Breast Augmentation and Liposuction Blog - Dr. Bottger

Deposits of stubborn, excess fat can make an otherwise confident person feel insecure about his or her appearance. When diet and exercise programs fail to help a person achieve the desired body contours, liposuction is a viable alternative.

Liposuction involves making small incisions in the body to insert a small tube (cannula) and suction out excess fat. There are a variety of different liposuction methods available, including methods which utilize ultrasound waves or power-driven cannulas to help break up the fat prior to its removal. Dr. Bottger generally utilizes the standard suction method combined with a tumescent technique to constrict blood vessels and reduce bleeding to produce excellent results.

It is important to note that liposuction does not tighten loose skin and it does not improve cellulite.

Is liposuction only for the stomach area?

No. Liposuction can be performed on many different areas of the body, including the:

• Abdomen
• Thighs
• Hips
• Waist
• Knees
• Back
• Arms
• Neck
• Calves
• Ankles

If you have been considering liposuction and would like to know if you are a good candidate for this surgery, please contact Philadelphia, Pennsylvania cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bottger to arrange a free liposuction consultation.

Most men and women desire a flat, toned tummy. Unfortunately, this physical trait can be hard to come by, especially for women who have experienced the effects that pregnancy can leave on their midsections. If you have been struggling with sculpting your abdomen, despite healthy eating habits and regular exercise, a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty) procedure might be the answer.

Mini Tummy Tuck

A mini-abdominoplasty is performed only on the lower abdomen, below the navel. Even though it is sometimes called a “scar-less” tummy tuck, it is still necessary to make a small incision to remove excess skin and fat deposits. There is generally no need for belly button repositioning with this procedure. Candidates for this procedure are those who have a slight abdominal pooch.

Full Tummy Tuck

The more common full abdominoplasty procedure helps to remove excess fat and skin throughout the entire abdominal wall. The abdominal muscles are also tightened as a result, creating a firmer, more desirable profile. Liposuction is often combined with abdominoplasty to ultimately create the desired body shape.

When performed by a skilled, knowledgeable surgeon like Philadelphia, New Jersey and Delaware cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bottger, tummy tucks are a safe, effective way to enhance your body. To arrange a tummy tuck consultation, please contact our office today.

Cohesive gel breast implants, commonly referred to as gummy bear implants, are a type of silicone gel implant for breast augmentation that is firmer and thicker than regular silicone. As its nickname implies, gummy bear implants are soft, firm, pliable and strong. (However, they are not bear-shaped or multicolored.)

Advantages

Gummy bear implants have some advantages over regular silicone and saline implants, including:

• Cohesive gel is more stable and durable.
• If the implant is ruptured or cut, the gel will not ooze but will stay in place and the implant will retain its shape.
• The consistency is more like breast tissue than saline implants.
• Capsular contracture (scar tissue compression that can lead to tight, hard breasts) is less likely to occur in non-ruptured implants.

Disadvantages

Although the disadvantages are few, patients should be aware that:

• A larger surgical incision is required for implant placement.
• The implant cannot be inserted through the belly button as in transumbilical breast augmentation.
• The initial cost is higher than with regular silicon or saline implants.

If you would like to learn more about gummy bear implants, please contact Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bottger to arrange a consultation and learn which type of implant is right for you.

Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, can enhance and enlarge the size and shape of a woman’s breasts. This surgical procedure has become very popular for a variety of women who:

• Want to reconstruct their breasts following a disease or accident
• Wish to balance the size or shape of their breasts in relation to their body size
• Simply want larger breasts

Breast Surgery Facts

Before undergoing breast augmentation, it is important to be aware of and fully understand all of the facts about breast enlargement surgery.

• Types of augmentation: saline or silicone gel
• Type of surgical procedure: invasive outpatient surgery which requires small incisions
• Anesthesia type: general
• Implant location: implants can be placed either above or below the pectoralis muscle
• Average cost: $3,000-$10,000
• Average procedure length: 1-2 hours
• Average recovery time: 1-2 weeks
• Possible risks: implant rupture; capsular contracture resulting in hard, tight breasts; infection; rippling; sensation loss
• Augmentation lifespan: most breast implants will last, on average, for 10 years; however, this varies greatly from woman to woman

If you are considering breast augmentation and would like to learn all of the facts, please contact Philadelphia cosmetic surgeon Dr. Bottger to schedule your initial breast enlargement consultation.