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Anatomical Breast Implants

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There is no shortage of options available when it comes to breast implants, so at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta we think it’s important for you to be aware of them all! Anatomically shaped breast implants are an alternative to the usual round implants and can help you to achieve a more natural shape with your breast augmentation.

Anatomical breast implants are filled with a cohesive silicone gel and have a flatter upper pole with more volume towards the lower breast curve just like a natural breast. Anatomical breast implants are available in different sizes with different projections, to add the right amount of projection to the breast where desired. Anatomical breast implants have a textured surface which adheres to the surrounding tissue after insertion to minimize implant rotation, a possible issue not associated with round implants.

Due to their distributed volume, anatomical breast implants may be more suited to women who are slim, have moderate breast tissue, desire a natural looking breast and don’t wish to have the fuller upper breast shape associated with round breast implants. If you think that anatomical breast implants may be right for your breast augmentation, Dr McCluskey will discuss all the options available to you at your consultation.

Here’s Dr. McCluskey’s take on anatomical breast implants:

“Anatomic or teardrop shaped implants seem to make a lot of sense for breast augmentation. The normal breast has a teardrop shape so creating a shaped implant with a similar shape to the breast is intuitive. That said, I don’t use the shaped implants for breast augmentation. Most of my patients, especially women with mild breast ptosis (droop) wish to have more fullness in the upper pole (upper part of the chest/breast). Like most plastic surgeons I have extensive experience with round breast implants and I haven’t found a need use shaped or anatomic implants. In my opinion the shaped implants do not offer any advantage over round implants.

Another issue with placing shaped or anatomic implants involves the breast pocket. When using shaped implants the pocket must be carefully and precisely created. If the pocket is too wide, the shaped implant will have room to rotate or flip and the larger part of the teardrop could end up in the upper chest giving the breast an odd or deformed appearance. With a round implant a slightly larger pocket gives the implant more mobility, like that of a natural breast, and the implant can rotate freely without any changes in appearance.

I fully applaud & support efforts to improve implant construction and technology. Breast implants are patient specific and certainly one size does not fit all. I currently prefer round implants for breast augmentation. I’m open to trying any improvements on the currently available & FDA approved breast implants but we have a very high satisfaction rate with round silicone gel and saline implants.”

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The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, founded by Dr. Paul McCluskey, provides aesthetic and reconstructive surgeries of the face, body, and breast. Dr. McCluskey is an experienced plastic surgeon in Atlanta, GA, who has completed a five year residency in General Surgery as well as plastic surgery residency. He has performed a large number of surgical procedures over the years for patients in and around Atlanta.

Mommy Makeover: An Overview

A mother’s body undergoes significant changes following pregnancy and breastfeeding. Typical post-pregnancy effects may include sagging breasts, nipples pointing downwards, excess fat deposits in the abdominal area, stretch marks, loose skin in the tummy, and fat pockets in thighs, hips, arms, neck or other parts of the body. In some cases, exercise and diet may not be adequate to reverse these changes.

Mommy makeover, or post-maternity body and breast re-shaping is an effective answer to this problem. A growing number of mothers are interested in having a mommy makeover procedure performed by a qualified and experienced cosmetic surgeon in order to regain their pre-pregnancy figure. The procedure is essentially a combination of multiple plastic surgeries to provide an overall improved appearance and a proportionate and shapely body.

Breast Lift

Breast lift or mastopexy is commonly included as a part of a mommy makeover. Breasts may start sagging, lose their proportion or volume, and areolas may be stretched following a pregnancy. Breast lift is an effective surgery to significantly improve these conditions. The procedure involves removal of excess loose skin and tightening of underlying tissue and muscle to achieve a well-defined contour.

The position of the breasts, areolas, and nipples will be raised following a mastopexy. Sometimes the procedure may be combined with breast implant surgery to add more fullness and volume to the breasts. The operating surgeon will determine the best components of a mommy makeover in accordance with the patient’s needs and overall body condition, health, and appearance.

Breast Reduction

During pregnancy, a woman’s breasts typically swell in size and shape. Following childbirth and nursing, the breast size may reduce naturally, and some drooping may occur, which can be correct with a breast lift. However, for some mothers the breasts continue to remain oversized, causing a disproportionate appearance. Breast reduction surgery is an effective way to return the breasts to their original pre-pregnancy size.

Restoration of smaller breast size not only improves appearance in such cases, but may also provide relief from other symptoms such as pain, awkward posture, breathing difficulties, rashes, restriction of movement, and skeletal deformities. With breast reduction technique, excess fat and glandular tissue is removed and skin is tightened to achieve smaller and lighter breasts that are in better proportion with the rest of the body.

Tummy Tuck

The abdominal area usually suffers the most in terms of appearance following a pregnancy. The skin and muscles in the abdomen become stretched and weaker, resulting in a straighter waistline, loose skin and stretch marks. These conditions may not respond to exercise or diet. This is where a full or partial tummy tuck surgery can help as a part of a mommy makeover.

The abdominal area will become flatter and firmer with the tightening of abdominal muscles and removal of excess skin and fat. Tummy tuck is not designed to remove stretch marks, but quite often, tightening of skin may also help reduce the appearance of stretch marks.

