When considering cosmetic procedures, misinformation can often create unnecessary fear or confusion. Many women researching breast enhancement quickly encounter a variety of rumors and misunderstandings online, making it difficult to separate fact from fiction. In reality, modern surgical techniques and implant technology have made breast augmentation safer and more customizable than ever before. Understanding the…
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Breast Augmentation Post-Op Care Every patient’s breast augmentation journey is unique, and so is the recovery process. Understanding the breast augmentation recovery timeline and following proper breast augmentation post op care are essential for safe healing and achieving the best results. In this guide, we’ll walk you through what to expect after surgery, from the…
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Breast Sizing Consultation: Defining Your Goals Deciding on the right breast implant size is one of the most important steps in achieving your desired look. During a breast sizing consultation, we guide patients through the process and discuss how to choose your breast implant size while considering both aesthetic goals and anatomical factors. From evaluating…
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Staging procedures is when more than one operation is recommended to achieve a result more safely, predictably, or both. The most commonly staged procedures for cosmetic plastic surgery are body contouring procedures. This can be in patients who have lost large amounts of weight, or in patients considering a large breast implant but who also…
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Dr. Christopher Knotts has joined New Mexico Plastic Surgery Institute and brought with him expertise in cosmetic surgery including body contouring (Brazilian Butt Lift or BBL, body lifts, liposuction), facial surgery (rhinoplasty, facelift, necklift) and breast surgery (breast implants, breast lift, breast reduction). See our display on Albuquerque the Magazine above.
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The topic of breast “implant related illness” has been discussed for many years. Recently, I have seen more people in consultation concerned with this issue. This current increase is possibly fueled by more attention given to the subject by clinical practitioners, other patients and the media. Dr. Rod Rohrich et al recently published an article…
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Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) associated with breast implants is a very rare cancer. It is gaining attention in the plastic surgery news and general media. This is an ALCL update in part based on a report from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). ALCL is a lymphoma, a cancer associated with lymphatic system. When…
DetailsHow long will the breast lift last? This is one of the most common questions from patients interested in breast lift surgery. Before we get into more detail, we should first consider why will the breast lift be necessary and when will breast augmentation alone not be sufficient to achieve a pleasing appearance. Breast lift, or…
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We are ringing in the New Year and many of us are thinking about losing weight. That is wonderful. Besides looking and feeling better after weight loss, you are also in better shape for surgery. It is very important is to understand that obesity matters in surgical safety. Let me share my experience as a…
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I have made this video blog to briefly discuss a full facelift vs mini facelift. Have you tried pushing up your sideburns to see if this tightens up your face? You are simulating what a facelift can do for you. When to consider a full facelift vs mini facelift depends on many factors with age being just…
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