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Breast Implants and Stretch Marks – What You Need To Know

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Breast augmentation can be a life changing experience. It can help you get the body you’ve always wanted, while also helping to boost your self esteem and make you feel better about yourself.

And while the reasons for wanting breast implants or a breast augmentation can vary from person to person, there are always things to consider before going under the knife.

Because breast augmentation is a surgical procedure, there are some inherent risks that go along with it. The recovery process can be uncomfortable, your overall results may vary from what you were expecting, and there is always the possibility of unwanted side-effects.

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures done in the world, and because of that there has been lots of research done on the topic, and new procedural elements implemented over the years to help minimize the risks and complications from the surgery.

In the hands of a skilled, experienced, surgeon, a breast augmentation procedure is extremely safe, but there are still questions we get asked all the time.

For example, in certain situations people are worried about stretch marks when it comes to breast augmentations. And, those questions are posed in varying ways.

Some people are concerned that having breast implants will cause them to develop stretch marks, while others are wondering if having a breast augmentation can eliminate them.

Will Breast Implants Cause Stretch Marks?

It’s natural to assume that if you add something under the skin of your body, something that is larger than what was there before, that you would develop stretch marks on the skin.

The truth is, it depends on how elastic your skin is and how large of a breast implant you get.

Naturally, the larger size implant you get, the greater your chances of developing stretch marks are. But in most cases, with normal sized implants, it’s very rare to develop stretch marks.

The skin of the breast is general more elastic than skin on other parts of your body. Because of this elasticity, it can stretch naturally on it’s own without causing stretch marks.

Stretch marks are caused when the deep layers of skin tear and scar over. This is usually caused when the skin is “stretched” too far, faster than it can handle. You’ll often see this in the abdomen area during pregnancy due to the sudden weight gain that your body isn’t used to. But along with weight gain, stretch marks can occur based on genetics.

If you naturally have thinner, weaker skin, then you could be more pre-disposed to developing stretch marks with breast implants.

There are a couple ways to help reduce the risk of stretch marks after breast implants. The first way is to ensure that you’re not going too large.

Extremely large breast implants, that are clearly not made for your body, can produce overstretching of the skin the breast area, thus causing stretch marks to appear.

The other way is to find a surgeon who does their implants underneath the muscle tissue in the chest. Otherwise known as a submuscular implant. By placing the implant underneath the muscle there will be less pressure applied to the skin itself. This will help reduce the possibility of stretch marks forming on the skin.

Stretch marks after a breast augmentation surgery are not a common occurrence by any means, but as we stated above, there are some factors that can put you more at risk. It’s important to talk with your doctor if stretch marks are a major concern of yours.

Can Breast Augmentation Remove Stretch Marks?

In addition to questions about whether or not breast augmentation can cause stretch marks, we also get asked if they can help eliminate stretch marks that may come from sagging breasts.

Unfortunately, stretch marks are usually permanent, but there are ways to lessen the visibility of them. There are cosmetic creams and procedures that can help fade them out so they aren’t as noticeable, but as far as using breast augmentation to completely eliminate them, that’s rarely going to be possible.

What is possible though, is that during a breast augmentation procedure, your sagging breasts will be corrected, and resized in a way that will help hide the stretch marks that may have come from having children or with age. In addition to this, a breast lift can be performed to also help minimize the noticeability of those stretch marks.

So while a breast augmentation isn’t going to fix your stretch marks completely, it can help hide them and make them far less noticeable.

If you have more questions about breast augmentation and stretch marks, please contact us today! At the Dr Adams Plastic Surgery Center in Dallas, Texas, our goal is to make sure we’re open and honest about what you can expect from your breast augmentation surgery.

We’re happy to answer any questions you may have regarding these procedures to ensure that you know all the benefits and risks, as well as what to expect from the completed surgery.

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What Should You Wear After a Breast Augmentation?

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After undergoing any type of surgery to your body, it’s important that you find the correct clothes that will allow you to heal as well as keep you comfortable. You want to give your body the ability to relax, but also want to support areas that may need support in order to reduce any pain you may feel while recovering.

