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Plastic Surgery in Newport Beach
But, location is only one part of the decision when deciding to travel for plastic surgery. Dr. Seify encourages patients who are considering plastic surgery and traveling from out of town to prepare as much information prior to the initial consultation as possible. For most patients considering procedures like breast augmentation or liposuction Dr. Seify will request photos prior to the patient consultation to use as a guideline in helping the patient determine what they can expect.Plastic Surgery Preparation for Out of Town Patients
A preliminary health history will be conducted and if the patient falls within the guidelines for outside medical clearance it is recommended that the patient has the medical clearance performed prior to coming into town for their initial consultation. The amount of time Dr. Seify will require the patient stay in the Newport Beach area will vary based on the procedure, patient health, and other factors. It is important that patients have a caregiver with them on the trip at least for the first 24 to 48 hours. Patients will be required to have their initial consultation, and a separate preoperative appointment, prior to surgery. Patients are encouraged to view Dr. Seify’s before-and-after photo gallery and are given a thorough overview which will include what they can expect from the surgery, recommendations for accommodations, and if necessary referrals for caregivers that can assist following surgery. Dr. Seify’s out-of-town patients are thrilled with not only the results of their procedure but the entire plastic surgery experience. Patients are encouraged to contact the office if they are considering plastic surgery in Newport Beach.
Breast Implant Exchange When Is It Time?
Patients who have older silicone gel implants should consider breast implant exchange a priority in certain circumstances. For example, patients who have excessive firmness to the breast due to excessive scar tissue that has formed around the breast implant should definitely consider exchanging the breast implants for the newer cohesive silicone gel implants. The breast implant exchange surgery will also give Dr. Seify the opportunity to perform a capsulectomy which will remove the excessive scar tissue, create an improved pocket for the new implant, and help the patient to achieve a much more natural aesthetically pleasing appearance. Another instance where patient should consider breast implant exchange would be if there is a rupture. Although this may be difficult to detect with the older silicone gel implants, patients are often aware of a rupture after it is pointed out by a radiologist or other medical professional following a mammogram.Breast Implant Exchange After A Rupture
When there is a rupture of the older silicone gel implants patient should be prepared for the possibility that the silicone has spread throughout the breast pocket. This could make the surgery more complex and mean that Dr. Seify will carefully have to remove the older silicone gel completely from the breast pocket. This could add additional time, and possibly cost, to the surgery. Patients should be aware that this is the possibility; however, choosing a surgeon who will skip this step could have unintended consequences which could include, but are not limited to. the acceleration of excessive scar tissue around the new implant, and/or added difficulty for the new implant to settle into the pocket and create an aesthetically pleasing appearance. Breast implant exchange for older implants should be considered a delicate procedure and patient should choose their plastic surgeon carefully. Dr. Seify is well experienced in this area as both a breast reconstructive surgeon as well as a cosmetic breast surgeon. Patients are encouraged to schedule a consultation with Dr. Seify to determine if breast implant exchange is the best recommendation for them.
Breast Augmentation May Require Additional Surgery
Dr. Seify explains that patients with a deflated implant should schedule an immediate consultation to discuss the recommended steps for correcting the issue. While there is no danger concerning the fluid (which is saline) leaking into the body there is a window of time that allows the implant to be removed rather easily without the concern of new scar tissue growth. The longer a patient waits the more likely it is that the scar tissue has grown over the deflated implant and in some cases created new scar tissue which has closed off the breast pocket. This can cause the breast implant exchange to be a bit more involved and take more time which could increase patient cost. Dr. Seify will explain the differences between saline and silicone implants. Some breast implant manufacturers offer a promotional incentive for patients who choose to upgrade from saline to silicone implants.Breast Implant Exchange and Options Available
Dr. Seify will including in his recommendation the benefits and limitations of silicone and saline implants as they directly relate to the patient. For example, thinner patients with less of their own breast tissue, Dr. Seify may strongly recommend silicone gel implants as they would be less likely to display wrinkling and rippling in the patient. After a deflation, breast implant exchange is rather straightforward. It is not like the first breast augmentation surgery, and for most patients it is merely an inconvenience as opposed to the pain and discomfort that may have occurred with the initial surgery. Dr. Seify encourages patients to schedule their consultation immediately if they have a deflation and to be prepared to provide for staff serial numbers and the manufacturer, so that the staff can begin the warranty redemption process if the patient is eligible.
Breast Augmentation a Specialized Procedure
Every doctor who performs breast augmentation or other breast surgeries including breast lift and breast reduction is unique in their approach, surgical skill, education, and talent. So, patients who are considering breast augmentation need to ask very specific questions of their plastic surgery. One of the questions that are foremost on the mind of most patients considering breast augmentation concerns the size of breast implant the doctor will recommend. Dr. Seify explains that while every patient is unique there are general guidelines that will help patients to determine the right size for them. Most patients according to general surveys will increase their cup size by an average of 1 1/2 size. Patients who have a significant amount of their own breast tissue and are having a breast lift combined with breast augmentation may choose a smaller implant in order to compensate for the existing breast tissue. Patients who have a desire for excessively large implants are educated concerning the increased risk for complications due to the size of the implant.Breast Augmentation Complications
Extremely large implants are more prone to capsular contracture which is an excessive growth of scar tissue surrounding the implant and infection. The larger the implant chosen for breast augmentation, the greater the risk of complications. Contrary to what the news media would have the public believe very few patients request excessively large breast implants. Most patients tell Dr. Seify that they just want to look and feel better in their clothes. Most do not want to draw unnecessary attention to themselves and tell Dr. Seify that they want a very natural unassuming bust line. Dr. Seify is careful to help patients choose the right size not only for their body frame but also for their lifestyle. The goal is for patients to have a comfortable experience that exceeds their expectations.
