Surgeon’s Tips for Preparing for Breast Implant Surgery (Part 1)

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Plastic Surgeons’ Top Ten Tips for
Preparing for Breast Implant Surgery (Part 1) –

You’re all set: you and board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali have chosen the type of implant you’ll use and the size that you want. You’ve gone over all your options, and now it’s time to prepare for your breast implant surgery.

Your surgeon will go over everything you need to do beforehand to ensure a safe and comfortable procedure, but here are a few additional tips offered by top surgeons to ensure the best results.

#1. Understand the Breast Implant Surgeon’s Instructions

Make sure you and your surgeon are on the same page about everything you need to do beforehand. Read your pre-op instructions before the big day! Ask your surgeon any questions you may have beforehand. Remember there’s no such thing as a silly question.

You’ll also want to have all of your prescriptions filled before the procedure, so they’ll be available to you as soon as you start your recovery period.

#2. Stop taking Blood Thinners before Breast Implant Surgery

You’ll want to avoid any kind of blood-thinning medication for about two weeks or so prior to surgery. This includes any Vitamin E, as well as anti-inflammatories such as aspirin.

#3. Do NOT Smoke before Breast Implant Surgery

Ideally, it is in the best interest of your health to stop smoking altogether. But it is essential that, if nothing else, you don’t smoke for at least the two weeks leading up to your breast implant surgery.

Nicotine hinders the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the site of the surgery, so smoking immediately beforehand or during your recovery period will exacerbate swelling, pain, side effects & potential complications associated with surgical procedures.

#4. Move All Essential Home Items to an Easy-to-Reach Location

Following your procedure, you don’t want to raise your arms above your head. Make sure you have easy access to everything you need, or arrange for someone to help reach things for you as you recover.

#5 . Get the Right Bra before Breast Implant Surgery

As you recover from your breast implant surgery, you’ll want to wear the most comfortable bra possible. A very supportive, cotton bra without underwire is the ideal choice!

You will experience some drainage during your recovery, so having a few bras on hand can keep you feeling clean and fresh, without needing to do luandry after your breast implant surgery.

Your surgeon’s instructions will indicate how long you will be wrapped or bandaged after your surgery, as well as when you should resume wearing a bra.

CLICK HERE to read Part 2 of Surgeons’ Top Ten Tips for Preparing for Breast Implant Surgery.

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The Detroit Area’s Best Breast Implant Surgeon

Dr. Ali is a double board certified plastic surgeon, who has helped thousands of women get the 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.

Consultation with a Detroit Area Breast Implant Surgeon: 248-335-7200

Surgeon’s Tips for Preparing for Breast Implant Surgery (Part 2)

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Plastic Surgeons’ Top Ten Tips for
Preparing for Breast Implant Surgery (Part 2) –

As the Detroit area’s top breast implant surgeon, Dr. Mazhar Ali has performed hundreds of breast augmentation surgeries, with beautiful results. It is always his goal to make the surgery and recovery as comfortable as possible! In this two part article, Dr. Ali shares tips from the world’s best breast implant surgeons for preparing for your breast augmentation surgery.

CLICK HERE to read Part 1 of Surgeons’ Top Ten Tips for Preparing for Breast Implant Surgery.

#6. Employ the Buddy System before Breast Implant Surgery

Make sure to arrange for a friend to drive you to your surgery and to take you home after, as well as to stay with you the first night of your recovery.

You’ll also need someone to help you around the house for the first few days while your rest up and recover from your breast implant surgery.

#7. Buy the Right Groceries before Breast Implant Surgery

Purchase foods that don’t upset your digestive system. Foods like crackers, applesauce, soup, and Jell-O are some of the easiest on your stomach while recovering from surgery.

You’ll also want a good stock of foods to keep you regular with a high fiber content. If you tend toward constipation, stool softeners, prune juice, or mild laxatives are good to have in the house – as some pain medications result in mild constipation.

