How is breast augmentation done without general anesthesia or even intravenous sedation?
Dr. Margolis uses the same local anesthetic as he does with tumescent liposuction. Why is it safer with this method? Most surgical catastrophes occur due to being put to sleep or depressing breathing with intravenous drugs. How is the procedure done? The implants are rolled up, inserted through a small incision, placed under the muscle, and then filled with saline. Why do you use saline implants and not the recently approved silicon implants? Saline, a salt solution is “physiologic,” meaning compatible with the human body. If a leakage of the saline implant occurs, it is harmlessly reabsorbed and the implant is easily replaced. If, however, a leakage occurs in a silicone implant, the silicone is not reabsorbed and tends to stick to the surrounding deep breast tissue making it difficult to clean out surgically. Why do you place the implant under the muscle? Dr. Margolis prefers this implant position for two main reasons. First, the implant is covered by both the muscle and the patient’s
