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Cosmetic surgery procedures are often complex and should only be performed by a skilled and experienced plastic surgeon, who is preferably board certified. The surgeon should be able to utilize the principles of both science and art in order to create results that are not only safe and sustainable, but also aesthetically appealing and natural looking. You should freely ask questions during your initial consultation with the surgeon and make a decision about your procedure only when you are fully satisfied with their answers. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon provides cosmetic, plastic and reconstructive surgery to patients in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and surrounding locations. Why Select a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon? Dr. Solomon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), which is the only plastic surgery board with recognition from the American Board of Medical Specialties. The board follows a stringent selection process, only awarding it coveted certification to a small number of surgeons every year. Once you have chosen to work with a board certified plastic surgeon, you can feel assured that the surgeon would have undergone a certain minimum number of years of training specifically in the field of plastic surgery, in addition to their general surgery training. ABPS certified plastic surgeons will typically invest in high quality medical standards and best practices, follow the latest surgical techniques, pursue continuing education, and abide by the current safety protocols to provide their patients with safe and outstanding surgical results. Customization in Plastic Surgery The dedicated Dr. Solomon believes in individualizing all cosmetic surgery in order to address your unique anatomical and aesthetic requirements and develop the best possible outcomes. The face, breast and body characteristics of every patient are distinct. Your surgeon should account for these differences and incorporate your personal cosmetic goals in the customized surgery plan. The judicious Dr. Solomon will never follow a ‘one-size-fits-all’ or ‘cookie-cutter’ approach to surgery. He will take time to evaluate your health condition, body structure, and cosmetic needs as well as encourage you to share your innate aesthetic aspirations. He will create a detailed and personalized surgical plan based on these inputs. Dr. Solomon carefully balances the principles of art and science in a way that will enable you to achieve excellent results from your plastic surgery that are not only cosmetically appealing, but also predictable and natural looking. Personal Characteristics While safety and aesthetic outcomes are vital considerations in any plastic surgery procedure, it is also important that you feel completely comfortable with your surgeon and have a relationship of total trust. The decision to undergo a cosmetic procedure is a personal one. You should work with a surgeon who respects your privacy and pays attention to your personal cosmetic goals and concerns. At the time of the pre-op consultation, the surgeon should ask you about your goals and expectations, and discuss the treatment options that may be best for you. A responsible surgeon will also never put pressure on you to undergo more surgery that you actually require. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon receives patients from Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and nearby areas for cosmetic and reconstructive surgery procedures. For More Information Contact Us For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in Offices in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon by clicking here or calling 214-983-0213. Serving patients in Highland park, University Park, Preston Hollow, McKinney, Prosper, Allen, Southlake, Denton, Irving, Flower mound, Little Elm, Fort Worth, Texas and surrounding areas. Spread the love

Dr. Matthias Solomon enjoys a strong reputation not just in Dallas, TX but also among a large number of out of town patients who are prepared to travel in order to achieve the very best results in cosmetic surgery. Dr. Solomon and his surgical team recognize the life-changing impact of cosmetic procedures, and will do everything to ensure that your journey as an out of town patient is completely worthwhile. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon provides safe and proven cosmetic and reconstructive procedures to patients in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and surrounding locations. Virtual Consultation Dr. Solomon and his staff would welcome every out of town patient for an in-person consultation, if they can travel especially for a pre-surgery appointment. However, where it may not feasible to travel twice, Dr. Solomon's office will arrange your virtual consultation with the surgeon. They will take care that your long distance consultation via phone and email is as effective as an in-office consultation. Prior to your consultation, you will be required to send in your filled-up patient forms, medical history, and photographs of your areas of concern. Your patient coordinator at Dr. Solomon's office will assist you these items, and will set up an appointment as per your convenience. Scheduling Your Surgery If you are satisfied with your consultation and are ready to move ahead with your plastic surgery, the patient coordinator will help you schedule a date of mutual convenience for your cosmetic surgery in Dallas, TX. If you have any questions or concerns remaining in your mind, feel free to ask for clarifications from your surgeon at this time. Once the surgery date is fixed, you may have to undergo a few medical tests and routine blood work, depending on the type of procedure you have chosen and your general health status. You will also receive advance information from your patient coordinator about a few preparatory steps to