#8. Arrange Your Bed before Breast Implant Surgery

After your breast implant surgery, in order to keep your implant in position – and minimize swelling – your surgeon will likely asvise you to sleep with your body elevated for at least a few days.

Arrange your bed before your surgery, so you can prop yourself up (with plenty of pillows or a wedge). Or, even consider sleeping upright in a comfortable reclining chair.

#9. Wear Soft Comfortable Clothes

As you recover from breast implant surgery, you’ll want to dress in comfy, loose-fitting clothing. While your board certified surgeon will prescribe you all the necessary medication to alleviate pain, you’ll want to do everything you can to make yourself feel as comfortable as possible as you recover.

Front opening cotton pajamas or sweatshirts are ideal, since you don’t have to raise your arms to put these on. Since you will have some leakage after implant surgery, having several clean comfoirtable lounging outfits or pajama sets ready will keep you feeling fresh and alleviate the need to do laundry during the initial recovery.

#10. Staying  Cool

As with any surgical procedure, you will most likely experience some mild swelling following your breast implant surgery. Purchase some ice packs (or perhaps a package of frozen peas) to place on yourself if you experience any swelling.

Under the care of board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali, you are sure to have a safe and comfortable breast implant surgery. He will be happy to consult with you on any additional questions you may have about how to prepare for your procedure, and will guide your through every step of your recovery process.

The Detroit Area’s Best Breast Implant Surgeon

Dr. Ali is a double board certified plastic surgeon, who has helped thousands of women get the 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.

Consultation with a Detroit Area Breast Implant Surgeon: 248-335-7200

Answers to Breast Implant Post-surgery FAQs

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Breast Implant FAQS: What Happens after the Surgery?

In this article, top Troy, Michigan area breast augmentation surgeon Dr. Ali answers your Frequently Asked Questions about what happens after breast implant surgery.

How long does it take to recover from breast implant surgery?

One factor that may impact the speed of your recovery is whether or not you’ve had your implants under or over the muscle, however, this typically only impacts your recovery time by a day or two. Whichever procedure you’ve had, our breast augmentation patients all enjoy a swift recovery period and are typically able to return to work usually within a week or so, and are able to return to their usual day to day activities within 7 to 10 days.

Is it normal for my breasts to make noises after breast implant surgery?

In the days following your breast implant surgery, some noise emanating from your breasts is perfectly normal. Bubbles of air or fluids in the space surrounding the implants can result in a faint sloshing sound, but a few weeks following your surgery, the fluid and air will be completely absorbed, and you shouldn’t experience any further noises.

Will my breasts still move like normal breasts after breast implant surgery?

There are several factors to take into account for breast movement following breast implant surgery. The natural size and shape of your breasts will play a role, as will the type of breast implant you’ve opted to receive. Most breast implants move naturally, as they are fluid and soft. That said, the smaller the breast implant and the tighter the skin, the implants will most likely remain relatively firm, and slightly less mobile than a larger breast.

Will I eventually need to replace my breast implants?

There is a common misconception that all breast implants need to be replaced every ten or so years. This simply not the case. The only reason to replace your breast implants is if you are experiencing any issues with them, but this is not a common occurrence, particularly under the care of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali. If anything, the most common cause of women opting to replace their breast implants is to change their size.

If I have breast implants, do I need antibiotics before dental procedures?

Yes, women with breast implants should be administered standard antibiotics prior to any surgical or invasive medical procedure. These can easily be prescribed to you by your doctor or dentist.

How long before my breast implants drop?

For a short period following your breast implant surgery, your breasts will typically rest slightly high on your chest, and then drop down into a more normal position within a few weeks or so. There are several factors for how long it will take your breast implants to drop, including your breast size prior to surgery, the size of your implants, the placement of your implants, the implant surface type, and your muscle tone. Massaging your breasts can help speed up the process, and it takes less time for a smooth breast implant to drop than it does for a textured implant.

