You may have seen advertisements for “natural breast augmentation” and wondered “is that real?”. The answer is yes. But it also might be difficult to find. When this procedure is done properly, it seems like an all-around good situation: fat is taken from one area of the body and then placed into the breast as a natural enhancement.

This procedure has been advertised as having no side effects ever reported, but doctors disagree. Transferring fat from one part of the body to another may require multiple procedures over time, because grafted fat can dissolve. Another concerning thing is that when fat is transferred, it can die before it then hardens. During a breast exam, this hardened lump can easily be misdiagnosed as breast cancer.

To find objective information about natural breast augmentation is not easy. Searching for this on the internet will usually bring up pages of testimonials and positive articles from practices that do this operation. They will claim it’s safer and more natural.

Fat transfer to breast tissue started originally to help women who had a mastectomy reconstruct their tissue. Doctors have argued that traditional breast implants will be treated by the body as “foreign” and the body will attack. But placing something that is already found in the body may make it easier for the body to accept it.

However, problems could occur because it’s difficult with imaging. The fat that’s removed with liposuction no longer has a blood supply, and when it’s washed and put into a syringe, there is a risk of infection because it’s foreign body for a period of time.

If the transferred fat doesn’t grow the vessels, then those areas will die. You will then get oily cysts and hardened areas of scar tissues. These hardened lumps aren’t dangerous by themselves, but they can possibly increase the chance that when a woman is screened for cancer, those lumps will be mistaken for cancerous.

What are the side effects?

There are common side effects such as soreness, itchiness, discomfort. When doctors were asked about the cancer screening problem and doctors said while it was a problem, it’s very rare. Improvements in screening in the future will make it easier to discern the differences between cancerous lumps and lumps from these surgeries. This will make it less likely that women will need to get biopsies unnecessarily. 

As with any surgery, there are always concerns. However, if this is done correctly, there may not be any complications. It is definitely something to consider when thinking about the option of breast augmentation, but it may not be the best idea knowing all the risks that are involved. Infections are a serious concern and because of this, it is important to make sure that a qualified doctor is used to complete the procedure. Decreasing all possible risks of infection is a very important step to ensure that your procedure is done correctly and that you will have the best, most satisfactory results. There are pros and cons to “natural” and more traditional breast augmentation. Make sure to weigh these before making a decision.

Why You Need a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Plastic surgeons, just like other doctors, should obtain a board certification before they can open their practice. This means that they have experience in general surgery, as well as specifically in plastic surgery. Before you have a procedure done, you want to be sure you surgeon knows what he’s doing, don’t you? Well, how do you know if he’s certified? What does that mean?

What is Board Certification?

In order to practice medicine in the US, doctors have to be licensed by the states they wish to work in. However, just because they are licensed doesn’t mean they’re qualified to practice in that specific medical area.

Board Certified doctors voluntarily meet additional standards that go above and beyond basic licensing. They will demonstrate that they have expertise through Member Boards that are part of the Board Certification process. Before a doctor can be considered certified, they must complete four years of pre-med education at a college or university, course study that leads to an MD degree from a medical school, and three to five years of residency training.

In order to earn this residency, doctors have to pass a written test and sometimes even an oral exam that’s created and administered by a Member of the board in his specialty. This is only the first step. For the rest of their career, they must continue to undergo additional tests to maintain this board certification. This means they have to keep up with the newest advances in treatments and technology to give the best possible care from their practice.

Why do I need a doctor that is Board Certified?

Well, isn’t it obvious? A board-certified doctor has essentially proven that they are up-to-date with treatment and care, and that they understand, specifically, how to help you. You wouldn’t want a pediatrician giving you a face lift, would you? Definitely not.

In plastic surgery, there can be a lot of sketchy people who try to gouge you for money by professing they offer services that they really know little or nothing about! It should be important to you that the doctor you choose to use has the proper amount of education. You should be able to trust that you will be in good hands as you undergo possible life-altering procedures! This is not something you want to take a risk with.

How do I know if my Doctor is certified?

Your potential doctor may have some sort of display or indication in their practice. You can check for that or be sure by CLICKING HERE to enter your doctor’s name and find out if he is certified as we have done below for Dr. Reynolds!

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Plastic surgery, and any other surgeries for that matter, are serious procedures that should be approached with every level of caution and care possible. You wouldn’t want to risk your well-being at the hands of an inexperienced doctor! Make sure you’re taken care of, and you’ll be much happier with your results!

You’ve probably heard jokes or seen movies that talk about getting a “nose job”. But what is it? This is also known as a rhinoplasty. This article will discuss what occurs during surgery, and what you can expect.

What are the Risks?

There will likely be temporary swelling and bruising around the nose and the eyes after a rhinoplasty has been completed. Other problems may include:

• Injury or holes in your septum
• Skin problems, including the breakdown of skin tissues and irritation from bandaging.
• Bleeding
• Infection. Antibiotics may and should be taken after surgery to reduce the risk of possible infection.
• Complications of anesthesia
• Severe nasal blockage, caused by swelling inside the nose.
• The results may not be what you wanted.

As with any surgery, there are always complications and risks. But if it’s something you desire to have done, talk to your doctor to find out of this procedure is right for you. It may not only improve your appearance, but other things like your ability to breathe! A rhinoplasty can be a great procedure if done by an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Reynolds.