Dr. Gingrass Plastic Surgeon in Nashville, Tennessee 37203 » Breast Implants: Info, Prices, Photos, Rewiews, Q&A

Name: Mary Gingrass, MD
Last name: Gingrass
Gender: female
Began aesthetic medicine in: 1995
Years experience: 28
Primary Specialty: Plastic Surgeon
Business: The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville
Address: 1915 State St.
Phone: +1 615-467-6777
City: Nashville
State: Tennessee
Zip Code: 37203
Country: US
Statement: Dr. Mary Gingrass is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Nashville and co-director of the Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville. A third-generation plastic surgeon, Dr. Gingrass has been in practice for over 26 years. She specializes in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, but she also offers nonsurgical procedures—from Botox and facial fillers to CoolSculpting—to address her patients’ common cosmetic concerns.

Dr. Gingrass is known nationally for her work in the field of body contouring. She was one of the first plastic surgeons in the U.S. to use ultrasound-assisted liposuction and remains active teaching body contouring techniques to other surgeons across the country.

Born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Dr. Gingrass received her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin. She completed general surgery and plastic surgery training at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in cosmetic and breast enhancement surgery at Nashville Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Gingrass is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, which ensures plastic surgeons have a high level of education and training, are well-versed in the most advanced technology and techniques, and work in accordance with the highest ethical standards.

She is a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and was inducted into the prestigious American Association of Plastic Surgeons in 2007, as well as the RealSelf 100 & 500 Hall of Fame. Dr. Gingrass is also a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Consulting Fees: 150$
Consultation note: Consultation fees applied to booked procedure
Has Sponsored Offer : No

Special Offers:

Offer #1: Galderma Offer
Special Offer Treatments: All treatments
End Time: 12/31/2023
Detail: Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.

Clinical Privileges:

St. Thomas Midtown, Nashville, TN , Centennial Medical Center

Education:

Undergraduate: Boston College
Medical: MD, Medical College of Wisconsin

Postdoc Training:

Residencies:
General Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Plastic Surgery, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Fellowship: Cosmetic and Breast Enhancement Surgery, Nashville Plastic Surgery

Mary Gingrass, MD

Member of:

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS)

Board Certification:

Mary Katherine Gingrass (ABMSUID -568838)

Viewed: 8/14/2008
Day of birth:
3/31/1963

Status: Alive
Certification: American Board of Plastic Surgery
Plastic Surgery – General

Status: Certified
Active Time-Limited Recertification: 4/1/2006 – 12/31/2017
Expired Time-Limited Initial Certification: 11/8/1997 – 12/31/2007
Education: 1989 MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Location: The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville1915 State STNashville, TN 37203 (United States)

GPS coordinates on map: 36.1543558,-86.800672

Primary location:

Location name: Nashville
State: TN
Country: US
Map point: 36.1589,-86.78209686

Treatments:

Arm Lift
Body Lift
Botox
Brazilian Butt Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift Revision
Breast Augmentation
Breast Fat Transfer
Breast Implant Removal
Breast Implant Revision
Breast Implants
Breast Lift
Breast Lift with Implants
Breast Reduction
Brow Lift
Butt Lift
Cheek Lift
Chin Implant
Chin Liposuction
Clitoral Hood Reduction
CO2 Laser
Collagen Injection
Ear Surgery
Earlobe Repair
Eyelid Surgery
Facelift
Facial Fat Transfer
Genioplasty
Gynecomastia Surgery
Hyaluronidase
Labiaplasty
Laser Peel
Laser Resurfacing
Lip Fillers
Lip Lift
Lip Reduction
Lip Surgery
Liposuction
Lower Facelift
Male Tummy Tuck
Mini Facelift
Mini Tummy Tuck
Mommy Makeover
Neck Lift
Nipple Surgery
QuickLift
Qwo
Retin-A
Sientra Breast Implants
Sientra Breast Reconstruction
Skin Lightening
Skin Rejuvenation
SkinPen
SMAS Facelift
Strattice
TCA Peel
Thigh Lift
Tumescent Liposuction
Tummy Tuck
Tummy Tuck Revision
Vaser Liposuction
Xeomin

