07
Jun
What to Expect From Breast Implant Removal
Hi My name is Dr. Effie Politis with Politis Plastic Surgery. Breast Implant Surgery removal has been very popular lately, especially with all the social media concerns around this Breast Implant illness. So I tell the patients it’s their body, if they want their implants removed...
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Jun
Does Mastopexy Reduce Breast Size?
Pregnancy, aging, and weight loss are common causes of droopy breasts. For a woman, having droopy breasts can make her feel less attractive. Some undergo mastopexy or breast lift surgery that rejuvenates and helps restore the shape of the breasts. But, will this surgery reduce y...
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Jun
Saline vs Silicone Breast Implants
Hey everyone, it’s Dr. Effie Politis and I just want to compare and contrast saline versus silicone implants, as we know women often undergo breast enhancement surgery to get a breast volume and shape that is more proportional to their body. So, let’s start out with saline impla...
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Jun
What Is Breast Explantation Surgery
Hi everyone, this is Dr. Effie Politis and I’d like to talk about a great article on the April edition of the PRS called contemporary strategies in breast explantation surgery. So, what is explantation surgery? It is a surgery in which someone proceeds with removing their implan...
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Jun
Subfascial Breast Augmentation with GalaSHAPE 3D Scaffold
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) This patient is 5’7″ and 166lbs. She is a massive weight loss patient and had a mastopexy when she was younger. After having 5 children, she wanted to correct the deflation in her breast and...
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Jun
Do Breast Implants Make You Float?
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis) Do breast implants make you float? Will it save you from drowning? Those are some questions that a few may have wondered about breast implants at some point. Here’s the thing, breast implants ...
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Jun
What to Consider Before You Get a Breast Augmentation
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis)Considering breast augmentation? Whether your reasons are for the enhancement of your appearance, correction of uneven breasts, or following a mastectomy procedure, there are several things you h...
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Jun
What Happens when Implants Too Large for Your Chest/Thorax Are Placed?
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis)What happens when implants too large for your chest/thorax are placed? Implant displacement, stretched-out thin breast tissue, and asymmetry. This can only be fixed with revision, implant exchange...
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Jun
Interlocking Cogwheel Suture for Mastopexy
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis)The Interlocking Gore-Tex periareolar suture technique is used for periareolar closure to avoid postoperative widening of the nipple-areola complex. The GORE-TEX® Suture is a microporous, monof...
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Jun
What Defines the Perfect Breasts?
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis)According to Dr. Malluci of the Royal Free and University College London Hospitals, it is the relative size of the upper and lower halves of breasts that holds the secret of the perfect bust. He ...
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Jun
What Is the 14 Point Plan?
View this post on InstagramA post shared by Effie Politis, MD, FACS (@dreffiepolitis)During your consultation, an important question that you need to ask your surgeon is whether or not they follow the 14-Point-Plan. What is the 14-Point PlanThe 14-Point-Plan is designed to mini...
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Jun
Breast Augmentation Risks and Complications
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to make breasts appear larger and fuller. Performed using either special implants or by fat transfer from a different area of the body, the procedure helps to restore breast fullness after pregnancy or weight loss, correct asymmetrical...
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