have a lot of breast tissue of their own as the implants feel considerably more natural.

Saline implants require a smaller surgical incision and are typically less expensive.

Implant texture is also a consideration, based on the patient’s lifestyle. Smoother implants are softer to the touch, while textured implants are more stationary and firmer.

(2.) Choosing Breast Implant Size

Patients have many choices when it comes to the actual size of their breast augmentation, and often think of breast implants in terms of bra “cup size”.  But surgical breast implant measurements are actually done more precisely by measuring cubic centimeters, or cc’s, which indicate the volume of silicone or saline used. Breast implant size can range from a modest 120cc to a whopping 850cc.

Each centimeter represents one milliliter of silicone or saline. Two ounces of liquid are about 60cc’s in volume. Sizing should take into consideration the patient’s lifestyle, their body type, current weight and overall breast appearance desires.

Remember, bigger breasts are not always better if they compromise the patient’s comfort when performing routine activities such as exercising, playing with their children, etc.

Each patient’s body is different based on their chest and breast measurements, body type, and even the available amount of existing chest tissue available to cover their desired implant size.

Dr. Ali will offer a consultation to help recommend the best implant size. As Macomb County’s top breast implant surgeon, Dr. Ali’s thorough assessment helps ensure that every patient is 100% pleased with the overall breast augmentation outcome.

CLICK Here for Part 2 of Tips for Steps for Choosing Your Breast Implants

Top Macomb County Breast Implant Surgeon

Top Macomb County Breast Implant Surgeon Dr. Ali has provided beautiful breast implants for thousands of satisfied patients across Macomb County, Oakland County and all of Southeastern Michigan.

He will take the time to consult with you and discuss your body type, your frame, your lifestyle and your appearance goals – so you achieve results you will love. Schedule a consultation today and Macomb County Breast Implant Surgeon Dr. Ali will help you decide the right size, shape, profile, type and texture of implant for you.

Macomb County Breast Implant Surgeon: 248-335-7200

5 Steps to Choosing Breast Implants (Part 2)

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5 Steps to Choosing Your Breast Implants (Part 2) – 

Getting breast implants is an incredibly personal choice, with many options to consider. Macomb County breast surgeon Dr. Ali has helped hundreds of women chose the breast implants that will best complement their body type, fit their lifestyle and give them the body they’ve always dreamed of.

In this two part article, renowned Macomb County breast surgeon Dr. Ali discusses the 5 factors every women needs to consider when selecting the breast implants that are right for her.

CLICK HERE for Part 1 of This Article

(3.) Choosing Breast Implant Shape

Size is just one consideration when choosing breast implants. The breast implant shape plays an important part in the overall breast fullness and chest “profile”. Teardrop shaped breast implants follow a woman’s more natural breast shape, while round implants allow a much fuller look, especially in the upper chest area.

Patients who want a “bustier” look often choose round implants that provide a more pronounced fuller silhouette, especially in the upper chest area.

However, other women feel round implants look less natural – and choose teardrop shaped implants for a more contoured profile that more “anatomically” suits their frame. Teardrop implants are shaped to be fuller and feel slightly firmer at the bottom, just like a natural breast.

The highly cohesive silicon material in teardrop breast implants also maintains its shape longer and is less likely to rupture, compared to round implants.

(4.) Choosing Breast Implant Projection & Profile

Female body types and frames vary, so it’s important to understand how projection and profile of breast implants affect the body’s overall balance just as much as the size of the implants do.  A woman’s frame and chest width will help determine if the implant “profile” – which is how far out the breast extends from the chest – should be low, moderate or high regarding.

High profile placement creates fullness in the upper chest, or “upper pole” region. This is quite noticeable in most women and might seem less natural to patients looking for more subtle enhancement.

For breast reconstruction patients, or women who have little remaining breast tissue due to age or breastfeeding, high profile implants may be the only solution. Women with narrow rib cages will also appear more proportionate with high pole placement, as it offers more volume but less width.

