April 26, 2012 – 10:37 am
In my last blog I discussed the differences in consistency between the form stable (aka Gummy Bear Implants) and the cohesive silicone gel breast implants. In this blog, I will discuss the differences in shape between the two types of silicone breast implants. Breast implants are available in two shapes: round and anatomical.
The Silimed form stable silicone breast implants that recently gained FDA approval are only available in the anatomical, or teardrop, shape. Some plastic surgeons feel that anatomical implants have a more natural shape than round breast … Read More
Over the last several weeks the plastic surgery world has been buzzing over the FDA approval of Sientra’s portfolio of breast implants. While a new implant manufacturer is news, the big news is really that the Silimed form stable implants are part of the approval.
Sientra’s Silimed breast implant is the first form stable silicone breast implant to obtain FDA approval in the US, also known as the “gummy bear” implant that is available in Europe. There has been considerable hype surrounding the form stable implants over the years touting … Read More
January 27, 2012 – 12:14 pm
As a board certified plastic surgeon and ENT surgeon I perform a lot of rhinoplasty surgeries. Because the nose is constantly visible for public view, I find prospective rhinoplasty patients typically have the most questions during the consultation. Nose surgery patients are more likely to return for a second consultation before deciding to undergo a rhinoplasty. The majority of their questions surround the recovery process and what to expect after surgery. Here are a few tips I tell my prospective rhinoplasty patients when they are considering surgery.
1. Maintain a … Read More
December 14, 2011 – 1:54 pm
Choosing to undergo breast augmentation is a significant decision in and of itself. However, when you begin to throw in all the other options (saline or silicone breast implants, placement, incision location, size, etc.) it can easily become overwhelming. The most common questions I hear during breast augmentation consultations are related to how she will look after the breast surgery.
Breast Shape is My Responsibility/ Breast Size is Yours
In my Denver based plastic surgery practice, we feel that a critical component of the consultation process is … Read More
November 18, 2011 – 3:35 pm
We are constantly telling our patients to look for a board certified plastic surgeon when considering a cosmetic surgery. Whether it is a breast augmentation, tummy tuck, rhinoplasty or liposuction, a board certified plastic surgeon is a must. But what does that board certification mean to you as a patient?
More and more often we see physicians with other board certification offering cosmetic surgery procedures because these procedures are elective and do not include the red tape of insurance companies. As such cosmetic surgery can a higher profit margin … Read More
November 4, 2011 – 1:14 pm
The other day I was reading a question from a potential plastic surgery patient inquiring about what the “Quilting” technique used in Tummy Tuck procedures. In my Denver plastic surgery practice, I have been utilizing the “Quilting” technique underneath the flaps of all of my lifting procedures, including the Mommy Makeover, Tummy Tuck and Body Lift procedures, for several years.
Quilting is the process of literally tacking down any tissue flaps that have been raised with sutures. There are two main benefits from using the Quilting technique:
- First, the quilting
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October 31, 2011 – 1:55 pm
Remember when your mother told you “If it sounds too good to be true….”? That old saying rings true the supposed “No Cut Tummy Tuck.” Like so many other hyped treatments or procedures being toted in the cosmetic surgery industry, this is another example where marketing jargon is used to promote a treatment.
A Closer Look at the Tummy Tuck
The “Tuck” part of a Tummy Tuck (Abdominoplasty) procedures is where a plastic surgeon tightens the supporting tissues below the skin. I call this layer of tissue that attaches our … Read More
Dr. Nick is a board certified plastic surgeon and the medical director for Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, a premier cosmetic surgery and medical skin care practice in Denver, Colorado. Talking Plastic Surgery provides an insider perspective on plastic surgery procedures and the latest industry news from one of Denver's top plastic surgeons and his experienced staff.