Breast Cancer Risk Could Be Occupational
Estimates are that as many as 20% of people in Europe and the U.S. are employed on the night shift. The details of how night shift work could elevate breast cancer risk are not definitive. In 2007, the International Agency for Research on Cancer came to the conclusion that night shift work negatively interrupting the body clock or circadian rhythms may increase the risk of breast cancer. The night work hinders the production of the hormone melatonin. Working as few as two night shifts per week did not affect breast cancer risk. This may not be enough time to negatively impact the body clock, study authors conclude. Interestingly enough, breast cancer risk were elevated among self-described “morning” people, or “larks,” who were working the night shift. Larks may be more likely to experience body-clock disruption than owls. The night workers that participated in the new study were more likely to indulge in sunbathing more often than their counterparts who worked during the day. This observation is in contradiction to the theory that the increased breast cancer risk among night shifters was because of less sun exposure.Breast Cancer Risk ca be Minimized by Lifestyle Choices
What can women do with this breast cancer information since most women are not financially equipped to quit their job based on the information from the study? Repeatedly science and medicine has shown us that lifestyle choices are one of the best ways to prevent breast cancer. This includes a healthy diet as well as a consistent effective exercise program. Dr. Seify explains to his new breast surgery patients that the best breast surgery results are maintained through healthy lifestyle choices that include diet and exercise. While this helps maintain good breast health for the eary detection of breast cancer and also helps to maintain the aesthetic results of breast surgery. Breast cancer prevention is critical fro all women. Patients who have had breast augmentation with breast implants who were not good about diet and exercise and gain or lose a significant amount of weight are likely to see changes in the aesthetic appearance of their breast. If significant weight is gained the bust size could become larger as well as develop a sagging component to the breast tissue. In this case, in order to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing result a breast lift and a possible breast implant exchange may be needed. If significant weight is lost after breast augmentation with implants (especially saline implants) some patients may experience visible rippling on the sides of the implant or along the cleavage line. Patients should maintain healthy stable weight for the best long-term results.
Breast Implants That Are Faulty
The faulty silicone breast implants were never approved by the FDA and therefore were not believed to have been sold within the United States. Although, plenty of patients left the United States to have breast augmentation surgery without the knowledge that a PIP breast implant would be used. There are also patients within the United States who have PIP saline implants. These breast implants are considered by plastic surgeons to be incredibly inferior to the FDA approved breast implants on the market. Although the saline solution is not suspected to be an issue, the outer casing is extremely volatile and it is reported that even the slightest movement can cause the breast implant to deflate.Breast Implants Replaced
Dr. Seify explains to his patients that breast implant exchange is a relatively simple procedure for the patient. Most patients do not experience much pain and discomfort and are pleasantly surprised how quickly they recover in comparison to their initial surgery. A breast augmentation and breast lift can be combined if the patient has developed a sagging component to the breast after her initial breast augmentation. For patients who have PIP implants there is an incentive provided by Mentor Corporation to assist women in replacing their PIP implants. The Mentor Compassionate Care Program offers a $250 American Express®* Gift Card to patients who replace PIPSaline or Gel Breast Implants with MENTOR® Saline or Gel Breast Implants. This program is valid from January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2012, and may be subject to program limits. Patients are encouraged to call Dr. Seify’s office to determine if they qualify for the special incentive.
Breast Milk has Health Benefits
Researchers extracted samples of colostrum, the first milk available to newborns, and of aged breast milk from new mothers. Researchers then collected samples of blood from healthy women, and a sampling of ready-to-feed infant formulas. The colostrum, mature b milk, blood and formula were then all evaluated to measure their level of TRAIL. The researchers found that colostrum and milk contained 400- and 100-fold, respectively, higher levels of TRAIL than blood. No TRAIL was detected in the formula. “The important role of breastfeeding in the prevention of certain childhood cancers, such as lymphoblastic leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease, and neuroblastoma, has been previously demonstrated,” wrote the authors. “However, endogenous soluble TRAIL represents a strong candidate to explain the overall biological effect of breastfeeding against cancer.” Breast feeding undoubtedly is the best for both the baby and the mother’s health.Breast Augmentation After Breast Feeding
Some women complain of toll breast-feeding can take on the appearance shape and contour of their breast. Dr. Seify assures his patientsthat mothers who have breast-fed have found breastaugmentation with or without implants to be extremely beneficial in restoring their breast to their original pre-pregnancy shape. Many patients have lost significant volume in the upper portion of their breast and a breastimplant allows them to regain the fullness. Dr. Seify may recommend a breastliftfor patients who have a significant sagging component to their breast. For these patients he may utilize a small implant to achieve better symmetry and shape. Most patients tell Dr. Seify that their breast augmentation procedure gives them more self-confidence and a higher self-esteem after giving birth.