For a more natural look, low profile implants create fullness in the lower breast or “lower pole”. This offers a subtler augmentation for women who prefer a natural look – and may also offer a better solution for a woman built more broadly.

Many women believe large breast implants automatically create more cleavage, but if the patient has a naturally wide space between her breasts, implants won’t necessarily create that deep “v” some women desire.

Once Macomb County breast implant surgeon, Dr. Ali has consulted with the patient, he will be able to offer the best recommendation to achieve the most attractive look based on all of these factors.

(5.) Choosing Breast Implant Texture

Finally, the texture of breast implants is also a consideration, each with its own benefits. Textured breast implants are often chosen for their stability in the breast pocket – and less noticeable exterior scarring or “rippling”.

While smooth implants may develop slight under dermis wrinkling, they move more naturally and are softer to the touch.

Top Macomb County Breast Implant Surgeon

Top Macomb County Breast Implant Surgeon Dr. Ali has provided beautiful breast implants for thousands of satisfied patients across Macomb County, Oakland County and all of Southeastern Michigan.

He will take the time to consult with you and discuss your body type, your frame, your lifestyle and your appearance goals – so you achieve results you will love. Schedule a consultation today and Macomb County Breast Implant Surgeon Dr. Ali will help you decide the right size, shape, profile, type and texture of implant for you.

Macomb County Breast Implant Surgeon: 248-335-7200

Five Things You Didn’t Know About Breast Implants

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Five Things You Didn’t Know About Breast Implants
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1. Breast implants have been around since the 1960s!

Is that why all of those mid-century beauties on Mad Men have such fantastic curves? Dow Corning Corporation, developed the first silicone breast implants in 1962.

The first recipient of breast implants, Timmie Jean Lindsey, is now over 80 years old – and she still has her original implants!
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2. Early breast implants weren’t tested.

The Food and Drug Administration did not require the makers of breast implants to undergo safety testing until 1991.

Over 1,000,000 women had undergone breast implant surgery before the FDA began to require proof of their safety in 1991.  While there were some complications caused by these untested breast implants, manufacturers of today’s breast implants undergo rigorous testing and FDA approval procedures.

As a result, today’s breast implants are as safe as they are beautiful.
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2. Silicone breast implants were once only used for medical purposes.

Between the years 1992 and 2006, silicone breast implants were only allowed to be implanted in women after a mastectomy, or in women who needed to fix a previously implanted broken implant.

After huge improvements in breast implant technology – and rigorous safety testing – silicone breast implants were approved for use in the USA in 2006. These new generations of FDA approved silicone breast implants are exceptionally natural looking and feeling, as well as extremely safe.
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3. Saline vs. Silicone is like Coke vs. Pepsi.

There are two types of breast implant filler: saline and silicone. Each has their distinct advantages and – like Coke and Pepsi drinkers – people have their own personal reasons for choosing a favorite.

Silicone breast implants tend to look and feel more real and natural – especially the latest technologies in MemoryShape breast implants which we use in our plastic surgery practice.

However, some women prefer saline because they can be filled more, or depleted a little, so a patient has the option of changing their breast implant size.  Typically, saline implants are also less expensive – starting in our office at a total low cost of only $5,000 including all surgical expenses!
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4. It can be too early – but it’s never too late – for breast implants!

The FDA recommends that you have to be 22 years old to get breast implants – but most people don’t realize that there is no upper age limit!

In cases where an unscrupulous surgeon puts silicone breast implants in an “under-aged” patient, there can be complications affecting the woman’s growth – and the warranty on the implants may also be waived.

However, as long as a woman is in good health with sufficient, healthy skin, even senior citizens can get breast implants.

Marie Jolstad, a healthy 84 year old widow with 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, is believed to be the oldest woman to ever get breast implants.
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5. Surgeons in the U.S. perform the most breast implant surgeries.

Breast augmentation surgery is the number one most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States. Approximately 300,000 breast augmentations were performed in 2017 in the USA. And the number of breast implants is currently growing at a rate of 3% a year.