ensure you have a safe and successful surgery. Traveling for Your Surgery You should make advance hotel reservations prior to your visit, and you may seek the assistance or guidance from your patient coordinator in this regard. Make sure that you arrive in Dallas at least a day ahead of your scheduled procedure so that you can meet Dr. Solomon and his staff and make yourself familiar with the surroundings. On the surgery day, you should preferably have someone accompany you, who can safely drive you back to your hotel once the procedure is over. Your companion should ideally stay with you for 24 to 48 hours to support you physically as well as emotionally. You should plan for approximately one week's stay in Dallas for post-operative recovery in a discreet and comfortable setting. You will have access to Dr. Solomon's team for any post-surgery concerns you may have at any time. Hotels The Ritz-Carlton The Joule Hotel Hotel Zaza Holiday Inn Express and Suites Wyndham Dallas Suites Hawthorn Suites Airport Visitors usually choose to arrive in Dallas by air because DFW airport is located in the Dallas Fort Worth area. DFW is also served by another airport Love Field, which is situated within city limits. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon receives patients from Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and nearby areas for surgical and non-surgical procedures for the breast, body, and face. Schedule a Consultation with Texas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Solomon For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in Offices in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon by clicking here or calling 214-983-0213. Serving patients in Highland park, University Park, Preston Hollow, McKinney, Prosper, Allen, Southlake, Denton, Irving, Flower mound, Little Elm, Fort Worth, Texas and surrounding areas. Spread the love

Breast implant removal or explantation is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to extract the silicone or saline implants from your breast pocket to reverse the effects of breast augmentation. Breast implant removal can be a rather simple surgery in many cases, where your surgeon will place new incisions in the original scar lines in order to avoid any additional scarring. However, implant you have suffered an implant rupture or capsular contracture, your breast implant removal surgery could be more complex. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon provides safe and proven cosmetic and reconstructive procedures to patients in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and surrounding communities. Surgical Planning for Implant Removal The surgeon will evaluate your condition of implants and determine the cause of complication (rupture, capsular contracture or infection). Depending on the loss of skin elasticity in your breast tissue, your surgeon may recommend an additional breast lift plastic surgery along with implant removal to ensure that you have a firmer and youthful breast shape following the removal of implants. In a few cases, fat transfer may be used to add natural looking fullness to your breasts following the implant removal. These additional procedures can usually be avoided if you choose breast implant replacement surgery. In this case, your surgeon will help you choose new implants of the most appropriate quality, size, shape and texture. Surgical Procedure for Breast Implant Removal Your surgeon may recommend the use of general anesthesia for your breast implant removal surgery. Following anesthesia, they will place incisions in the same location as your primary augmentation incisions to minimize scarring. If you have chosen different sized implants for replacement, or the old incisions cannot be used for another reason, your surgeon will still place the new incisions in a discreet location. This could be beneath your breast fold or around the borders of the areola. In case the old implants have ruptured or developed capsular contracture, your surgeon might decide to perform a total capsulectomy or a partial capsulectomy. These techniques involve the full or partial removal of the scar tissue (breast capsule) along with the implant. However, both the capsular tissue and the implant are removed individually through these techniques. En Bloc Technique If your breast capsule tissue is very thin or attached closely to the chest wall muscles, it may not be possible to perform an en bloc capsulectomy. But if this is not the case, your surgeon may decide to remove the implant and the breast capsule together as one unit. In en bloc capsulectomy, your surgeon will leave the implant intact inside the breast capsule, and remove the entire capsule. The ideal behind this surgical technique is that the ruptured or damaged silicone implant can be removed without allowing the silicone gel to leak out. Therefore, this technique is often applied only where silicone implants are involved. In any case, you should let your surgeon make the best medical decision about which technique is most appropriate for your implant removal or replacement. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon receives patients from Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and nearby areas for surgical and non-surgical procedures for the breast, body, and face. Schedule a Consultation with Texas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Solomon For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in Offices in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon by clicking here or calling 214-983-0213. Serving patients in Highland park, University Park, Preston Hollow, McKinney, Prosper, Allen, Southlake, Denton, Irving, Flower mound, Little Elm, Fort Worth, Texas and surrounding areas. Spread the love

