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Category: Combined Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift

Breast Implant Profiles: Which is Best for Breast Augmentation?

Posted August 22, 2024

By Dr. Chris Patronella A common question I’m asked is, “What breast implant profile am I best suited for?” It’s very individual. There are some anatomical considerations that I can pick up on at a physical exam when I’m able to evaluate a woman who is interested in breast augmentation. Generally speaking, the larger the […]

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The Best Breast Lift Incision to Improve Sagging Breasts

Posted December 06, 2023

By Houston Plastic Surgeon Dr. Christopher Patronella Most women who have sagging of their breasts want to avoid external scarring on their breasts. So solutions such as placing an implant to fill out the breasts to make sagging less noticeable and/or more limited procedures such as breast lift that’s performed using a sole circle incision […]

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Saline vs. Silicone Implants

Posted November 09, 2023

 By Dr. Chris Patronella I’m often asked, “What’s the difference between a saline and a silicone implant?” and why would I use saline in one patient and silicone in another? Who are the best candidates for silicone vs. saline? The first thing I’ll say is that despite what you may have read, there really […]

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How to Prevent Capsular Contracture After Breast Augmentation Surgery

Posted June 09, 2023

By Plastic Surgeon Dr. Christopher Patronella What is Capsular Contracture? When an implant is placed during breast augmentation surgery, the body normally forms a very specialized layer of scar tissue around the implant. This is called a capsule. The capsule forms in a very specific way around the implant. The implant should move in the […]

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Solutions for Sagging Breasts

Posted June 05, 2023

By Plastic Surgeon Dr. Christopher Patronella Someone who has this condition has to be evaluated as to whether or not a breast lift is necessary, whether or not an implant is necessary, or whether both are necessary. In that decision is a careful assessment of what a woman seeks as their goal. Do they want […]

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