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BREAST AUGMENTATION
AND LIFTS EXPLAINED

6920 W. 121ST ST SUITE 10, OVERLAND PARK - KANSAS 66209
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BREAST AUGMENTATION
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YOUR BREASTS, YOUR CHOICES

“ Whether you are a mother whose breasts have lost their fullness
and perkiness due to breastfeeding, or a woman who simply wants
to feel more confident about her body, you have choices.
Regardless of your circumstances, Dr. Quinn has options to help you
“recover or construct more youthful, shapely breasts.

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Whether you need a breast augmentation,
breast lift, silicone implants, or saline
implants, Dr. Quinn will help you make the
decision that’s right for you. Call Quinn
Plastic Surgery at 913-492-3443 to
schedule a consultation and discuss your
personal needs with Dr. Quinn, a breast lift
and augmentation expert in Kansas City.
Our consultations are always personal,
private, and obligation-free. Dr. Quinn and
his staff have options to fit your individual
needs. Read on or visit
www.quinnplasticsurgery.com for more
information about lifts and implants, and
the various choices and considerations
available for you.

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LIFT OR AUGMENTATION?

When choosing to improve the shape and appearance of your breasts, an important
step is deciding if you need a lift, an augmentation, or both. The decision is a
personal one, dependent on your goals and your desired look.
Breast lifts and augmentation may be performed separately or may be combined,
depending on the patient’s individual needs. While augmentation alone may be
suitable for some patients, others may require augmentation with a lift to get the
results they want. With more than 20 years’ experience as a plastic surgeon, Dr.
Quinn is committed to assuring the best possible outcome for each patient. During
your consultation, he will provide you with a custom treatment plan that meets your
goals while addressing your unique needs. A breast lift, also called mastopexy,
focuses on reshaping the breast by removing excess skin and repositioning the
breast to a more normal position. Breast augmentation involves the insertion of
either a silicone or saline implant to increase the volume of the breast.
Augmentation not only increases the size of the breasts, but also will reshape the
contour providing a fuller, shapelier look.

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THE LIFT TEST YOU
CAN DO YOURSELF

It can be disappointing if you come
to our office seeking a breast
augmentation and Dr. Quinn
explains that to achieve a pleasing
shape and perkiness, you’ll need a
breast lift as well. Here’s a test you
can do yourself to determine if you
need an augmentation, or an
augmentation with a lift. Standing
in front of a mirror, look at your
nipples in relation to the natural
crease beneath your breasts. If
your nipples are lower than your
breast crease before surgery,
adding implants without removing
excess skin will only make them
more saggy, and will only get worse
with gravity over time. In this case,
you will probably need a lift.

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AM I A CANDIDATE FOR
BREAST SURGERY?

When deciding if you are a good candidate for breast surgery, many factors need to
be considered.
First, consider your goals and reasons for surgery. Do you have a desire for larger
breasts? Perhaps you have begun to notice sagging. Or, maybe one breast is
noticeably smaller than the other. These and any number of other issues may prompt
a woman to seek surgical options. Next, are you in good overall health? While some
health problems won’t preclude you from breast lift or augmentation surgery, it is
important to go over any health conditions with Dr. Quinn and his staff when
deciding if surgery is right for you. Be sure to bring a list of your health concerns,
previous health issues, and medications to your consultation.
Your family health history will also be discussed. Finally, the financial reality of
surgery should be considered. Dr. Quinn and his staff will review the financial
aspects related to your particular situation and surgery choices during your
consultation.

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TAKING THE NEXT STEP
— CONSULTATION

The next step in breast augmentation or lift surgery is a complimentary
consultation with Dr. Quinn, where he will listen to your goals and expectations, and
explain how he can best meet those expectations.
If you are seeking augmentation, you will have the opportunity to try on different
sizes of implants to see how they look and feel.
Your comfort with your fit and overall experience is the top priority for Dr. Quinn and
his team. During your consultation, Dr. Quinn will discuss your goals for a lift,
augmentation, or both. Should you choose augmentation, Dr. Quinn will discuss
options such as silicone or saline implants, the size and shape for your desired look,
and his recommendations for implant placement.

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Dr. Quinn will also discuss your overall
health, your desired goals, and possible
risks. Be sure to bring a list of questions
or concerns to your consultation. For the
best possible results, let Dr. Quinn know if
you smoke, what medications you
currently take, and if you have any
pre-existing health conditions such as
asthma or medication allergies.

At Quinn Plastic Surgery, your satisfaction
is our main concern.
We want every patient to feel comfortable
with the decision to undergo breast
surgery. Dr. Quinn’s many years of
experience enable him to provide each
patient with a treatment approach that
will lead to a positive surgical experience
and natural-looking results.

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BREAST LIFT

A breast lift is primarily beneficial for women who simply want to reshape their
breasts without increasing the overall size. Many women choose a lift because they
are happy with their current size, but not the current shape and position of their
breasts. Over time, breast tissue and the skin over the breasts can become loose,
causing the breasts to sag and appear poorly shaped and poorly positioned.
These problems can be corrected through a one- to three-hour breast lift procedure
in which Dr. Quinn will remove extra skin tissue and reshape the breasts. This
procedure will provide a younger, perkier, fuller bust without dramatically increasing
the size.

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BREAST AUGMENTATION

While breast lift surgery is primarily
focused on repositioning and reshaping
the breast, augmentation surgery involves
inserting silicone or saline implants to
increase the volume of the breasts.
Augmentation surgery takes about one
hour. The procedure begins with a small
incision and the creation of a small
pocket to hold each implant. After the
implants have been placed and adjusted
for ideal fit, the incisions are then closed.

