An epidermoid cyst is a lump under the surface of the skin. It is essentially a ball with an outer lining made of elements of the overlying skin, and filled with proteinaceous material. Cysts are typically harmless, but occasionally they can grow and become tender or infected. Most people contacting our office to have a… Continue reading What is an Epidermoid Cyst and How Is It Treated?
During a breast augmentation consult, most experienced breast plastic surgeons such as Dr. Andrade will take detailed measurements. This blog will help demystify these measurements, and help patients understand how they affect breast implant selection. Breast base width (BBW) This measurement is also termed breast width diameter (BWD). It helps the surgeon determine the diameter… Continue reading Why are Breast Measurements Taken During a Breast Augmentation Consult?
Many breast implant manufacturers offer round silicone gel breast implants with varying gel firmness and shape retention. Patients coming to a consultation with Dr. Andrade are always told about these different options, given samples of these different implants to actually hold and manipulate, then we discuss how they might affect the final breast shape. Consultation… Continue reading Cohesive Round Silicone Breast Implants: Does their Gel Filler Affect the Cosmetic Outcome?
Occasionally we get inquiries whether Dr. Andrade offers a video consultation to discuss breast lift (mastopexy) surgery. However, as a top cosmetic breast surgeon, Dr. Andrade always does an in-person assessment prior to offering this procedure. Patients who seek breast lift surgery typically have several concerns, including low position of the nipple on the breast,… Continue reading Breast Lift Surgery: Why is an In-Person Consultation so Important?
With hundreds of different implants to choose from, the breast implant selection process can seem daunting to some patients. The feedback we get from our patients is that they feel very well-supported, from the time they contact the clinic to book an appointment, picking their implants, and through the surgery process. Our consultation differs from… Continue reading Picking the Best Breast Implants for Your Body Type and Goals
Many implant manufacturers and device types are on the market, so I find that many of my patients come to their consultation overwhelmed by all their options. I will explain how I help guide my patients through this process to select breast implants that achieve their desired breast size and shape. Breast Implant Manufacturers Even… Continue reading Understanding Your Breast Implant Options
BMI (Body Mass Index) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. There are many apps online for patients who want to calculate their BMI measurement. Health Risk Classification According to BMI (Health Canada) Classification BMI Category (kg/m2) Risk of Developing Health Problems Underweight less than 18.5 Increased Normal weight 18.5 –… Continue reading Why is BMI important for elective surgery?
