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6 Outcomes You Might LIKE About Breast Surgery

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Dr. Jon Sattler

Through clinical studies, plastic surgeons have identified several common benefits of breast surgery, which serve as markers of overall success.

These six signs of success have a profound impact on a woman’s satisfaction and quality of life as it relates to breast surgery

Satisfaction With Breast Shape and Appearance: Breast shape and appearance are clearly important factors in any cosmetic breast procedure (as well as breast reconstruction). A youthful breast shape and more clothing options may become available after surgery. “I have really nice voluptuous, rounded, normal-sized perky breasts” said a patient in one study, “and I am sooo happy with them.”
Improved Physical Well-Being: Through breast reduction, patients are relieved of back and neck pain, which means they can increase their activity level and thereby improve their health.
Better Psychological and Social Well-Being: Breast surgery can bring positive changes in self perception and positive experiences in social settings. Patients say they have increased confidence and feel as if they fit the perceived or expected norms of female body shape.
Better Sexual Well Being: When breast surgery helps to alleviate negative feelings about one’s appearance, a patient may have a better sex life as a result.
A Positive Experience in Surgery: When patients have a good relationship and rapport with their plastic surgeon, they are more satisfied with breast surgery. Honesty and clear communication are keys to a good doctor-patient relationship. When this relationship is not a positive one, overall satisfaction drops.
General Satisfaction: Would you undergo breast surgery again? When patients are generally satisfied with the outcome, they will answer yes. “There is not one day that goes by that I am not so pleased that I did it,” said one breast augmentation patient.

Source: Satisfaction and quality of life in women who undergo breast surgery: A qualitative study

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Reasons to Reduce Your Breast Implant Size

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Dr. Jon Sattler

The popular perception of breast augmentation tends to focus on the women who choose a super-large implant size. In the 90s, actress Pamela Anderson popularized this look, as did many other Hollywood stars during that time.

While implant size is a very personal choice, the large look may be going out of style. Many of today’s Hollywood ladies have chosen a more modest and manageable breast implant size, including Denise Richards, Victoria Beckham, and Drew Barrymore. Together they represent a trend toward smaller breast implants.

If you’re considering breast augmentation for the first time, know that smaller implants can still provide excellent results. And if you’ve had a previous breast augmentation with large implants, you might consider downsizing through a breast revision surgery.

3 Reasons to Choose a Smaller Breast Implant Size

There are many good reasons to choose a more modest implant size, including:

A proportional Shape
A natural appearance
Easier physical activity

When it’s time to choose a size, don’t over-analyze cup sizes or implant volume numbers. Visit a plastic surgeon who can measure you for the right implants, then try them on to find a look you like.

Although breast implant sizers can help, they don’t always match the actual results. New products like the Natrelle Pre Consultation kit can help as well, as they allow you to “test drive” an implant size and find your desired look.

Have a question about breast implant sizing? Contact our office in Glendora, CA. Whether you’d prefer small implants or extra large breast implants, we can help you choose an implant that helps to achieve your desired outcome.

FDA Advisory Committee Recommends Juvederm Voluma XC for Cheek Augmentations

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Dr. Jon Sattler

Earlier this week Allergan, Inc. announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee recommended Juvederm Voluma XC as a safe treatment option for cheek augmentations.

The unanimous vote to recommend it by the Medical Devices Advisory Committee, while not binding, will be taken into account when the FDA makes it’s final approval decision.

Juvederm Voluma XC is an injectable hyaluronic acid dermal filler that would be used to correct volume deficiencies in the mid-face. This distinction would be the first and only of its kind for dermal fillers in the U.S. market, if the FDA approves it.

In a company press release Allergan’s Scott M. Whitcup M.D., the Executive Vice President, Research and Development, and Chief Scientific Officer stated: “ Today’s recommendation is an important step in the FDA review process for Juvederm Voluma XC.”

Whitcup went on to say that Allergan is committed to working with the FDA to provide consumers with “the first treatment option that has been specifically developed” to treat age-related volume deficiencies in the cheek.

If approved by the FDA, Allergan expects to launch Voluma XC later this year.

More About Allergan, the Company Behind Juvederm Voluma XC

Established in 1950, in Los Angeles, CA, Allergan, Inc. started as an eye care company with the first antihistamine eye drop in the United States.

Sixty years later and now a multi-specialty health care company, Allergan focuses on a number of medical specialties including: eye care, medical aesthetics, breast aesthetics, urologics, obesity intervention, neurosciences, and dermatology.

In addition to Juvederm, Allergan also manufactures the injectable treatment Botox and topical treatment Latisse. Their portfolio of products also includes the Natrelle line of breast implants.

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Quick Solutions for Facial Lines and Wrinkles

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Dr. Jon Sattler

Injectables Offer a Quick and Convenient Treatment for Busy Patients

botox and fillers glendora ca Are you bothered by wrinkles, but strapped for time? Injectable treatments like Botox and Juvederm provide a quick and convenient solution for age-related wrinkles, lines and folds.

Botox® is a brand name for botulinum toxin type A. Other, more recent brands to enter the market include Dysport and Xeomin. In 2012, these were most popular non-surgical procedures in America.

With a simple injection into the muscles that contract and cause lines to form, Botox can provide a younger appearance that lasts several months.

Injectable fillers like Juvederm or Restylane treat deeper wrinkles, lines, and folds – especially the lines around the mouth and nose. They can also be used for adding volume to facial features like your lips.

These minimally invasive procedures can be performed within an hour, making them ideal for the busiest women and men in the San Gabriel Valley. You can usually schedule a session over your lunch break – no time off is needed and no vacation time is spent. Contact our office in Glendora to learn more.

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3 Steps to Getting a Flatter Stomach

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Dr. Jon Sattler

Flattening your tummy is one of the toughest things to do. In addition to belly dancer tips to get flat stomach watching what you eat and working out, consider these three lifestyle changes that can help you lose weight and slim down.

1. Put an End to Overeating

By choosing a small plate and carefully choosing what to eat first, you can prevent overeating. A new research letter published in this month’s issue of the American Journal of Preventative Medicine suggests these two strategies for dieters to use to prevent overeating. The research observed peoples habits in buffet lines.

“Research shows that when faced with a variety of food at one sitting, people tend to eat more. It is the temptation of wanting to try a variety of foods that makes it particularly hard not to overeat at a buffet,” said Rachel Begun, spokeswoman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

2. Monitor and Optimize Your Meal Times

A recent study in the International Journal of Obesity found that it may not be just what you eat, but also when you eat it. Dieters involved in the study who ate their lunch earlier in the day lost more weight than those who ate a later lunch.

3. Exercise and Track Your Daily Activity

If you want to slim down, you need to burn more calories than you consume. Much of the time, you may not even realize how sedentary you are. A variety of new devices and apps have been developed, such as Nike’s “Fuel Band,” that help people track their activity and calories burned. If you haven’t burned enough fuel (or calories) by the end of the day, take a walk or do some situps.

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