I’ve noticed some patients who come in for breast augmentation consultations at our Las Vegas practice are asking about ALCL, a condition associated with textured breast implants that’s been in the news lately. With that in mind, I want to use this blog post to explain BIA-ALCL (Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma). Facts About BIA-ALCL To… Read More
Women considering breast augmentation in Las Vegas are often unsure or unaware of their options when it comes to breast implant placement. The 2 most common options are submuscular placement (under the chest muscle) and subglandular placement (over the pectoral muscle) just under the natural breast tissue. It’s important to keep in mind that no single placement… Read More
There are a number of reasons women in the Las Vegas area seek breast revision surgery, including but not limited to the following:Dissatisfaction with results from an initial breast augmentation or reduction: Concerns include not enough cleavage, unnatural appearance, size difference, and sagging.An implant rupture or leak: Saline implants usually deflate rapidly when a hole develops, while… Read More
The first step towards breast augmentation is scheduling a consultation with your prospective doctor. This is when you can ask questions and consider important decisions with your surgeon, including implant size, type, and placement. As a breast augmentation specialist in Las Vegas, I’d like to recommend 5 must-ask questions for your consultation Are you certified by the… Read More
Many Las Vegas patients ask how soon they can hit the gym after undergoing breast augmentation. Although healing time is different for everyone and you shouldn’t do any strenuous activity before you’re ready, here are some general guidelines for jumping back into your workout routine. This timeline will change if your breast augmentation is performed with… Read More
If you’re looking to make a change without the downtime of plastic surgery, I offer many non-surgical body contouring options at my Las Vegas practice. Which one is right for you and your body? Here is a quick-and-easy guide to help you understand the available options and how they can help you achieve your goals…. Read More
Women considering breast augmentation at my Las Vegas and Henderson, NV, practice often ask how they can minimize or avoid scarring and still achieve their desired results. Here are several things you can do, including incision location and type of procedure. Consider your incision options I offer the following 3 incision options when performing breast augmentation, each… Read More
At SurgiSpa, I am pleased to offer MENTOR MemoryGel Xtra Breast Implants for my Las Vegas patients. MENTOR is part of the Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies and has been researching breast implant technology for more than 30 years. What makes MENTOR MemoryGel Xtra implants different? MemoryGel Xtra implants have a softer, more natural… Read More
If you’ve been considering breast lift surgery in Las Vegas but aren’t thrilled about scarring and downtime, ThermiBreast might be right for you. ThermiBreast is a procedure using Thermi® technology that uses small needles to gently heat breast tissue. The whole procedure takes about an hour, and you can go about your normal routine soon after. Is ThermiBreast… Read More
Once you’ve decided you’re ready for breast augmentation at my Las Vegas practice, there are a few exciting decisions you’ll get to make, including breast implant size and type. You’ll also want to think about placement for the incision. Here’s an overview of each of the three incision types, including the advantages and disadvantages for each. Incision option 1: Periareolar This incision placement is… Read More
