Saline and silicone gel breast implants are designed to last for many years. However, they will not last forever. The silicone shell that holds the saline and silicone gel solution will eventually wear out, resulting in small leaks, complete deflation, or otherwise ruptured implants. The manufacturers of breast implants say that, on average, their products […]
Author Archives: Dr. Mark Deuber
When considering breast augmentation surgery, it is important to think not only about the size and placement of the implants, but the degree to which they should project from the body. While it is absolutely necessary to discuss these factors in detail with a trained and trusted plastic surgeon who specializes in breast augmentation, patients […]
Any time there is any type of damage to the skin, even a controlled incision, there is a potential risk of scarring. While most patients expect scarring on the skin, many are surprised to learn that scar tissue can build up under the skin as well. When scar tissue forms under the skin, it can […]
Many patients want to change the way something about the way that the body looks, whether it bothers them for medical or cosmetic reasons. Plastic surgery is one way that patients can accomplish this goal. Although plastic surgery requires some planning and recovery time, these procedures are generally safe and associated with minimal side effects. […]
Facial plastic surgery or cosmetic procedures usually leave scars, bruises, redness, or other discoloration on the skin. After a facial procedure, you may be tempted to put on makeup right away to cover the scars, but it is best to wait.
After plastic surgery or a cosmetic procedure such as breast augmentation of tummy tuck, showering can help keep your wound or incision area clean, as well as help you relax and rest while recovering.
Exposure to heat and the sun after plastic surgery can worsen certain side effects after plastic surgery. For this reason, Dallas plastic surgeon Mark Deuber recommends that patients avoid excessive exposure to the sun or any other type of heat source after plastic surgery. Limiting sun exposure can reduce the severity of swelling and scarring […]
If you have chosen to undergo plastic surgery, one side effect you probably weren’t expecting during your recovery is the itchy feeling that occurs around the incision site and bandages. Although this feeling may come and go, it can be a source of aggravation in the days immediately following your surgery. While it is completely normal to […]
Although our Dallas plastic surgery patients are advised that they will experience some bruising and swelling in the weeks after surgery, many find themselves counting down the number of days until these side effects will dissipate. Further, many patients find themselves on the Internet searching for ways to minimize post-operative bruising and swelling and make […]
Women that wish to undergo breast augmentation surgery generally play an important role in making decision about the type of implant that will be placed during the procedure. For many, the most important choice they make is the implant size.
