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Do you have PIP Implants? Probably not, but if you do you will want to read on...

In Part 1, I discussed how breast implants aren't forever, and it's best to be proactive about exchanging implants. But what if there is an unanticipated problem such as a capsular contracture that requires surgery? I'll discuss two topics - capsular contracture and implant "leakage", both of which require implant exchange. ..

What ultimately happens to the breast implants that we implant?  Some patients don’t really consider that question, or think that once the implants are put in, they are there for life.  Not so.  When I tell patients that their chance of having additional surgery on their breasts is essentially 100%, they are often surprised.  Breast implants don’t last forever.  Sure, I’ve seen implants in for 20 or 30 years without any problems....  (If you're viewing this on Facebook, click on View Original Post below)

Intense Pulsed Light, or IPL (also called photofacial and other names) is a popular treatment for undoing some of the effects of the sun.  So okay, this is more a topic of getting rid of the effects of summer, rather than getting ready for summer, but since we're already in the middle of July, it seemed appropriate!  Lisa recounts her experience with IPL...

When you undergo any sort of facial plastic surgery, it’s important that you follow our instructions for post-operative care so that you experience as few complications or side effects as possible. Let’s look at some basics here right now.

Many surgeries include the placement of surgical drains.  Why?  Why do some procedures need drains and others don’t?  Let’s look at what drains are designed to do, and just as importantly, what they are not designed to do.  The whole concept of drains, and draining a surgical wound is confusing to many people, and not just patients.  I find nurses and physicians often don’t fully understand drains either... .... k

The recovery after Body Jet Water Assisted Liposuction is easier than with most liposuction techniques.  Transferring some of this fat to the buttocks doesn't really prolong the recovery, and can really help enhance your "assets".  Did you miss your chance to get this done before summer?  Well, maybe not.  Here Lisa describes the Brazilian Butt Lift procedure... 

OK, There's not much time left to be ready for summer if you're considering breast augmentation.  Afterall, unlike most of the things we have discussed in this series, it is surgery, and surgery does involve recovery.  However, with the pain pump that we routinely use on our breast augmentation patients, the recovery isn't as bad as many people expect.  In this post Lisa describes breast augmentation, and be sure and check out our webpage on breast augmentation and our gallery of breast augmentation photos.  (Click on Title for full post or click View Original Post if viewing this in Facebook)

A case I recently had was to repair a young child with dog bite lacerations to her face.  The mother was with her at an outdoor event, and the dog was leashed and held by its owner, who said afterward that the dog is very friendly and has never attacked anyone.  Until it did.  I have heard similar stories many times.  The following is based on my personal experience only, as a plastic surgeon in Santa Barbara and previously in Portland, so I’m not going to report statistics.  Others in my profession may have different experiences, and emergency room physicians may also have different experiences and opinions...   (Click title for full post, or if viewing in Facebook, click View Original)