Mommy makeover surgery focuses on the parts of the body that are impacted most by pregnancy. Common treatment areas include the legs, hips, buttocks, waist, abdomen, low back, and breasts. Some mommy makeover procedures also include treatments for the arms, neck, and face. What will be included in your procedure is entirely dependent on your goals and […]
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Breast reduction can help improve physical comfort. During breast reduction surgery, heavy, lumpy, and asymmetrical fat and tissue is removed from the breasts before loose and sagging skin is excised. The end result is smaller, more comfortable, and more complimentary breasts that no longer cause back pain or require extraneous support. In the process, breast reduction helps
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Following breast enhancement, your body’s natural healing response will form a capsule around each breast implant. This capsule, made of primarily of collagen, can contain some scar tissue which, over time, may harden and squeeze the implant. This condition, known as capsular contracture, can produce discomfort and can alter the appearance of your breasts. To help
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Over the course of its history, breast augmentation has come a very long way. Once almost unavoidably obvious, new techniques and devices have been developed to produce natural-looking and feeling breast enlargement results. Silicone breast implants tend to feel more like natural breast tissue than saline alternatives. This is particularly true of the form stable (“gummy bear”)
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At Altos Oaks Plastic Surgery, we offer a range of breast augmentation options, enabling us to meet your specific needs and produce a look that complements your entire frame. Please call our office at 650-934-7020 to schedule a consultation today. Located in Los Altos, we welcome women interested in breast augmentation from all surrounding areas including Palo Alto, San
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The steps you take during your recovery from breast augmentation will have a direct impact on your final results. This makes it very important that you closely follow the directions provided by your plastic surgeon for both pre and postoperative care. When you choose Altos Oaks Plastic Surgery for your procedure, we will work directly with you
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If you are considering breast augmentation and you plan on having children in the future, it is important to understand how breast implants may impact your ability to breastfeed – and what steps can be taken to help ensure such impact is minimized. During your initial consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons, we will
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During breast lift surgery, unnecessary skin is removed and both tissue and skin are lifted to restore ideal shape, contours, and perkiness to the breasts. Using the latest in surgical techniques, our Los Altos plastic surgeons can use breast lift surgery to bring your breasts into line with surrounding features, helping enhance the entire upper body in
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The placement of your breast implants will directly impact the look and feel of your breast augmentation procedure. The two most common breast implant placement options are: Subglandular – below breast tissue but above the muscles of the chest. This option may be better suited for women who have enough natural breast tissue to cover the implant.
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How you care for your incisions in the days and weeks following your plastic surgery procedure will play a direct role in the way they heal. Keeping incisions dry and clean is essential for proper healing and may help reduce scar visibility following full recovery. No matter if you have had tummy tuck surgery, breast augmentation, or a facelift, properly
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