Why Dr. Horowitz Likes IDEAL IMPLANT® Structured Breast Implants

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Looking for “cosmetic surgery near me” in Newport Beach, CA? At the Pacific Center for Plastic Surgery, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jed Horowtiz has over 34 years of experience and is known as one of “The Best Doctors in America” and one of the “Top Surgeons” around the area. He has extensive experience performing cosmetic plastic surgery for the face, body, and breast, and particular expertise in placing structured saline breast implants, or the new IDEAL IMPLANT®. Dr. Horowitz discusses some of the benefits to this new breast implant technology.

The IDEAL IMPLANT is Beauty Without Compromise

With silicone gel implants, patients have a risk of silent rupture, where their breast implant can leak or tear without their knowledge and without any symptoms. These ruptures can go undetected for weeks or even months, at which time sticky silicone gel can leak out of the implant and make contact with other body tissues, causing further complications. Dr. Horowitz says if this happens, “The recommendations are to remove all of the silicone gel, remove the capsule, and start fresh. A woman who has experienced that and now needs to have a new implant frequently will be concerned about having another silicone gel implant.” The FDA recommends women have an MRI every two to three years to check for silent ruptures, but these scans are expensive and not always 100% reliable.

“For the patients that are concerned about silicone gel, and they’re concerned about the safety of silicone gel, I am happy to give them an alternative,”  says Dr. Horowtiz. “And the only alternative I had before was the unstructured saline breast implants. And the standard saline implant doesn’t feel as natural as breast tissue or as natural as silicone gel, and has greater problems with rippling, wrinkling, or waviness for many patients. So for me as a surgeon, I like having IDEAL IMPLANT Structured Breast Implants as an option for all those patients, particularly the ones that have safety concerns.” 

There’s no need to worry about silent rupture with the IDEAL IMPLANT. Filled with saline for peace of mind, a rupture is immediately visible just by a quick glance in the mirror. When a rupture occurs, the implant will deflate, and you can go and get it replaced easily. There’s no need to rush, since the only thing leaking out is saline, which can be easily absorbed by your body with no harmful side effects. The replacement surgery for an IDEAL IMPLANT is quick and simple, usually taking less than 30 minutes. 

Cosmetic Surgery Near Me: How an IDEAL IMPLANT is Filled

Unlike silicone gel implants which come pre-filled to specific sizes, the IDEAL IMPLANT is not filled with saline until the actual day of surgery. This allows Dr. Horowtiz to achieve greater symmetry by adding a little more saline to one side or another. This also means your incision will be smaller than incisions needed for silicone gel implants. 

The IDEAL IMPLANT is composed of a series of implant shells nested together and two separate chambers that hold the sterile saline solution. So, you can add more saline to the back chamber or the front chamber depending on the look you want. This structure also controls the movement of the saline for a more natural feel, while reducing folding and wrinkling, thought to be the main cause of implant rupture and deflation. 

Another Advantage to Structured Saline Breast Implants

In this video, you’ll see that Dr. Horowitz uses a M.D. Resource Tumescent Measuring Device (TMD) pump during breast augmentation surgery, which makes filling the IDEAL IMPLANT even simpler. “It’s a closed system,” he says. “So the saline goes from the saline bag all the way through the pump, then into this tubing. So it doesn’t involve any syringes, there’s no open basin of saline.”

Almost like filling up at a gas station where you watch the numbers and stop the pump when you attain the right amount of gas, the TMD pump measures the amount needed to fill the implant and the surgeon keeps an eye on the counter until it reaches the correct amount. For example, “We just watch the counter. For this particular implant which is 240 cc (142 cc in the back and 90 cc in the front) plus the weight of the implant will make it a total of 240 cc. . . . So anybody that’s using IDEAL IMPLANT should really get one of these TMD pump counters because it makes the saline filling process incredibly easy. “ says Dr. Horowitz. 

Choose Dr. Horowitz and the IDEAL IMPLANT

Patients appreciate Dr. Horowitz’s thorough knowledge of plastic surgery procedures and his caring and compassionate bedside manner throughout their cosmetic surgery near me journey. Dr. Horowitz believes strongly in educating his patients about their options and has years of experience using the IDEAL IMPLANT in breast augmentation surgery.

Considering structured saline breast implants in Newport Beach, CA? Contact Dr. Horowitz today to discuss your options. Simply call  949-565-2121, or visit www.pacificcenterplasticsurgery.com. Dr. Horowitz’s office is located at 3991 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 320/340, Newport Beach, CA, 92660. Call today for more information on IDEAL IMPLANT® Structured Breast Implants.

