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LIVE BREAST AUGMENTATION SURGERY measurements before surgery and knowing exactly which
breast implant will best “fit” the patient. Precise measure-
As it turns out, Alicia was the perfect candidate for an up- ments before and a gentle technique during surgery means
coming procedure Dr. Adams was scheduled to perform in less trauma to the patient’s breast tissue.
Miami, Florida before a live audience.
Adams also uses state-of-the-art technology called Vectra®
Yes, doctors perform live surgery as a teaching tool for their 3D imaging. With Vectra, patients can see with a 98 percent
peers. The event is called the Baker Gordon Symposium, accuracy, what they will look like after surgery. This gives
where surgeons from all over the world come together to patients and surgeons the ability to communicate effective-
learn the newest techniques from their colleagues. ly about breast size; the number one question in all breast
augmentation procedures.
In 2015, Dr. Adams was invited to demonstrate how to use
the newer shaped silicone breast implants, which are per- “I’m so happy with my results, it’s exactly what I wanted,”
fect for constricted breasts, and to demonstrate his Fast- said Alicia, as she dressed to go out for dinner with friends,
Trak 24 Hour Recovery breast augmentation procedure. just four hours after surgery. She spent the weekend shop-
ping in Miami before taking a flight back to Dallas, and was
“The Baker Gordon Symposium is a unique way for sur- back to work on Monday. As a hairdresser, Alicia said she
geons to communicate with each other on real life clinical had no trouble raising her arms and going about her day.
plastic surgery,” says Adams. “Being able to answer ques- “I was shocked, I didn’t have to take pain killers and I was
tions from my colleagues while performing the surgical able to pick up my daughter right away!”
procedure helps clearly illustrate new techniques and pro-
cedures.” “At first,” explains Adams, “many surgeons and patients
don’t always believe this type of recovery is possible for
QUICKER RECOVERY - HAPPIER PATIENTS a breast augmentation procedure. But when they see it, in
a live surgery setting, that’s when they have the epiphany
The Fast-Trak 24 Hour Recovery isn’t just about bouncing that this is not only possible, but a powerful tool to enhance
back quickly after surgery, it’s about better outcomes for patient outcomes.”
the patient. Part of Dr. Adams’ technique is taking a lot of
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