Implants placed above the chest muscle will also drop faster than implants placed under the muscle. If you began with smaller breasts and increased your size substantially, the tightness of your skin can cause a slightly longer delay in the time it takes for them to drop. In some cases, one breast will drop before the other.

You may speed up the process by massaging your breasts shortly after your breast augmentation surgery. You may also wear a wide elastic band around the top of your chest, which will help push them down. The longest it should take for your implants to drop is about six to nine months.

Is it normal for my breasts to appear sunburned and red or look shiny after breast implant surgery?

Yes, as your skin has been stretched out to make room for your breast implants, some redness or a sensation similar to a mild sunburn is a perfectly normal component of the healing process. Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali will inform you what your best option is in terms of treating your skin as it heals (shea butter moisturizers are a popular and affective choice.)

Following your breast augmentation surgery, your skin may appear slightly more shiny than usual. This is also a result of the skin being stretched and will dissipate as your skin continues to relax.

How long after my breast implant surgery will my breasts soften up?

The time it takes for your breast implants to soften up is contingent on a variety of factors: your muscle tone, the type of filler, your implants’ surface type, the placement of the implant, and the fullness of the implant. During the short period of post-surgery swelling, your implants will remain firm. Silicone implants, as a general rule, are softer than saline implants, and smoother implants often feel softer than textured ones.

Top Troy Area Breast Implant Surgery

Dr. Ali is a double 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.

Troy Area Breast Implant Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200

Breast Implant Surgery Terms and Definitions

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Considering Breast Implant Surgery?
Here are Some Breast Augmentation Terms You Should Know –

When you begin researching breast implant surgery, some of the medical terms can be unfamiliar

Dr. M. Azhar Ali is a double board-certified, Detroit area plastic surgeon who has performed more than 7,000 plastic surgery procedures. He and his team offer the highest standards in breast implant technologies and breast augmentation surgical techniques – coupled with comfortable & compassionate care – to all of our valued patients. In this article we set forth some of the medical terms you may hear or read about when considering breast implant surgery.

However, the best way to understand these terms – and how they apply to your situation – is to schedule a consultation with Dr, Ali in his state-of-the-art Detroit area Medical Facility.

Breast Implant Terminology A – E

Areola: the disc of pink, brown or darker skin around the nipple

Asymmetrical: unequal, not matching, or different in size, shape or placement.

Axilla: the armpit.

Axillary: related to the armpit.

Bilateral: occurring on both the right and left sides. A bilateral mastectomy is the removal of both breasts.

Breast envelope: the skin and tissue that covers the breast.

Capsular Contracture: a complication of breast implant surgery where scar tissue forms around the breast implant, resulting in breast stiffness, pain and in some case leaking of the fluid inside the breast implant.

Capsule: the fibrous tissue around the breast implant.

Dropping: when a breast implant drops into its final, slightly lower, more natural position – this occurs once the swelling has gone down and the skin and muscle have completely relaxed during healing.

Endoscopic surgery: surgery that uses a very small incision, to insert a tiny camera (endoscope) and special small surgical tools. Endoscopic surgery has fewer risks and shorter recovery time than traditional surgery.

Expander implant: a temporary breast implant used to gradually stretch the tissue by filling it with saline over time – to expand the area for a permanent breast implant.

Breast Implant Terminology F – L

Fascia: a sheet of connective tissue covering or binding muscles or organs.

Fluffing: when a breast implant drops into its final, slightly lower, more natural position – this occurs once the swelling has gone down and the skin and muscle have completely relaxed during healing.

Fold incision: an incision made in the inframammary crease to place the breast implants. Also called an Inframammary incision.

Form stable breast implants: (aka “gummy bear” breast implants) breast implants that are filled with a viscous gel that won’t leak in the event of a rupture.

General anesthesia: the type of anesthesia typically used for breast implant surgery, in which the patient is completely “asleep” or “under”.

