Surprisingly, breast implants have been around in one form or another since the late 19th century. Throughout the early 20th century surgeons tried various types of breast implants from sponges and ground rubber to paraffin and glass balls. However, most were deemed ineffective or notoriously unsafe. Breast implants, as we know them in the era … Continue reading A History of Breast Implants
View MoreOccasionally women with breast implants will develop wrinkling in their implants, commonly known as rippling. More often than not rippling is only detectable to the touch in most patients. However, some women with breast implants experience a visible rippling. There are several factors that increase the likelihood of breast implant rippling. • Smaller original breast size … Continue reading How Does Breast Implant Rippling Occur?
View MoreAfter being involved in a car accident several years ago, the bridge of Elaine’s nose had collapsed. The injury left Elaine with severe breathing difficulties and poor self-image. After consulting with Dr. Slenkovich, she decided to have a Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty to correct her breathing problems and overall look and shape of her nose. Elaine … Continue reading Denver Rhinoplasty Patient Testimonial
View MoreMany women have concerns that breast augmentation will make it more difficult for radiologists to detect breast cancer in its early stages. Breast implants do not significantly impair the ability of screeners to detect breast cancer. In fact, women with breast implants typically have a more thorough mammogram to ensure accuracy. Dr. Slenkovich requires all … Continue reading Breast Augmentation and Mammograms
View MoreSymmastia (sometimes synmastia) is a very rare complication related to breast implant surgery. In symmastia, the breast implants migrate toward the center of the chest, eventually overcoming the tissue separating them to create one breast. Symmastia is most often related to a surgical error or poor planning on the part of a plastic surgeon. This … Continue reading What is Synmastia?
View MoreYou have many options when it comes to the type of breast implants you want. All the choices you have for breast implants come with advantages and disadvantages. The most important thing to remember when deciding on a breast implant is to keep your goals in mind. You will want to choose the right breast … Continue reading Smooth Breast Implants vs. Textured Breast Implants
View MoreThere are multiple choices of breast implants, including the type of implant, profile, texture and even shape! There are two shapes of breast implants: • Round breast implants • Contour breast implants Denver breast surgeon, Dr. Nick Slenkovich is committed to helping you choose the correct style breast implant that will get you the results … Continue reading Contour Breast Implants vs. Round Breast Implants
View More1) HOW DOES DR. SLENKOVICH PERFORM A BREAST AUGMENTATION? Breast augmentation surgery is performed at our on-site AAAASF-certified (American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facilities) ambulatory surgery center. The procedure takes about an hour and is performed under IV sedation under the care of a Certified Nurse Anesthetist and surgical team consisting of the … Continue reading Denver Breast Augmentation FAQ’s answered by Nurse Deb
View MoreBreast enhancement has never had so many options. Not only can you undergo the traditional form of breast augmentation where an implant is placed, but fat transfer has made breast augmentation more natural-looking and safer than ever. Fat transfer for breast augmentation uses liposuction to remove fat from one area of your body and place … Continue reading Fat Transfer for Breast Augmentation
View MoreWhile the inframmamary crease is the most common crease option, there are two other options as well. There are three options for incision sites for breast augmentation: Inframammary–at the breast crease Periareolar–around the areola Axillary–in the armpit The inframammary incision is the one most commonly used, and preferred by Dr. Slenkovich, because it allows for … Continue reading Incision Options for Breast Augmentation
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