Category Archives: Other

Fall Color at its BEST and a Sampling of Moose by John B. Tebbetts, M.D.

Dr. John Tebbetts, Dallas plastic surgeon, is known for more than just his advances in breast surgery and 24 Hour Recovery in breast augmentation – he is also an accomplished photographer.  Here’s a sample of some of his latest finds … Continue reading

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Mammograms after Breast Implants – a personal experience in Dallas

by Terrye Tebbetts Today I went for my second annual mammogram with implants so while it is fresh on my mind, I wanted to share it with you ladies. I was supposed to check in at 3 pm with my … Continue reading

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You Get What You Pay For – the Surgical Facility fee

by Terrye Tebbetts When considering breast augmentation, I don’t think many patients give much thought to where the actual surgery will be performed. Once they have chosen a surgeon they trust, patients generally get into a sheep mentality and are … Continue reading

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Saline to Silicone Breast Implants…..a personal review

by Terrye Tebbetts Unfortunately, today, we see far more saline deflations – or flat tires – than we would like to see. However, there is a silver lining to this dark reoperation cloud……being able to have the new silicone breast … Continue reading

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A Real Life Adventure in the Misery of Capsular Contracture and Breast Implants

by Terrye Tebbetts Capsular contracture or hardening of the lining around an implant is the second biggest reason for reoperation (size exchange is the first). Dr. Tebbetts believes that capsular contracture formation is related to 4 basic variables: 1. 10% … Continue reading

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A Historian In the Making ~ that’s what the newspaper said

by Terrye Tebbetts Normally all you hear me write about is breast augmentation or breast implants – not today! Today, I am playing proud Momma and want to share with you this article about my daughter, Kas, that appeared in … Continue reading

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Breast Implants and Nursing ~ What You Should Know

by Terrye Tebbetts Often when women have had their last baby and they know it’s their last baby – they begin to think about overhauling their bodies immediately after they give birth.  In their minds, it is now time to … Continue reading

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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

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Breast Implants not dropping, getting freaked out…..

by Terrye Tebbetts Question ~ My surgery was march 24 and my implants started right under my collar bone, and have barely dropped at all!!!! I have gone to 4 post op visits and he says not to worry but … Continue reading

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Cohesive Confusion – understanding the true identity of silicone breast implants

Question – I was wondering who had which kind of silicone, and the pros and cons you have noticed? I am 100% getting silicone but my surgeon offers both. I do not meet with him until May so I wanted … Continue reading

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