Gummy bear implants: nickname for “form stable breast implants” which are filled with highly cohesive silicone gel, so if the implant ruptures the gel won’t migrate or “leak”.

Highly cohesive breast implants: another term for Gummy Bear Breast Implants or Form Stable Breast Implants.

Inframammary crease: the crease below the breasts where the breast meets the skin over the rib cage.

Inframammary incision: an incision made in the inframammary crease to place the breast implants. Also called the “crease” or “fold” incision.

Intracapsular rupture: a type of breast implant rupture in which a silicone-filled breast implant breaks, but the silicone is contained within the capsule.

Lobules: the part of the breast where milk is produced. These lobules are gathered into lobes – with up to 20 lobes per breast.

Local anesthesia: the type of anesthesia that only numbs a small part of the body, and is typically not used for breast implant surgery.

Breast Implant Terminology M – Z

Mastectomy: surgical removal of a breast (or both breasts) and associated breast tissue.

Mastopexy: technical term for a breast lift.

Micromastia: abnormally small breasts.

Pectoralis major: the two large, fan-shaped chest muscles on the chest that a breast implant is placed underneath in submuscular or subpectoral placement.

Pectoralis minor: the small chest muscles which are targeted with a Botox breast lift.

Periareolar incision: an incision made directly below the areola for inserting the breast implant – usually on the lower semi-circle of the areola. Scars here are less noticeable because of the darker skin and curve of the areola.

Pocket: the cavity made in the body in breast augmentation, in which the space is created for the breast implant.

Pole: the upper half or lower half of the breast or breast implant. The upper pole is the top half of the breast or breast implant – when the upper pole is fuller there is more roundness and cleavage.

Ptosis: the medical term for sagging – often used to describe dropping breasts.

Saline: is a mixture of salt (sodium chloride) in water. Saline is used to fill certain breast implants, however silicone is more widely used to fill breast implants at this time.

Sternum: the breast bone between the two breasts.

Submuscular and full submuscular: placing breast implants beneath the muscle. Full submuscular placement is placing the breast implant entirely under the muscle.

Symmastia: is a condition when the two breast implants are placed to closely and touch in the middle of the chest – also called kissing implants or a “uniboob.”

Transaxillary incision: a transaxillary incision is created through a channel from the armpit (axilla) to the breast and then the breast implant is placed behind the nipple.

Transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA): a procedure in which breast implants are inserted via the belly button.

The Detroit Area’s Best Breast Implant Surgery

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

Schedule a Breast Implant Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200

Tips for Breast Augmentation Surgery Recovery

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Tips for Recovery from Breast Augmentation Surgery –

Breast augmentation surgery is very routine – and extremely safe when performed by a board certified plastic surgeon such as Dr. Ali. However, it goes without saying that one of the key components of a successful surgical procedure is a successful healing process. Before you elect to undergo surgery, it’s important to understand all the necessary steps toward a swift and speedy recovery. In this article we’ll discuss some of the basics you need to know about recovering from your breast augmentation procedure to have you feeling your best after your surgery.

The Day of Your Breast Augmentation Surgery

The day of your surgery, when you awaken from your anesthesia, you will most likely experience some fatigue. Be sure to arrange for someone to pick you up following the procedure, as it is unsafe to drive after having received anesthetic.

Once you arrive home, you’ll want to get some rest. Be sure to sleep in an inclined position (at about a 30 degree angle) to help reduce swelling.

During your recovery period, you’ll wear a special medical compression bra that fits over your bandages. This not only helps to keep from putting stress on your stitches, but also aids in reducing swelling. You may experience tightness in your chest during the first few days, but this will diminish as you continue to heal.

Recovery from Breast Augmentation Surgery

After about two to three weeks, your stitches will be removed during a follow-up visi. By this time the discomfort should have subsided and you should start to feel almost “as good as new”.

