Breast Augmentation

Jenny’s Story

We have thousands of stories that we could share with you so it’s difficult to just pick one. However, Jenny Quinn’s story can be told because she is now a public figure and she wants other women to know that her breast augmentation changed her life. In fact, her life hasn’t been the same since. Rather than us telling you her story, read Jenny’s story in her own words.

Dr. Drehsen
I just wanted to drop you a little note and so thank you for the A-Mazing Breast augmentation you did for me back in July 2006, I was originally referred by Tia. It has been sometime since my surgery and i have never taken the chance to thank you and your amazing staff for making me feel so safe and comfortable. I cant tell you enough what a difference this breast augmentation made on my life. The last two years since my surgery I have gained tremendous confidence and I finally feel beautiful in my own skin. Also, I have done a great deal of modeling; From Playboy, Maxim, MTV, Fitness, Swimsuit line, and the List continues. I can't tell you how many photographs compliment your work, I am so greatful Dr. Drehsen for you and your amazing staff, Thanks Again

--Jenny "Check out my Personal WebPage"

 

Before	After
Jenny is one our many cover girls. The after picture was taken 1 month post op. Please see the bottom of this section to see what she looks like now.
Before	After
Jenny is one our many cover girls. The after picture was taken 1 month post op. Please see the bottom of this section to see what she looks like now.
Before	After
Jenny is one our many cover girls. The after picture was taken 1 month post op. Please see the bottom of this section to see what she looks like now.

Breast Augmentation is a surgical procedure performed to increase the size of the breasts. It is usually performed to enlarge small, underdeveloped breasts or some that have decreased in size after pregnancy. It can also be performed in cases of breast deformity, or where one breast has not developed in proper symmetry with the other. When a breast is lost due to breast cancer, breast reconstruction may also be possible. There are several types of approaches for breast augmentation. The incision choice generally depends on the gland shape or position. Once the incision is made, the surgeon will lift breast tissue to create a pocket. This pocket will either be under the breast tissue or underneath the pectoral muscle cover or under the muscle itself. Once the pocket is created, the surgeon will place a breast implant inside. Dr Drehsen's favorite approach to well-shaped breasts is the armpit incision, which leaves a virtually invisible scar. There are several choices for implants which Dr. Drehsen will discuss in a formal consultation, and the implant chosen will be best suited for you.

Indications for Breast Augmentation Procedures

1. Cosmetic breast augmentation of underdeveloped breasts.
2. Asymmetrical breasts.
3. Abnormal breast shape such as conical deformity.
4. Post delivery, weight loss, tissue sagging, and loss of volume.
5. Breast reconstruction after surgical removal. (Total or partial).

Choice of Breast Implant position

Classically, patients have been left with two choices; a submuscular placement, which was widespread with saline implants, and the subglandular one. Unfortunately, these two choices present some significant flaws. The constant muscle activity over the implant inherent to a submuscular placement has often led, in the late follow up (1-2 years), to implant displacement (with loss of medial cleavage), inferiorly (bottoming), or superiorly (wide chest look or snoopy breast) . These late displacements are, unfortunately, not totally predictable or preventable and more likely to happen in people with large implants, loose tissue, or intense physical activity. The subglandular approach, on the other hand, appears to maintain the cleavage better, however, in some cases of loose tissue, may show more secondary sagging and rippling.

A new third placement, which has become a favorite of Dr. Christian Drehsen, is the subfascial placement. In this approach, the fibrous layer covering the outer surface of the muscle is elevated from the muscle, allowing support of the implant by a stronger fibrous sheath. This, in Dr. Drehsen's experience, reduces implant displacement since the muscle activity does not affect the implant placed in front of it and also reduces wrinkling and sagging due to the presence of this stronger supporting fibrous sheath. The procedure is slightly longer due to the tedious nature of the creation of a subfascial pocket.

NOTE: The subfascial placement can only be done through an inframammary approach. The key to making the scar inconspicuous is placing the incision in the projected new fold, not in the existing one.. This subfascial approach eliminates many of the problems described below and also maintains the new cleavage more effectively than submuscular or dual plane placement.

As and alternative, a Dual Plane Placement is sometimes performed to avoid post surgical deformities such as "double bubble" deformity (original breast shape visible on top of the implant) or "snoopy breasts" (submuscular implant placed too high under the muscle), or to help correct nipple position asymmetry and early sagging. The procedure involves working under the muscle (totally or partially to position the implant) and under the gland to help correct shape or position problems.

 

For a personal and confidential consultation, call the Clinique of Plastic Surgery at (727)592-0991 or (800)767-9166 to schedule your appointment today!

As with any medical procedure, there are certain inherent risks that should be discussed. Costs vary depending upon the extent of the surgery and areas treated. Please contact Dr. Drehsen and the Clinique of Plastic Surgery to schedule a consultation.