Bikini Season: Lift, Enhancement or Implant Exchange?

Bikini season is approaching quickly! Temperatures are getting warmer and the beaches are awaiting the arrival of beach-goers. Be the talk of the beach with a breast enhancement from Precision Plastic Surgery! Whether you’re interested in an increased size, an implant exchange, or a breast lift, Dr. McFate can have you ready for summer’s bikini season!

Breast Enhancements

One of the most common cosmetic procedures in the United States today is breast augmentation. Precision has an on-site surgery suite that is accredited through the American Association for Accreditation of Ambulatory Surgery Facility (AAAASF) and we can perform the surgery right here in our Austin, TX office!

Dr. McFate can increase the size of your breasts, restore fullness, and correct asymmetries. Our plastic surgeon can determine the best size and shape for your body type during one of our free consultations. He will discuss all of your options to help create a better idea of what will work best and what fits your expectations for breast augmentation.

Breast Implant Exchange

Patients should realize that breast implants are not a permanent solution. Many women can plan on maintaining their implants for over 30 years, but this is not always the case. Aging, breast shape and volume changes, or a newly desired body image are additional reasons that a person may elect to remove or exchange their implants.

Breast Lift

A breast lift is an excellent procedure to correct breast ptosis (sagging of the breast and nipple). Breast ptosis can result from aging, weight loss, and pregnancy. Dr. McFate is fully trained in the latest techniques of breast contouring to produce optimal results for his Austin area breast lift patients.

Dr. John McFate and the staff at Precision Plastic Surgery in Austin welcome any questions you may have about breast augmentation. Our plastic surgeon will help you determine which procedure is best for you and your body. You can contact us at our Precision Plastic Surgery office at (512) 270-8047, or you may request a free consultation with Dr. McFate online.

Be proud to show off your awesome beach body!

Utilizing officially certified operating facilities

With most plastic surgery procedures, you won’t spend time in the hospital. In fact, your surgery will likely be performed on an outpatient basis in an outpatient or ambulatory surgery facility. The surgery center or surgery suite may be part of your surgeon's office or in a separate location. Some very minor procedures, requiring only local anesthesia, are performed in a medical office setting. There are also cases where surgery takes place in a hospital OR (operating room), for instance: if you’re having multiple procedures, if your surgery is reconstructive in nature and is covered by insurance or if your surgeon feels that your health condition requires it.

Is Your Surgery Center is Safe? Here's What to Look For

 

Today’s modern surgery centers are generally well equipped to handle most cosmetic surgeries, including any type of anesthesia required. Outpatient surgery facilities also help patients save money by avoiding the hospital -- but you can’t assume all centers are safe. You must look for hallmarks of quality, just like you do when choosing your plastic surgeon. In that case, you look for medical Board Certification, state licensure, surgical privileges at a well-known local hospital and more. (Think of surgical hospital privileges as extra vetting of your surgeon's qualifications, even if surgery will not take place in the hospital. Good hospitals only grant privileges to surgeons who meet their performance standards.) 

The only way to know for certain if your surgeons’ preferred outpatient surgery center, ambulatory surgical center or office-based surgery suite is well-equipped and adheres to the highest safety standards is to look for accreditation. You can ask your surgeon if their chosen surgery facility is accredited and by which organization or go to the center's website. You should also verify the accreditation information with your state.

What Does Surgery Center Accreditation Really Mean?

 

Accreditation requirements vary by state and only certain accrediting organizations are accepted. Surgical center certification organizations all have slightly different standards. Normally, accreditation indicates that the outpatient surgical center has an excellent safety record. Most accreditors for surgery facilities require inspection and recertification annually--and require that any adverse incidents occurring in a surgery center be reported, so that they can accurately assess quality. To learn the exact accreditation requirements, check the accrediting organization's website for a list or contact the accrediting organization directly.