At this time, you can typically resume physical activities such as light exercise, but it is important to avoid any kind of strenuous exercise for the first six weeks following your procedure. Your doctor will advise you what activities you can resume.

Breast augmentation has one of the speediest recovery periods of any serious cosmetic procedure, but it is still crucial to take the necessary precautions for a safe and comfortable recovery. For the fastest, safest experience, be sure that your incisions don’t undergo too much stress with slow, careful movement. Refrain from oopening heavy doors or lifting even moderately heavy objects – such as milk gallons or laundry baskets.

Too much heat can also aggravate swelling, so for the first few weeks, stay out of the sun, and avoid taking showers that are too hot.

As with any medical procedure, a healthy diet and lifestyle will add significantly to your recovery. Keep your daily salt consumption to a minimum, and to reduce swelling, eat foods with high vitamin K content, such as yogurt and eggs. And, of course, it is imperative to avoid smoking or alcohol consumption for at least the first several weeks following your procedure.

The rapid recovery period of breast augmentation helps assure spectacular results while minimizing downtime, so there is no reason to hesitate to get the body you’ve always dreamed of having.

Detroit’s Best Breast Augmentation Surgery

If you live in the Detroit area, call all top rated, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali for a consultation today.

Dr. Ali has performed breast augmentation on thousands of women in the metro Detroit area, and across Oakland County. He will answer your questions and take the time to explain what to expect before, during and after breast augmentation surgery in your unique situation.

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

Celebrities Who Have Had Breast Augmentation Surgery

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Famous Women Who Have Had Breast Augmentation –

If you’re thinking about having breast augmentation surgery, you’re in good company. Plenty of Hollywood’s most famous faces have done so themselves. Today we’ll take a look at some of the entertainment industry’s most outspoken advocates of breast implant surgery. Some of them may surprise you!

Miley Cyrus has had Breast Augmentation

Singer and actress Miley Cyrus has been upfront about her decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery. The former Disney star has been candid about the increased confidence and femininity brought about by her newly-acquired curves, stating that she no longer feels “like a boy.”

Kaley Cuoco has had Breast Augmentation

Best known as Penny on CBS’ The Big Bang Theory, Cuoco made the choice to get breast implants as soon as she turned 18. The actress stated that the procedure was “the best decision she ever made,” and has gone on to become one of television’s most sought-after leading ladies.

Carmen Electra has had Breast Augmentation

The actress and model has also famously undergone breast implants, and has even jokingly stated that the decision to do so is at least partially responsible for her success. If that’s the case, she made the right decision, as Electra’s career was jumpstarted after catching the attention of legendary musician Prince when she was just 18!

Angelina Jolie has had Breast Augmentation

Not all celebrities opt for breast implants strictly for cosmetic reasons. The Academy Award-winning actress underwent breast augmentation following a double mastectomy in 2013. While the actress herself did not suffer from the disease itself, a family history of breast cancer led her to opt for the procedure, which was subsequently offset by very natural breast augmentation.

Wendy Williams has had Breast Augmentation

The talk show host underwent breast augmentation over 20 years ago, and has never kept it a secret – except from her son! Williams’ 9 year old son first heard his mother discussing the surgery on her show. When he inquired about it, she explained it to him as having been a “frog” when she met her husband, and turned herself into a “swan” afterwards.

Jenny McCarthy has had Breast Augmentation

The model and actress has never kept any of her various cosmetic procedures a secret. She chose to get breast implants following childbirth, making the claim that after having a baby, “your breasts turn into pancakes.” If you’ve experienced an unwanted loss of firmness following childbirth, you may want to follow in Ms. McCarthy’s footsteps!

Kourtney Kardashian has had Breast Augmentation

While there has been much speculation about the various cosmetic procedures undergone by every member of Hollywood’s most famous family, Kourtney Kardashian has been open about the fact that she has breast implants. When questioned about it, the reality television star has been blasé about her procedure, and couldn’t seem happier with the outcome.