RealSelf Info

Rating: 4.9
Profile views: 36254
Answer count: 384
Review count: 109
1 star count: 2
3 star count: 1
4 star count: 1
5 star count: 95
Total star count: 99
Star rating: 4.6729897546115
Photo count last three months: 2
Photo and answer count last three months: 2
Anonymous votes: 0
Offer count: 1
Profile created: Nov 18, 2007
Profile modified: Jul 2, 2023
Profile promotion: Yes
Profile inactive: No
Premier status: Free
Tier: Pro
RealCare Promise: No
Directory link: Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
RealSelf’s PRO: No
Doctor Designation Start Time: Mar 14, 2017
Doctor Designation End Time: Jan 1, 2033

Locations

Nashville, TN, US. GPS coordinates: 36.1589,-86.78209686

Latest ratings of treatments

Breast Augmentation (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Augmentation (Jul 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 4/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Mini Lift (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Augmentation (Sep 2023) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implant Removal (Apr 2013) – Overall rating: 0/5
Labiaplasty (Mar 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Removal (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 3/5
Breast Implant Removal (Apr 2016) – Overall rating: 1/5 (Wait times: 1/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 1/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 1/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 1/5, After care follow-up: 1/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 1/5, Answered questions: 1/5)
Breast Implant Removal (Dec 2014) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Labiaplasty (Mar 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Labiaplasty (Mar 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Removal (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 3/5
Breast Implant Removal (Nov 2021) – Overall rating: 3/5
Tummy Tuck (Aug 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Scar Removal (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Jul 2022) – Overall rating: 4/5
Mommy Makeover (Jun 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Oct 2021) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 3/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Diastasis Recti Repair (Mar 2018) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Tummy Tuck (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Tummy Tuck (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implants (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implants (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Breast Implants (Feb 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5
Mommy Makeover (Sep 2015) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 4/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 4/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 4/5, After care follow-up: 4/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 4/5)
Breast Implant Removal (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)
Breast Implant Removal (Apr 2022) – Overall rating: 5/5 (Wait times: 5/5, Doctor’s bedside manner: 5/5, Phone or email responsiveness: 5/5, Payment process: 5/5, Time spent with patient: 5/5, After care follow-up: 5/5, Staff professionalism & courtesy: 5/5, Answered questions: 5/5)

Latest Prices

Breast Augmentation Prices

$7500 – Jul 12, 2023
$7500 – Jul 12, 2023
$7500 – Jul 12, 2023
$5600 – Jun 6, 2018
$5000 – Aug 11, 2017 – Nashville
$5000 – Aug 11, 2017 – Nashville
$5600 – Jun 6, 2018
$6099 – Dec 5, 2017 – Nashville, TN
$6000 – Feb 20, 2019
$6000 – Feb 20, 2019
$6000 – Feb 20, 2019
$5000 – Aug 11, 2017 – Nashville
$5000 – Aug 11, 2017 – Nashville
$6099 – Dec 5, 2017 – Nashville, TN
$6099 – Dec 5, 2017 – Nashville, TN
$6400 – Dec 7, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$6400 – Dec 7, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$9000 – Apr 20, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$12000 – Feb 28, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$4200 – Aug 1, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$4200 – Aug 1, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$4200 – Aug 1, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$6600 – Mar 28, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$12000 – Feb 28, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$12000 – Feb 28, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$12000 – Feb 28, 2014 – Nashville, TN

Breast Implant Removal Prices

$1000 – Apr 23, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$9000 – Apr 20, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$2000 – Dec 2, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Mar 15, 2017 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Mar 15, 2017 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Mar 15, 2017 – Nashville, TN
$9000 – Apr 20, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$1000 – Feb 18, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$1000 – Feb 18, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$2000 – Dec 2, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$2000 – Dec 2, 2014 – Nashville, TN

Labiaplasty Prices

$3500 – Mar 23, 2022
$3500 – Mar 23, 2022
$3500 – Mar 23, 2022
$4000 – Jun 12, 2015 – Nashville, TN
$4000 – Jun 12, 2015 – Nashville, TN
$3000 – Apr 8, 2015 – Nashville, TN
$3000 – Apr 8, 2015 – Nashville, TN
$3000 – Apr 8, 2015 – Nashville, TN

