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Dr. Farella is a well known cosmetic surgeon in Westchester, New York.
He is a specialist in all forms of plastic surgery.
www.drfarella.comPhone: 914.290.4700
Email: [email protected]
Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS
Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS
www.drfarella.comPhone: 914.290.4700
Email: [email protected]
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries among women. In 2011, there were 307,180 breast implant surgeries performed in the United States, which is 4 % increase from 2010.
Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS
www.drfarella.comPhone: 914.290.4700
Email: [email protected]
BREAST IMPLANTS• Consist of a silicone elastomer shell filled with
saline or silicone gel.• Implanted under the breast tissue or under the
chest muscle.
Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS
www.drfarella.comPhone: 914.290.4700
Email: [email protected]
TYPES OF BREAST IMPLANTS1. Saline-filled 2. Silicone gel-filled
Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS
www.drfarella.comPhone: 914.290.4700
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SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS…• Approved by FDA in 2000.• Silicone shells filled with sterile salt water
(saline).• Either pre filled or filled during surgery.• Augmentation in 18 yrs or above and
reconstruction at any age.
Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS
www.drfarella.comPhone: 914.290.4700
Email: [email protected]
SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS• Can adjust the filler volume after surgery.• When inserted implants are empty, filled after
insertions.• Failure rate is high in pre filled implants.
Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS
www.drfarella.comPhone: 914.290.4700
Email: [email protected]
SILICONE GEL-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS…
• Approved in 2006.• Silicone shells filled with a plastic gel (silicone).• Augmentation in 22 yrs or above and
reconstruction at any age.
Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS
www.drfarella.comPhone: 914.290.4700
Email: [email protected]
SILICONE GEL-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS
• Fifth generation ‘Gummy bear’ breast implant is most successful implant.
• 3 companies that sell these implants are Mentor, Allergan and Sientra.
Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS
www.drfarella.comPhone: 914.290.4700
Email: [email protected]
USES OF BREAST IMPLANTS• To increase the breast size.• When breast augmentation needs to be
corrected.• For replacing the breast tissue with implants,
when breast tissue is removed due to cancer.
Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS
www.drfarella.comPhone: 914.290.4700
Email: [email protected]
COSTS • Ranges between from $5,000 to $10,000.• Depends on location, doctor and type of
implant used.• Usually not covered by medical insurance.
Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS
www.drfarella.comPhone: 914.290.4700
Email: [email protected]
RISK…• Infection• Breast pain• Movement of implants• Deflation or Rupture
Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS
www.drfarella.comPhone: 914.290.4700
Email: [email protected]
RISK• Changes in nipple and breast sensation.• Scar tissue forming and hardening around the
nipple.• Scarring• Bleeding
Dr. John Farella, M.D., FACS
Contact Dr John Farella at:
311 North Street, Suite 408White Plains, NY 10605
Ph: (914) 290-4700
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