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SALINE VS. SILICONE IMPLANTS

Silicone and saline implants are both safe and provide a natural look. The type of
implant that fits your needs will depend on your goals for size, shape, and feel.
During your consultation, you will have the opportunity to try on and feel both types
of implants. Both silicone and saline implants are FDA approved and safe.

SALINE

Saline implants do not come prefilled. The implants will be filled and adjusted after
they have been inserted and placed. Saline implants are ideal for women wishing to
improve symmetry. Saline implants are filled with a saltwater solution, similar to the
body’s natural fluids. Saline has a slightly firmer feel than silicone.

SILICONE

Silicone implants come prefilled. Silicone
implants are designed to provide a natural
feel. Silicone implants are filled with
silicone gel, which retains uniformity
throughout the implant to give a feel that
most resembles natural breast tissue.

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TRANSAXILLARY VS.
INFRAMAMMARY INCISION

If you’ve started to do your research on breast augmentation and implants, you will
already be familiar with some of the terminology involved in this procedure. One of
the most common questions from our patients is whether Dr. Quinn uses transaxillary
(armpit) incisions or inframmary (breast fold) incisions.

TRANSAXILLARY (ARMPIT) INCISION

Transaxillary incisions are made in the armpit, and are about 1-2 inches long.
Because of their position, these incisions are discreet. With a transaxillary incision,
Dr. Quinn uses small instruments in order to make a pocket under the muscle tissue
in the breast. Then, the implant is inserted, and if a saline implant is being used, it
will be filled to the desired size.

INFRAMAMMARY (BREAST FOLD) INCISION

Inframammary incisions are placed just in the fold on the underside of the breast.
Both of these incisions allow breast-feeding mothers to continue nursing. Although
both types of incisions are safe, Dr. Quinn performs transaxillary incisions in order to
avoid scarring on or near the breasts.

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IMPLANT PLACEMENT

Another frequently asked question is whether Dr. Quinn places implants
above or below the muscle. Dr. Quinn always performs sub-muscular (under
the muscle) implant placement for several reasons.
Below-muscle placement means that your implants will be less palpable. You
will be less likely to feel them, and the final look will be more natural. The risk
of capsular contracture, a possible complication, is reduced. An additional
benefit of below-muscle placement is easier breast imaging with
mammography, an important health screening for women as they get older.
Placement of implants above the muscle, called sub-glandular, may result in
implants that are less natural looking and easily felt through the skin. There is
also increased risk of capsular contracture and difficulties with
mammography. For these reasons, Dr. Quinn does not feel that placement of
implants above the muscle is a viable option.

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PROCEDURE DAY

On the day of your procedure, be sure to follow any pre-operative instructions that
Dr. Quinn has provided, including dietary and medication requirements, such as not
eating prior to surgery and either stopping or starting medications as indicated. Be
sure to have someone available to drive you to and from your procedure, as you will
receive general anesthesia, which will leave you groggy and unable to drive after
surgery.

Your surgery will last anywhere from one to several hours depending on the choices
you and Dr. Quinn have made regarding your procedure. Before beginning, Dr. Quinn
will review key factors regarding your specific choices. He will also mark your
breasts before surgery in order to provide guidelines for incisions and also to
confirm your choices.

During surgery, Dr. Quinn will use the decisions you made during your consultation
and pre-surgery appointments as a guide for the procedure. Whether you have
chosen a lift, augmentation, or combination, Dr. Quinn will make the appropriate
incisions and adjustments, including placing implants if they are part of your
surgery. Once Dr. Quinn has completed your surgery, your recovery will begin. Be
sure to understand your recovery routine and instructions prior to the day of your
procedure.

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RECOVERY

Our procedures are done on an outpatient
basis, and you will go home the same day
as your procedure.

How long your recovery takes will depend
on your individual situation, but recovery
typically takes two to four weeks. Most
women find that they need four days off
from work in order to recuperate. It is
ideal to arrange your schedule so that you
won’t need to do any strenuous activity in
the first few weeks after surgery,
including lifting children or heavy
groceries, going to the gym, or doing
extensive yard or housework.
Regardless of which procedure you
choose — a lift, augmentation, or both —
expect to refrain from lifting any more
than 10 pounds during the first week after
surgery, and no more than 25 pounds in
the second week of recovery.
During your consultation and after your
procedure, Dr. Quinn will discuss your
specific recovery needs with you.

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RISKS, REPLACEMENT,
RE-OPERATION

As with any procedure, breast augmentations and lifts do have some risks.

During your consultation with Dr. Quinn, you will receive information about risks in
general, but also about risks specific to you. Although complications are rare, they
include infection, bleeding, scarring, loss of sensation, hardness of the breast, and
leakage or rupture of an implant.

Your level of risk will depend on your overall health, whether or not you smoke,
follow-up care, and other factors. Most women find that they never need to have
their implants replaced. However, although rare, there is the possibility of need for
replacement or re-operation.

Dr. Quinn will discuss these possibilities during your consultation. Complications
that could result in the need for replacement or re-operation include leakage of fluid
from an implant.

During your consultation, be sure to ask Dr. Quinn about any specific concerns
regarding the risks of your augmentation. Mentor Corporation, the manufacturer of
the implants used by Dr. Quinn, offers a lifetime guarantee on all implants, and both
saline and silicone implants come with an option for additional warranties.

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LEARN MORE
ABOUT BREAST LIFTS
OR AUGMENTATIONS

To learn more about Breast Lifts or Augmentations and how it
may fit into your goals for your body and life, visit
www.quinnplasticsurgery.com or call Quinn Plastic Surgery
today at 913-492-3443 today to schedule a consultation.

6920 W. 121ST ST SUITE 10, OVERLAND PARK - KANSAS 66209
(913) 492-3443 | WWW.QUINNPLASTICSURGERY.COM