If you're considering breast implants in San Francisco
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Any woman who is physically healthy and realistic in her
expectations about the results of breast
implant surgery is a good candidate for the procedure. In addition,
you should ask yourself some key questions:
- Do
you have any medical conditions that could impair healing
from breast implant surgery?
- Are you a non-smoker?
- Are you committed to
proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, including moderate amounts of physical
exercise?
- Can you fully disclose
your health history to Dr. Mosser, including current medications, your use
of vitamin and herbal supplements, as well as your use of alcohol, tobacco,
and other drugs?
Breast implantation is usually performed with general
anesthesia, though a local anesthesia with a sedative
is sometimes used. Dr. Mosser will base his decision
on the specific methods of surgery he will perform and
on your preferences. He will discuss this with you long
before surgery.
Dr. Mosser, a board certified plastic
surgeon in San Francisco, will also
discuss in detail how he will insert and position your
breast implants. It will depend on
your anatomy and other factors. The incision can be made
in the breast crease where it meets your chest, around
the areola, or in the armpit. Every effort will be made
to make the incisions in places that are as inconspicuous
as possible.
From the incision, the breast tissue and skin will be
lifted to create a pocket for the breast
implants, either
directly behind the breast tissue or underneath your pectoral
muscle in your chest. The implants are then positioned
so that they are centered beneath your nipples.
The advantages of putting the breast
implants behind your
chest muscle may reduce the possibility of capsular contracture.
It may also make breast examinations by mammogram easier.
On the other hand, this placement can make recuperation
a bit slower and slightly more uncomfortable for a few
days after surgery. Dr. Mosser will explain the pros and
cons of each position to you during a consultation, helping
you decide based on your specific anatomy and goals.
Breast implants are often done in conjunction with other
cosmetic procedures, such as a tummy
tuck or liposuction.
San Francisco has several surgery center
locations where Dr. Mosser will perform combination surgeries
on an inpatient or outpatient basis. Usually,
however, patients go home and recuperate in the comfort of
familiar surroundings in the Bay Area right after breast
implant surgery.
Learn about Breast
Augmentation Surgery Recovery
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