As with any plastic surgery, breast augmentation is an invasive surgery that requires making incisions in the body, both on the surface level and under the skin, which can lead to discomfort during the recovery process.

Thankfully, Dr. Adams has perfected his Fast-Track 24-Hour Recovery Breast Augmentation method that allows a patient to return to normal everyday life (outside of exercise and strenuous activity) within 24 hours.

The procedure uses unique surgical techniques to minimize the trauma associated with breast augmentation surgery. By understanding where on the body to make incisions to keep internal tissue damage to a minimum, Dr. Adams is able to cut the traditional recovery time down to just 24 hours instead of weeks.

This allows for the patient to get back to work and going out with family and friends sooner, rather than having to stay home in bed while recovering.

But regardless of whether you choose Dr. Adams for your breast augmentation surgery, you’ll want to be comfortable when going through recovery, which is why it’s important to wear the right clothes after your surgery.

What Type of Clothes to Wear After Breast Augmentation?

Bras

One of the most important pieces of clothing after undergoing breast augmentation surgery is going to be a comfortable bra.

Depending on your doctor you may be told to go bra-less for a few days post-surgery or to wear specific post-surgical bras to help reduce swelling and to prevent the implants from shifting while they are healing.

Definitely take the advice that your doctor gives to you, they know what they are talking about. And in most cases doctors will recommend not wearing a traditional underwire bra until about six weeks after surgery.

We put together a list of great bras to use when recovering from breast augmentation if you’re looking for more guidance. 

Shirts

As we mentioned above, the proper bra is going to be the most important part of your outfit in the days after your breast augmentation surgery, but that doesn’t mean that you should just wear normal clothes over that.

In most cases you’re going to want to wear clothes that are easy to take on and off. Loose fitting t-shirts or blouses and zip-up hoodies tend to work best.

Due to the nature of how breast implants are inserted into the body, there will be some incisions made in the body tissue/muscle underneath the skin. This can lead to sore/achiness in your chest. The proper support from a bra can help, but you’ll want to do everything you can to reduce your arm movement.

Moving your arms away from your body can cause strain on the pectoralis muscle, which will be very sore from the surgery. By wearing loose fitting tops, or zip-up clothing, you’ll be able to easily put on and remove your shirts and minimize any pain you may experience.

Pants

The idea with pants after breast augmentation surgery is ease of removal and comfort. Your breast augmentation surgery will have no impact on your lower body, but the movement associated with removing your pants can exacerbate the soreness in your upper body.

Ensuring that your pants are easy to remove is key in minimizing the pain you may experience in your chest when making those movements.

Plus, if you’re going to be laying around for a few days, who wouldn’t want to be as comfortable as possible.

How Long Do I Have to Wear These Clothes After Surgery?

With a traditional breast implants you’ll want to wear these comfortable clothes for at least the first week. After the first week you can transition to more normal outer clothes if you’re feeling up to it, but you’ll want to continue to wear a softer sports bra, as you continue to heal.

If you’re still experiencing pain while wearing normal clothes, then continue to dress comfortably until the pain subsides.

After three weeks you should be able to wear normal clothes and transition to a normal, soft, bra. Remember, still no underwire or push-up bras until after the six week mark.

After the six week mark you should be able to wear whatever you want without significant pain. If you’re still experiencing significant pain at this point, we would recommend reaching out to your doctor.

Dr. Adams Fast- Track 24-Hour Recovery Breast Augmentation

If the recovery process from a traditional breast augmentation surgery is concerning to you, or is one of the reasons why you may not be considering the procedure, contact us!

Dr. Adams has perfected his Fast-Track 24-Hour breast augmentation recovery and will be able to help you reduce the downtime typically associated with breast augmentation surgery.

Contact us today to setup an in-office or virtual consultation to discuss the process and how it may benefit you.

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How You Can Recover From Breast Augmentation Surgery in 24 Hours

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With the summer months fast approaching, everyone is looking to get their bodies ready for the beach.  Although most of the country is still under lock down orders to some extent, that doesn’t mean you can’t take this time to work on yourself.

