Breast Implant Las Vegas
The choice of breast implants is a very important decision for any Las Vegas breast augmentation patient. Board certified cosmetic surgery specialist George Alexander, M.D. can help you understand the difference between saline and silicone implants, and at his Las Vegas facility, he also offers breast implant exchange surgery.
Tell me about breast implant exchange surgery!
Breast implant exchange is a plastic surgery procedure that enables Dr. Alexander to remove previously placed prostheses (implants) for medical reasons, and then replacing them with new implants. This surgery may also entail the removal of scar tissue and residual silicone.
This surgery is typically performed through the old incision, ensuring no new scars. If only the implants are being replaced, then the procedure can be done under local anesthesia and sedation; however if scar tissue is also being removed, then general anesthesia may be required.
What options do I have for breast implants?
Right now, there are only two FDA approved filler materials for breast implants in the US. These fillers are:
- Saline
- Saline implants will be used during your initial breast augmentation surgery. They vary in shell surface, volume, shell thickness, profile, and shape. Most implants are filled at the time of surgery. There are implants available that come pre-filled by the manufacturer, but they are not currently approved by the FDA.
- Silicone gel
- Silicone gel implants are usually used only during a breast implant exchange surgery to replace old silicone implants. Silicone implants have three layers of shell surrounding the implant, and while this reduces the amount of gel leakage, it does make the shell a bit harder, due to the thickness. Silicone implants come pre-filled.
Dr. Alexander has years of experience as a plastic surgeon, with extensive training and a specialization in aesthetic breast surgery. You can trust that he and the experienced staff at his Las Vegas surgical facility will work hard to contribute toward helping you regain the self-confidence you’ve always wanted and the beautiful figure you deserve.
To schedule an appointment or a consultation with Dr. Alexander or if you have any questions about any of his breast surgery procedures, please fill out the online form or call at (702) 242-6776.