Pamela Anderson has had Breast Augmentation

Few celebrities’ names are as synonymous with breast augmentation than Miss Anderson. The Baywatch  star underwent breast augmentation in 1990, and quickly became one of the world’s leading beauty symbols for the ensuing decade.

Dolly Parton has had Breast Augmentation

If anyone could give Pamela Anderson a run for their money as the celebrity with the most famously augmented breasts, it would be Dolly Parton. The country music icon has never been shy about her various surgeries, and has been quoted saying that, “if you’ve got the nerve, the money and the desire to have surgery, then you should find a doctor and do it.” While we don’t typically recomend the exagerated proportions that Ms. Parton acheived – it certainly did help her career.

Detroit’s Best Breast Augmentation Surgeon

Whatever the reason you are considering breast augmentation, Dr. Ali is happy to offer you a consultation to see if breast implants are right for you. After all, the procedure clearly yielded positive results for the women on this list!

If you live in the Detroit area, call all top rated, board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali for a consultation today. Dr. Ali has performed breast augmentation on thousands of women in the metro Detroit area, and across Oakland County. He will 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 augmentation surgery. And remember, financing options are also available!

What is Breast Implant Capsular Contracture?

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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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

  1. 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.

How to Choose the Right Breast Implants

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Oakland County Breast Implant Surgeon:
How to Choose the Right Breast Implants

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Choosing the right breast implant for your body and your lifestyle is a very personal decision. Dr. Ali has helped thousands of women make the choice, and achieve the look and feel they desire. He will take the time to consult with you and discuss your body type, your frame, your lifestyle and your end-goal – so you achieve results you will love.

In this article we discuss some factors you will need to consider when choosing your implants, so that you achieve the results you have always dreamed of.

Choosing the right type of breast implant:

There are two types of breast implants: silicon filled and saline filled. They each have different characteristics and advantages. Silicone breast implants are generally considered to feel more like “natural” breast tissue, especially in someone who is slender or very small-breasted. However, saline implants may have some advantages with regard to cost and a smaller incision size.

Additionally, breast implants can be “smooth” making them softer. Or they can be slightly textured, which makes them firmer and less likely to move around within the breast pocket.

You can Click Here to read more about the different “types” of breast implants. However, discussing this with Dr.  Ali will provide you with the best information as it applies to your unique situation.

Choosing the right size breast implant:

In life, bigger is sometimes better – but that is not always true when it comes to selecting natural and comfortable breast implants.

Your individual taste, your body frame, your weight, and the “look” you’re going for all play into choosing the “right” size breast implant.

Bra cups are sized A, B, C, etc. – but breast implants are measured in cubic centimeters, or cc’s. Cubic centimeters indicate the “volume” or “capacity” of a breast implant. One cubic centimeter equals a milliliter of liquid.

Both saline and silicone breast implants range in size from 120cc to 850cc. When comparing sizes, a difference in volume of 60cc’s is about two ounces. So a 460cc implant holds about 2 more ounces of saline or silicone than a 400cc implant.

Dr. Ali is Oakland County’s top breast augmentation surgeon. He will take exact measurements of your chest and breasts to recommend the proper proportions for your frame. He will also evaluate whether you have enough tissue to cover the size of the breast implants you want.

Projection and profiles in choosing breast implants:

Keep in mind that larger breasts don’t necessarily mean more cleavage. The natural space between your breasts affects cleavage, as well as the size of the breast. In other words, the wider the space between your breasts, the less of an impact implants will have on your cleavage.

In addition to selecting the size of implant, Dr. Ali will discuss the projection or profile of the implant – which is how far it protrudes from your chest. Profile types may be high, moderate or low, and should be matched to the width of a woman’s chest for the best “fit” for her frame.

High profile implants have more volume in a narrower width, which is often best for women with a narrow ribcage. A lower profile may be better for a more broadly built woman. Dr. Ali will discuss this with you to help you achieve the best aesthetic result.