Tummy Tuck Prices

$8000 – Feb 11, 2010 – Nashville, TN
$8200 – Jul 2022 – Nashville, TN
$8000 – Jul 18, 2018
$7500 – Oct 15, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$8000 – Jul 18, 2018
$14000 – Nov 29, 2017
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7000 – Jun 11, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$7000 – Jun 11, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$7000 – Dec 17, 2014 – Nashville TN
$7000 – Dec 17, 2014 – Nashville TN
$7000 – Dec 17, 2014 – Nashville TN
$8000 – Feb 11, 2010 – Nashville, TN
$8000 – Feb 11, 2010 – Nashville, TN
$7600 – Mar 11, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Sep 9, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Sep 9, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Sep 9, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Sep 9, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$8200 – Jul 2014 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Oct 15, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Oct 15, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7000 – Jun 2013
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Feb 1, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$7000 – Jul 2011
$6500 – Jul 2011
$6500 – Jul 2011
$8200 – Dec 2008 – Nashville, TN

Mommy Makeover Prices

$20000 – Sep 8, 2021
$20000 – Sep 8, 2021
$20000 – Sep 8, 2021
$14000 – Nov 29, 2017
$14000 – Nov 29, 2017
$14000 – Nov 2017
$14000 – Nov 2017
$15000 – Dec 2, 2015 – Nashville, TN
$15000 – Dec 2, 2015 – Nashville, TN
$15000 – Dec 2, 2015 – Nashville, TN
$15000 – Dec 2, 2015 – Nashville, TN

Breast Implants Prices

$6500 – Mar 14, 2018 – Nashville, TN
$6500 – Mar 14, 2018 – Nashville, TN
$6500 – Mar 14, 2018 – Nashville, TN
$5000 – Jun 11, 2004 – Nashville TN
$5000 – Jun 11, 2004 – Nashville TN

Inspira Breast Implants Prices

$6500 – Mar 14, 2018 – Nashville, TN

Breast Lift Prices

$59000 – Jan 3, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$59000 – Jan 3, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$59000 – Jan 3, 2014 – Nashville, TN

Breast Lift with Implants Prices

$4300 – Jul 25, 2000 – Nashville, TN
$4300 – Jul 25, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$8000 – Apr 4, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$8000 – Apr 4, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$8000 – Apr 4, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$8000 – Jul 23, 2014 – Nashville, TN

Sientra Breast Implants Prices

$5640 – Sep 13, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$6700 – Dec 7, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$6700 – Dec 7, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$6700 – Dec 7, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$6700 – Dec 7, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$6700 – Dec 7, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$6400 – Dec 7, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$7126 – Dec 2, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$6600 – Mar 28, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Aug 27, 2013 – Nashville, TN
$6000 – Mar 29, 2013 – The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville, Tennessee
$6000 – Mar 29, 2013 – The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville, Tennessee

Breast Reduction Prices

$4758 – Mar 11, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$7001 – Jul 16, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$7000 – Feb 2017 – Nashville, TN
$7000 – Oct 2016 – Nashville, TN
$7000 – Oct 2016 – Nashville, TN
$6500 – Jun 10, 2015 – Nashville, TN
$6500 – Jun 10, 2015 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Oct 10, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$4758 – Mar 11, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$4758 – Mar 11, 2014 – Nashville, TN

Natrelle Breast Implants Prices

$6700 – Dec 7, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$6700 – Dec 7, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$6700 – Dec 7, 2016 – Nashville, TN

Eyelid Surgery Prices

$2500 – Jun 24, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$2500 – Jun 24, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$2500 – Jun 24, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$2500 – Jun 24, 2016 – Nashville, TN

Other Prices

$2000 – Dec 2, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$9182 – Jan 13, 2015 – Nashville, TN
$7000 – Jul 16, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Oct 10, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$7500 – Oct 10, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$7000 – Jul 16, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$4200 – Aug 1, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$59000 – Jan 3, 2014 – Nashville, TN
$6000 – Mar 29, 2013 – The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville, Tennessee

Breast Implant Revision Prices

$5800 – Aug 2, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$5800 – Aug 2, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$5800 – Aug 2, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$5800 – Aug 2, 2016 – Nashville, TN
$5800 – Aug 2, 2016 – Nashville, TN

Neck Lift Prices

$9182 – Jan 13, 2015 – Nashville, TN
$9182 – Jan 13, 2015 – Nashville, TN
$9182 – Jan 13, 2015 – Nashville, TN

Practice Locations

Name & Website

The Plastic Surgery Center of Nashville, https://www.theplasticsurgerycenterofnashville.com/

Address

1915 State St., Nashville, Tennessee, US, 37203 (GPS coordinates: 36.1543558,-86.800672)

Phone

+16154676777

Working Hours

Mon: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Tue: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Wed: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Thu: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Fri: 8:00am – 12:30pm

Created / Modified

Sep 24, 2016 / Sep 28, 2023

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Treatments

Galderma Offer
Dec 3, 2019 /
Dec 31, 2023

Sign up for Aspire Galderma Rewards prior to your appointment to receive $20 off on each treatment listed below: Dysport®, Restylane® family, Sculptra® Aesthetic.

