14
Jul
Reconstructive Breast Surgery Without Implants
After undergoing a mastectomy, many women find themselves in need of breast reconstruction surgery to restore the proportion and overall shape of their breasts. This can be accomplished in a number of ways. For women who are uncomfortable with the idea of using breast implants, a...
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14
Jul
Saline Breast Implants
Saline breast implants have been used for decades in the United States. This type of breast implant can be placed while it is empty and deflated, allowing for a smaller incision size and less scarring. Once placed, saline implants are filled with a salt water solution to match th...
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14
Jul
Silicone Breast Implants
In 2006, silicone breast implants were approved by the FDA for use in women 22+ years old. Although saline breast implants have been in use for much longer, silicone implants are quickly growing in popularity because of their superior look and feel. When properly placed, silicone...
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14
Jul
How Long Will My Breast Implants Last?
Like all medical devices, breast implants do not last forever. The FDA has found that after an average of 10 years, at least one of a woman's breast implants will have ruptured or leaked. Silicone breast implant manufacturers usually advise having silicone implants replaced...
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14
Jul
Breast Augmentation: What to Expect
Thanks to modern techniques and implants, breast augmentation surgery is safer and more precise than ever. If you are interested in getting breast implants but hesitant about the process itself, schedule a consultation with Dr. Desai today. He can answer all of your questions abo...
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14
Jul
Mommy Makeovers
For women who have undergone one or more pregnancies, the changes in their bodies can be disconcerting or even upsetting. Pregnancy takes a difficult toll on a woman's body, and even diet and exercise are not guaranteed to bring back a pre-pregnancy body. Combining several c...
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14
Jul
Choosing a Plastic Surgeon
Deciding who will perform your plastic surgery is an extremely important step. You need to trust more than just advertisements you see on the internet, television, or elsewhere. Serious surgery requires serious thought. Finding a plastic surgeon who can explain things to you clea...
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14
Jul
Questions about Liposuction
What is liposuction? Liposuction is a plastic surgical procedure that can eliminate fat in areas that exercise and diet do not. Liposuction can be performed on the abdomen, love handles, back, and buttocks. Some patients get it on their knees, calves, and ankles. Many liposuction ...
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14
Jul
DIEP Flap Breast Reconstruction – Dr. Desai in the news.
Dr. Desai and Dr. Julie Buckley, a breast cancer survivor and a patient of Dr. Desai, discuss the DIEP flap that utlitizes your abdominal tissue to reconstruct your breast while receiving a tummy tuck. The advantage of DIEP Flap breast reconstruction over traditional techniques l...
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14
Jul
Breast Implants
There are two types of breast implants available at Florida Plastic Surgery Group. These are saline filled and silicone filled. Each breast implant has benefits and drawbacks, which you can discuss at length with Dr. Desai during your consultation. Saline Breast ImplantsSaline bre...
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14
Jul
Juvéderm®
If you are concerned with fine lines and wrinkles, particularly around your mouth and the corners of your eyes, but do not require a full facelift or eyelid surgery, a facial filler such as Juvéderm® can help. Not everyone is ready to take the leap into the wide world o...
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14
Jul
Eyelid Surgery for Men
While the saying goes that your eyes are the gateway to your soul, they may also be the indicator of your age. As time progresses and your skin begins to lose its laxity, your eyelids begin to sag and droop into a tired and wrinkled shadow of what they were in your youth. While d...
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