Other people’s opinions, and the right size breast implant

The final decision in selecting a breast implant size should always be YOUR decision, made in conjunction with your surgeon’s recommendations regarding what will “work” and be healthy for you.

But sometimes the opinions of others whom you love and trust can be helpful. A sister or best friend can help you determine what looks natural for your size on your frame. And if you have a partner, their opinion may be important to you. In many cases we find that a woman my think her partner wants her to go “really big” – when in fact some open communication reveals that the partner is happier with a more natural look.

 

Top Oakland County Breast Implant Surgeon

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Give Your Breasts a Lift This Spring

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Bloomfield Hills, MI – Spring is the season for rebirth, renewal, and rejuvenation. As flowers bloom and trees regain the leaves lost in winter, so too can you add a bit of revitalization to your figure.

We all fall victim to gravity over time. Whether from pregnancy, genetics, or other causes, the effects on breast tissue can be less than desirable. You might notice gravity causing inevitable sagging and loss of definition.

However, one of the most popular procedures in breast surgery is none other than the breast lift. Whether done as a procedure in its own right or as part of a mommy makeover, a breast lift can help give you the body you’ve been longing for. If you want to have a perkier, firmer bust, this might just be the right option for you!

What Does a Breast Lift Entail?

This procedure, undergone by an ever-increasing number of women, involves a few steps:

  • Incisions: Depending on the degree to which breast tissue will be lifted, incisions can be made around the areola or nipple, under the breast fold, vertically from the nipple to the fold, or any combination of these methods.
  • Excision of tissue: Again, as each woman is different, so too is the amount of tissue removed. Whatever the case, excess skin tissue will be taken away, allowing the breasts to regain their firmness. If necessary, your surgeon may also remove some breast tissue to increase perkiness.
  • Nipple modification: To create an aesthetic appearance, nipples and areola may be resized, repositioned, or both. This allows the entire breast’s appearance to be entirely enhanced.
  • Sutures: Sutures, placed underneath the skin, help the body adapt to and support the newly shaped breast tissue.
  • Implants: For optimal results, implants are sometimes necessary in addition to the breast lift. This allows for the supple fullness that keep the breasts looking young, firm, and healthy.

Tips for Your Breast Lift

  • Research your doctor. A good plastic surgeon will have before and after photos of work he or she has done and will be happy to share the prior results.
  • Research the procedure. Being an educated patient and knowing exactly what you do –and don’t—want can help you explain the precise outcome you want to your doctor.
  • Expect some downtime. Depending on the degree of droopiness and amount of breast tissue added and/or augmented, recovery can take a few weeks or longer.
  • Be as healthy as possible before the surgery. Eat well, drink plenty of water, and be sure to get as much sleep as you can. If you’re a smoker, stop smoking a few weeks before the surgery. This last tip can help you improve your recovery rate and also prevent infection post-surgery.
  • Wait until you’re done having children first. For the best breast lift results, it’s advised that you only have the procedure done after having all of your children. This will prevent additional drooping in the future.
  • Anticipate some scarring. Generally, the more dramatic the breast lift, the larger the scars will be. While these will diminish in appearance over time, talk to your doctor to see if she or he can prescribe you any creams (such as those containing steroids) to reduce inflammation from the procedure.
  • Get ready for some compliments! As a breast lift can greatly enhance your figure, you may notice people trying not to offend you by (delicately) complimenting on your surgery. Hopefully, with your newfound confidence, you’ll be able to take all these compliments with a broad smile on your face!

If you’re deciding what breast enhancement procedures are right for you, schedule a consultation with award-winning Detroit area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali.

To find out more about how to get rid of stretch marks, or to get your own detailed surgical consultation, contact Dr. Ali’s office today!

