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How Much Does a Breast Reduction Cost?

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It’s a common misconception that bigger breasts are better. For people whose excess breast tissue throws their breast-to-hip ratio out of proportion, nothing could be further from the truth. It’s a challenge to find undergarments to provide the right amount of support, fit well, and be comfortable. If it’s too tight, the straps can dig into the shoulders, sometimes severely enough to leave behind grooves. Sweat can cause the skin on the underside of the breasts to become inflamed and develop rashes. The weight of large breasts can pull on the shoulders and neck, causing discomfort, poor posture, and headaches. In short – bigger breasts are not always attractive or comfortable. At Rodeo Surgical Art, we understand everything you’re going through, and Dr. David Mashhadian is invested in helping you restore balance to your body and mind with a breast reduction. How Does Breast Reduction Work? Dr. Mashhadian understands the discomforts of overly large breasts and offers his patients a breast reduction, also known as a reduction mammaplasty. This procedure removes excess glandular and fatty tissue in the breasts to reduce the patient’s neck and back strain and bring the body’s proportions more properly in line. There are a few different surgical techniques to achieve a good breast shape and size. Patients with a smaller amount of breast tissue to remove may need only an incision around the areola, through which Dr. Mashhadian can carefully and gently remove the necessary tissue to reduce the size and reshape the breast. For patients requiring a moderate amount of tissue removal, a keyhole incision can be made encircling the areola and extending in a triangle down to the inframammary fold—the incision looks like a keyhole, thus the name. Dr. Mashhadian can remove more tissue and has more control of the breast shape. For some having this type of procedure, it may be necessary to relocate and resize the nipple. Dr. Mashhadian preserves the nipple stalk, nerves, and milk ducts as much as he can so your nipples function as closely as possible to their pre-reduction state. The anchor or inverted-T incision is made around the areola and vertically down the breast and horizontally along the inframammary fold. Dr. Mashhadian performs this type of reduction mammaplasty for more intense fat and tissue removal. The amount of shaping is more extensive, and relocating and resizing the areola and nipple is almost always necessary for the most pleasing, natural breast shape. The incisions are closed, and once they’re healed, the scars may be virtually unnoticeable and entirely covered by bras or bathing suits. Am I a Good Candidate? Generally, healthy women whose breast size leaves them top-heavy are the best candidates for a breast reduction. If you suffer from back or neck pain, skin irritations, or other complications due to oversize breasts for your frame, Dr. Mashhadian can answer all your questions about a reduction mammaplasty during a comprehensive consultation. How Much Does a Breast Reduction Cost? For some severe cases, a breast reduction may be deemed medically necessary by your physician to relieve the physical strain your breasts cause. In this situation, your insurance company may cover part or even all of your cost of a reduction. For patients whose procedures are deemed cosmetic only, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons lists the average price of a breast reduction at $5,475. This will often vary by region and the experience of your surgeon. At Rodeo Surgical Art, we don’t want our patients feeling like they have to live with uncomfortably sized breasts simply because of the cost involved. A breast reduction is an investment in yourself, both physically and emotionally, and it’s a procedure which many of our prior patients call the best decision they’ve ever made. We make every effort to keep our pricing as affordable and competitive as possible. Dr. Mashhadian performs breast reductions in our state-of-the-art surgical suite right next door to the Rodeo Surgical Art offices, which reduces hospital facility and anesthetic fees. We’ve also carefully cultivated our clients for our boutique-style practice to receive quality attention and care from Dr. Mashhadian himself without putting too much of the cost on each individual appointment. By partnering with leading healthcare lending companies such as Care Credit and Parasail, we offer our patients versatile financing options, so you don’t have to choose between your well-being and your pocketbook. At Rodeo Surgical Art, our concern is for your whole well-being. We walk this journey with you, from your consultation through your transformation and beyond.

What are the Benefits of a Tummy Tuck?

