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A question I hear frequently from women seeking to improve the appearance of drooping and/or sagging breasts is whether a breast lift or breast augmentation with implants would be more appropriate for their needs and desires. Though the answer to this question will ultimately depend on the patient’s specific breast anatomy and cosmetic goals, a few general principles can often be applied to the majority of individuals. Breast lift surgery – also referred to as mastopexy – is designed to […]

Virginia plastic surgeon Behzad Parva, MD discusses how the skin and nipple-sparing approach to mastectomy can help breast reconstruction patients achieve better, more natural-looking outcomes. Leesburg, VA — According to Dr. Behzad Parva, a board certified plastic surgeon in Loudoun County, VA, advancements made in mastectomy techniques over the years have led to greatly improved breast reconstruction results for many breast cancer patients. In the past, he says, the mastectomy procedure would involve the removal of skin in addition to […]

Following a nipple-sparing or skin-sparing mastectomy, rebuilding the breasts with implants can often be an excellent option for many women. Known as implant reconstruction, this approach is generally performed as a two-step procedure that first involves the placement of a tissue expander (either at the time of mastectomy or at a subsequent date) to stretch the skin and create a pocket for the implant to be safely and effectively accommodated. Once the skin has been sufficiently expanded, the tissue expander […]

The modern-day mastectomy has evolved significantly from the procedure of old. Historically, a considerable amount of skin would be removed along with breast tissue during a mastectomy in order to decrease the risk of cancer returning. Over the years, however, clinical studies have shown that the preservation of breast skin at the time of a mastectomy does not have any bearing on the possibility of cancer recurrence, and new techniques have been developed to save as much skin as possible […]

Dr. Behzad Parva discusses the numerous advantages of anatomically shaped cohesive gel implants for breast augmentation patients considered ideal candidates. Leesburg, VA — “In this day and age, breast augmentation patients have a vast array of implant options to choose from, all of which are intended to help women enhance the size and shape of their breasts with beautiful results,” states Virginia plastic surgeon Behzad Parva, MD. Included among these choices are saline and traditional silicone implants, he notes, as […]