Women seeking breast augmentation cosmetic surgery are often confused about how long their breast implants may last. With conflicting information available from different sources, it can get difficult to make the right decision about your surgery. A dedicated breast surgeon will address this question during your initial consultation to help you make a well-informed choice. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon provides safe and proven cosmetic and reconstructive procedures to patients in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and surrounding locations. Breast Implants have No Fixed "Shelf Life" At first, you should understand that breast implants do not come with an expiry date and there is no certain "shelf life" for these devices. However, implant manufacturers now mostly offer a lifetime warranty on breast implants because they are confident of the quality they are producing, and data shows a very high success rate of implants. In a research report published in 2011, the FDA said that about 20 percent of breast augmentation patients will require breast implant removal or revision plastic surgery within their first 10 years of the procedure. You may draw some reassurance from this report that at least eight out of 10 women will not require a breast revision surgery for at least 10 years or more. Expected Longevity of Implants In general, you can expect your breast implants to last for anywhere from 10 to 20 years, or sometimes even more. Surgical techniques and implant qualities have also dramatically improved over the last decade, and chances are that longevity and success rate of implants as of today could be significantly better than even what the 2011 FDA report reflected. However, as a conservative estimate, you should go ahead with your primary breast augmentation with the assumption that you might require breast implant removal or replacement surgery at least once in your lifetime. A committed surgeon will give you the right recommendations during your pre-operative consultation. How Often do You Need Implant Reviews? If you have chosen silicone implants, the FDA recommends that you should get an MRI test done after the first two years, and thereafter every three years. This is essential because in the rare event of a silicone implant rupture, you may not even notice the damage from outside because the thick silicone gel could remain intact inside the implant shell. In case of saline implants, such periodic testing is not necessary because if a saline implant ruptures, the implant will quickly deflate and you will come to know about it from the visible change in breast shape. Apart from these periodic exams for silicone implants, you do not need any special testing, maintenance or reviews for your breast implants as long as you have no complications. You may want to remove or replace your implants out of personal aesthetic choice, but clinically you have no such requirement unless there is a medical complication. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon receives patients from Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and nearby areas for surgical and non-surgical procedures for the body, breast, and face. Schedule a Consultation with Texas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Solomon For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in Offices in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon by clicking here or calling 214-983-0213. Serving patients in Highland park, University Park, Preston Hollow, McKinney, Prosper, Allen, Southlake, Denton, Irving, Flower mound, Little Elm, Fort Worth, Texas and surrounding areas. Spread the love

Choosing a plastic surgeon to perform your breast implant removal is a critically important decision. Breast implant removal surgery is often a more complex procedure than the original implantation. If you have had a less than satisfactory experience with your primary breast augmentation, it makes even more sense to be judicious about who you choose for your implant removal. Your surgeon should be able to eliminate any silicone leakage or other problems that may arise during the procedure. You should begin by finding a surgeon who recognizes that breast implants can possibly lead to medical problems, because that surgeon is likely to be more cautious when taking out your implants. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon provides breast implant removal to patients in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and surrounding locations. En Bloc Technique to Remove Breast Implants Your explant surgeon should ideally have experience in en bloc breast implant removal procedure. En bloc removal refers to the surgery where the surgeon takes out the scar tissue (or capsule) and breast implant simultaneously, with the implant still inside the unbroken scar tissue capsule. This is vital if your breast implants are filled with silicone gel, are damaged, or are very old. En bloc capsulectomy lets the silicone and other harmful chemicals stay inside the unbroken scar tissue capsule while it is being removed. The technique is designed to prevent silicone, bacteria and other chemicals from seeping into the woman’s body during the removal process. En bloc capsulectomy may involve a slightly bigger incision (which can mean a relatively bigger scar), but it is worth it because the procedure checks silicone leakage that could lead to several health problems. Bear in mind that en bloc procedure may not be undertaken in all cases, and your surgeon may not know if an en bloc removal can be performed until you are in surgery. For instance, if your scar tissue capsule is weak or attached closely to the wall of the chest, en bloc removal may not be recommended. Recognition for Dr. Solomon Dr. Solomon is recognized for his skill, experience and impeccable bedside manner as a plastic surgeon by his patients and peers. He has won the following accolades in recent years: Patient’s Choice 5th Anniversary Award, 2015 – 2016, Vitals On-time Doctor, 2014 – 2016, Vitals Compassionate Doctor Recognition, 2011 – 2016, Vitals Patient’s Choice Award, 2011 – 