Gummy Bear Breast Implants in West Virginia
Information on gummy bear breast implants in West Virginia.
Dr. Peter Capizzi, co investigator with the FDA study with gummy bear implants was a co investigator for the gel implants approved in November, 2006. "The gummy bear implants are a considerable advancement to the current gel implants available," says Dr. Capizzi.
Gummy bear implants are medically referred to as the form stable cohesive gel implants. "These implants are more stable, do not collapse, have less folds, and rupture less than the current implants available," states Dr. Capizzi.
Stillwater Plastic Surgery, P.A. is the practice of Dr. Peter Capizzi is the first practice in North Carolina to offer their patients through the FDA study the option of the form stable gel breast implant. Dr. Capizzi is dedicated to providing the latest advancements in breast surgery available.
Gummy Bear Implants are the most cohesive of gel implants available in the United States today; however, it is important to note that not all cohesive gel implants are gummy bears.
Gummy bear implants come in over 100 different shapes and sizes and provide the ability to match a breast more effectively in aid in improving asymmetry. Because there are many sizes and shapes it is important that prospective women interested in breast implants locate a board certified plastic surgeon that is experienced in placing these implants.
Technique is extremely important. These breast implants not only have more choices for the woman, but they are shaped more like the natural breast. These "shaped" implants require precise placement and preoperative planning is extremely important. Dr. Capizzi measures the width, the height, the skin envelope over each breast, notes the quality of the overlying tissue, and takes a history directed toward the changes of the breast that have occurred over the life of a woman. The gummy bear implants must be placed in position correctly to give the optimum appearance.
The approach most common for the gummy bear placement is the breast crease incision (inframammary). The gummy bear cannot be placed through the underarm (transaxillary) and belly button (TUBA) incisions. The nipple areola approach is possible, but depends on the size of the areola. The gummy bear gel implants require a longer incision than saline and silicone breast implants. Once the approach is decided, the pocket at the time of surgery must fit like a "hand in glove" to the implant. This snug fit will keep the implant in place over time. This snug fit or precise pocket size is very different than most surgeons' that have placed the round gel implants only.
The procedure is done under a sedation type of anesthesia or asleep (general). Typically the breast implant procedure can take 45 to 90 minutes depending whether a breast lift or capsule work from a previous implant is needed. Most women take ibuprofen and low dose narcotic. No special exercises or wraps are needed. Sometimes a surgical bra is used, but this is individualized.
Dr. Capizzi's experience with over 100 of these gummy bear implants has been very rewarding.
"In my experience, the candidates for this implant have got the best implant available and potentially the best result I have to offer."
Dr. Capizzi's practice, noted for excellence in breast surgery and body contouring, have evaluated women with previous saline and silicone implants that have difficulty breast appearance concerns and implant concerns such has movement under the arm, mismatch size, asymmetry, visual folds, deflation, reconstruction for breast cancer, or seeking the most advancement implant possibly on the market.
It is commonplace for discriminating plastic surgery patients to search around the country - and even the world - to find the best plastic surgeon to meet their needs. Dr. Capizzi and Stillwater Plastic Surgery, P.A. have grown to become a practice that is sought out for excellence in breast surgery, breast augmentation, breast reconstruction, body contouring after weight loss, liposuction, tummy tucks, and facelifts. We also are accustomed to helping local patients "get lost" for a few days.
If a consultation is desired, photos can be sent to Dr. Capizzi by either e-mail or snail mail. With the photos in front of him, Dr. Capizzi will consult with a patient on the phone and create a surgical plan. Your evaluation will be as thorough and as detailed as to answer all of your concerns and questions.
Dr. Capizzi's entire staff is accustomed to meeting the needs of out of town patients. In particular, his Patient Coordinator will help you as necessary with travel arrangements, limousines, hotels, preoperative clearance, and your postoperative care. Typically, the doctor will want to see you in person the day before your plastic surgery to review your case and to complete your examination and consultation.
Dr. Capizzi has been trained at the Mayo Clinic and maintains a close personal relationship with their plastic surgery department. He is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only board recognized to credential plastic surgeons. He is a member of many professional societies, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the American College of Surgeons. He has also been the Chairman of Department of Plastic Surgery for the Presbyterian Hospitals in Charlotte, since 2003.
Information on gummy bear breast implants in West Virginia.
