If you have ever contemplated breast augmentation, a breast lift or any type of body contouring, you know that making the decision to consult with a plastic surgeon is not an easy one to make. Plastic surgery is a very personal decision that requires the guidance of an experienced surgeon who understands your specific goals. […]
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The breast augmentation recovery process will be different for each patient. Dr. Kleto will follow up with you after your procedure to monitor your healing progress, and advise you when it is safe to return to exercise and other activities. Generally speaking, you should avoid most strenuous activity for the first two weeks after breast
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If you have reached your target weight and are still frustrated with your appearance, body contouring can help you put the final touches on your figure. Poor body tone can still remain after you have lost a significant amount of weight. Often, diet and exercise can do nothing to change the look of loose skin
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BOTOX® Cosmetic and dermal fillers are popular non-surgical methods of reducing wrinkles and fine lines in the face, and they are both administered using injections. However, BOTOX® is designed to address different problems than dermal fillers, and these two treatments work in entirely different ways. BOTOX® Cosmetic is essentially a muscle relaxer. It uses a
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So far, no official studies have been performed examining BOTOX® Cosmetic use in pregnant women, but BOTOX® is believed to have little to no impact on a developing fetus. There have been no reports of birth defects secondary to BOTOX®, and large doses of BOTOX® given to pregnant rats and mice have not resulted in
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Breast implants do not have a set expiration date. As long as your implants have not ruptured and you are still happy with their appearance, you can leave your implants alone and not worry about replacing them. Generally speaking, most breast implants last anywhere from 10 to 15 years before problems arise that require replacement;
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Many female athletes have smaller breasts because of how lean they are. Athletic women who want a more balanced, proportionate figure sometimes hesitate to undergo breast augmentation out of fear that breast implants will negatively affect their performance. However, studies show that there is no reduction in the strength or function of chest muscles after
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Today’s breast implants are more durable than ever before, but they are still not invincible. Although breast implants have no expiration date, they will eventually deteriorate over time, like all medical devices. On average, you can expect your breast implants to last anywhere between 10 to 25 years, although it is possible that they may
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If you are considering breast augmentation, you may be wondering how breast implants might impact breastfeeding during pregnancy. This is usually only a problem if the milk ducts and surrounding nerves are damaged during the breast augmentation procedure. As long as your surgeon takes care to avoid harming the milk ducts, you should not encounter
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The length of time it takes for you to recover from breast augmentation will largely depend upon how well you follow Dr. Kleto’s post-operative instructions, and the rate at which your body heals. Every patient heals at a different pace, but in general, you can expect to need around 4 to 7 days of downtime
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