Breast Augmentation Procedures:
- I have a great deal of experience with breast surgeries, and have been in practice in Denver for 19 years. I have been recognized as one of Denver's "top docs" in 5280 Magazine from 1994 to 2006, particularly for breast augmentations. I went to Yale for college, Stanford for medical school and Georgetown and Duke for my eight years of postgraduate surgery training. I am certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. While I am past-chair of Plastic Surgery at Saint Joseph's Hospital, I now go to Rose Hospital, Presbyterian/St. Lukes Hospital and Midtown Surgery Center, all in Denver.
- I use a variety of different incisions for breast surgeries--under the bra line, around the nipple and in the arm pit, depending on the patient's preference and the shape of their breasts. A lot of doctors only use one incision. I use a variety of implants: mostly salt water filled, but also the approved gels, in various sizes and shapes (round, oval, tear-dropped, etc), depending on what is needed. The surgery is done with the patient asleep under general anesthesia with another doctor, who is a board-certified anesthesiologist. It takes about 2 hours. Most people go home after the surgery, but arrangements can be made to spend the night in the hospital if you prefer. When you wake up all the stitches are on the inside, so there are no stitches to remove later. I place special water-proof tape on the outside of the breasts to hold the implants in proper position for the first week or so. You are in an ace wrap for about 48 hours, but after that you can shower, and wear just a regular jog bra. Most people are very sore for the first few days, but are able to return to work after one week, assuming they just have a desk job. For people who have more physical work--such as nurses, airline attendants, etc.--more time off work may be required.
- The American Society of Plastic Surgeons has a web site with a lot of good general information on breast augmentations. It is at plasticsurgery.org. The two largest manufacturers of breast implants also maintain websites – mentor4me.com and inamed.com. Implantinfo.com is another site with before and after photos for breast implants.
- View our Breast Augmentation Before and After Photos.