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How To Choose the Right Breast Implants for You

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Bloomfield Hills, MI – Once you decide to undergo a breast augmentation, there are many other questions to consider. What size breast implant is right for you? Should you choose silicone or saline implants? Should the incision be under the arm, underneath the breast or at the bottom of the areola?

Luckily, Dr. Ali, a plastic surgeon in MI, can walk you through everything you need to know to ensure you have the most beautiful and natural looking result.

“Many people assume that when having their breasts done, bigger is better,” says Dr. Ali. “But that isn’t always the case. Most women don’t just want bigger breasts, they want breasts that look in proportion to the rest of their figure and that look and feel natural. And that’s where the experience of the plastic surgeon comes in.”

Your plastic surgeon should be able to walk you through everything you need to know to make the best decision for you. The first decision many women have to make is whether to choose saline or silicone filled implants. Both have advantages, and disadvantages, that will depend on the look you desire.

Silicone implants are made of a durable, elastic silicone shell and filled with a medical grade silicone gel. The consistency is close to that of a natural breast, and these can come in a variety of sizes, shapes and surface textures.

Silicone implants tend to be ideal on women who are very thin, or those who have little to no fat to hide the implant. Silicone implants are softer and often ripple less.

Silicone implants have been safely used for more than 50 years. From 1992-2006, the FDA restricted the use of silicone implants to only mastectomy patients. However, no reliable studies found any cause for concern with the use of silicone, and the FDA lifted their restrictions in 2006. Extensive clinical studies are continually done to ensure the safety of these implants.

Saline implants are also made from a durable, elastic silicone shell, but the shell is filled with a highly sterile saline solution. During a saline breast implant procedure, the implant is placed under the breast pocket while it is still empty, and then filled to the pre-determined size. That means the patient requires a smaller incision to insert the implant in the chest.

Saline implants are adjustable, meaning your surgeon can adjust their volume during surgery to ensure ideal size and symmetry. Each implant has a recommended fill level as determined by the manufacturer. This is to limit the rippling and wrinkling that can occur from an under-filled implant, and the firmness that would occur from an over-filled implant. Saline implants are more prone to rippling because the saline can shift depending on the position of the women.

One disadvantage of saline implants is that they can rupture or deflate. The solution is harmless if it should leak into the body, however, leaks are not common.

When determining the size of the implant, the patient will discuss their goals with the plastic surgeon. There are several factors that go into a surgeon’s recommendation for implant size.

  1. Current body shape and size
  2. Natural breast shape and size
  3. If the patient desires a natural or fake look
  4. If the breasts currently sag or droop
  5. The amount and health of natural breast tissue that exists
  6. Physical activity and lifestyle of the patient.

You’ll then discuss with the surgeon the profile you’d like to achieve following surgery. Do you want a lower profile implant that, while producing a fuller breast, lays flatter to the body? Or would you prefer a higher profile implant that will create a more prominent looking breast?

Many women go back and forth on what size implant they desire. In fact, this is often the most difficult question the patient faces. Your surgeon will allow you plenty of time to make the right decision for you. This will include trying on sizers so you can see firsthand how the different sized implants look on your body.

Determining where the implant should be placed, either under the subcutaneous breast itself or under the chest muscle, will be informed by your desired look and the current anatomy of your breast to determine which placement will be most successful.

Placement under the muscle offers a more natural look, less visible rippling and allows your natural breast tissue to be more easily read in a mammogram.

Placing above the muscle offers a less painful and quicker recovery time, and a more rounded looking result. However, it increases the chances for capsular contraction, makes the implant more visible and easier to feel, and increases the risk of visible rippling.

The placement of your incision will largely depend on the type and size of implant you’ve chosen, as well as the skill of your surgeon. While an incision will be visible, a skilled surgeon will place the incision in an inconspicuous location and ensure it is barely visible.

Undergoing a breast augmentation is a personal decision, and should be informed by the expertise of a well-trained plastic surgeon. Together, patient and doctor can ensure the most beautiful outcome.

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