Specific treatments

20% off Coolsculpting Packages
Sep 24, 2016 /
Sep 30, 2016

– See office for details.

Specific treatments

Buy SkinMedica TNS Recovery w/ Free AHA Cleanser
Feb 3, 2016 /
Feb 29, 2016

– Buy SkinMedica TNS Recovery w/ FREE AHA Cleanser :
Buy a SkinMedica TNS Recovery – receive a FREE AHA Cleanser — $42 Value

Specific treatments

ViPeel – $75 Off
Feb 3, 2016 /
Feb 29, 2016

– ViPeel $75 Off
(Regular price $225)

Specific treatments

$50 off Photofacial
Feb 3, 2016 /
Sep 30, 2016

$50 off Photofacial

Any treatment

Sculptra Special
Apr 2, 2015 /
Apr 30, 2015

– 2 Vials for $1000: (two treatment sessions for one area; will require a consult for first time patients)

Specific treatments

10% off Obagi Products
Apr 2, 2015 /
Apr 30, 2015

– 10% off all Obagi Products!

Specific treatments

20$ off CoolSculpting Packages
Apr 2, 2015 /
Apr 30, 2015

– Must schedule a complimentary consultation prior to scheduling session.

Specific treatments

Buy a vial of Botox/Dysport for $1000
Feb 5, 2015 /
Feb 28, 2015

Must be used by December 31, 2015. Discount can not be combined with any other offers.

Specific treatments

Buy One 5 mL Latisse, Get One 3 mL for Free
Feb 5, 2015 /
Feb 28, 2015

Mail-in rebate. While supplies last.

Specific treatments

10% off Gift Card purchase of $100 or more
Feb 5, 2015 /
Feb 28, 2015

Offer can not be combined with any other discounts. Valid in month of February.

Any treatment

Doctor's answers

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My implant ruptured about five weeks ago. Will my breast tissue start to shrink? Or does it take time

Timing on removal of a ruptured implant.
May 2, 2020

A ruptured silicone or sailing implant will not change the size of your native breast. That being said, if you have a saline implant that is ruptured, you will notice a decrease in the size of your breast as the saline is absorbed by your body. If you have a ruptured silicone implant then you will probably not notice any change in the size of your breast. The silicone will stay within the capsule, which is the thin layer of scar tissue that surrounds any breast implant, whether sali...

Do I need a lift as well as a nipple reduction?

Lift? Nipple Reduction?
May 2, 2020

Good question I think you are a great candidate for a breast augmentation. Your nipple areola complex (the nipple itself plus the surrounding darker colored skin) is a little bit enlarged for the size of your breast right now. The Nipple Areola Complex (NAC) diameter can be reduced relatively easily, but it will “cost you” a scar all the way around the NAC. I think this needs to be decided once you have settled on your desired implant size. Good luck on your journey.

650cc or 700cc? Silicone HP unders. I'm hoping for a rounded "fake" appearance that gives me upper po

Fake look
Feb 10, 2019

I think you can rest assured that your breasts will look plenary “fake”! And the difference between 650 and 700 is negligible. Also don’t forget that “the bigger they are...the harder they fall”!

Why do my 480cc UHP implants seem small?

Don’t panic!
Feb 10, 2019

It is way too early to panic about size. You actually chose pretty large implants for your frame! It does not look like your body would have been able to handle much larger anyway. Please sit tight and let the surgical swelling go down, allow your skin to stretch, and thenimplants to “settle”. The pec muscle is very swollen now and distorts the result. I always tell my patients that your breasts will look like “two weird headlights” for a while. Be patient.

I want to get my breast implants removed

Implant removal
Apr 21, 2018

From the photo provided it looks like you would benefit from implant removal or maybe downsizing your implants. Very large implants can be very uncomfortable. I recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in implant removal and discuss your options.

How soon can a cosmetologist return to work after a BA?

How long off work for a BA?
Apr 21, 2018

Dear Jeanette. Thank you for your question. I am a Board certified plastic surgeon and i went back to work 4 days after my breast augmentation. I had it done on a Thursday afternoon after i saw patientsbin the morning and was back to work on Monday. I worked a full week operating and seeing patients. I was sore and tried to schedule cases that were not particularly physically demanding, but i was easily able to work and take good care of people. My breasts just felt like they did when i...

