Patients often wonder what happens when a silicone gel breast implant develops a leak. Silicone gel breast implants are more cohesive than the old style silicone implants from 15 – 20 years ago. A new generation of silicone gel implants was developed with cohesive silicone technology which resulted in a precise formula for cross-linking the silicone polymer.
One advantage of the optimal cross-linking process is to produce gel that is sufficiently cohesive to better stay within the implant shell should the shell’s integrity ever become compromised.
Watch our video below in which Dr. Durst demonstrates this technology and highlights why silicone breast implants are now the most popular choice of our patients.
Many patients do not realize that in most states, a licensed physician may legally perform plastic surgery without being board certified in plastic surgery. Do you want someone not trained in Plastic Surgery to perform your facelift or tummy tuck? There are many types of board certification, so make sure that your surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons.
A physician who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons (ABPS) is certified in plastic surgery and has met the following requirements:
They have earned a degree from an accredited medical school.
They have completed at least five years of additional training as a resident surgeon. This includes training in all areas of surgery, with at least two years devoted entirely to plastic surgery.
They have passed rigorous written and oral exams.
A qualified plastic surgeon is not simply a physician with good credentials, but one with recognized credentials and specialized training specific to the procedure you are considering. A doctor’s board certification is one of the best indicators of his or her training. The American Board of Plastic Surgery is the only board that certifies physicians in plastic surgery of the face and all areas of the body. So, when choosing your plastic surgeon, do your homework and make sure the surgeon that you choose has the credentials and training to give you the best result possible.
Spring is here, which means summer is on the way. Now is the time to start getting your body ready for wearing a bathing suit. Most procedures require some healing and recovery time, so planning ahead is key for looking your best.
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular spring and summer surgeries to help you get the curves you are looking for. Many people feel out of proportion when wearing a bathing suit and breast implants can help achieve a more balanced figure. Breast augmentation surgery typically has a fairly short recovery period of one to two weeks. You have a choice of saline or silicone implants. Results are instant and incisions are easily covered by your swimsuit.
Now is also the perfect time to start the laser hair removal process. Laser hair removal is a fast and easy way to remove unwanted hair on legs, bikini area, and underarms. Men typically treat chest and back hair. Treated areas often show signs of redness and swelling but symptoms usually subside in a few hours. It usually takes three to five treatments for an eighty percent reduction in hair for two years.
We are excited to add this new feature to our office website. We will be sharing information that we think you may find interesting, including current trends in plastic surgery, news, health & wellness, and informative videos. We hope you find the procedural information to be helpful when considering the different surgical as well as non-surgical options that are available. Please feel free to call the office if you have questions, or if you would like to schedule a consultation.