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The aftereffects of pregnancy or significant weight loss can have a big impact on the appearance of your abdomen. This is mainly due to a space between the rectus muscles of the abdomen—called the rectus diastasis—that widens after childbirth or weight loss. It is responsible for the belly pooch many women experience and cannot diminish in the gym or with healthy eating. In fact, exercise and toning other parts of the body can exacerbate the appearance of the belly bulge, making it look more pronounced. A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is the procedure Dr. David Mashhadian recommends to correct the problem so you achieve a slender, shapely midsection and regain your confidence. How Does a Tummy Tuck Work? A tummy tuck aims to strengthen the muscles in your core, remove excess fat and skin, and shape your abdomen to be flatter for a more slender physique. Dr. Mashhadian may also recommend pairing your tummy tuck with liposuction, which gives him greater control over your abdominal shaping. The procedure itself begins with the infusion of tumescent fluid, which helps control bleeding and provides numbing both during and after the procedure. Liposuction is the next step for patients who select that option. Then, Dr. Mashhadian makes the incision just above the pubic region. It can be quite a long incision, but it’s well camouflaged beneath your clothes and even bathing suits. Then your abdominal muscles are anchored to the abdominal wall and tightened, and your excess skin is removed. Your belly button may need to be relocated, and once Dr. Mashhadian is satisfied with the shape and placement of all your tissues, excess skin is removed, and your incision is closed. The overall result is a shapelier, more flattering abdomen, better fitting clothes, and your confidence restored. Am I a Good Candidate? Men and women alike may benefit from the abdominal shaping a tummy tuck can achieve. Ideal candidates are generally healthy adults who have excess abdominal skin following weight loss or childbirth, stretched muscles from pregnancy, or fat that resists all exercise and dieting efforts. If you’re still growing your family, it is best to postpone an abdominoplasty until you are finished having children. A comprehensive consultation with Dr. Mashhadian is a great way to get started. What are the Benefits of a Tummy Tuck? You may be surprised to learn that a tummy tuck has benefits beyond the final cosmetic results. In fact, an abdominoplasty can lead to greater health benefits overall. Repair or prevent a ventral hernia Shoring up the strength of your core muscles and reattaching them to the abdominal wall narrows the space through which tissues can bulge. Improve stress urinary incontinence It’s an unfortunate reality that the bladder muscles are stretched during pregnancy, and pressure on the urethra can give rise to leakage during sudden movement like sneezing, coughing, or exercise. No amount of exercise can fully correct this situation, so women are often left feeling helpless. With a tummy tuck, tightening the muscles near the pelvic wall reduces pressure on the bladder and urethra. For most women, this relieves their stress incontinence. Strengthen your core muscles When your core muscles are weakened, this can force surrounding muscles to compensate, resulting in back pain. By tightening your rectus muscles, they become stronger and more able to share the work of supporting your core. Your posture improves, which also reduces the back pain and stabilizes your pelvic and spinal position. Exercise easier You may not notice, but that belly bulge can get in the way of exercise in more ways than one. Even a little excess skin can get in the way of some types of exercise, like yoga or abdominal crunches. If your routine is more aerobic, your stomach may interfere with your balance or slow you down. After a tummy tuck, that skin is gone, so your range of motion can be improved. Your abdominal muscles will also be stronger, better able to perform, and overall, your core muscles will work better together. Be healthier Many of Dr. Mashhadian’s abdominoplasty patients are so pleased with their results—which are expected to last a lifetime—they’re motivated to maintain an active lifestyle with tasty, healthy food. Many patients report great emotional relief as well, which drives up their confidence and leads to improvements in all aspects of their lives. If you’re disheartened by how little change you’ve achieved in slimming down your abdomen, perhaps a tummy tuck at Rodeo Surgical Art can help you reshape your physique and strengthen your core.

What Sizes Do the Ideal Breast Implants Come In?

