Many people associate breast implant revision with a patient who was unsatisfied with her breast augmentation, but our Naples-Fort Myers area practice also offers revision for patients who simply want to "upgrade" their implants. What's better about new implants? It's important to understand that one type of implant isn't necessarily better than another, and patients…
Studies show that the vast majority of women who get breast implants are happy with their results. That's something I've seen personally with my breast augmentation patients in Naples. But another recent study posed a different question. Do women with breast implants have better sex lives? The answer, according to the results of the study,…
Patients seeking breast augmentation revision typically come to my plastic surgery practice near Fort Myers after reading reviews online or after researching surgeons in the area who specialize in correcting problems related to breast implants. These are some of the most rewarding procedures I offer. I recently performed a breast augmentation revision on a 38-year-old patient who was unhappy…
It's always an honor to earn professional recognition. It reflects the dedication of my staff and our continual drive to provide patients with the best care possible. I feel especially gratified by my recent selection for the exclusive Castle Connolly Top Doctors list, which recognizes leading plastic surgeons in Naples and around the nation. Here’s what…
In my years practicing plastic surgery in Fort Myers, Florida, I've talked with many people who believe that breast implants need to be replaced every 10 years. While you should always follow your breast augmentation surgery with periodic checkups, this commonly applied expiration date is really no more than a myth. That said, certain situations…
Recently, I've read several articles that report a downsizing trend among celebrities: They’re downsizing their breast implants. Many of my patients who are considering breast augmentation in Naples have seen similar articles, and they want my advice on whether they should choose a smaller size as well. Size matters — and I recognize that fact.…
Many women considering breast augmentation in Naples who have recently had children tell me that they loved the look of their breasts while they were pregnant, but after childbirth, their breasts lost volume and now appear "deflated." When a woman experiences a lack of breast volume as well as sagging, I generally recommend a breast…
During patient consultations at my Naples cosmetic surgery practice, I have the opportunity to meet each of my patients, get to know them and their goals for surgery, and discuss any questions about the procedure. At my practice, the 3 most common questions that come up in almost every consultation are: 1. How much does…
One of the most frequently asked questions patients pose to me about breast augmentation in Fort Myers and Naples is whether the results they can expect to receive will truly look natural. Very few women these days are going for an obviously enhanced look, so a natural-looking result is important to most of my patients…
Occasionally a patient will admit to me that she's a bit afraid to have breast implants in our Florida plastic surgery office because she's concerned that breast cancer might not be detected on a mammogram due to the implants. There's a recent study from Canada that adds further reassurance that this should not be a…