Form Stable (Gummy Bear) vs. Cohesive Gel Silicone Implants – Shape

admin — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 16:37:11 +0000

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

How to Make Breast Implant Rice Sizers

admin — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 19:35:16 +0000

Deciding which size of breast implant to get during your breast augmentation procedure is just as significant as deciding to have a breast augmentation. If you are like most women, the decision on which size of implant to get can be frustrating, time consuming and even confusing. At Colorado Plastic Surgery Center we offer several tools to help in determining the size of your breast implant, including our Vectra 3D breast implant simulation photos and actual breast implants to try on.

For women who are still contemplating more than one ... Read More

Gummy Bear, Cohesive Gel & Form Stable Silicone Implants 411

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:31:25 +0000

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

What Would You Look Like With Breast Implants?

admin — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 18:16:17 +0000

Have you been considering a breast augmentation, but have remained hesitant about undergoing the procedure because you don’t know what your end results will look like? Maybe you’ve checked out the before and after photos on plastic surgery websites scouring for before pictures that resembled you or talked with various friends or family members that have undergone the procedure. If so, then you are not alone!

Everyday we meet with women who are considering breast augmentation surgery. While each patient has a different reason for desiring a change ... Read More

Can a Rhinoplasty Make You Look Younger?

admin — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 21:00:11 +0000

Earlier this year, a facial plastic surgeon out of California released findings from a study indicating that a cosmetic nose surgery could make you look younger. With our desire to maintain a youthful appearance should you be considering a rhinoplasty to look younger?

Rhinoplasty (or “Nose job”) surgery is one of the most popular surgeries at our Denver based plastic surgery facility. Over the years we’ve heard numerous reasons for considering a nose surgery, but to look younger definitely isn’t one of them. But could, or should, it be? Not ... Read More

Opening Up to the Plastic Surgery Experience

admin — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:44:51 +0000

The other day while preparing for a yoga class I overheard two women discussing one’s interest in getting a tummy tuck or liposuction. Within seconds another woman joined into the conversation openly sharing what cosmetic surgery procedures she had recently undergone (which happened to be Liposuction). Both women continually asked questions of the other woman ranging from the recovery time for her Liposuction procedure and her plastic surgeon’s name, to more personal topics, including the costs associated with Liposuction and how her husband felt about the procedure before hand ... Read More

Rhinoplasty Recovery, What to Expect and How to Optimize Yours

admin — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:14:11 +0000

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