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As far as breast implant technology has been concerned over the last two decades, women had a choice: the safety of saline-filled implants or the natural movement and beauty of silicone-filled implants. Dr. David Mashhadian and the team at Rodeo Surgical Art are thrilled to say that, thanks to Ideal Breast Implants, women no longer have to choose between a natural aesthetic outcome and their own safety and health. Why Ideal Breast Implants? For the first time in 30 years, a new type of breast implant has been introduced that elevates women’s outcomes during a breast augmentation. The FDA has approved the Ideal Breast Implant for women ages 18 and older. These implants take the most challenging decision patients have had to make regarding their breast augmentation—saline’s safety versus silicone’s natural look and feel—and solve it by offering women the best of both worlds. The Ideal Breast Implant technology is called a Structured Implant because the shell has been revolutionized to provide a structure similar to that of a silicone gel-based implant while still being filled with safer saline. There are 2 interior chambers, each filled with saline once the implant shell has been placed in the breast pocket during an augmentation procedure. Because the saline is introduced after implant placement, the incision Ideal Implants require is smaller than silicone implants. Ideal Implants also require no FDA-recommended MRI monitoring. If one of the interior chambers ruptures, the body safely absorbs the saline while the other chamber remains intact, preserving the appearance of the affected breast. This gives patients the chance to schedule a replacement or removal procedure with less urgency and more convenience. The risk of rupture is also reduced because of the multi-layered shell. There are 4 layers between the inner chamber and the outer shell, so if one baffle is compromised, the others may hold steady. The risk of capsule contracture is also significantly reduced with Ideal Implants compared to their competitors. What Sizes do the Ideal Breast Implants Come In? The size you choose for your implants can make all the difference with how pleased you are with the outcome. The implants themselves come in various sizes comparable to other types of implants, from 210cc to 675cc in volume. But what does that truly mean? The cc measurement is the total volume of the implant once it’s properly placed and filled. For a 210cc implant, that translates to a 9.8cm diameter and a 4.0cm-4.4cm projection, which refers to the measurement the breast measures forward from the chest wall. A 675cc size implant is a 14.1cm-14.2cm diameter with a 5.8cm-6.4cm projection. A 440cc implant is close to the middle between the lowest and highest volume and measures 12.4cm-12.5cm in diameter with a 5.0cm-5.6cm projection. These may be difficult numbers to visualize, so Dr. Mashhadian and the team at Rodeo Surgical Art are ready to meet you and show you just what you need to know to make the decision that’s right for you. These are exciting times for women seeking breast augmentation. No longer do you have to put your safety in jeopardy to achieve the breast size, shape, and position you’d like. With Ideal Breast Implants, you can have the breasts you’ve always wanted without compromise. Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Implants? Have you considered a breast augmentation to enhance your breasts or correct an asymmetry but didn’t like your choices between safety and aesthetics? Now you don’t have to choose. Dr. Mashhadian is happy to explain every option available to you concerning breast augmentation during your comprehensive consultation. What is the Breast Enhancement Procedure Like? Your breast augmentation procedure will take place in our state-of-the-art surgical suite beside the Rodeo Surgical Art boutique-style offices on an outpatient basis. There, the treatment plan you’ve created with Dr. Mashhadian—including type, size, and shape of the implant, placement of the implant, and location of the incisions—will be carried out with an eye for meticulous detail and maximizing your results. Dr. Mashhadian also uses advanced surgical techniques and medicine combinations to minimize your recovery with his Recovery EXL™ process, so you have less bleeding and tissue trauma. Many of Dr. Mashhadian’s patients are on their feet much sooner than they anticipate, thanks to Recovery EXL™.

