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November 30, 2016December 5, 2019

Tips for deciding to get plastic surgery before or after children.

What Time Is The Right Time?

Having children is a highly personal choice for each woman, and it requires a great deal of thoughtful consideration. So are elective cosmetic procedures including plastic surgery. When it comes down to decision time, it is important for women to consider their plans for pregnancy in relation to cosmetic procedures. Timing, before or after childbirth, can significantly alter the results of plastic surgery.

Before or After Children? That is the question.

A common point of conflict for many women interested in elective cosmetic procedures is whether or not to have a procedure before or after having children. It is unreasonable to assume that women considering plastic surgery, universally, have or do not have plans for children. It’s equally absurd to believe all women who have plans for children do not also have plans for cosmetic surgery. To make such assumptions would be counterproductive and inappropriate. Instead, it’s important to focus on helping women understand all the potential risks and rewards and provide the necessary information to help make decisions in planning cosmetic procedures.

What You Do vs. When You Do It

The particular cosmetic procedure you are seeking makes all the difference when it comes to planning. Though the process of having a child does not affect all cosmetic procedures, we’ve debunked the myths and provided facts on three common surgeries:

Breast Augmentation – While you may have heard that breast augmentation can interfere with breastfeeding, Dr. Rubinstein assures his patients that they have alternate options. Modern incision techniques allow for full function of the breast even with augmentation. The important pregnancy-related consideration for planning your augmentation is the preservation of your results. The changes to the body during pregnancy and childbirth may cause permanent alterations to your augmentation.

Tummy Tuck – It is common to hear women plan for a tummy tuck after they have had children. It is a wise decision given that the weight gain and development of excess skin associated with the process of pregnancy can completely undo the results of a tummy tuck. To maximize the effectiveness of this procedure, women who are not done having children may want to reconsider for later.

Facial Plastic Surgery – Generally speaking, the results of facial plastic surgery will not be impacted by pregnancy or childbirth. Patients should, of course, consult their physician when planning any procedure. Schedule a one-on-one consultation with Dr. Rubinstein today to learn more.

While there are many procedures and possible outcomes, what is most important for patients to understand is that timing is a highly personal decision.

There Is No Right Answer

For each woman, the decision to undergo elective cosmetic procedures must be made to suit her unique needs and desires. Electing to undergo the procedure before or after children may have an impact on the results, so it’s essential for women to learn all the facts about their cosmetic procedure and speak with Dr. Rubinstein about childbirth plans. Only you can decide when the time is right.

March 31, 2011September 14, 2016

Why do you want plastic surgery?

Patients choose to have plastic surgery and aesthetic procedures for lots of reasons. All of them very personal. Sometimes the significant other doesn’t “get it”. Every now and then I will see a patient in the office who comes in with her spouse who is against the idea of having a procedure. The patients feels strongly about wanting to improve something and her husband doesn’t think she needs it. It’s hard to understand why the person you love might want to change something about themselves when you look at them and love them just the way they are. Their reasons for wanting to make a change are usually deeply personal and may not make sense to anyone else. The most important reason for having a procedure is that it is very personally important to you, the patient. Once the procedure is done and you feel better about yourself, everyone else will understand how important this has been to you. On my radio show, New Reflections, we recently did an episode about plastic surgery procedures changing people’s lives. On that show I interviewed a husband and wife about just this type of experience. I invite you to listen to the show and hear their perspective. http://www.voiceamerica.com/episode/52531/plastic-surgery-changed-my-life Why do you want to have plastic surgery? To make changes that are really important to you. People that care about you will see that and understand; sometimes it can take time.

February 3, 2011September 14, 2016

Miami Plastic Surgeon Reveals What You Need to Know About Breast Enlargement

If you’ve decided to enlarge your breasts through cosmetic surgery, then congratulations! It takes plenty of courage and determination to take such an important step towards the body you’ve always dreamed about. It’s no secret that for many women, their breasts can often be their greatest source of confidence – and insecurity. With common breast complaints ranging from uneven shapes, sagging, loss of firmness and lack of size, it’s no wonder that breast enlargement (also known as breast augmentation) has been the most popular cosmetic surgery in the US for over a decade. Despite the procedure’s popularity, many women still feel in the dark about what the breast enlargement process entails. How do you know if it’s the right procedure for you? How can you determine your ideal breast size and shape? How long is the recovery process? And most importantly, how can you choose a plastic surgeon who’s renowned for unparalleled success with breast augmentation procedures? Simple: you can follow these steps to choose the ideal plastic surgery that will give you the confidence to show your new shape off!

First, it’s important for your plastic surgeon to understand the exact look that you want from your breast augmentation procedure. While many people think that breast enlargement results in so-called “watermelon-shaped” breasts, the truth is that there is a variety of different shapes and sizes to choose from. Based on your desired look, your plastic surgeon will help you to select the right saline or silicone implants.

For women who suffer from sagging breasts due to pregnancy or age, a breast lift can also be performed in conjunction with augmentation. The restores the breasts’ natural shape and size, and can shave years off of a patient’s appearance.

The procedure itself will be performed in a plastic surgery outpatient center; however, some surgeons may choose to perform the procedure in a hospital. General anesthesia will be used during the procedure, while a local anesthesia will be applied afterwards to reduce any pain and discomfort when the patient awakens. During the procedure, the plastic surgeon will make incisions around the breast, under the armpit and around the nipple. Once the silicone or saline implant has been inserted, the surgeon will stitch the breast area back up and wrap the breast area up in a bandage dressing. The procedure itself takes approximately one to two hours, and the majority of patients leave the outpatient center after just a few hours.

You may experience swelling and bruising after the surgery; however, recovery time generally takes three to four weeks. During this time, it’s best to sleep on your back, and avoid any rigorous activity until four weeks after the surgery.

Like with all surgeries, there are some risks associated with breast enlargement. The right Miami plastic surgeon will be happy to talk you through these risks, and will examine your healthy history to determine if you’re an ideal candidate for the breast enlargement procedure. Now that you know what to expect from the breast enlargement procedure, isn’t it time you got the body confidence you deserve?