This growth is attributable to the fact that breast implants are safer, more natural looking and more affordable than ever before!

Brazil comes in second place for the most breast implant surgeries performed annually. And Mexico hits the list in third place.
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Top Detroit Area Breast Implant Surgeon

Selecting a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon, like Detroit’s renowned Dr. Ali, helps ensure that you will be 100% satisfied with your results. He offers the best, most advanced and innovative techniques and technologies in breast implant surgery.

Dr. Ali is very thorough and careful in assessing each patient’s health and expectations for breast implant surgery. He will offer you a consultation to understand your needs, answer your questions, and explain your options.

Call today and schedule an appointment to see if breast implant surgery is right for you!
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Detroit Area Breast Implant Surgeon: 248-335-7200

 

 

 

Breast Implants Trends for 2019

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Trends in Breast Implants for 2019. 

Breast implants are still among the most popular surgical cosmetic procedures in 2019, with more than a quarter million breast augmentation surgeries performed annually. Certain trends and innovations in breast implant technologies are making breast enhancement safer and more satisfying for patients than ever before.

Top Birmingham, MI board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali has performed thousands of breast implant surgeries on universally satisfied patients who are thrilled with their results.

In this article Dr. Ali  discusses some of the latest developments in breast implant techniques and technologies that are trending in 2019.

B & C Cup Breast Implants

In recent years there has been a trend toward more “naturally” sized and shaped breast implants.  Gone are the old days of ridiculously large DDD implants that are clearly surgically enhanced.

Choosing an implant size is now much more about fitting the women’s proportions, than simply going “as big as possible.” For most women, a “C-cup” look is more attractive and realistic looking than DD-cups. Additionally, breasts that are too large for a woman’s frame can be uncomfortable – even leading to back problems.

And, inserting a breast implant that is too big for the existing breast skin and tissue can lead to complications, such as capsular contracture.

For all of these reasons, natural looking medium to full-size B and C cup looks are trending!

“Gummy Bear” Breast Implants

Today, breast implant patients have a number of new and improved breast implant materials from which to choose. One of the most popular variety of breast implants is the natural feeling gel implant.

Sometimes referred to as a “gummy bear” breast implant, this soft and pliable gel material feels like real breast tissue.

In addition to “feeling” more real, gel implants are an important advancement in silicone breast implant technology because they do not leak when damaged. Unlike saline or earlier generations of silicone breast implants, “gummy bears” are made of a cohesive silicone gel that will retain its form even if cut in half!

Gummy bear breast implants also holds their shape better – and don’t tend to wrinkle, ripple or sag – which also increases volume near the cleavage.

Quick Recovery From Breast Implant Surgery

Breast augmentation is still considered a major surgery. However, newer techniques – such as under-the-muscle breast implant – is more minimally invasive. This noit only reduces the risk of infection as well as shortens the previously extensive healing period.

Birmingham, MI board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali can create a “breast pocket” for the implant with the utmost precision. This substantially reduces post-surgical bruising, bleeding, pain and inflammation, leading to a more rapid recovery.

Less Need for Pain Medication

With the opioid addiction crisis sweeping America, doctors and patients are rightfully concerned about reducing the need for opioid painkillers. Patients undergoing under-the-muscle breast implants experience less post-surgery pain in addition to healing faster.

This is another reason under-the-muscle breast implants are among the most popular method of augmentation today. There are, of course, some exceptions to this trend. For example, women with a naturally large amount of breast tissue may experience superior results with over-the-muscle breast implants.

Top Breast Implant Surgeon – Birmingham, MI

Selecting a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon, like top Birmingham, Mi doctor Dr. Ali, who has performed thousands of breast implant surgeries, helps ensure that you will be 100% satisfied with your results. He offers the best, most advanced and innovative techniques and technologies in breast implant surgery.

Dr. Ali is very thorough and careful in assessing each patient’s health and expectations for the surgery. He will offer you a consultation to understand your needs, answer your questions, and explain your options.

