Breast Implant “Settling”: What to Expect When the Bandages Come Off Posted on May 24, 2022 By Monica Rodriguez Immediately after surgery, patients are instructed to wear a bandage until their post-operative appointment the next day. It is important to note that for some, the first glimpse that patients get of their new breasts may come as a bit of a surprise. When breast implants are situated beneath the pectoral muscles, breasts often … Read More➝
Saline vs Silicone: Which ones right for me? Posted on November 9, 2021 By Monica Rodriguez Patients often ask if saline or silicone breast implants are better for breast augmentation. Understanding the characteristics of the various implants is key in choosing the appropriate implant that is going to achieve the look and feel you desire! There are many types, sizes, and profiles of breast implants to consider. Synergy Plastic Surgery is … Read More➝
SPY Technology Hits Austin and Changes the Face of Breast Reconstruction Posted on November 28, 2013 By Dr. Mahlon Kerr Local area hospitals have been rapidly acquiring a new technology to assist plastic surgeons in the battle against breast cancer. Called the “SPY,” the technology allows plastic surgeons to view blood vessels in real time and helps to ensure better outcomes in breast reconstruction patients. Local plastic surgeon Dr. Mahlon Kerr explains how the spy … Read More➝
Preventative Mastectomy and Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Posted on May 15, 2013 By Dr. Mahlon Kerr As I greeted my breast reconstruction patient yesterday morning she casually looked up at me and said, “I’m just like Angelina Jolie!” I hadn't yet heard the morning news yet discussing Angelina’s decision to have a bilateral mastectomy with breast reconstruction for a genetic susceptibility to breast cancer so I replied to her husband that clearly that … Read More➝