La entrada 10 things you didn’t know about breast implants se publicó primero en Dr. Franklin Peña.

Increase of pectorals with implants
The increase of pectorals through silicone implants, allows to define and increase this area of ​​the body, when it is difficult to achieve it through exercises. This intervention is for men with an underdeveloped chest, men with an asymmetric development of the chest muscles or simply for men who do not have the type of muscle that they would like to have, even when exercising.

This procedure is also quite popular among bodybuilders or fitness trainers, who want to improve the appearance that their workouts have given them.

The breast enlargement is less invasive than the female equivalent. While in breast augmentation, surgeons have the option of separating the muscle from the nerves and / or the breast bone, to insert an implant between the muscle and the bone. In the male case, the surgeon does not touch the muscle, nerves or bones.

Calves too thin and the gym ain’t working?
Although calf augmentation surgery has a lower demand, but growing in recent years is also quite specific. People who tend to request this procedure tend to be assiduous to an active life and that exercise has not improved this area. Calf implants can be used to add mass and definition to the muscles of the lower leg, which will dramatically improve the appearance of the calves. For those who feel that their calves would look better and more proportioned with more volume and definition, calf implants may be the answer. These implants not only improve the appearance of the legs, but can also contribute to the image of the entire body.

La entrada Know the implants most requested by MEN se publicó primero en Dr. Franklin Peña.

The first thing you should keep in mind, and even though it is one of the most requested plastic surgeries, this does not minimize the risk of surgery, and should always be practiced by a specialist in the area of ​​plastic and aesthetic surgery.

Breast augmentation How to choose the right size?
The choice of breast implant size is often the most difficult part of the process, since the patient usually has a very high expectation of the change she wants to see in her body. However, in order to obtain the desired result, a very careful analysis is always required in order to find the harmony that the body offers.

While the implants from 600 cc to 700 cc will achieve in most cases a measure no less than DD, for many women this is not enough. Those women who want to make a certain impression opt for breast implants of 750 cc, 800 cc, 900 cc and, sometimes, up to 1000 cc.

What are the disadvantages of large implants?
Breast implants have advantages and disadvantages, since a wrong choice of size could mean disadvantages in the future, probably causing another visit to the plastic surgeon to change the implant for a smaller one.

When the implant is just placed, it feels erect and firm. But over the years, the tissue of the breasts begins to show flaccidity, and tend to fall a bit in comparison as they were in the beginning.

Therefore, it is very important to make a well-informed decision about the most appropriate measure for you in the long term.

How long is the recovery?
The first days of the post-operative period, rest is recommended, since it is fundamental for the recovery of the patient.

It is highly recommended to rest in a position of 40º with respect to the horizontal, after the first week, you can reincorporate yourself to your usual routine. Taking into account the care that your surgeon advises, avoiding lifting weight during a prudent time.

You will need a post-operative bra
It is very important for a post-operative with success, the post-operative support since it fulfills an ergonomic function and an optimal way to take care of your breasts the first days after the operation.

This bra should be used continuously for a month or until your surgeon considers it necessary, removing them only when necessary. It is advisable to avoid the use of brassieres with rings or rods.

Is there pain in recovery?

Like any surgery, pain and discomfort may occur, but the surgeon will recommend a post-operative treatment to minimize it. He will also prescribe antibiotics, in addition to analgesics to prevent infections.

A very important aspect that requires the post-operative, is the physical and emotional support by relatives or close who are with the patient, as they must meet the primary needs of the patient, such as food, hygiene and sleep.

The results will depend fundamentally on the choice of the surgeon, but also on the post-surgical care that is received, therefore, it is essential to follow the medical recommendations.

La entrada Breast implants, everything you need to know! se publicó primero en Dr. Franklin Peña.

There are many things that change your life: pregnancy, weight gain and loss, hormonal changes, but everything has a solution. These processes often cause flaccidity in the breast, becoming not only unattractive, but also often causes other physical discomforts, such as back pain.

It consists in lifting the breast, in repositioning and shaping the breast and, if the patient so wishes, also reduce the size of the areola.

Mastopexy surgery or breast lift consists of improving the shape of the female mammary gland, lifting it, giving it a more harmonious appearance.

How to know whether to do a lift with or without a breast implant?

A breast lift without implants can return the proper height to the breasts, achieving a better posture. You can recover the appearance they had before pregnancy, increase or loss of weight, and over the years.

This immediately returns a slimmer appearance to the woman’s body, and often reduces back pain caused by flaccid chest. This immediately returns a slimmer appearance to the woman’s body, and often reduces back pain caused by flaccid chest.

In addition to helping you look thinner, you can also repair nipples that point to the floor and lift them up to give you a more youthful appearance.

The most noticeable disadvantage is probably that the upper part of the chest is not fully visible. If what you are looking for other than lifting the bust is looking around, you should consider lifting with implants.

Breast implants will help you get a more pronounced neckline than breasts without implants. It aesthetically covers all the advantages of a lift adding beauty that for many means a pronounced neckline.

The disadvantage of a breast lift with implants, it is double. First of all, it has the additional cost for the procedure due to the implants. The disadvantage of a breast lift with implants is double.

First, it has the additional cost for the procedure due to the implants. The second is that for most young women, somewhere along the way, the implants will have to be replaced by new ones.

This is usually done after many years and at that time, most women are returning to the plastic surgeon for some additional touch-up in the fight against aging.

Less often is more, choose properly
Like any surgical procedure, at the decision to take this step, it must be very personal. But, you should consider the guidelines provided by your plastic surgeon at the time of the evaluation, and the selection of the appropriate procedure in your case.

In the case of implants, it is very common to see the mistake in terms of size selection. Consider the opinion of your plastic surgeon in this aspect, since by measuring your body he can help you select the size that best suits your body.

Of course, always considering how you want to see and feel with this change, which should be positive for you.

Local or general anesthesia is used depending on the conditions of each patient. The recovery process, like most aesthetic procedures, lasts 10 to 15 days. After this period, patients can carry out their routine activities, leaving for after a month to do exercises, beach or sunbathing.

La entrada Breast lift with and without implants se publicó primero en Dr. Franklin Peña.

This is stated by Franklin Peña-Romero, plastic, aesthetic and reconstructive surgeon, because the neckline is the most exposed area that can be seen in a woman and the reason for concern for people who have little bust, when they have ptosis (falls) and even when they have exaggeratedly large breasts.

“The recovery time is so short that usually, before ten days, patients can return to work and social activities, leaving the intense exercises and the gym for after four weeks,” he explained.

Continue reading “One of the most performed surgeries in the world”

La entrada One of the most performed surgery in the world se publicó primero en Dr. Franklin Peña.