Working out, exercising, and eating right are great ways to burn calories and help you feel great in that new swimsuit you bought, but exercise and diet can only go so far.

While great at reducing fat and helping to tone your body, those lifestyle changes may not help you fill out that bathing suit the way you want.

Plastic surgery, breast augmentation in particular, is a great way to look and feel your best when you are finally able to get out of the house and enjoy yourself at the beach, near the pool, or just sunbathing in the backyard.

The only problem is, not everyone has the time to lay around in bed for about a week and recover from a traditional breast augmentation surgery.

And that’s why Dr. Adams has developed his revolutionary technique that allows breast augmentation patients to be up and moving again within 24 hours post-surgery.

Recovery Time for Traditional Breast Augmentation

When it comes to traditional breast augmentation surgery the recovery times can vary depending on how you and your body react to the surgery.

In most typical situations, after traditional surgery, you’re going to be in pain for a 1-2 weeks – sometimes longer.   Enough pain that the doctor will usually prescribe narcotic pain killers and advise you that you stay in bed, or at home, and relax until the pain has subsided to the point where you’re comfortable moving around.

Depending on how well you handle the surgery, this part of the process can last anywhere from a few days, to a week for your body to heal to the point where you are able to continue normal, basic, daily functions.

Dr. Adams’ Fast Track 24 Hour Breast Augmentation Recovery

Dr. Adams has refined a revolutionary way to perform breast augmentation surgery that will allow his patients to be able to return to normal daily routines in as little as a few hours after their surgery.

How Does it Work?

Dr. Adams has been invited around the world to educate surgeons and speak about fast track 24 breast on mentation recovery. There is no magic bullet but using the process of breast augmentation Dr. Adams is able to significantly reduce the amount of time it would take for the initial recovery from breast augmentation surgery.

In over 99% of cases, Dr. Adams’ patients have been able to return to normally daily activity within 24 hours of their surgeries. Some patients have even been able to get out of the house comfortably just a few hours after their procedure.

The beauty of the fast track 24-hour breast augmentation recovery is that you can get back to your normal routine almost instantly without being relegated to your bed or relying on powerful pain killers to feel comfortable for a week.

You’ll be back to the grocery store the very same day with very little pain that is completely manageable by over-the-counter pain medication.

Can I Exercise After Breast Augmentation?

While Dr. Adams’ fast track 24-hour breast augmentation recovery will allow patients to return to everyday life within 24 hours of their surgery, there are still some limitations when it comes to exercise.

The purpose of the 24-hour recovery is to help patients return to a normal life as soon as possible, with as little pain as possible. This means going to work, going out with friends, enjoying family time, and more. However, since this is a surgical procedure, it is important that the body fully heals before attempting any more strenuous activities.

Patients are able to get back to aerobic activity 2 weeks after their procedure.   It is very important not to rush back into hard hitting exercise because you want to make sure your body has fully healed, and the implants have fully set in their position so that you don’t cause the implants to move around and position improperly while the tissue is still healing.

Your doctor knows what’s best for you when it comes to the recovery process, so it’s important to listen and be mindful of their advice.

Do Other Doctors Perform Breast Augmentations This Way?

Dr. Adams has been working with, and teaching, other doctors across the world this revolutionary breast augmentation technique, so it is possible that you’ll find another surgeon out there taking the time to make your recovery as smooth and painless as possible, but Dr. Adams is a pioneer in breast education in this field.

If you wish to setup a consultation with Dr. Adams to see how his fast track 24-hour breast augmentation recovery process works, please feel free to contact us or call at 214-965-9885.

We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have about the process.

Don’t live near Dallas, TX? That’s no problem. We offer virtual consultations to discuss your options and can help you decide if traveling to Dallas is the best option for you.

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5 Important Things to Consider before Having Cosmetic Breast Surgery

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Breast augmentation is an amazing procedure that has helped transform the lives of millions of women. It can restore self-confidence, help improve social opportunities, and ultimately make you feel young again.