2016, Vitals Honor Roll Award, Healthgrades “Top Doctor” 2009 – 2012, RealSelf Attributes of a Good Surgeon A patient should try to look for the following qualities while selecting a breast explant surgeon: Caring and warm, frank, yet easy to talk to Motivated to educate the patient about all aspects of the surgery Passionate about the idea of transforming lives through surgery Offering personalized attention and care to each patient Able to relate to the goals, hopes and aesthetic needs of the patient Should have a thorough grasp of the breast anatomy Possess an artistic eye, and a sense of balance, form and proportion Should be able to adopt state-of-the-art techniques to make the surgery less invasive with minimal scarring A breast explant cosmetic surgeon should be able to provide before and after photos of earlier patients who have undergone different breast procedures. They should also offer the new patient testimonials from their past patients as required. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon receives patients from Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and nearby areas for breast implant removal. For More Information Contact Us For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in Offices in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon by clicking here or calling 214-983-0213. Serving patients in Highland park, University Park, Preston Hollow, McKinney, Prosper, Allen, Southlake, Denton, Irving, Flower mound, Little Elm, Fort Worth, Texas and surrounding areas. Spread the love

En bloc Capsulectomy Nearly all breast implants used in the United States are sold with a 10-year warranty. While some breast implants can last for decades, some others may need to be replaced in a much shorter period of time. In any case, breast implants will usually not last forever. According to figures collected by the manufacturers of implants, nearly half of breast implants will need to be changed within a period of seven years. Some of the common reasons for breast implant problems are rupture, capsular contracture, and infection. Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon provides breast implant removal to patients in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and surrounding communities. Capsular Contracture Capsular contracture refers to the scar tissue development that occurs around the breast implant. All implants – textured, round shaped, smooth, above or below muscle, will form a capsule. As breast implants are a foreign entity, the human body tries to create a barrier around the implant by developing a capsule around it that acts as a protection. The capsule can sometimes be flimsy and soft, like an unnoticeable film. But sometimes it can become painful and firm – like a hard shell that feels as if it will contract and shrink over time. When an implant develops a painful, hard capsular contracture, it poses no risk to the patient's health by itself. The discomfort, however, may cause the patient to seek its total removal along with the capsule. En Bloc Capsulectomy An en bloc capsulectomy can be undertaken to take out the breast implant and the capsule as a single piece. A complete en bloc capsulectomy is a meticulous surgery that takes out every fragment of the capsule, including the unit that may be very close to the wall of the chest and the ribs. A partial capsulectomy, on the other hand, leaves parts of the capsule in the breast pocket. The surgical dissection from an en bloc capsulectomy can create irritation in the leftover breast tissue, which will lead to the production of fluid from the body. Therefore, after an en bloc capsulectomy, it is essential to place drains to provide the fluid from the breast pocket a passage to get released from the body. In case a new implant is being positioned, it will usually be placed in a new space when en bloc capsulectomy is used. If the earlier implant was positioned below the pectoral muscle, the new implant will be placed above it. On the other hand, if the original implant was positioned pre-pectorally, the new implant will be placed sub-pectorally. In exceptional situations, the surgeon may find that the pectoralis muscle has been damaged or divided. In these conditions, it is essential to repair the muscle before the new implant can be placed. Capsulectomy without Implant Replacement For patients who choose explant surgery and en bloc capsulectomy procedure, but do not want a replacement with a new implant, the surgeon may leave the drains for removal of fluid for a relatively longer period of time. If the patient has excess breast tissue causing the deflation of breasts, she may require a breast lift or mastopexy to tighten the loose breast tissue and construct a more youthful breast mound. How Should the Patient Prepare for Surgery? The patient should stop smoking cigarettes or drinking alcohol at least a few days prior to her en bloc procedure. These substances increase the chances of swelling and bruising post-surgery. All herbal supplements and blood thinner medications should also be stopped two weeks prior to the surgery. On the day of your surgical procedure, you should have someone who can safely drive you back home after the surgery. Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon receives patients from Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas, and nearby areas for breast implant removal. Schedule a Consultation with Texas Plastic Surgeon Dr. Solomon For more information on Plastic Surgery and Non-Surgical Medical Spa Procedures and Treatments in Offices in Dallas, Frisco, Sherman, Texas and surrounding areas please contact the offices of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Matthias Solomon by clicking here or calling 214-983-0213. Serving patients in Highland park, University Park, Preston Hollow, McKinney, Prosper, Allen, Southlake, Denton, Irving, Flower mound, Little Elm, Fort Worth, Texas and surrounding areas. Spread the love