ephscdev, Author at Executive Plastic Surgery

Your Breasts Will Eventually “Fluff Out” After Breast Explant

Breast explantation, or the removal of breast implants, is a decision many women make for various reasons, from health concerns like capsular contracture and symptoms associated with breast implant illness to the desire to prevent autoimmune disorders and regain optimal health and well-being. One of the most common anxieties surrounding this procedure is the appearance of the breasts. Will they look flat? Will they ever regain their natural shape? The short answer is yes: your breasts will eventually be visited...

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Breast Implants and Autoimmune Diseases

In recent years, the debate surrounding breast implants has intensified as concerns over their health implications have come to the forefront. Breast implants have long been considered a perfectly safe means of enhancing the breasts, but it has become increasingly clear that that’s far from true. Many women with breast implants have suffered from a complex constellation of symptoms for decades while being repeatedly told there’s nothing wrong. However, it has become clear that breast implants — both saline and...

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Breast Implant Illness – TOP 10 THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT BII WITH DR. KHAN

Breast implants will not last a full lifespan and therefore will lead to additional surgeries in a person’s life. Furthermore, a large and growing group of women have experienced adverse health effects termed “breast implant illness” attributed to the implants in their chest. Since 2009, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received more than 350,000 incident reports involving breast implants. Watch the full video below to learn more This is by far our most popular video to date……

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Auto Accident Scar Revision

What to expect from the Scar Revision procedure Auto accidents can be a painful and frightening experience. At the Executive Plastic Surgery Center, we want to be there for you to help make one part of the process a little easier. Car accidents can lead to broken bones, scars, burns, and for some, more serious injuries. Many of these injuries leave a scar. The severity of the scars can vary greatly. If doctors do not remove the stitches around a…

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En Bloc Removal, What Is It & Why It Is Important

To begin, “en bloc” is defined by the medical dictionary in a lump; as a whole. The en bloc removal, also known as a “capsulectomy” then, is a surgical procedure performed to remove the implant and capsule as a whole without breaking the capsule. This way, the surgeon avoids any silicone leaking into the body cavity. Why is the procedure done this way? As we’ve mentioned in an earlier post, there have been only a few studies done to explore…

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What does it mean to be double board certified doctor and why does it matter to you?

When you’re looking for a doctor, we understand that it can be an overwhelming process. There are so many out there with different specialties, a confusing jumble of letters around their name, and a lot of terms that might just seem like fluff. To make this process a little easier, here’s a breakdown on what it means to have a double board certified surgeon, and why you should care. To begin, a board-certified surgeon means a doctor that has taken…

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Benefits of having an AAAASF certified Surgery Center

For starters, what is an AAASF Certified surgery Center? AAAASF stands for The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities. This not-for-profit organization certifies surgery centers across the country that meet strict and specific qualifications. So what does that really mean? As their website states, The American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities “was established in 1980 to standardize and improve the quality of health care in outpatient facilities…Physicians, clinicians, legislators, state/federal health agencies and patients acknowledge that…

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Breast Implant Illness: Don’t Miss these 6 New Stories

A Roundup of the Newest and Most Surprising Stories surrounding Breast Implant Illness This Month After the FDA held a hearing discussing the dangers of breast implant illness in March, news outlets ranging from the New York Times to E! News published numerous stories discussing the validity of the illness, various experiences of different women who suffered through breast implant illness, and even some doctors including renowned plastic surgeon Dr. Shaher Khan MD at Executive Plastic Surgeon who have chosen…

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3 Ways Male Breast Reduction Surgery Will Improve Your Life

Gynecomastia is a condition that is also known as enlarged male breasts. The most frequent cause of gynecomastia is a high or out-of-balance estrogen level. However, other factors such as obesity, tumors, thyroid disease, or kidney failure can also lead to enlarged male breasts. This imbalance causes larger-than-normal breast tissue in men, though the sizes and shapes vary. This can also be called “man boobs.” Anywhere from 40-60% of men have some degree of gynecomastia in their lives, especially those…

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