Your Breast Surgery Options with Dr. Rapaport

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NYC board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. David Rapaport of Rapaport Plastic Surgery, loves being a plastic surgeon. He believes that there’s no one-size-fits-all answer to plastic surgery issues and treats each patient as an individual, creating a completely customized plan for them. When asked about his practice, he explained,

“I think our practice stands out because we very much individualize our treatments. I’m very proud to be able to offer minimally invasive treatments that hide scars. I’m proud that I do virtually all my liposuction, and the vast majority of my facelifts, under IV sedation. I tell you to take a deep breath, roll over, and I beat the chances of airway problems or blood clot. I enjoy the act of surgery as well as the relationships with the patients that occur from the whole process. So I guess I’m a pretty happy guy.”

Known for his expertise in endoscopic breast surgeries, Dr. Rapaport is happy to now offer the latest in implant technology, the IDEAL IMPLANT® Structured Breast Implant. He understands that women need more choices and less risks.

Breast Surgery Options

Women can choose from a variety of breast surgery options, thanks to talented surgeons like Dr. Rapaport, who are skilled in more than one method of breast implant surgery, as well as innovative implant options like the IDEAL IMPLANT, that allow women a larger variety of implant designs and breast implant sizes. When you go in for your one-on-one consultation with Dr. Rapaport, he will help you understand all of the options that are available for you and the trade-offs involved with each one. He will take into account your personal concerns and anatomy, and then be honest with you about all of the realistic options. This way, you and Dr. Rapaport can discuss and decide on what would be the best option for you. 

When you go in for a breast surgery, you have the option of incision through the underarm, areola, or in the skin that connects underneath your breast to your chest. Most patients prefer an underarm scar because it prevents obvious scars from forming on their breasts. Dr. Rapaport studied and pioneered endoscopic technology and now performs underarm incisions all the time. This means that rather than tearing the lower border of the muscle and risking the implant changing positions due to incomplete muscle division, the muscle is precisely divided under magnified endoscopic visualization, allowing for precise implant positioning. 

Breast Implant Options

Women can choose between unstructured saline, silicone gel, and now, structured implants and a variety of breast implant sizes. The IDEAL IMPLANT is considered a structured implant because of its unique design. It consists of a silicone shell (no silicone gel) filled with saline. There are two chambers that hold saline and the outer shells are baffled, meaning they consist of thin silicone sheets. This structured implant controls  the saline movement when you touch it, creating that natural feel that all women want. This implant is ideal for women who are worried about the safety of silicone gel, or would like the endoscopic approach to surgery so that they don’t have scars on their breasts. 

The IDEAL IMPLANT is the newest implant to approach the market of cosmetic surgery in NYC. Patient satisfaction is high when it comes to this implant because it has a natural feel with a very low risk of rupture. When inserted through the armpit, the implant can be adjusted to any breast implant size desired, also making sure that breasts are perfectly symmetrical. Another benefit to the IDEAL IMPLANT is that in a recent eight-year study, the IDEAL IMPLANT proved to have the lowest risk of rupture and capsular contracture rates compared to certain silicone gel implants. This implant provides the priceless peace of mind that women want.

“Based on my experience, I would say the IDEAL IMPLANT is an excellent option. Patients like the look and the feel. Above all they really like the peace of mind of knowing that they haven’t done anything they might regret down the road or that if there is a rupture, the process of replacing it is easier than with other implants that rupture.” – Dr. Rapaport

About Dr. Rapaport 

Dr. Rapaport, did his plastic surgery and breast surgery training at the New York University’s Institute of Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, which is widely regarded as the nation’s top plastic and cosmetic surgery residency program. After a one-year microsurgery fellowship, Dr. Rapaport moved to Florida. There, he developed a successful and respected practice as a cosmetic plastic surgeon. In 1997, he returned to New York and opened his private practice. His practice is one of the exclusive places available to find the IDEAL IMPLANT because it is only offered by Ideal Implant Premier plastic surgeons like Dr. Rapaport, who have extensive experience and training with this particular implant. 

Considering breast surgery in NYC? Contact Dr. Rapaport today to discuss your options. Simply call 212-249-9955, or visit www.parkavenueplasticsurgeon.com. Dr. Rapaport’s office is located at 905 5th Avenue (at 72nd Street), New York, NY, 10021. Call today for more information on IDEAL IMPLANT® Structured Breast Implants.

