Plastic Surgery Q and A - sensitivity in my nipples

Question: Will I still have sensitivity in my nipples after a breast augmentation?
Answer: Most patients nipple sensitivity is not affected by a breast augmentation, however, a small percentage of patients have temporary changes of sensation or loss of nipple sensation. It is also possible to experience hypersensitivity of the nipple or nipples after breast surgery.

breast reduction and breast feeding

Question: I want to get a breast reduction I'm still lactating could I still get a consultation and would the procedure be performed on me?
Answer: I generally wait 3 months before operating on someone who has been breast feeding. Some women do continue to lactate after that time but their breasts have generally shrunk in size so when we do the reduction I know the size and shape I obtain will be stable.
Dr. Corbin

Can you have implants with an ICD defibrillator?

Question: I recently was given an ICD defibrillator for a congenital heart defect, I am 34 and very thin in the chest I hate the way it sticks out and looks. I always wanted breast augmentation. My question is, is it still possible for me to have the breast augmentation with the defibrillator?
Answer: YES! Call (714) 671-3033 for an appointment
Dr. Corbin

Queston about implants dropping

Question: I was wondering if there is anything i can do to stop the implant from dropping anymore. I am 3 weeks post and I don't want them to drop anymore and lose my upper pole.
Answer: Wearing an under wire bra may helpDr. Corbin

Cost of Breast Lift

Question: Hi Dr. Corbin. I am a 23 year old student from Barbados going to school in Alabama. and I was wondering what would be the price to have a breast lift done. Currently I have no insurance.
Answer: Call (714) 671-3033 for the prices
Dr. Corbin

cost of breast augmentation?

Question: Hello sir, I need to ask you the cost of this procedure, as I am from Canada and I cant find good surgeons here. Please kindly tell me the cost including all taxes, as I have heard lot about you.
Answer: Call the office at (714) 671-3033 for the information you are seeking. We have operated on a lot of patients from Canada and I am married to a Canadian.
Dr. Corbin

Capsular Contracture

Question: I have the worst case of capsular contracture. It may have just happened by itself, or it may have been caused by mastitis. I have a 4 month. old baby and have been nursing full time. I got mastitis when he was 2 weeks old, and started antibiotics right away. I had breast augmentation in Nov. 2005 from another surgeon. I have recently heard that he has some lawsuits against him. I am afraid to have him correct my CC. He is going to do it free of charge. I am worried something bad will happen. I am starting to have pain when I move my arm out or up. I wanted to nurse til the baby is 6mths. old. But, I don't know if this pain will get worse or not. Should I continue to nurse for 2 more months? Should I have the surgery as soon as possible? And does CC usually come back? Thank you.
Answer: Come in for an appointment so I can get a full history and examine you and then discuss with you what may be your best option.
Call (714) 671-3033 or (310) 284-8384 for an appointment.
Dr. Corbin

Need your expert advice - capsular contraction

Question: In 2000, I got breast implants (smooth, round, submuscular). I was happy with them until a few years later they became hard and felt unnatural. I had developed capsular contraction! My breasts looked normal, but felt hard. I think the CC was contributed to breast feeding and also having mastitis (milk duct infection) in one of my breasts. After a few more years of debating whether or not to have the capsulectomy/otomy (fear of the initial painful recovery), I finally scheduled the surgery to rectify the problem. To my horror, when I woke up from surgery, my implants had been removed! The surgeon said I needed to wait 3-6 mos. before replacing the implants. He found breast milk in the left breast capsule and thought I might have an infection. The culture came back negative for infection, but he still wants me to wait at least 3 mos. For a naturally very flat chested woman who has had implants for 7 years, and then without her consent, has them removed, I was very
devastated and depressed about the situation. I know my body and if I had an infection I would know. He should not have removed my implants without my consent!
Since he's refusing to replace my implants for several months, I'm asking you for your expert advice...do I really need to wait? I feel perfectly fine, healthy, no pain, no infection and I want to have implants again. Can you help me?
Answer: Call the office at (714) 671-3033 and make an appointment. If you have your records that too would be helpful.
I look forward to seeing and helping you.
Dr. Corbin

Question about breast implants

Question: Have you come across or taken out silicone implants that have been in a 50 year old female patient for 20 years, if there no visible or obvious problems or concerns with them, is there any reason to have them remove. Beside a bit of sagging going on.
thank you for your wisdom and advice.
Violette
Answer: Thank you for contacting my office. Your question is a popular one. Because I have been performing breast surgery for over 20 years many of my own patients ask the same question. Basically, many doctors believe ,'If it ain't broken don't fix it.'
In other words if you are not having any problems with your old silicone breast implants why mess with them.
The breast implant manufacturers, Mentor, recommend patients exchange breast implants for new ones after 10 years.
To Rule out any concerns you may have about breast implant ruptures I would recommend regular mammogram's and MRI'S.
The FDA now recommends that Silicone breast implants be replaced after 10 years and that MRI'S be done every 3 to 5 years.
I have many patients who have had silicone breast implants for 20 or more years who are now coming in for breast implant exchanges along with a lift.
If you would like me to personally examine you so I can give you my recommendations please contact
  us at (714) 671-3033 to book an appointment.
Sincerely, Dr. Corbin

consultation please

Question: Can I schedule a Consultation please?
Answer: Call the office at (714) 671-3033 to arrange for a consultation with Dr. Corbin.

nipple reconstruction questions

Question: Can you add/recontruct a nipple if implants(silicon) are already in, and have you done a procedure like that and cost???
Answer: Yes nipple reconstruction can be performed with Silicone breast implants present. After breast reconstruction following breast cancer, I generally do the nipple and areolar reconstruction last. It is like the icing on the cake.
I have been performing breast reconstruction surgery for over 20 years.
For surgery fees contact Dee (714) 671-3033 and she will assist you.
Sincerely, Frederic H. Corbin M.D.

Plastic Surgery Q and A What causes Capsular contracture?

Question: What causes Capsular contracture?
Answer: Some patients heal more aggressively than others and some form capsular contracture which is scar tissue that forms around the breast implant. The scar constricts and pulls against the breast implant. Capsular contracture can happen in one or both breasts and it may only happen once or in a small percentage of patients it can reoccur. Capsular contracture may be painful and it may also distort the shape of the breast. In some extreme cases it may cause an implant rupture because the scar is so tightly contracted around the implant. Capsular contracture can happen soon after breast surgery or years afterwards. It varies. Generally if capsular contracture occurs surgery is recommended to remove the capsule and remove and replace the breast implants.

Plastic Surgery Q and A Capsular Contracture

Question: What is capsular contracture?
Answer: Capsular Contracture is scar tissue that forms around the breast implant. The scar constricts and pulls against the breast implant. Capsular contracture can happen in one or both breasts. Capsular contracture may be painful and it may also distort the shape of the breast or breasts.

Do I have to be put to sleep to have breast surgery?

Q. Do I have to be put to sleep to have breast surgery?

A. Yes. My Anesthesiologists do use general anesthesia for breast surgeries like breast augmentation, breast reduction, breast lifts etc…

Will breast implants affect my ability to have children?

Q. Will breast implants affect my ability to have children?

A. Breast implants will not affect your fertility. However, even without breast implants there are no guarantees a woman can have children. This is something to discuss with a fertility expert.