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Breast implant surgery is a common cosmetic procedure for enhancing the size of the female breasts by implanting a silicon or saline sac. Learn about breast implants and augmentation in this free cosmetic surgery video series.
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Breast augmentation covers breast enhancement or implant surgeries performed by plastic surgeons. Learn about breast augmentation in this free cosmetic surgery video.
Women have breast implants from ages 18 to 70 as an elective procedure to enhance their breasts. Learn who should consider breast augmentation in this free cosmetic surgery video.
Silicon breast implants were prohibited for breast augmentation in 1992 but are now legal again. Learn about silicon breast implants in this free cosmetic surgery video.
Saline breast implants can be place through a small incision, which leaves smaller scarring. Learn about saline breast implants in this free cosmetic surgery video.
Breast implants do not necessarily hinder MRIs, mammograms, or other examinations. Learn about breast augmentation concerns in this free cosmetic surgery video.
Breast implants can be placed behind or in front of the chest wall muscle. Learn about breast implant placement in this free cosmetic surgery video.
The most common breast implant regret is not going large enough, but many factors determine breast size options. Learn about choosing the size of breast implants in this free cosmetic surgery video.
Before breast augmentation surgery build a rapport with the surgeon and ask questions about the procedure. Learn about breast augmentation expectations in this free cosmetic surgery video.
Before breast augmentation surgery marks are made on the breasts to note where the incisions will be made. Learn about breast augmentation expectations in this free cosmetic surgery video.
After breast augmentation surgery, patients often undergo massage to situate the implants. Learn about breast augmentation expectations in this free cosmetic surgery video.
After breast implant surgery, creams can help reduce scarring. Learn about cream for after breast augmentation in this free cosmetic surgery video.
The most common breast implant complication is re-operation, requiring another breast surgery for a variety of reasons. Learn about breast augmentation complications in this free cosmetic surgery video.
Find a plastic surgeon for your breast implant procedure who is board certified and with whom you can build rapport. Learn about breast augmentation surgeons in this free cosmetic surgery video.
Breast implant surgery can be performed in a doctor's office, hospital, or surgery center. Learn about breast augmentation in this free cosmetic surgery video.
Breast implants can cost anywhere from $3,500 to $8000, but price ranges geographically. Learn about the costs breast augmentation in this free cosmetic surgery video.
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In this free cosmetic surgery video Dr. David J. Levens tells you what to expect from a breast augmentation procedure. Dr. Levens teaches about common concerns with breast implants, the advantages and disadvantages of saline vs. silicon implants, the most prevalent complications, and more. You will hear a specialist talk frankly about what to expect before, during, and after the procedure, how to minimize scars, and so on.
Dr. David J. Levens Dr. David J. Levens has been practicing plastic, cosmetic and reconstructive surgery in Coral Springs since 1989. His fellow physicians elected him Chief of Surgery at Coral Springs Medical Center (1999-2001) and Vice Chief of Staff (2003-2005). He has been included twice in Miami Metro Magazine's annual lists of "Best Doctors in South Florida". The lists are based on surveys of where area physicians say they would send their own families for treatment. Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Dr. Levens is a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the prestigious American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS). Only about 25% of all Board-certified plastic surgeons have been accepted into the ASAPS. He is frequently quoted in the media, is monthly cosmetic surgery columnist for Parkland Life Magazine, and was selected as a Contributing Expert for the 2007 plastic surgery reference book, “Be Your Best.”dkdk
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