Lubbock Plastic Surgery with the Ideal Implant®

Women in Lubbock overwhelmingly request a breast augmentation as their Lubbock plastic surgery of choice. Breast augmentation procedures hold the number one spot across the country as well. Age, pregnancy, and baby care all take a toll on a woman’s breasts. Breast lifts, implants, and nipple relocations can get women the full, youthful breasts they want. If you are considering implants, choosing the right material can be difficult. Your implant in certainly not something you can change like changing shoes, so it is critical that you choose the material that you can be satisfied with for years to come.

Pros and Cons of Silicone

When compared with saline implants, generally speaking, a silicone implant can have a more natural look and feel. Over time, implants are at risk of rippling, and that rippling can be visible through the skin. Silicone implants, however, have a lower risk of showing rippling. This material can be more costly. It can also have a risk of what is known as a “silent puncture.” And it can also require a larger incision to implant.

Choosing Saline

Saline implants can require a smaller incision than silicone. Saline implants are filled during surgery, unlike the pre-filled silicone implants, so their size can be adjusted and tailored during surgery. There is no health risk to a leak.

Dr. Jane Rowley Offers the Ideal Implant® 

Dr. Jane Rowley can give you the benefits of silicone without the risks. One of the biggest concerns surrounding a silicone implant is the risk of leaking over time. The Ideal Implant® cushions the implant with an inner shell, and an inner chamber, then an outer shell and an outer chamber. This combination gives you the structure and natural feel you desire with no silicone risk, and higher rupture strength, all achieved with a smaller incision.

Ultimately, you are the one that will live with your implants, so the choice of material is absolutely yours to make with careful consultation from your doctor. Schedule your no-obligation consultation today to learn more about the Ideal Implant® offered at Rowley Plastic Surgery. http://rowleyplasticsurgery.com/

Will Breast Implants Feel Natural?

Often women considering breast implants are just looking for a size or shape change and want to retain the natural look and feel of their current breasts. After getting plastic surgery, Lubbock women eventually want to stop thinking about their new breasts as implants and want to see them as a very real part of their own body. There are many factors that can contribute to achieving this self-image, including some psychological variables of self-perception, but here are a few of the physical factors that you have control over when seeking a natural look and feel.

●     Implant Material

Not all implants are created equally. When considering plastic surgery, Lubbock Dr. Jane Rowley will meet with you during an initial consultation to discuss factors like implant type. Generally speaking, silicone implants are considered more natural to the touch with a softer feel.

●     Implant Location

Some patients have more breast tissue than others allowing for the implants to be placed under breast tissue alone. For those with less breast tissue, the implants may need to be placed under the available tissue and under the chest muscle. Implants placed this deep have a much harder feel as the muscle will need to stretch and soften over time. This can also impact the look of the implant since flexing the chest muscle will briefly change the shape of the breast.

●     Implant Size

Larger implants may simply require more time to soften and feel more natural. Exceptionally large implants may never fully obtain that natural feel. If your goal is a natural look and feel with a simple size enhancement through plastic surgery, Lubbock Dr. Jane Rowley can work closely with you during your consultation to determine the right size to achieve that natural feel.

Contact Dr. Jane Rowley for a no-obligation consultation today. http://rowleyplasticsurgery.com/

Where do You Want Your Breast Implants Placed?

Once you decide you want breast implants, you have several more choices to make. Most women could guess that breast augmentation is the most performed plastic surgery, but they don’t know the different options women have with this breast procedure. When you are consulting with your plastic surgeon, you will decide size, material, and shape of your implants. Your surgeon will also give suggestions where your implants should be placed either under your subpectoral muscle or your breast tissue.

Under Breast Tissue— Implants placed under your breast tissue have a quicker post-surgery recovery. Implants can be placed closer and don’t have as strict of size limits as those placed under the muscle. This placement can show visible rippling and can sag over time with less support.

Under the Muscle— Placement under the muscle gives the implant more protection and has less chance of ripples or folds. This surgery is more invasive and can require extra time to recover from. If you don’t have enough breast tissue, this is the option to consider.

Where you decide to have your breast implants placed is a personal choice made with careful direction from your board certified plastic surgeon. In Lubbock, women trust the expert care they get at Rowley Plastic Surgery. You know you are in good hands with Dr. Jane Rowley as she thoroughly discusses your surgical plan with you. Schedule your no-obligation consultation today. http://rowleyplasticsurgery.com/

Things to Think About With Breast Implant Size

One of the first things people ask when thinking about breast augmentation is, “How big should I go?” Size is not the only thing that women considering breast implant surgery should think about, but it needs to be carefully considered. Always consult with your board certified plastic surgeon about your implants when you think about your option with implant material, placement, and size.

When the exciting time comes for your in-office sizing, remember these tips:

●     Bring a friend: having someone there that knows you well and that you are incredibly comfortable with can provide you the support you need to help you focus on what size implant that is the most fitting for your personality. But remember the final decision is yours, and you should feel confident to make it.

●     Try it on: putting on sizes that are smaller and sizes that are larger than what you think is your target implant size will help give you a visual for comparison. Before you make a permanent change is the time to find what works for you, so don't be shy in trying on all different sizes.

●     Get feedback: in addition to your trusted friend, the Lubbock office staff has plenty of experience in this process. Feel free to reach out to them for help.

●     Dress it up: bringing a few outfits of different colors and styles will help you see what the various implant sizes would look like as part of your daily life and current wardrobe.

Ultimately, any decision made about breast implants is a personal choice and made with the consultation of your doctor. Dr. Jane Rowley takes the time to talk to her patients so they have realistic expectations about results, understand the procedure, and have all questions and concerns answered. Schedule your no-obligation consultation today. http://rowleyplasticsurgery.com/

Your Tummy Tuck Options

Rowley Plastic surgery has the options patients are looking for when they are interested in a tummy tuck. Dr. Jane Rowley will tell you upfront how a procedure will benefit you, how it is performed, and what to expect with your recovery. When it comes to a tummy tuck, the option you choose is based on the amount of skin you need to have removed. Most people think of the standard tummy tuck when considering this procedure. But, you have a smaller or greater version of that standard surgery that you can choose.

●     Mini Tummy Tuck— When a patient has a more slender body type but has that stubborn pooch of saggy skin in his or her abdominal area that doesn’t respond to exercise or diet. This option has a smaller incision and doesn’t remove as much skin as your other tummy tuck choices.

●     Standard Tummy Tuck— The more common tummy tuck, this procedure has a straight incision that runs from hip to hip. While a tummy tuck is not a weight loss surgery, patients can have liposuction during their operation to add more contouring to their tummy area.

●     Extended Tummy Tuck— If saggy skin seems to be everywhere, patients can have an extended tuck that involves removing excess skin around hips and back areas. This procedure can also be paired with liposuction for a flatter looking body. The incision will reach as far as the need area to excise the desired amount of skin.

The more extensive a procedure is, the longer a patient should expect the recovery time to be. A tummy tuck will get rid of that extra skin that just won’t go away no matter what efforts you make to exercise. It also has the added benefit of giving you tighter stomach muscles. Dr. Jane Rowley wants her patients to have the information they need to make wise surgical choices. She will spend the necessary time talking to her patients so that they are prepared and satisfied with their plastic surgery results. Schedule your no-obligation consultation today. http://rowleyplasticsurgery.com/