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182 South Street, Suite 9
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Morristown, New Jersey 07960
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Welcome to the Blog of Dr. Brian S. Glatt, a Premier Plastic Surgeon based in Morristown, New Jersey
Welcome to Dr. Glatt's blog! This new area of our website will allow us to keep you up to date on a variety of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery topics as well as update you on developments within our own practice. On the left side of the site you will find a listing of topics by category and date. These will be updated regularly, so be sure to check back often to see what is new in plastic surgery and Dr. Glatt's New Jersey based plastic surgery practice. We welcome your comments and entries. As always, please contact us at our office with any questions or concerns you might have. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Part 1 of series – Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Augmentation Surgery
By Dr. Brian Glatt on February 25, 2010
Breast Augmentation in Morristown, New Jersey - Random Questions Answered by Brian S. Glatt, MD, FACS
This is intended to be the first part of a multi-part series addressing very frequently asked questions about breast augmentation surgery and breast implants. The answers to the questions may vary by practitioner. These are my take on them and I will expand on each topic during your consultation. Look out for the rest of the series and call our office with any questions.
What should I expect to pay for breast augmentation surgery?
Breast augmentation surgery in northern New Jersey typically costs between $3000-6000 for the surgeon’s fee. There are usually additional costs which may include the cost for the breast implants, anesthesia and the facility (operating room where your surgery is performed). These costs should be line itemed out so that you can see just how much everything costs. Beware of those charging significantly more or less than this! You get absolutely nothing for paying much more. If anyone is charging much less, there is a reason for it and it’s probably not a good one.
Do Silicone gel breast implants and saline filled breast implants cost the same?
No. Silicone gel breast implants cost more than saline filled breast implants do – usually about twice as much.
Are silicone implants available?
The FDA has recently approved silicone gel breast implants for any woman considering breast augmentation who is at least 22 years of age. This age was an arbitrary number chosen by a government panel. For those women less than 22 years old seeking breast augmentation surgery, excellent results can be obtained by using saline filled breast implants.
What is the implant shell made of with saline implants?
The shell of all breast implants are made of a semi-solid silicone membrane – whether the implant is filled with saline solution or cohesive silicone gel – the outer shell make-up is the same. It is a solid silicone rather than a silicone gel so there is very little risk of silicone leaking out into the tissues. Saline filled breast implant shells differ only in that they have a fill port which is used to inflate the implant through a tube after it has been inserted at the time of surgery. Silicone gel filled implants come in prefilled, determined sizes and are completely sealed during manufacturing without a fill port.
What is saline?
Saline is a sterile salt water solution that is a standard IV fluid used throughout the world. It consists of water, sodium and chloride in similar concentrations to what is found naturally in the body. In the case of saline filled breast implants, the saline solution comes directly from an IV bag in a closed system and is inserted through a fill tube into the implant after the implant has been placed into the breast.
Is sterile saline safe?
Yes. It is the same solution that is injected directly into the veins of almost every hospitalized patient or those undergoing surgery.
How are saline implants different from silicone implants?
Since silicone gel is much thicker and more cohesive (think gummy bear) than saline, silicone gel filled breast implants tend to feel more like natural breast tissue. While saline implants come empty so that they can be inserted through smaller incisions and filled after they are placed in the breast pocket, silicone implants are pre-filled, so they require a slightly longer incision to be inserted.
When silicone implants rupture, the over-whelming majority of the silicone stays in the pocket within the breast capsule so the size of the breast doesn’t change. For this reason, it can be very difficult sometimes to tell when a silicone implant is ruptured. There are no good tests, such as mammograms, ultrasound, CT-scans or MRI to determine whether a silicone implant is intact or not. MRI is probably the most accurate at detecting a rupture. When a saline implant ruptures, the saline escapes, it is absorbed by the body and is eliminated. This generally results in a loss of breast volume which indicates that the implant has lost its integrity. Therefore, it is typically very obvious when a saline implant has ruptured because the breast becomes much smaller. Silicone implants also usually have somewhat of a higher risk of capsular contracture, which is firm scar tissue forming around the implant, causing the breast to feel harder than normal. However, the new cohesive gel silicone implants not only have a thicker shell, but also are composed of a thicker silicone gel than the old silicone implants. Therefore, the risk of capsular contracture should be much lower for the new current generation implants compared to the old silicone implants.
US Weekly: Angelina Jolie and Recent Plastic Surgery?
By Dr. Brian Glatt on February 19, 2010
Dr Brian S Glatt MD, FACS comments for US Weekly regarding possible plastic surgery by Angelina Jolie
Recent photographs of Angelina Jolie may suggest that she has undergone plastic surgery of the face and neck. Dr. Brian S. Glatt, MD, FACS, of the Premier Plastic Surgery Center of New Jersey in Morristown, NJ was asked to comment for the story and share his expertise regarding possible procedures Angelina may have had. Click on this US Weekly online link to read the full story and see what Dr. Glatt has to say!
Congratulations to our Olympians for Winning 6 Gold Medals in One Day!
