#dr. mo

[kawuli]

I have a list of deadlines on a post-it note on my monitor that has me turning in drafts of every part of my thesis before I move.

I think it's plausible, barring unexpected catastrophes.

But it's a lot of fucking work.

[modernbeautyjournal]

“Drop and Fluff,” “Double Bubble,” and Other Terms You Should Know If You’re Having Breast Implants

As anyone who’s having breast implants has most likely heard before, there are many important decisions to be made when planning for breast augmentation. Palm Desert’s Dr. Mo Zakhireh at Cosmetic Surgery Institute, providing various types of surgery to enhance the appearance of the breasts, knows that—especially for patients who are having implants for the first time—all of the different medical and slang terms commonly used to discuss the surgery can seem confusing at first.

A board-certified plastic surgeon can shed some further light on these terms prior to the date of your surgery. In this post, some of the most frequently used words and phrases that relate to breast augmentation will be explained in greater detail.

Inframammary Crease

The inframammary crease, also known as the inframammary fold, is the natural line on the lower part of the breast where the breast and chest wall meet. This is one of the aesthetic components focused on most heavily during breast surgery.

Inframammary Incision

This is the medical term for an incision that runs along the fold beneath the breasts, made to allow for breast implants’ insertion.

Double Bubble

After around 10 weeks have passed, the majority of the swelling from breast augmentation will have resolved. However, a contour deformity known as “double bubble” can sometimes occur if the implant falls lower than the old inframammary crease because of how it’s positioned during breast augmentation surgery, or if it drops beneath the crease as time passes. This causes an unnatural indentation visible in the lower half of the breast and is most noticeable when the arms are lifted. While the name might sound humorous, this can be a serious complication. Double bubble can be corrected with breast revision surgery or other strategies if the issue persists.

Capsular Contracture

Breast augmentation is a common procedure that can boost confidence, but while it can be life-changing, there are still some risks, just as there are for other types of plastic surgery. Regardless of how skilled and experienced a plastic surgeon is, everyone’s body is different, and individual healing processes are also different. In rare cases, complications may occur. Sometimes, a tissue capsule that’s unusually hard and dense may tighten and squeeze around one or both implants after breast augmentation. This is what’s known as capsular contracture. It can not only cause distortions to the shape of the implants but also result in chronic pain. The problem can be resolved with breast revision.

Bottoming Out

Bottoming out is a complication associated with breast implants, causing asymmetrical-looking breasts. It occurs when the skin and underlying tissue don’t provide proper support to hold the implants in place, so implants drop below the breast creases.

Drop and Fluff

“Drop and fluff” is another informal term. It describes a critical aspect of the recovery process that will have an influence on the end results for the surgery. Initially, breast implants may sit unnaturally high and have an unrealistically round, square, or flat shape. Eventually, they will take on a more natural-looking teardrop shape over time because of gravity.

The bottom of the breast implant settles into its final position at the lower part of the breast. This is the “drop” part of drop and fluff. The swelling at the upper part of the breasts will also subside eventually, creating a more teardrop-like look. The skin and tissue around the implants will initially be tight and hard, but they eventually expand, giving the breasts a softer texture and a more convex, natural shape. This aspect is referred to as “fluffing” in the drop and fluff process. Drop and fluff is a normal process that occurs over several weeks post-surgery.

Want to discover more about the advantages of having breast augmentation? Contact Palm Desert’s Cosmetic Surgery Institute for more details if you are considering having breast implants. Call [phone] or submit a contact form to schedule a consultation if you would like to meet with them to discuss breast enhancement surgery.