Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: I had my first set of breast implants put in through the armpit 7 years ago. I want to go bigger, but my surgeon said he would have to put the new implants in through my nipples. I love not having any scars on my breasts. Can Dr. Corbin put my new implants in using my old scars under my arms?
Answer: Yes I can put your new breast implants in through your old incisions under your arms. I have done thousands of axillary breast augmentations. As long as your breasts are not drooping and your nipples don't need to be altered or moved I will use an axillary approach to exchange your implants.

Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: What is the TUBA breast augmentation? Does Dr. Corbin perform this surgery?
Answer: The TUBA is a Trans Umbilical Breast Augmentation. Basically, an augmentation where the incision is placed in the belly button. A tunnel is made from the belly button to the chest and the breast implants are placed via this approach. I do perform the TUBA breast augmentation, but it is not a suitable technique for every patient. For example I would not recommend a TUBA on a patient who would benefit from having a breast lift or one who has nipple height differences. The TUBA can only be done using Saline breast implants. It is not recommended by the implant manufactures to put Silicone breast implants in through a transumbilical approach. Because I perform breast augmentations using all 4 options, Nipple areolar, Tuba, Axillary, or Inframammary, I carefully evaluate each patients individual needs to educate them on the best surgery approach for them. If my patient has good measurement and is selecting an average size breast implant, I prefer to let my patients have t
he option of deciding where they would like their small incisions placed.

Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: What is BDD?
Answer: BDD is Body dysmorphic disorder. BDD patients are abnormally preoccupied with a real or imagined defect in their physical appearance. Body dysmorphic disorder is a type of anxiety disorder. BDD patients are obsessed with their physical appearance. Physical features or attributes are what provokes the patient's anxiety and negative perception. Individuals with BDD are not suitable candidates for plastic surgery because they may have unrealistic surgery expectations.

Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: After my breast augmentation I felt a tight painful vein on my chest. What is this and will it go away?
Answer: The painful vein on your chest is referred to as Mondors Syndrome. It is Thrombophlebitis of the thoracoepigastric vein of the breast and chest wall. The vein feels tight and it is uncomfortable. Mondors Syndrome is temporary and will resolve in time.

Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: Whenever I go to the mountains or skiing my breast implants feel different and they make a squishy sound? What is this?
Answer: This is commonly seen because of the pressure change and probably a small amount of residual air is in the pocket than is compressed at sea level.

Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: I just finished my radiation and chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer. I have also had two radical mastectomies and am anxious to have breast reconstruction surgery. When does Dr. Corbin recommend starting breast reconstruction?
Answer: If you have just completed generally Dr. Corbin recommends waiting 6 months before starting any breast reconstruction. However the patient should be seen prior to the 6 months to be evaluated to see what procedure would give her the best outcome.

Plastic Surgery Q and A

Question: I am an Asian female who would like to enlarge my chest area. I want very natural looking breasts so no one thinks I have had plastic surgery. What does Dr. Corbin recommend?
Answer: I have a lot of Asian patients who are very happy with their breasts after surgery. For natural looking breasts I would recommend smaller breast implants put in through an approach that will leave no scars on your breasts. A noticeable scar on the breasts is a dead giveaway of surgery. To see photos and testimonials of other Asian women who have had a breast augmentations go to, www.BreastImplantsforAsianWomen.com