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
Showing posts with label breast redos. Show all posts
Showing posts with label breast redos. Show all posts
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Monday, January 9, 2012
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
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
Saturday, January 7, 2012
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
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
Friday, December 23, 2011
Should I replace my breast implants done over 15 years ago?
16. Q. I had my breast implants done over 15 years ago. They are still soft and I have had no problems. Should I replace them because I have had them so long?
A. If it isn’t broke don’t fix it. If you are still happy with the appearance of your breasts and you are not having any problems generally, I wouldn’t recommend any surgery. I would recommend regular breast exams, mammograms and maybe an MRI to make sure the breast implants are both still intact and not ruptured. The implant manufactures recommend changing implants after about 10 years, but the decision is yours. Certainly there are many patients who have additional surgery after having the breast implants in a long time, but it is usually to change implants to a different size and or lift the breasts as the shape may have changed over the years.
A. If it isn’t broke don’t fix it. If you are still happy with the appearance of your breasts and you are not having any problems generally, I wouldn’t recommend any surgery. I would recommend regular breast exams, mammograms and maybe an MRI to make sure the breast implants are both still intact and not ruptured. The implant manufactures recommend changing implants after about 10 years, but the decision is yours. Certainly there are many patients who have additional surgery after having the breast implants in a long time, but it is usually to change implants to a different size and or lift the breasts as the shape may have changed over the years.
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