11 Reasons Women Get Breast Augmentation

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There can be a lot of stigma surrounding the decision to undergo a breast augmentation. Some in society view it as shallow, but the women who’ve undergone the procedure frequently cite it as one of the best decisions they’ve made. Dr. David Mashhadian is the Beverly Hills expert on breast augmentation, and he’s helped hundreds of women achieve their breast enhancement goals at Rodeo Surgical Art. How Does Breast Augmentation Work? The details of a breast augmentation procedure with Dr. Mashhadian will vary by patient because of their unique anatomy. The overall premise is the same: enhance the size, shape, and position of the breasts. There are decisions to be made, such as saline or silicone implants, the shape and volume of the implant, the placement of incisions, and whether the implant is placed above or beneath the pectoralis muscles. Dr. Mashhadian will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each of these choices with you so you may make the most informed decision you can. Breast augmentation at Rodeo Surgical Art results in natural, beautifully shaped breasts that flatter your proportions and boost your confidence. 11 Reasons Women Get Breast Augmentation 1. Improve Your Body’s Proportions A balanced breast-to-hip ratio is considered a mark of a healthy, fit adult. Achieving a pleasing ratio for many women brings great self-esteem and satisfaction. It can even improve your posture. Many women find themselves standing taller when they’re not self-conscious about their breasts. 2. Reduce Anxiety Over Your Breast Size Insecurity over your breast size can influence the way you view meeting others in social, personal, and professional settings. If you’re concerned people will perceive you negatively because your breasts don’t live up to your desired shape or size, it can make you reluctant to engage with others. It can detract from romantic relationships and overall bring your quality of life down. Breast augmentation can correct all these anxieties. 3. Restore Symmetry to Your Breasts Society as a whole views symmetry as attractiveness. If one of your breasts has a different shape or size to the other, it can change how you appear in clothing or a mirror. Breast implants can correct asymmetry in shape and size, so your chest is uniform from any angle. 4. Rejuvenate the Shape, Size, and Position of Your Breasts After Pregnancy and Nursing Your family is beautiful, but bearing children and breastfeeding them can take a real toll on your breasts’ shape, size, and skin. Women often lose volume, which can’t be restored through diet or building muscle. A breast augmentation can replenish lost volume, so your breasts appear as they did before you expanded your family. 5. Replenish Volume After Weight Loss We cannot always control where our weight loss occurs during our efforts to improve our health. Women who’ve successfully lost weight often complain about losing volume in their breasts. Restoring lost volume following weight loss with breast implants gives you the control over your breast size you may have wished for during your weight loss journey. 6. Restore the Rounded Fullness of Your Breasts After Mastectomy The breasts are a significant part of a woman’s feminine identity. While a mastectomy may save your life, it can be devastating to lose such an inherent part of your identity. Reconstructing your breasts after a mastectomy is one of Dr. Mashhadian’s specialties, and he can work with you to achieve natural, beautiful breasts. Regain your sense of self for the next chapter of your life. 7. Improve the Fit of Your Clothes If your breasts aren’t the ideal size for your body type and height, you may have difficulty finding clothes that work well for your figure. One-piece dresses or bathing suits may gap or drape wrong. Having your breasts enhanced gives you control over your hourglass shape, so you’ll properly fill out tops for flattering outfits and styles. 8. Rev Up Your Sex Life While every woman seeking breast procedures should always do so for her own mental and emotional well-being, having breast augmentation can positively impact your sex life. Many women report feeling sexier, which translates to feeling desirable and improved sexual satisfaction. A more robust sex life can, in turn, improve sleep, restore functions in the immune system, and even relieve pain. 9. Revise a Previous Procedure It’s an unfortunate reality that not all cosmetic procedures turn out like the patient hopes. A breast augmentation in the skilled hands of Dr. Mashhadian, Beverly Hills’ breast expert, may be just what you need to correct a previously underwhelming outcome. 10. Keep Your Youthful Looks Age is a notorious thief of volume and is one of the most common reasons women lose breast perkiness and shape. A breast augmentation can restore lost volume and maintain that youthful, pert position on your chest wall, so you look as young on the outside as you feel on the inside. 11. Boost Confidence As with any cosmetic procedure, patients can consider a breast augmentation an investment in themselves. Women who like the look and feel of their breasts are more confident in their posture and their sense of style. When you look good, you feel good, and with that comes an improved mood and feeling of well-being.

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How to Get Rid of Gynecomastia