Call today and schedule an appointment to see if breast implant surgery is right for you.

Birmingham, MI Breast Implant Consultation: 248-335-7200

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Breast Revision Surgery to Remove Implants

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Breast Revision Surgery to Remove Implants – 

The vast majority of breast revision surgeries involve removing old implants and replacing them. But in a small number of cases, a woman may have reasons for wanting the breast implants removed without being replaced.

While it is possible to remove breast implants without replacing them during revision surgery, most doctors recommend breast implants be replaced rather than entirely removal. This is because breast implant removal surgery is actually more complicated than breast implant replacement surgery – in addition to creating a greater risk of both bleeding and infection.

Who Chooses Breast Implant Removal?

For a small number of women, breast implant removal may be the best option. Women suffering from Rheumatological conditions may find that the breast implants worsen their condition. Similarly, patients with an autoimmune diseases – such as arthritis, MS, and lupus – may develop a sensitivity to certain materials in breast implants, such as silicone.

Skin Concerns when Removing Breast Implants

I a woman chooses to remove her implants entirely during breast revision surgery, she may also have excess skin and/or the nipple may now be located in the wrong place. The extent of these concerns will depend upon how large the removed implants were.

A breast lift, and/or other reconstructive surgery can be performed by a specialized breast revision surgeon to ensure there is no drooping or sagging skin or muscles.

Removing breast implants is more complex than the initial breast augmentation surgery. So if you decide that removing breast implants is right for you, choosing a surgeon who is highly experienced in breast implant revision surgery is essential to ensuring great results.

Bloomfield Hills Area’s Top Breast Revision Surgeon

Top plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has provided breast revision surgery for thousands of patients across Oakland County and the greater Detroit area, including: Birmingham, Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Troy, Southfield, and more.

Because of his expertise, high standard of care, and exceptional results in even the most difficult cases, he is the surgeon that other physicians refer their patients to for breast revision surgery. With his years of expertise, caring demeanor and modern techniques, Dr. Ali can fix almost any breast implant problem, including: implant rupture, asymmetry, capsular contracture, implant size change, and more.

No matter what problems or issues you are having with your breast implants, board certified breast revision surgeon Dr. Ali will listen to your concerns and help you find the solution.

Consultation with Top Bloomfield Hills Area Breast Revision Surgeon: 248-335-7200

The Keller Funnel® Technique for Silicone Breast Implants

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The Keller Funnel® Technique for Silicone Breast Implants

The new and innovative Keller Funnel® breast implant technique allows a surgeon to place silicone implants with a no-touch or minimal-touch technique. This groundbreaking method offers faster, safer, more beautiful breast implant results. The procedure can be used with both round or anatomical shaped breast implants – of all sizes – for precise placement with smaller incisions.

Top Birmingham, MI board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali has performed thousands of breast implant surgeries on his universally satisfied patients who are thrilled with their results. This is because he stays on top of the latest, most state-of-the-art improvements in breast implant techniques.

In this article Dr. Ali explains how the Keller breast implant technique has revolutionized breast enhancement surgery.

How The Keller Funnel Works to Insert Breast Implants

The Keller Funnel was designed for breast surgeons by a breast surgeon. The latest generation of this device – the Keller Funnel 2 – enables the breast surgeon to place the breast implant into the surgical pocket with more precision, less friction, and less “handling” than previous traditional methods.

While the design is actually quite simple, it’s ramifications are amazing.  The Keller Funnel is composed of a simple, flexible, “cone” made of clear polymeric film that is covered with a special hydrophilic coating. The coating becomes extremely slippery once it is submerged into a sterilizing solution.

The surgeon places the funnel in the breast implant pocket and “slips” the breast implant precisely in place through the slippery cone. The funnel enables the breast surgeon to completely visualize and control the delivery and placement of the breast implant.

Benefits Of Using The Keller Funnel to Insert Breast Implants

To begin with, there is less physical handling and manipulation of the breast implant when it is slipped in via the funnel. And less handling dramatically reduces the risk or possiblity of post-surgical infection from stray bacteria entering the breast pocket.

