The term "drop and fluff" refers to breast implants and is familiar to most of my breast augmentation patients here in the Phoenix area. It is commonly used on breast implant chat sites, and refers to the process breasts undergo in the first few months after augmentation surgery. While this term may sound humorous, it is actually …
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A number of my patients coming in for plastic surgery in Phoenix have recently asked me the same question, so I felt like I should address it on my blog. The question was a variation of: “Why do I see some women walking around with a wide, unattractive gap between their breasts?” Cleavage is an important issue …
Read MoreDeciding proper implant size is one of the more challenging aspects of breast augmentation in the Phoenix area for many patients and surgeons. Patients are often surprised to find out that the relationship between implant size and final breast appearance can be quite complex. The first thing patients need to understand is that the term …
Read MoreThe concept of breast augmentation is associated with increased breast size. However, for many patients, the motivation behind breast augmentation is to improve breast shape and proportion, without becoming excessively large. I see many patients for breast augmentation revision surgery at my Phoenix-area plastic surgery practice, and they visit me for a variety of concerns. One common …
Read MoreA question I am frequently asked by patients prior to breast augmentation at my Phoenix medical office is, "How likely is it that I'll develop stretch marks?" Thankfully, the answer to that question is "extremely unlikely," but there are some factors patients need to understand that can affect their risks for stretch marks. I have …
Read MoreAnyone who has been following my blog in recent months knows that I have converted most of my breast augmentation practice serving Phoenix to the use of textured silicone implants. The basic reasons I like textured implants are that they tend to be more stable in the breast pocket over time, they do not require …
Read MoreThis year I was honored to be selected by Mentor Worldwide LLC (one of the world leaders in breast implants) to join their LEAD Program. LEAD stands for “leadership, experience, and development in breast augmentation,” and it is an elite advisory board offered to approximately 35 of the top breast-focused plastic surgeons in the nation. …
Read MoreIn Dr. Randquist’s practice, the implants he uses are not only textured, but the majority of them are also anatomically shaped. What this means is that the upper part of the implant is thinner, and the implant gets thicker towards the bottom, imitating the shape of a natural breast from a side view. There are …
Read MoreI am fortunate to have a clientele that includes women from throughout the Southwest, as well as other parts of the country and the world. I believe this is because I have dedicated myself 100% to achieving outstanding results for my patients in an atmosphere of safety, compassion and respect. My reputation as a top …
Read MoreUnlike most of us, who carefully balance our budgets and spend within our means, our governmental bodies tend to spend recklessly and without regard to the consequences. Periodically, government officials will take a step back, say 'Oops" and scramble to find more ways to wring money out of citizens. Sometimes this means handing out more …
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