• Saline implants are filled with saline, typically at the time of surgery. These tend to feel firmer than silicone implants.
• Silicone implants are prefilled with silicone gel, which is a thick, sticky fluid that mimics the feel of natural tissue.

In most cases, there is little to no discernible difference between the appearance of breasts augmented with saline versus silicone, but there could be a slightly greater chance of visible rippling or wrinkling with saline implants. The chances of this are reduced when implants are inserted under the pectoral muscle. For this reason, each patient’s individual muscle stiffness or looseness is important to consider when choosing implant type.

For a personal breast augmentation consultation, call 770-955-9000.

• Wednesday, May 16, 12:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, June 20, 12:30 p.m.

During the seminars, Dr. Colgrove will offer in-depth information about the procedure and will be available for personal consultations and evaluations. He and the great VSC staff will answer questions and address concerns, while providing you with all the information you need to make your decision about breast augmentation.

Dr. Colgrove is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has practiced in this Atlanta area for more than 20 years. His surgical skills have produced many satisfied clients, most of whom return to him for additional procedures.

This event is free and space is limited. Please call 770-955-9000 to reserve your spot and for more information.

Role at Vinings Surgery Center: Mondays, I assist Dr. Colgrove in clinic day for all rechecks. Wednesdays, I perform pre-ops or work with the new patients in their consult. I spend Thursdays and Fridays in surgery. I enjoy being with the patient from the beginning during the consult all the way through to the surgery and then onto the recovery phase!

Joined the staff in: 2010, after being a patient in 2008.

What she loves most about what she does: After working on a neurology unit for 3 years, I love working at VSC because everyone is happy, healthy and wants to be there. I also really enjoy developing relationships with the patients and helping them feel comfortable while going through a life-enhancing process.

What she hopes patients gain: My hope for patients is for their embarrassing or bothersome areas to be transformed into confidence boosters. Patients often come in feeling nervous or self-conscious. By the time they are done healing after surgery, you can see they walk with their head a little higher and have a pep in their step!

Her biggest piece of advice: My biggest piece of advice for the patients is to bring your caregiver/spouse/friend to the consult and pre-op. It is very important for the caregiver to understand what the surgical and recovery process is to better know what to expect. Patients heal much better when they are thoroughly cared for and not made to feel guilty for going through with the surgery. Everyone needs a positive support system.

Favorite things to do for fun: I stay very active with working out, running, playing softball, tennis and flag football or just being outside. I enjoy going to church and participating in a small group. I love to spend time with my fiance, family and friends. I also stay very busy planning to marry my best friend this summer!

Come meet Stephanie in person! For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 770-955-9000 or email vsc@colgrove.com.

This exciting new technology provides a full range of aesthetic treatments, including skin rejuvenation, wrinkle treatment, hair removal, acne treatment, vein treatment and more.

Specific treatments offered include:

• Sublative RF
• ReFirme™
• triniti skin treatment
• FotoFacialRF™

For more information about treatment or to make an appointment, call (770) 955-9000.

Each triniti treatment session includes:

Color correction – Treat spider veins, age spots, uneven skin tone and sun damaged skin. Improve skin clarity, texture and wrinkles on your face without surgery.

ReFirme® treatment – Target the telltale signs of aging, around the jowl and neck, under the eyes, brow lines, and nasolabial folds.

Matrix IR™ fractional wrinkle treatment – Resolves wrinkles and makes skin texture smoother.

Give us a call at 770-955-9000 to schedule your treatment.

You are invited to join Dr. Robert Colgrove and his staff at Vinings Surgery Center Wednesday, April 18, at 12:30 p.m. for lunch and an informational seminar focusing on breast augmentation. The seminar will feature the VECTRA XT 3D imaging system, which captures accurate, high-resolution images and incredibly detailed measurements (even with your clothes on!) to give you a clear, completely realistic vision of what augmentation would look like on your specific body.

