Are you planning a breast augmentation but have no idea where to start? Has online research or advice from friends and family confused you more? Are you striving for a stunning result but terrified to make the wrong decision? You’re not alone. In A Comprehensive Guide to Breast Augmentation, top Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. John Diaz provides you the expertise you’re looking for. You’ll receive the same exceptional care he gives women who enter his prestigious office, which is one of the nation’s most successful plastic surgery practices. Dr. Diaz reveals everything you need to achieve the look you’ve dreamed of. You’ll learn how to: -Find top surgeons that will give you fabulous Beverly Hills results -Avoid common surgery pitfalls -Overcome your fears and take total control of your surgery from beginning to beautiful end -Select the best implant style and size for you -Separate truth from fiction during your online research

All aspects of breast augmentation are covered in this comprehensive guide. It is divided into sections that include anatomy, preoperative consultation, the varieties of implants with pocket positioning, the varieties of surgical procedures and approaches, complications, mammography and medical legal aspects. The extensive array of information that is imparted to the surgeon without equal makes it a precious companion for students, residents and fellows, practicing surgeons and highly experienced surgeons in plastic surgery, cosmetic surgery, general surgery and other subspecialties.

The good boob bible brings together information, expertise and medical experience to help women make the correct decision when choosing breast augmentation surgery, with advice and knowledge from two UK breast-specialist cosmetic surgeons, and real-life stories from women who have had the surgery themselves.

This book deals with the management of difficult breast augmentation revision cases. After critically reviewing the complication rate in aesthetic breast augmentation, the authors go on to discuss the importance of the inframammary fold. Moreover, this book provides detailed instructions on how to manage capsular contracture; wrinkling; animation deformity; implant rotation and waterfall deformities; symmastia; implant rupture; infection and implant exposure; double bubble; and bottoming out. Each chapter starts with a short explanation of the complication, followed by step-by-step revision procedures. Checklists, high-quality images, flowcharts and bullet point-like presentations will help surgeons solve these various problems. Well-structured chapters and a concise format make this book a quick reference guide that aids clinicians in making decisions and providing treatment.

This guide helps women decide whether to have a breast reconstruction procedure after mastectomy—and, if so, which one. For a decade The Breast Reconstruction Guidebook has been the best resource on this topic for women who have had a mastectomy. Equal parts science and support, it is filled with stories that illustrate the emotional and physical components of breast reconstruction. Readers will find advice about choosing a doctor and a procedure, insurance and payment issues, how to prepare for surgery, and what to expect during recovery. Expert commentary by physicians and insights from patients inform this book, as does the exhaustive research by the author, a two-time breast cancer survivor who has twice had reconstructive surgery. New in this edition are discussions of • the pros and cons of saline and silicone implants • solutions for post-lumpectomy cosmetic problems • new immediate-delayed reconstruction when post-mastectomy radiation may be required • the benefits and limitations of nipple-sparing mastectomy • considerations for direct-to-implant reconstruction • newly developed tissue flap procedures • who can best apply nipple and areola tattoos and why tattoos may not last • enriching fat with stem cells so it stays in the breast • patient-controlled tissue expansion • how insurance and health care reform affect reconstruction

Video atlas features state-of-the-art breast augmentation procedures from world renowned aesthetic plastic surgeons Statistics consistently show breast augmentation ranks as the first or second most common surgical procedure performed in the U.S. Yet reoperation rates of 15-24% along with prolonged periods of pain and convalescence, indicate room for improvement. Breast Augmentation Video Atlas, Second Edition by renowned breast augmentation expert William P. Adams Jr., features contributions and best practices from the world's most prominent breast surgeons. Pearls and pitfalls throughout the book reflect collective wisdom gleaned from years of hands-on experience and development of cutting-edge approaches. The multimedia resource encompasses the latest surgical approaches, as well as salient nonsurgical aspects of breast augmentation such as patient education. Richly illustrated, this step-by-step video guide enhances understanding of the principles, procedures, and nuances refined during the last decade, enabling surgeons to deliver optimal results to patients. Fourteen text chapters enhanced by superb videos, reflect the full spectrum of state-of-the-art primary and revision breast techniques, including augmentation mammoplasty and flash breast augmentation. Key Highlights More than 400 high quality photographs and color illustrations placed directly next to the corresponding text delineate described procedures Videos posted online in the Thieme MediaCenter cover tissue-based planning, 3D imaging, dual-plane breast augmentation, the inframammary approach and the dual-plane pocket, the transaxillary approach, periareolar mastopexy augmentation, and revision breast augmentation Chapters detailing the use of biofilms, new implants, and breast fat transfer, underscore the role of science in advancing the art of breast augmentation Invaluable techniques and methodology discussed in this book and demonstrated in the videos, serve as the central algorithm for procedural refinements and efficacious patient outcomes. As such, this is a must have, "how to do it" resource for all plastic surgeons specializing in breast augmentation.

Sergio Vega's new book contains comprehensive information required to assist you in making a decision regarding breast enhancements. In this easy to read title, the author covers vital topics one should consider before undergoing surgery: choosing a surgeon, types of implants, associated risks and complications, surgery, recovery, and much more. This helpful guide will assist you in choosing the right surgeon, the right types of implants and the right size and shape of breasts. Topics like trends, history, common mistakes, and extra-large augmentations are also discussed. Whether you are simply contemplating getting breast implants or are about to undergo surgery, this book is a must read. Undergoing surgery is an important decision. Find all the relevant information you need in a clear and concise book. This companion guide will take you step by step through all the stages of a Breast Augmentation procedure. This book focuses on having the breast augmentation you want. Not the augmentation the surgeon wants to give you. Over 300,000 women undergo breast augmentation surgery every year in the USA Should I have breast augmentation? After reading this highly recommended guide, you will come to a decision, which is right for you!