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Gynecomastia is a condition where men experience the development of breast tissue, and it’s more prevalent than you may think. Around 50%-60% of adolescent males experience insecurity stemming from gynecomastia. For those patients whose breast tissue doesn’t resolve on its own, Dr. David Mashhadian of Rodeo Surgical Art can alleviate the distress gynecomastia causes with a male breast reduction. What Causes Gynecomastia? Gynecomastia can happen at any age and has multiple causes. Excess breast tissue can be due to hormonal changes, heredity, and certain drugs like steroids and anabolic hormones. Obesity may also cause gynecomastia because fat cells release estrogen into the bloodstream. We have two types of hormones in charge of our sex characteristics: estrogen in women and testosterone in men. Estrogen is responsible for feminine traits, including breast growth, while testosterone is responsible for masculine characteristics like muscle distribution. Estrogen, however, isn’t exclusive to women. Men produce it, too, and when estrogen and testosterone imbalances occur in men, breast growth may be the result. This imbalance may come about because of medications, the natural aging process, medical conditions that affect hormone levels, and even herbal products, like lavender, sometimes present in some shampoos and soaps. How is Gynecomastia Treated? For patients experiencing gynecomastia resulting from an underlying condition, such as hypogonadism, treating the imbalance of hormones often corrects the gynecomastia. However, not all instances of gynecomastia can be corrected this way. Male breast reduction is the treatment of choice for patients whose gynecomastia cannot be corrected through other medical interventions. Your procedure with Dr. Mashhadian will be designed to fit your unique physique and aesthetic goals. In general, male breast reductions are performed using liposuction to remove excess fatty and glandular tissue. Often, not all the breast tissue present can be removed using suction, so Dr. Mashhadian will create a small, half-moon incision on the bottom of the areola to access the remainder of tissue to be removed. For a smaller number of patients, excess skin must also be removed to achieve the more masculine shaping Dr. Mashhadian intends to sculpt, in which case there will be incisions on the underside of the pecs. Am I a Good Candidate for a Male Breast Reduction? The best candidates include healthy men without medical conditions that preclude them from undergoing surgery, those who have a healthy expectation for the outcome, and those whose breast development has stabilized. The procedure can alleviate the emotional distress overly large breasts can cause in men. Dr. Mashhadian can explain in detail during your comprehensive consultation how you can get started. What is Gynecomastia Surgery Like? Based on your procedure’s treatment plan, you’ll undergo your male breast reduction in the privacy and comfort of our AAAHC certified surgical facility located next door to the Rodeo Surgical Art offices. Dr. Mashhadian will make sure you’re comfortable, and when your anesthesia is administered, he’ll perform your procedure according to the treatment plan you’ve created together. You’ll likely have a compression bandage to reduce swelling and preserve Dr. Mashhadian’s careful contouring. You may also have drains to aid in fluid reduction. What is Gynecomastia Recovery Like? The hardest part about your recovery will be limiting your arms’ range of motion. You should avoid lifting your arms above shoulder height for 2-4 weeks. You should also refrain from lifting more than 20 pounds for 4-6 weeks. Most of Dr. Mashhadian’s patients return to work within 1-2 weeks, and because of his Recovery EXL™ techniques during your procedure, you may recover at a faster pace than average. What Results Can I Expect? Patients notice an immediate improvement to the shape and flatness of their chest, even with swelling and bandages. The excess breast tissue is gone. Your swelling may slightly obscure your results, but this should subside enough within 2 weeks to see if your procedure meets your aesthetic goals. Your chest is flatter, your clothes will fit better, and most of all, you’ll be relieved of the anxiety that comes with a chest you’re not comfortable with. Removing breast and fatty tissue is a long-term solution that will not have to be repeated. However, it is possible future or uncorrected hormonal imbalances could produce new breast tissue. If you’re a man who has been suffering from gynecomastia, Dr. Mashhadian and the Rodeo Surgical Art team are here to help. Male breast reduction surgery can improve your mental well-being and restore a masculine profile to your chest. Dr. Mashhadian is one of the most skilled plastic surgeons in Beverly Hills, and he understands how sensitive gynecomastia can be for men. Relief is waiting for you at Rodeo Surgical Art.

How Long is Recovery from a Breast Lift?