During the seminar, in addition to the high-tech imaging technology, Dr. Colgrove will offer in-depth information about the procedure and will be available for personal consultations and evaluations. He and the staff will answer questions and address concerns, while providing you with all the information you need to make your decision about breast augmentation.

This event is free, with space limited to the first 12 participants to register. Please call 770-955-9000 to reserve your spot and for more information.

Much of the success of and recovery from this type of procedure depends on the patient taking the proper steps for excellent after-care. Doing the right types of stretches and massage techniques consistently following the procedure is crucial. So is getting the correct bra with plenty of structural support and wearing it every day during the weeks after surgery. Two of the sports bras Dr. Colgrove prefers for his patients are made by Under Armour and Champion.

The fantastic staff of nurses at Vinings Surgery Center can provide detailed guidance and thorough, individualized after-care. Give them a call at 770-955-9000 with any questions or to set up a personal consultation.

Fitness

Whether it’s Pilates, running, yoga, walking, or a little bit of everything, find whatever works for you and get into it! Here are some ideas from Fitness magazine for getting that body healthy and bikini-ready. Be sure not to overdo it or make any drastic changes without consulting your doctor first. And most of all, have fun!

Skin care

The harsh conditions of winter can leave us with layers of dull, dry skin that is definitely in need of a little TLC. Freshen your skin care routine, switching to a lighter moisturizer for the warmer weather. Make sure to gently exfoliate to slough off dead skin cells and uncover healthier cells. Laser skin resurfacing, offered at Vinings Surgery Center, gently and precisely removes microscopic layers of skin, tightening sagging skin and stimulating new collagen growth.

Laser hair removal

Who wants to spend time shaving to get ready to put on that swimwear? Laser hair removal, also available at Vinings Surgery Center, is an effective and efficient means of long-term hair removal. A highly concentrated beam of light vaporizes troublesome hair follicles to eliminate or significantly impede the hair’s regrowth.

Male Breast Reduction

For men who feel self-conscious about their appearance when shirtless, breast-reduction surgery can help. The procedure, performed by Dr. Colgrove, removes fat and or glandular tissue from the breasts, and in extreme cases removes excess skin, resulting in a chest that is flatter, firmer and better contoured.

For help with any other “problem areas” you may be concerned about, there are other helpful procedures available.

Enjoy this time of renewal and refreshing, and have fun getting ready for summer!

During the seminar, Dr. Colgrove offered in-depth information about breast augmentation and specific types of implants. He explained the differences between silicone and saline implants, as well as the pros and cons of each type. Dr. Colgrove also spoke to participants about what to expect in the recovery and healing process following the surgery, emphasizing the importance of stretching, massage, and the use of high-quality support bras in the weeks after the procedure is done. He introduced the group to his nursing staff, which is always on hand to answer questions, address concerns and walk patients through the entire process.

Curt Trogdon of Allergan, maker of the Natrelle® silicone implant, was on hand to give attendees in-depth information about the implants. Attendees were reminded that, for a limited time, patients who select Natrelle® implants receive a free Botox® treatment or Latisse® for themselves and a friend.

Dr. Colgrove also gave personal consultations and evaluations to each attendee, giving each woman all the information she would need to help her in making a decision about breast augmentation.

Check back often for more information on upcoming seminars. We’d love to hear from you about seminar topics you’d like to see. Let us know!

Dr. Robert Colgrove is making that process easier by offering a free lunch and an informational seminar focusing on breast augmentation Wednesday, March 21, at 1 p.m. During the seminar, Dr. Colgrove will offer in-depth information about the procedure and will be available for individual personal consultations and evaluations. He and the Vinings Surgery Center staff will answer questions and address concerns, while providing you with all the information you need to make your decision about breast augmentation.

You can get to know Dr. Colgrove a bit before the seminar and learn more about the consultation process by watching this short video. Please call 770-955-9000 with any questions and to reserve your spot for the free seminar. It’s coming up quick and space is limited, so call today!