Additionally, the breast surgeon can use a shorter incision length – since the breast implant slips in through the small funnel opening. And not only does a smaller incision mean less scarring, it also means faster healing and a more comfortable recovery for the patient.

There is also less trauma to the tissue surrounding the breast implant with Keller Funnel insertion than there is when manually forcing the implant into the pocket – which further  shortens the healing period.

Sliding the breast implant in via the funnel also reduces force on the breast implant and allows for much more exact placement – which leads to more beautiful and refined final results.

Top Breast Implant Surgeon – Birmingham, MI

Skilled and experienced Birminbgham, MI plastic surgeon Dr. Ali, has performed thousands of breast implant surgeries. He stays informed of the latest, most innovative breast implant technologies – including Keller Funnel – helping ensure that you will be 100% satisfied with your results.

Dr. Ali will offer you a consultation to assess your needs, in our Birmingham, MI Surgical Center. He will patiently answer your questions, and carefully explain all of your breast implant options. Call today and schedule an appointment to see if breast implant surgery is right for you.

Birmingham, MI Breast Implant Consultation: 248-335-7200

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Why Today’s Breast Augmentation Surgery is Better

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Why Today’s Breast Augmentation Surgery is Better –

It has been more than fifty years since the first breast augmentation surgery was performed, using silicone implants. Today, breast augmentation surgery is the number one most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States – with 300,000 breast augmentations performed in 2017 alone. This represents a 3% increase over 2016.

One of the reasons breast implant surgery continues to grow in popularity is the improvements made in both the implant materials and the surgical procedures over the last several years.

In this article we share 3 reasons why today’s breast augmentation surgery is better, making it easier than ever before to get the breasts you have always wanted.

While there are lots of different factors that go into getting the beautiful results you want, these three benefits of modern breast augmentation surgery make it

New Breast Augmentation Materials are More Natural

Substantial improvements have been made recently in breast implant technologies – making them both more natural and more durable than ever before.

In 2017, silicone breast implants were used in 87% of all breast augmentation surgeries. While saline implants accounted for 13% of all breast augmentations

The new generation of so-called “gummy bear” breast implants are shaped like a teardrop. The sloped shape – with more fullness at the bottom – is virtually indistinguishable from the contours of a natural breasts.

Made from High-strength cohesive (HSC) silicone gel, these newer implants remain soft and natural-feeling to the touch – just like real breasts.

They even “squish” when pressed against another person – when hugging or being intimate rather than feeling hard like previous breast implants.

New Breast Implant Materials are Sturdier & More Stable

High-strength cohesive (HSC) silicone gel is also breakthrough technology in breast implants because it is the strongest type of silicone on the market. This means that the breast implants far sturdier than they were before, and less prone to breakage or leakage.

When earlier versions of silicone breast implants were damaged the clear gel inside would slowly create leak into the body. Newer silicone implants holds their shape and do not leak if ruptured.

New Breast Augmentation Surgical Techniques are Better

Breast surgeons now have a much better and  more advanced understanding of how to minimize complications from breast augmentation surgery.

With new advances in surgical techniques there is lower risk of infection, capsule contracture, rippling and other complications.

For example, the Keller funnel now allows the surgeon to “fold and slip” the silicone implant into place (kind of like a pastry bag) through a smaller incision. Not only does this procedure minimize scarring, but it also reduces the risk of infection.

Detroit Area Breast Augmentation Surgeon

If you have questions about the latest developments in breast implant surgery, please schedule a consultation with award-winning Detroit area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali.

The vast majority of women who choose to get breast implants say that their augmented breast(s) help them feel more self-confident, feel better about their bodies, and/or give them a greater feeling of well-being.

Detroit area board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali offers a breast augmentation consultation to help you learn about your options and decide if breast implants are a good option for you.

Detroit Area Breast Augmentation Consultation: 248-335-7200

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