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One of the biggest reasons women consider a breast lift is to restore their breasts after pregnancy and nursing. This also means some busy moms can’t afford a lengthy downtime when they have young children to look after. This is where a breast lift with Dr. David Mashhadian can make a big difference for patients, thanks to his Recovery EXL™ program to minimize recovery times and patient discomfort. How Does a Breast Lift Work? With a breast lift, busy moms can restore the firm, younger breasts they had before having children. This procedure repositions the breasts to a more attractive location higher on the chest wall and removes excess skin. If necessary, a breast lift also reduces and relocates nipples for a naturally beautiful breast presentation. This is a requirement when the nipples point downward rather than out and up, a condition called ptosis. The degree of ptosis will often determine which techniques Dr. Mashhadian uses during your customized breast lift procedure. Am I a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift? If you’re unhappy with the position of your breasts, the stretchiness of the skin holding your breasts in place, or the downward direction in which your nipples point, you may be an ideal candidate for a breast lift. Your comprehensive consultation with Dr. Mashhadian will include a thorough examination to explain precisely how a breast lift can help you. What is Breast Lift Surgery Like? Dr. Mashhadian performs breast lifts under general anesthesia in the Rodeo Surgical Art AAAHC certified surgical facility. It’s an outpatient procedure, so when it’s complete, and you’re ready, a friend or loved one is free to take you home where you can recover in familiar surroundings the same day. You’ll have bandages and a surgical bra to provide support for your breasts as they begin to heal. Dr. Mashhadian takes great care to minimize the incision during the procedure to heal into barely-there scars. In some cases, breast implants may also be planned to help you achieve the youthful, perky breasts you’re seeking. If this is the case, you may feel heaviness on your chest as you acclimate to the implants’ volume. How Long is Recovery from a Breast Lift? Many people believe recovery from a cosmetic surgery procedure is a long, drawn-out process. This doesn’t have to be the case. Dr. Mashhadian’s Recovery EXL™ techniques, which include meticulously honed surgical practices combined with timed medications, can significantly reduce your discomfort in the days following your breast lift. Recovery EXL™ will be explained to you in more detail during your consultation with Dr. Mashhadian. One of the most significant advantages of the Recovery EXL™ techniques is that many patients can forego narcotic pain medications entirely. This is a particular bonus for moms who don’t want the side effects—fuzzy mental perception, slowed reflexes, and severe drowsiness—these medications can bring. With Rodeo Surgical Art, you can be up and on your feet sooner and experience an easier recovery without the need for addictive pain management. For breast lift recovery, you’ll need to wear a supportive bra for the first few weeks, so it’s wise to invest in more than one. You’ll need to avoid lifting your arms above shoulder height for quite a while, so a front-closure bra without underwires is ideal rather than a sports bra. Dr. Mashhadian will also supply you with recommendations for minimizing bruising and swelling as you heal. Most patients can return to their normal schedule over the first 1-2 weeks as they feel ready. You’ll be given a timeline for resuming strenuous exercise that will likely span up to 6 weeks. We are also proud to offer Bio Corneum, a topical scar therapy serum made of silicone gel, which prevents significant scarring and protects those with new scars from UV damage from the sun. The solution can be applied when the skin has healed enough and contributes to pencil-thin, barely noticeable scars. What Results Can I Expect from my Breast Lift? Getting a breast lift will not only make your breasts look perky and more youthful, but it’ll also improve your confidence in your body’s curves. If you’ve added implants, then your breasts will be full and voluptuous. Women who’ve had a breast lift often enjoy their new, natural-looking breasts for a lifetime. Young moms can regain their pre-motherhood figure without the lengthy recovery or narcotic medication haze thanks to Recovery EXL™ and Dr. Mashhadian’s passion for sculpting art with the human body.

How to Fix Sagging Breasts

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Sagging breasts are a serious problem for many women. Whether it’s simply an annoyance or if you’re embarrassed to take your shirt off in public. There is no need to live with this problem any longer! Breast augmentation and breast lift can fix your sagging breast problems. Why Do Breasts Sag? Many factors cause breasts to become saggy. Some of the causes include changes in hormones, aging, pregnancy and breastfeeding history, and genetics. Cooper’s ligaments that support your breast can stretch out over time, leading to sagging boobs. Loose skin or the loss of elasticity also leads to sagging breasts because it allows for more drooping than normal tissue permits. Smoking, gravity, and weight changes can also lead to sagging breasts. How Can I Fix Sagging Breasts? You can fix sagging breasts with a breast lift or breast augmentation. Breast Lift A breast lift is a surgery to restore sagging breasts and create more attractive contours. The procedure removes excess skin, reduces the nipple and areola if necessary, and repositions them for a natural look overall. Dr. Mashhadian tailors each procedure to his patient’s needs, creating a result that perfectly matches their body proportions. Breast Augmentation Breast augmentation is also known as “boob job” or breast implant surgery. It’s an elective cosmetic surgical procedure that creates more symmetrical breasts by transferring fat from other areas of the body or inserting implants into your chest region. Can Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation be Combined? Yes, you can combine a breast augmentation with a breast lift. The implant will be inserted through the incision made for your specific type of breast lift with minimal trauma to tissues, so you experience less swelling and bruising as possible. Your final results are impacted by what kind of incisions are used in the surgery. Therefore it’s best to carefully consider which one is right for you before going into surgery. What is Recovery Like? At Rodeo Surgical Art, Dr. Mashhadian conducts all procedures on an outpatient basis. You will be monitored after the procedure for only a few hours before returning home to rest. You may experience chest heaviness due to new implants. However, this feeling should go away within some time. During recovery, there is no need for narcotic pain medication because Dr. Mashhadian uses Recovery EXL™ techniques, an exclusive pain management system that reduces discomfort after surgery and speeds up recovery time. Am I a Good Candidate? Patients who benefit immensely from breast procedures are generally healthy, have realistic expectations, and don’t smoke. A consultation with Dr. Mashhadian is an excellent place to get all your questions answered.

