Double board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, Dr. David Whiteman frequently has patients ask him what the difference is between saline and silicone breast implants. For each woman, there are many factors that play into which breast implant will provide the most aesthetically pleasing results for their unique needs. Some of these factors include: the
In my nineteen years as a plastic surgeon, I’ve discovered patients often pursue plastic surgery without knowing exactly what they need. With so many different plastic surgery procedures and variations of those procedures, it can be very overwhelming. That’s why I take time during patient consultations to listen to a patient’s concerns and explain their
A recent article published by Dr. Anthony Youn on CNN.com highlights the dangers that smokers risk when lighting up after plastic surgery. In his piece entitled “Smoking can make your nipples fall off,” Youn discusses cases in which a woman undergoing a breast lift refused to quit smoking and suffered complications including a loss of
