14
Jul
How Long will My Breast Implants Last
While breast implants do not come with an expiration date, they will also not last forever.The lifespan of breast implants varies based on a number of individual factors, although many reports indicate that breast implants can last between 11 and 15 years without requiring repla...
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14
Jul
Breast Augmentation Incision Options
One of the decisions you will make with Dr. Desai before your breast augmentation is where to make the incision for your breast implants. Each incision option comes with certain advantages and disadvantages that will vary depending on your individual needs.In general, however, th...
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14
Jul
Breast Reconstruction Helps Improve Quality of Life Early
We are proud to be a high volume diep flap center in the United States. The DIEP flap uses your own abdominal skin and fat while preserving your abdominal muscles. The study linked below demonstrates women undergoing DIEP flap breast reconstruction have improvement in their quali...
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14
Jul
Study Affirms Immediate Breast Reconstructiom is Safe
Our Jacksonville breast reconstruction practice continues to offer the latest in reconstructive options. Please read this excerpt from the breast journal.The study by Nedumpara et al is an important contribution. They describe oncologic outcomes of 691 patients who underwent mast...
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14
Jul
Happy Thanksgiving
Happy thanksgiving to all of our wonderful patients. Dr. Fallucco, Dr. Desai, and our Jacksonville plastic surgery staff hope you enjoy the remainder of the holiday season...
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14
Jul
Study finds Nipple Sparing Mastectomy a Safe Option
Our Jacksonville Breast Reconstruction specialists have offered this procedureto women without multifocal breast cancer with small and medium sized breasts. The results can truly be amazing. Read the article below. Click here to read the article in ABC news about nipple sparin...
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14
Jul
Reconstructive Breast Surgery Without Implants
After undergoing a mastectomy, many women find themselves in need of breast reconstruction surgery to restore the proportion and overall shape of their breasts. This can be accomplished in a number of ways. For women who are uncomfortable with the idea of using breast implants, a...
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14
Jul
Saline Breast Implants
Saline breast implants have been used for decades in the United States. This type of breast implant can be placed while it is empty and deflated, allowing for a smaller incision size and less scarring. Once placed, saline implants are filled with a salt water solution to match th...
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14
Jul
Silicone Breast Implants
In 2006, silicone breast implants were approved by the FDA for use in women 22+ years old. Although saline breast implants have been in use for much longer, silicone implants are quickly growing in popularity because of their superior look and feel. When properly placed, silicone...
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14
Jul
How Long Will My Breast Implants Last?
Like all medical devices, breast implants do not last forever. The FDA has found that after an average of 10 years, at least one of a woman's breast implants will have ruptured or leaked. Silicone breast implant manufacturers usually advise having silicone implants replaced...
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