I hate my breast aug results and need advice. What can I do to fix them? Please help!

What’s wrong with my implants?
Apr 21, 2018

I am sorry to hear you are unhappy with your breast implants. Based on your concerns and the photos provided, you probably need a smaller implant and a lift in order to achieve the “rounder” and prettier breast that you are looking for. You did not state the size of the implants but it looks like they are probably overfilled saline implants. They are sitting in reasonable position relative to your breast fold but you have a fair amount of your own breast that is hanging over the front of th...

Will going from 500cc to a 750 have less chance of problems with bigger implants since I'm only going

The bigger they are, the harder they fall.
Apr 16, 2018

If you are sure you want larger breasts you have to weigh out the risks and benefits of a larger implant. You look like you are pretty young and your skin did well with pregnancies, however, a 750cc implant is quite a bit larger! The largest implant available is 800cc. I would recommend caution.

Will Medicare pay for breast implant removal if ruptured?

Insurance for implant removal
Apr 16, 2018

Generally speaking insurance will not cover removal of implants that were placed for cosmetic purposes. Depending on the situation is MAY be possible to remove a ruptured saline implant under local anesthesia in an office setting, but it is not likely that a ruptured silicone implant can be safely or effectively removed in an office setting.

Can compression or sports bras help with skin retraction, etc. after saline implant deflation?

what type of bra to wear after deflation of saline implants
Dec 29, 2017

I usually recommend wearing a snug fitting compression or sports bra after deflation. I dont really think it has any real bearing on how well or how much the skin retracgts. I think that has more to do with actual properties of your breast tissue and skin. I would wear something comfortable and let your breasts "re-accomadate" for 2-3 months. I have seen surprising changes occur.

Breast feeding mom wants Breast Augmentation, what's the wait time before going to a consultation?

when is a good time for consultation for BA if you are still nursing?
Dec 29, 2017

I honestly think you could go in for a consultation when you are starting to wean your child. It doesnt make sense to see a plastic surgeon when you are exclusively breastfeeding, but at some point you will have an endpoint in mind. An experienced breast surgeon will be able to get a pretty good idea of what your needs will be even if you are still nursing some. I would recommend waiting a minimum of three, and ideally 6 months after finishing breast feeding before proceeding with au...

I am trying to avoid a breast lift, would bigger implants fix this gap? I already have 325cc. (photos

Will a bigger implant make me happy?
Jul 28, 2017

Bigger implants will give you similar shapes larger and heavier (and therefore saggier in the long run) breasts. I am not sure what "gap" you are talking about. Your current implants appear to be in perfect position relative to the breast fold and the nipple areola. A bigger and wider implant will close the space between your breasts but so will a nice, well fitted push-up bra. Bigger is not always better. If your breasts are the size you would like them to be I would not recommend a bigger...

How soon can I replace my brand new implants? I am over a week post op, and I already want to replace

How soon can implants be removed after BA?
Jul 28, 2017

I am sorry to hear that you are not happy with your breast augmentation. The short answer is "don't panic" and allow the swelling to go down before you make a rash decision. You may well decide that you don't want the present implants but one week is simply not indicative of how your breasts will look in a couple weeks or a couple months. If you are 100% sure you don't want implants at all then technically they can be removed any time. If however you think you may elect to have a smaller ...

Is it safe & normal for a doctor to put back the same implant 3 months after it was removed? If so, h

Replacing a "used" implant
Jul 28, 2017

This is definately not common practice. I am sure that it would void your warranty. Perhaps you misunderstood your surgeon and he/she meant that the plan would be to put back in the same brand and size implant, not the exact same implant. I recommend clarifying this before secondary surgery. Your complication is fortunately unusual but removal of the implant and waiting 3-6 months was the right thing to do sorry about your situation and good luck.

Breast implant revision and capsular contracture?

Do you wait till after kids to do mommy makeover?
Jul 28, 2017

I guess it really depends how much the left capsular contracture bothers you now. The short answer is to wait til you are done with childbearing because that takes away one big risk factor for recurrence of your capsular contracture. You have been "twice bit" so I think there is a pretty high probability of recurrence if you have a revision now and then have more kids. All that being said if you are in pain or the cap con is very deforming it may be worth it to proceed with revision and ...

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