Liposuction

Many mothers follow weight loss programs, fitness regimens and a balanced diet to return to normal weight following a pregnancy. However, certain stubborn fat deposits in specific areas of the body may not respond to such efforts. As a result, the body may appear less shapely and disproportionate, despite close to ideal body weight. Some women may also suffer from significant scarring due to a C-section delivery.

All these conditions can be improved with liposuction. This procedure, performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, is aimed at removing unwanted, stubborn fats the waist, abdomen, thighs, hips and buttocks, among other areas. It improves the contours and sculpts the targeted areas of the body to achieve a pre-pregnancy proportionate and shapely figure.

Liposuction with Dr. Paul McCluskey

Dr. McCluskey performs mommy makeover procedure at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, GA. He is a trained cosmetic surgeon for various aesthetic and reconstructive surgical procedures of the face, breast, and body.

He will evaluate a patient’s condition closely and analyze her needs and expectations before recommending a mommy makeover or alternative procedures. His goal is to meet the patient’s expectations in the best possible way, while keeping safety and comfort of the patient as top priorities.

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Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, Dr. Paul McCluskey

The number of plastic surgery procedures in the United States has increased significantly in recent years, with dramatic advancements in plastic surgery techniques and technology. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), about 14 million cosmetic procedures were performed in the country last year, ranging from Botox injections to buttock lifts, and from breast implants to nose jobs. The procedures have become safer and more effective, resulting in a higher rate of patient satisfaction.

If you choose a plastic surgeon in Atlanta, there is no reason why you cannot achieve an enhanced appearance the way millions of Americans are doing already. Breast implants, chin augmentation, and Botox injections have been among the most popular treatments as per the figures collected by ASPS in recent years. Male procedures too are on the rise, with a growing number of men opting for eyelid lifts, nose jobs, and breast reductions. Apart from cosmetic surgeries, the number of reconstructive surgeries is also growing, with 5.5 million treatments performed in 2011.

Cosmetic and Reconstructive Surgery in Atlanta

The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, located in Atlanta, Georgia is a state of the art facility for a range of cosmetic and reconstructive surgical and non-surgical procedures. The facility is headed by Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey. Dr. McCluskey is passionate about providing the latest and best solutions to his patients so that he can help perserve their beauty and youth.

The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta offers a warm and friendly environment where patients can feel comfortable immediately and be assured of personalized care and attention from Dr. McCluskey and his trained staff. The facility ensures equal amount of care to every patient, irrespective of the size or nature of treatment sought, or whether it is a new patient or a regular guest. Patient satisfaction and patient loyalty that the practice enjoys is the biggest reward for Dr. McCluskey and his team.

Range of Procedures

The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta is equipped to provide the best and most advanced treatments for cosmetic as well as reconstructive surgery, apart from several non-surgical cosmetic treatments. As a plastic surgeon in Atlanta, Dr. McCluskey has been chosen by many local patients in and around Atlanta who are in need of treatment. Dr. McCluskey can provide the best treatment options in cosmetic surgery for every patient, depending on the goals they may have for improving their face, body or breasts.

The list of some of the key procedures performed at the facility includes the following:

Facial Procedures

Ear Surgery
Browlift
Necklift
Facial Implants
Eyelid Surgery
Revision Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty
Facelift

Body Contouring

Arm Lift
Body Lift
Brazilian Butt Lift
Liposuction
Mommy Makeover
Thigh Lift
Tummy Tuck

Breast Procedures

Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation with Lift
Breast Lift
Breast Reduction
Breast Revision

Non-Surgical Procedures

Chemical Peels
Dermal Fillers
Botox

Major Cosmetic Surgeries

Dr. McCluskey is a plastic surgeon in Atlanta that performs various major and minor cosmetic surgeries. Some of the key cosmetic procedures he regularly executes are described as follows:

Breast Procedures

Breast implants, breast reduction and breast lift are three major cosmetic procedures offered at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta for women who wish to achieve a more proportionate breast size. Breast augmentation is provided with both silicone and saline implant options, depending on the patient’s needs. Breast reduction is available for both women and men, while breast lift is available as an independent procedure or in combination with breast implants.

Facial Rejuvenation

The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta provides facial rejuvenation procedures, including surgical and non-surgical. Dr. McCluskey adopts safe and conservative techniques to perform full or partial facelift. If the patient just needs minor corrections, he may recommend rhinoplasty, brow lift, or eyelid lift.

Body Contouring

Moms who are in need to regain their pre-pregnancy body may opt for a mommy makeover, tummy tuck or liposuction, apart from breast correction procedures. The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta is equipped to provide thigh lifts, arm lifts and other body surgeries to restore a more attractive and youthful figure.

Meet Dr. Paul McCluskey

The founder and head of the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta, Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Paul McCluskey. Dr. McCluskey received a Bachelor of Science degree with Honors from Millsaps College in Jackson, Mississippi. He followed it with a medical degree from the University of Mississippi and completed an internship in Anesthesiology.

Dr. McCluskey completed a five year residency in General Surgery. As Chief Resident, his breast reconstruction research was published and presented at a local and national level. He was privileged to be chosen for a highly competitive Plastic Surgery residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. In Dallas he trained alongside world-renowned leaders and innovators in the field of cosmetic plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr McCluskey has been honored for his efforts as a teacher of residents and medical students, and he was a multi-year recipient of Resident of the Year awards.

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