Monthly Archives: May 2012

Breast Implants – when do they get TOO big?

by Terrye Tebbetts I want to be sure to clarify what I have said about size and volume issues recently.    In order for a breast to be pretty – it has to be FULL.  So whatever it takes to fill … Continue reading

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Mastopexy and Breast Implants ~ two opposing forces destined to cause trouble

by Terrye Tebbetts Question “I am in a situation where I still desire a rounder looking breast and since it is too late for me to use high five I still wonder what is the weight diff between 378cc and … Continue reading

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Honesty and Expectations in Breast Augmentation

by Terrye Tebbetts I was recently asked to provide the High Five Measurement sheet to a woman who already had implants and was unhappy with her size.  I had to explain to her that once a breast has been changed with an … Continue reading

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Where should you have Breast Augmentation?

by Terrye Tebbetts Just when you think you have found the perfect surgeon to perform your breast augmentation, decided on the perfect size, committed to paying the bill for it, you realize that your surgery is going to be where?  In … Continue reading

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The Real Problem in Breast Augmentation….Expectations

by Terrye Tebbetts Through the years, there have been major improvements in implant design and safety.  There have been significant advances in breast augmentation recovery – ie 24 Hour Recovery – being able to return patients to full normal activity the … Continue reading

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A measurement is not a measurement is not a measurement in Breast Augmentation?

by Terrye Tebbetts The High Five Measurement system was published by John B. Tebbetts, MD – it is a system that has produced the lowest reoperation rate in breast augmentation ever published.  It is a system that fills the breast … Continue reading

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Breast Implant Revision Surgery – Going on # 4…

by Terrye Tebbetts I am always amazed when I hear these types of stories, yet I shouldn’t be – because unfortunately it happens all the time.  A woman decides to have breast implants – goes into it not fully knowing … Continue reading

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Is there a new Breast Implant in town???

by Terrye Tebbetts A relatively new breast implant manufacturer recently recieved approval for a new breast implant device to be sold in the US – it is still unclear when they will be available to patients.  Dr. Tebbetts is anxious … Continue reading

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Is Blood Work Necessary Before Breast Augmentation Surgery?

by Terrye Tebbetts Recently on one of the implant forums, a lady was wondering if it was strange that her plastic surgeon did not require lab work before surgery.  Her message made me realize what I have suspected for a … Continue reading

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