However, there are a few reasons why you shouldn’t undergo the procedure. Poor health, advanced age, and drug/alcohol abuse are just a few of the many things that can prevent your surgery from being a success—and in some cases can cause life-threatening complications.

If you’re considering breast augmentation surgery, we want to share with you a few important reasons why you shouldn’t get the surgery—or at the very least, seek the advice of a respected Board-Certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Adams.

Pre-Existing Medical Problems Making Surgical Risk Unacceptable

At some point in your life, your body will be too old to heal up properly from a breast augmentation procedure. Whether that reasoning comes from age itself or from a pre-existing medical condition that may put you at higher risk during an operation.

While many women in their late 40s and 50s have successfully undergone the procedure, it’s usually performed on a case-by-case basis, so it’s important to be open with your doctor about anything that may cause issues during surgery.

During your consultation, your surgeon will want to know not only your medical history but, in some cases, the history of your immediate family members. This will give them a good indication of whether or not your body is able to properly handle the stress of the procedure itself, as well as the healing process that comes afterwards.

In addition to scheduling a consultation with a Board-Certified plastic surgeon, it’s often advised that women over the age of 40 get a physical and clearance from their family doctor. While it’s not a requirement, it will give you peace of mind knowing that a doctor thinks your body can successfully heal itself after the procedure.

Poor Health

As with pre-existing medical conditions, if you’re not healthy, in general, your body will have a very difficult time healing up from a breast augmentation procedure. Women who are in poor health and have the procedure done anyways face an increased risk of complications.

Even women in their 20s who aren’t in good health should avoid getting any elective surgery performed. Being healthy is not determined by your age. While we do tend to associate some health problems with becoming older, younger people can be affected by an unhealthy lifestyle just as much as someone older.

What is “poor health” exactly? This is something that only your family doctor and surgeon can tell you. They’re the ones who know your medical history and whether or not your body can successfully heal itself after the surgery.

It’s always important to consult with your doctor, as well as the surgeon, to determine if you are healthy enough to undergo any type of surgery.

Drugs/Smoking/Alcohol

If you’re addicted to drugs, tobacco, alcohol, or you use them regularly, it’s often advised that you stop completely before you undergo breast augmentation. They will drastically increase the amount of time your body needs to heal and can cause complications.

This sage advice especially holds true if you have had a history of addiction to pain killers of any sort. Even though you successfully conquered your addiction, it could come right back if you request certain pain medications from your doctor.

If you have a history of addiction, it’s best to inform your doctor as there are certain things he can do for you. For example, Dr. Adams has pioneered the “24-hour recovery” breast implant procedure that only requires the patient to take over-the-counter Motrin to deal with any pain.

Haven’t Done Your Research

One of the biggest reasons why women who undergo a 2nd breast augmentation procedure is due to them not performing their research before the surgery. There are a lot of things to take into consideration, such as what cup size you’re looking for and having realistic expectations.

While a specific style of breasts may look great on a Hollywood celebrity, they may not look as good on you. This is often due to the body of the star being much different than yours. The best way to perform your research is to speak with a plastic surgeon.

You Only Consulted “Dr. Google”

While the internet has a ton of helpful information, when it comes to taking medical advice, you should only listen to a Board-Certified plastic surgeon. They are the utmost authority and your best friend when it comes to telling you the honest truth. Many of the so-called medical websites or Facebook groups are full of well-meaning, but uninformed people. Take what you read online with a grain of salt.

One of the best ways to perform online research is to keep a written log of questions that you have. If you find something online, be sure to ask your plastic surgeon for their opinion during your initial consultation. Don’t automatically believe whatever your friend on Facebook is telling you—no matter how “common sense” it may seem.

The internet is a great way to get initial information and come up with a list of questions to ask your surgeon.

Is Breast Augmentation Right for You?

Due to the complicated nature of breast implant surgery, it’s best to seek advice from a trusted Board-Certified surgeon. Dr. Adams is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and has undergone extensive training and education. He’s one of the foremost experts on breast augmentation in America and was instrumental in developing the 24-hour recovery procedure.

If you’re ready to schedule a consultation with Dr. Adams, give us a call at (214) 965-9885 or contact us via our website. We’re currently accepting new patients—no matter where in the country you live. We’re located just 30-minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth airport in Dallas, Texas.

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Am I Too Old for Breast Augmentation Surgery?

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Breast implants and augmentation procedures have the power to transform the lives of women who get them. Improved self-esteem, quality of life, and sexual satisfaction are just a few of the many reasons that women opt to have the procedure performed.

As the life expectancy of the average person in the U.S. increases to upwards of 80 years, more and more women are looking—and feeling—younger than ever. “60” is now the new “40,” and this means many women still actively care about how they look once they reach middle age.

Many plastic surgeons have reported that they are seeing a massive uptick in women over the age of 40 who are wanting to get breast augmentation. One of the most common questions they hear is, “Am I too old for this procedure?”

We’re going to explore if there is a cut-off age for breast augmentation surgery and whether or not women over 40 face an increased risk of complications. 

Average Age of Breast Augmentation Patients

In 2018, there were 313,735 breast augmentation procedures performed in the U.S. Out of those, the average age of the patient was around 34 years of age. The earliest that women can get implants is 18 years of age—but only saline ones. 

As per FDA standards, women are only permitted to undergo augmentation with silicone implants when they reach 22 years of age. The reason for this rule is because women’s bodies continue to grow and mature well into their 20s. If they get implants at too young of an age, complications may arise as their bodies will continue to develop until they reach their physiological maturity.

Is There an Age Cut-off for Breast Implants?

While there is a cut-off age for younger women who want to get breast augmentation, what about older women? 

The FDA doesn’t have a cut-off age limit for breast implants. What they and plastic surgeons are more concerned about is the overall health of the prospective patient. As women get older, there are two distinct types of aging:

Chronological age—how old you are in actual years.

Physiological age—how much your body has worn out over the years.

People who tend to drink and smoke heavily and eat unhealthy foods tend to have a higher physiological age than those who don’t. It’s generally advised that if a woman over the age of 40 wants to get breast implants, she should first check with her primary care doctor. They will be better able to tell her if her body can undergo elective surgery. 

Potential Complications for Older Women

There are a few potential complications that older women could experience. If they are in poor health or their bodies have a high chronological age, they might see increased healing times, various aches and pains, and in some cases, complications from the anesthesia.

A study was performed in 2011 that found that women over the age of 50 can experience higher rates of complications—including infections—after breast reduction surgery. It linked the likely increase in risk due to age-related declines in hormone levels.

Generally speaking, women over the age of 40 can experience the same potential complications as someone in their 20’s. There is a slightly increased risk for certain women, and this is why it’s highly recommended they pay a visit to their general practitioner doctor and get their opinion.  

Benefits of Breast Augmentation for Older Women 

Women who are over the age of 40 can experience a wide range of benefits from undergoing a breast augmentation procedure. For starters, the average age of the start of menopause is around 51 years old. This means that post-menopausal women won’t have the risk of a pregnancy altering or destroying the work the surgeon did.

There are many women out there who are over the age of 50 and don’t look anywhere near it. There’s no valid reason why they shouldn’t undergo a breast augmentation procedure if their primary care doctor gives them the go-ahead. It can help make them look younger, increase their self-confidence, and add that little extra something to their sex life.

Women who have gotten implants previously can also benefit from breast augmentation in their later years. Over time, the capsule that surrounds the implant can harden (capsular contracture) and feel very unnatural. Augmentation can give them a softer, more natural look and feel to their breasts.

Breast Implant Surgery in Dallas

If you’re over the age of 40 and are wondering if breast augmentation surgery is right for you, give us a call at (214) 965-9885 or set up an appointment online. Dr. Adams is one of the leading breast augmentation specialists in the U.S. He’ll sit down with you and discuss the various options and answer any questions that you might have.