Transumbilical Breast Augmentation: An Overview

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Breast augmentation has been around since the 1950s. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), “breast augmentation is the second most popular cosmetic procedure among women, following liposuction.” It is estimated that more than 300,000 women have breast implants each year in the United States. With the advent of new breast augmentation techniques, women no longer have to settle for scars in their breasts when having surgery. These advances allow them to look good and feel confident with a natural-looking bustline after they’ve had work done on it. TUBA (Transumbilical Breast Augmentation) allows women to enjoy completely scar-free and an extremely discreet and almost invisible scar. A premier surgeon like Dr. Mashhadian performs this method which has minimal risk of complications making it well understood by surgeons as safe for the majority of patients who choose to have surgery with them. The number of transumbilical breast augmentations (“TUBA”) has increased significantly over the last several years due to the lower risk of complications associated with this less invasive procedure. But what does transumbilical breast augmentation mean? What are its benefits, and does it have any downtime? What is Transumbilical Breast Augmentation? Transumbilical breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgery technique in which saline-filled breast implants are inserted through an incision near the belly button. Dr. David Mashhadian of Rodeo Surgical Art is one of the most experienced transumbilical breast augmentation surgeons. How is Transumbilical Breast Augmentation Performed? At Rodeo Surgical Art, Dr. Mashhadian will administer general anesthesia to you to ensure your comfort and safety during surgery. The only incision made throughout this process runs vertically from below the navel to above it for him to access tissue, inside which he inserts an implant through a tunneling mechanism once it’s inserted into its final position within your breast mound, achieving optimal results with minimal scarring afterward. Dr. Mashhadian will gradually extend the incision to 4 cm to confirm each advancement lies directly above the fascia, ensuring patient safety and making it easier for him during surgery. Afterward, he’ll insert an obturator with a tube into this tunnel after removing his initial tools, then check to make sure no leaks are present before introducing tissue expanders through the empty canal of your breast pocket using an intravenous bag filled with saline solution. As the expander is filled, Dr. Mashhadian can use manual pressure externally to ensure a highly satisfying result for you. Adjustments are made to the tissue expander’s volume, and each patient is evaluated in a nearly upright position. Finally, an intravenous bag introduces the implant into the canal while saline solution fills it up. Air that entered during this process is suctioned out of there before closing with absorbable sutures for better healing. What are the Benefits of Transumbilical Breast Augmentation? While many women may see the absence of scars as a significant advantage to consider a TUBA procedure. Some additional benefits make the technique worthwhile. These include: Lower rates of capsular contracture compared to other procedures Small incisions lead to fewer problems, such as bleeding and infections Quick recovery It does not require an incision on the nipple, armpit, or breasts Decreased rate of infection What is Recovery from Transumbilical Breast Augmentation Like? After your transumbilical breast augmentation at Rodeo Surgical Art, Dr. Mashhadian will remove your pressure bandages and advise you not to wear under-wire or push-up bras until your implants have had adequate time to settle. Through a cutting-edge technique called RECOVERY EXL, Dr. Mashhadian allows his patients to enjoy their surgery recovery more than any other surgeon in the business today. This unique combination of medications and surgical incisions results in faster cases for clients looking to rejoin life’s daily activities after breast augmentation. Am I a Good Candidate for Transumbilical Breast Augmentation? A transumbilical breast augmentation procedure is a type of breast augmentation that uses saline implants. To get the best results, candidates must be in good health without any history of complications or bleeding. They also have to quit smoking for several weeks before and after their surgery if they are smokers because it reduces blood flow which can lead to riskier surgeries with higher complication rates. Women who wish to get this procedure should not only want larger breasts but feel comfortable having them done through an implant material (saline) rather than naturally larger ones like fatty tissues from other parts of your body such as hips or thighs. Women over 18 years old would likely benefit most since natural growth has stopped by then.. TUBA is the perfect solution for women who want to avoid scarring in their breast area post-surgery. Like any procedure, you need to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mashhadian to discuss your options.

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