Secrets to Breast Augmentation Success

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If you’re thinking about having breast augmentation, the most popular cosmetic surgery procedure, it’s important to carefully consider everything from sizing and proportion to implantBreast Augmentation Success options to recovery and aftercare. Here are a few of the secrets to breast augmentation success:

  • Proper sizing of your implants is a crucial step in achieving a successful outcome. Purchase a bra that you want to fill upon completion of the surgery. Take the bra to the doctor’s office prior to surgery and try different size implants with different types of clothing.
  • Pick out photographs from the Internet or magazines to demonstrate the size you prefer. It will be helpful to pick out one too large, one too small, and one as close as possible to the ideal size.
  • Think about your specific body type. Picking an implant size that is too large for your frame will make them look unnatural, and it may be more likely that they may start to sag prematurely.
  • Take advantage of the amazing technology available that lets you “try on” your new look before surgery. The online 3D Visualizer by Mentor at loveyourlook.com/visualizer/ uses a photo of yourself to create an example of how breast implants may transform your body. Also, the Mentor Volume Sizing System allows you to try on contoured inserts in various volumes and sizes during your consultation.
  • Use the “rice test” at home to experiment with sizing. Fill a zipper bag with rice and place beneath your bra to see how it looks. This also allows you to understand how that extra weight feels on your chest and shoulders.
  • Make sure you understand the qualities and pros and cons of each type of implant. Saline implants are filled with saline, typically at the time of surgery; they 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.
  • Your individual muscle stiffness or looseness is important to consider when choosing implant type. 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.
  • Immediately after surgery, you may not be able to raise arms above the head, but you probably will be able to do most things unassisted by the second day. Patients can usually return to a desk job five to seven days after the procedure. Two weeks may be required for jobs that require exertion, such as food server or flight attendant.
  • Much of the success of and recovery depends on taking the proper steps for excellent aftercare. Doing the right types of stretches and massage techniques consistently following the procedure is crucial.
  • Wear a good, high-quality sports bra after surgery. It should have plenty of structural support and you should wear it every day during the weeks after surgery.

 

 

 

At Vinings Surgery Center, Dr. Colgrove proudly offers Mentor® MemoryGel® breast implants–the only silicone breast implants manufactured here  in the United States.

Mentor®, which has manufactured breast implant devices for more than 20 years, makes both silicone gel and saline implants at its 145,000-square-foot facility outside of Dallas, Texas.

Mentor® silicone implants are pre-filled with a uniquely formulated cohesive gel that holds safely and uniformly together to deliver a natural feel that closely resembles breast tissue.

The cohesive gel is designed to hold together inside the body, even if the outer covering is punctured. Click here for a video demonstration of what happens when one of the implants is cut in half.

Call 770-955-9000 with any questions or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Colgrove.

You’re invited to join Dr. Robert Colgrove and his staff at Vinings Surgery Center for the next lunch and informational seminars focusing on breast augmentation. The next seminars will be held:

Wednesday, July 18, at 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, August 15, at 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.

Also coming up is a lunch-and-learn seminar focusing on Sculptra®Aesthetic. This seminar will be held Wednesday, August 29, at 12 p.m. and will explore the benefits of Sculptra®Aesthetic, which include:

• It works gradually to replace lost collagen – a key cause of wrinkles, lines and folds.
• It can give subtle yet noticeable results that can last up to 25 months.
• Treatment sessions are, on the average, just three injections over a few months.

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.

The competitive bodybuilders of House of Payne Personal Training are some truly incredible, motivated people! You can get to know four dynamic women who take part in this demanding pursuit and hear about their personal experiences with having breast augmentation with Dr. Colgrove at Vinings Surgery Center in this video.

In this video, these four fabulous ladies discuss their reasons for having surgery, the concerns they had beforehand, how they chose between saline and silicone implants, their recovery process, and their advice on what to expect going into the process. They also share the experiences they had as they returned to their amazing exercise regimens, as well as how they feel about their results.

We would also love to hear about your own experiences! Please share below and on our Facebook page. We would love to hear from you!

 

 

 

 

Whether you got with saline or silicone breast implants is a matter of personal choice. But before you decide which is right for you, it’s important to make sure you understand the qualities and pros and cons of each.

  • 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.

Yesterday’s free lunch-and-learn seminar focusing on breast augmentation gave attendees the valuable opportunity to ask Dr. Colgrove and his staff questions about the most popular procedure at Vinings Surgery Center.

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!

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