By Dr. Brian Glatt on February 18, 2010
The United States won 6 gold medals in one day at the Vancouver winter olympics.
Dr. Brian S. Glatt, MD, FACS and the entire staff of the Premier Plastic Surgery Center of New Jersey congratulates the U.S. Winter Olympics atheletes who brought home 6 gold medals in one day. This was the first time so many medals have ever been won in a single day. Click on this article from Sports Illustrated online to read more about this incredible feat.
Facial Rejuvenation Northern New Jersey
By Dr. Brian Glatt on February 16, 2010
Beauty on a Budget – Economical solutions for facial rejuvenation
Less expensive, noninvasive options for facial rejuvenation have become extremely popular and the subject of great interest. Dr. Brian S. Glatt, MD, FACS of the Premier Plastic Surgery Center of New Jersey, was featured this month in New Jersey Life magazine. Click here to view the article. In this piece, Dr. Glatt discusses cost saving strategies to maintain your best look.
Morristown Mommy Makeover
By Dr. Brian Glatt on February 9, 2010
Mommy Makeover in time for the summer? Definitely!!
MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY – Dr. Brian S Glatt, MD, FACS of the Premier Plastic Surgery Center of New Jersey in Morristown, NJ says “now is the time to start thinking about getting that body in shape for the summer. There are so many surgical options available to help improve the contour of the breast, abdominal, and thigh regions, many which can be combined at the same time.” Performing multiple procedures at once has the advantage of reducing cost as well as reducing overall recovery time. Safety must always be the top priority, however, and typically you would not want to exceed 6-7 hours of surgery at one setting.
The “mommy makeover” is ideally suited to revitalize the abdomen and breast area all at once, within as safe time frame from a surgical standpoint. By far the most common procedure performed as part of a mommy makeover is a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). During this procedure, excess abdominal skin and soft tissue is removed and the stretched out abdominal wall (containing the muscles) is tightened back up internally like a corset. Liposuction is frequently performed at the same time for additional contouring and sculpting, especially of the sides (flanks) and pubic region to smooth out these areas to match the newly flattened out tummy. Very frequently, breast implant surgery (breast augmentation) may be desired at the same time as an abdominoplasty to increase the size the breasts and provide volume. Silicone gel implants have become a very popular option to provide a natural and smooth augmented breast contour, however saline breast implants are still frequently used as well. If the breast tissue is deflated or the skin stretched out and loose, then a breast lift (mastopexy) may need to be performed also. Breast lift surgery tightens up the outer skin envelope, rounds out the contour of the breast and lifts the nipple area back to where it needs to be. Combining a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty), breast lift (mastopexy), breast implants (breast augmentation), and liposuction remains the essence of a mommy makeover and can result in a dramatic change in the breast and abdominal region.
A mommy makeover surgery can take anywhere from 3-7 hours and does require some sort of anesthesia, usually general anesthesia. Surgery should only be performed at a certified operating room by a board certified plastic surgeon, such as Brian S. Glatt MD, FACS, who has a great deal of experience performing this type of surgery. Recovery time varies, but it generally takes 3-6 weeks until you are back to your routine after this kind of surgery, and recovery details are a large part of your preoperative discussion or consultation.
For more details or to discuss which options may be right for you, contact Dr. Glatt’s office today for a full consultation. Now is the time to start thinking out summer and doing something for yourself!
Juvederm Morristown
By drglatt on February 2, 2010
Dr. Glatt among first board certified plastic surgeons to offer new Juvederm XC
MORRISTOWN, NEW JERSEY - Dr. Brian S Glatt, MD, FACS of the Premier Plastic Surgery Center of New Jersey in Morristown, NJ is one of the first practices in the northern New Jersey area to offer the newest filler Juvederm XC. This newest version of Juvederm contains lidocaine (a numbing agent) within the filler substance itself! This can allow a smooth, pain free injectable filler experience without the need for numbing cream or nerve blocks.
Who ever said, “No pain, No gain”? They haven’t heard about this newest offering from Allergan, Juvderm XC. Common areas Dr. Glatt uses Juvederm to rejuvenate the face include various smaller facial wrinkles, nasolabial folds, as well as the cheeks and lips. All of this has become much more comfortable as Juvederm XC is formulated with lidocaine ( a numbing agent) so achieving the smoothness you’ve come to love involves less treatment discomfort. Over 90% of patients treated with this newest version of Juvederm reported less pain on injection. Juvederm remains the only FDA approved filler with results that last up to 1 year, and most of our patients report effects that last even longer.
Regain the natural volume of youthful skin. All it takes is a few small injections. With the newest Juvederm XC we can provide the filler patients have come to love without the experience of uncomfortable injections. Dr. Brian S Glatt, MD, FACS is a board certified plastic surgeon, practicing in Morristown, NJ. He is an expert at the administration of Botox and injectable fillers such as Juvederm. Call and schedule your visit with Dr. Glatt today to discuss how Juvederm XC can help you regain lost volume and plump up those problem areas of the face, 973-889-9300.