All the Answers to Your Boob Job Questions with Dr. Sophie Bartsich

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Have you considered getting a boob job, but had second thoughts because of concerns you may have about breast implants? With all of the different sources of information patients have today, it can be confusing trying to separate fact from fiction. Dr. Sophie Bartsich is a New York City plastic surgeon with expertise in cosmetic breast surgery, and was a recent guest on Dr. Ronald Hoffman’s podcast, Intelligent Medicine. Her interview, entitled “Is ‘Breast Implant Illness’ Real?,” provides great insight for patients with questions about breast augmentation. 

Breast Implants in the News Again

It’s been 13 years since the FDA lifted the ban on silicone gel breast implants. Concerns about the implants are trending once again, some old and some new. A condition termed “breast implant illness” has some patients reconsidering their preference for silicone gel implants. The illness is often self-diagnosed and these women report a variety of symptoms including fatigue, headaches, anxiety, and brain fog. Their breast augmentation cost is higher than it should be because their symptoms can lead to follow up doctor visits, tests, prescriptions, and even more surgeries. Dr. Bartsich has seen a small group of her patients experience these problems. She explains:  

“In my personal practice … I was using a lot of silicone gel for a long time … I started to see some of these patients who’ve [had silicone gel] implants in for a very long time and once they come out they tend to feel better. It’s not everybody … but it’s a real thing that I’ve observed and I remember saying to myself ‘I wish there were a saline-based alternative that could be aesthetically comparable.’” 

Enter IDEAL IMPLANT® Structured Breast Implants

The IDEAL IMPLANT was invented by a plastic surgeon who felt the same as Dr. Bartsich. He created the IDEAL IMPLANT to address the concerns women and their doctors had about silicone gel breast implants. He believes that women deserve an implant that gives them beautiful results without concerns about safety, which can add to their overall breast augmentation cost. The IDEAL IMPLANT is a structured implant. Its inner shells and chambers enable it to provide the natural look and feel that silicone gel is known for, with none of the worry of silent rupture. Dr. Bartsich belongs to an exclusive network of plastic surgeons who offer the IDEAL IMPLANT, which has become a popular choice for her patients who want a “boob job.” She says: 

“It holds a really nice shape. You avoid the silicone connection and you get a really good aesthetic result. I’ve been using a lot of the IDEAL IMPLANT for exactly all those reasons.”

How IDEAL IMPLANT Offers Peace of Mind

With the IDEAL IMPLANT, there is zero risk of silent rupture. If a leak or rupture does happen, you will know right away just by looking in a mirror. Leakage of a silicone gel implant can go unnoticed for a long time, potentially causing symptoms and creating a sticky mess that requires a complicated surgery just to correct. This is why the FDA recommends women with silicone gel implants have an MRI three years after their initial augmentation, and every two years after that. These routine MRIs will add substantially to your overall breast augmentation cost. 

Unfortunately, even though the MRI is supposed to be the “gold standard” for silent rupture detection, it is not always reliable. Dr. Bartsich has had patients get MRI results which led them to have surgery to fix an implant that was not actually broken. She says, “Sometimes [MRIs are] not 100 percent accurate, so you have to make a decision about surgery based on a test that may or may not be completely accurate. That, for me, is very frustrating and kind of unsettling.”

Learn About Your Options

Dr. Bartsich believes patient education is an essential part of what makes a “boob job” successful. She encourages all of her patients to learn what they can about the choices involved, because not all options are created equal. She says,”The procedure is only as good and as safe as the devices, but we have options. I think it’s important … to understand everything that comes with all of them and then make an informed choice for yourself.”

Define Your Own Beauty

In her podcast interview, “Is “Breast Implant Illness” Real?”, Dr. Sophie Bartsich answers all the important questions a woman might have if she is considering getting a “boob job,” including concerns about what might add to breast augmentation cost. Her practice is dedicated to helping her patients enhance their own natural beauty. She explains, “All of these surgeries are journeys that you take with your patient. I will emphatically and fiercely defend any woman’s right to do whatever it is she feels she wants to do to feel comfortable in her skin and with her body.”

Schedule a Consultation

Considering breast implants in New York City? Contact Dr. Sophie Bartsich today to discuss your options. Simply call 212-717-9200, or visit www.doctorsophie.com. Dr. Bartsich’s office is located at 960 Park Avenue, New York, NY, 10028. Call today for more information on IDEAL IMPLANT® Structured Breast Implants. 

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