This is an excellent question that I often hear from women considering breast augmentation in Roanoke. The short answer is that breast implants can potentially make viewing breast tissues and identifying any irregularities a bit more difficult during traditional mammograms. However, there are special methods that can be employed to improve the accuracy of mammography …
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Aesthetic Surgery of Virginia: Enrique Silberblatt, MD
3505 Brambleton Avenue
Roanoke, VA 24018
Phone: (540) 776-1600
Monday–Friday: 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Category Archives: Breast Augmentation
When it comes to breast augmentation, one of the most critical elements in achieving a natural-looking result is proper implant placement. My breast augmentation patients from Roanoke and Lynchburg, VA, and nearby cities have the following implant placement options: Over the pectoral muscle (subglandular) Under the pectoral muscle (submuscular) The most appropriate choice will depend …
Read MoreDespite the fact that breast augmentation with a lift at our Roanoke, VA, plastic surgery practice is essentially 2 procedures in 1, recovery will not be twice as long as it is for each treatment performed independently. In fact, the majority of patients have a similar—if not the same—recovery experience as those who exclusively underwent …
Read MoreOver time, such factors as pregnancy, breastfeeding, changes in weight, and the natural process of aging can result in some degree of breast drooping and/or volume loss for many women. Fortunately, individuals desiring to address these physical changes and enhance the overall appearance of their breasts have several cosmetic options available, including breast lift surgery, …
Read MoreAs with most aesthetic surgical procedures, the overall cost of breast augmentation in Roanoke will vary based on your unique needs and desired outcomes. In this blog post, we'll describe some of these variables and discuss some of the options that make the procedure accessible for many different budgets. What affects breast augmentation costs? You …
Read MoreWhen I consult with women considering breast augmentation with implants at my Roanoke, VA, plastic surgery practice, one of the questions they ask most often is whether they'll still be able to breastfeed after the procedure. There are a few things to consider as we answer this question. In this blog post, I'll provide some …
Read MoreFor women who want to enjoy curvier, more balanced silhouettes, one of the most popular options is breast augmentation. Women of all ages come to my Roanoke practice from Lynchburg, Blacksburg, Charlottesville, and beyond for the procedure, making breast augmentation the most sought-after surgery at my practice. In fact, I've performed more breast augmentations in …
Read MoreWhen placing implants during breast augmentation surgery at our Roanoke, VA, practice, there are several incision options that can be utilized: Inframammary (underneath the breast) Periareolar (around the areola) Transaxillary (in the armpit) Transumbilical (around the bellybutton, which I do not offer) In this blog post, I'd like to take a closer look at each …
Read MoreA common question I hear from patients interested in correcting drooping breasts is whether they would benefit more from a breast lift (mastopexy), a breast augmentation with implants, or both at my Roanoke, VA, plastic surgery practice. While the answer to this inquiry will depend on the individual’s unique goals and desired outcome, there are …
Read MoreAs you plan for your breast augmentation procedure at our Roanoke, VA, plastic surgery practice, it's important to know what you can expect from the recovery process. In this blog post, I'll provide an overview of the recovery process, from what will happen on the day of your surgery to when you'll be able to …
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