Monthly Archives: July 2011

Why don’t other Plastic Surgeons do 24 Hour Recovery?

by Terrye Tebbetts I was back in the office last week and had the pleasure of seeing some lovely new patients. If women have really, truly researched breast augmentation (which most of our patients have…..I am SO lucky!), their questions … Continue reading

Posted in Breast Augmentation | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

24 Hour Recovery Experience with a Twist!

by Terrye Tebbetts I recieved this note from a patient who had surgery at the end of June.  She traveled overseas in order to experience 24 Hour Recovery!  Not only did she travel overseas, but she brought her son and … Continue reading

Posted in Breast Augmentation, Recovery Experiences | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Why Revisions in Breast Augmentation are Seldom Good

by Terrye Tebbetts Be Careful What you Ask For…. The following is a note I received from a young woman who is unhappy with her result and looking to have another surgery soon. It is a perfect example of how … Continue reading

Posted in Breast Augmentation, Other | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

What Makes a Good Breast Augmentation Patient?

by Terrye Tebbetts To me, a good patient is always 50/50 – – 50% excited and ready to go and then that same patient will have moments where they wonder what the heck they are doing! Thoughts like, “I am … Continue reading

Posted in Back to the Basics, Breast Augmentation | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Breast Augmentation ~ How to determine implant size and pocket location

by Terrye Tebbetts The most debated subjects in breast augmentation and breast implants are, for the most part, how to determine the implant size and pocket location. I think most patients assume that they just don’t know much about this … Continue reading

Posted in Breast Augmentation | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Silicone Breast Implants ~ Are they LEGAL?

by Terrye Tebbetts When the FDA allowed silicone filled breast implants back on the market in November of 2006, they did so with a few caveats – 1.  You must be 22 years old to receive a breast implant, 2.  … Continue reading

Posted in Breast Augmentation | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Breast Implants and fine wine? Yes, it’s true, they can both just get better with time

by Terrye Tebbetts I just got this note from a patient that is about three weeks post op ~ Hey Terrye I’m doing excellent! I’m so happy with the results and my incisions are doing great-healed with no trouble! My … Continue reading

Posted in Recovery Experiences | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

The Rice Test vs The High Five System = Wishes vs Reality

by Terrye Tebbetts A long time ago, I really did think patients were joking when they told me they found a “rice test” on the Internet and it would help them determine their implant size! But now, it’s gone so … Continue reading

Posted in Breast Augmentation | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Smoking and Breast Augmentation ~ Do you have to quit?

by Terrye Tebbetts All surgeons have a varying opinion on smoking and when to stop preoperatively and when you can start back post operatively. But with a breast augmentation only, in Dr. Tebbetts’ practice, we do not require patients to … Continue reading

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Every Breast is Different ~ There is a Correct Amount of Fill for Each Breast

~ to find it, the surgical plan has to be based on you and your breast measurements! by Terrye Tebbetts What is ideal fill for each woman’s skin envelope? If a woman has had previous pregnancies, her skin envelope is … Continue reading

Posted in Breast Augmentation | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment