ALCL and Breast Implant Concerns

We often get questions from prospective patients about pricing for natural breast augmentation using cosmetic DIEP flap procedures (the All Me Augmentation™ Procedure). Here you will find helpful information on procedure pricing and insight into the costs and benefits, as well as financing and insurance options.

What is Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma?

Cosmetic DIEP Flap Procedures with Dr. Sean Boutros

Houston Breast Surgery Specialist Dr. Sean Boutros is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and an expert in The All Me Augmentation™ Procedure (Deep Inferior Epigastric Perforator [DIEP] flap surgery). DIEP flap breast surgery has traditionally been a reconstructive procedure for patients who have undergone mastectomy, but Dr. Boutros is revolutionizing cosmetic breast surgery by using DIEP flap methods to provide patients with all natural breast augmentation. Cosmetic DIEP flap breast surgery allows patients to have beautiful, natural-looking breast augmentation without breast implants. This technique uses a patient’s own tissue, harvested from the abdomen, to reshape the breasts. Dr. Boutros offers several breast augmentation options with enhanced recovery and less pain at his Houston practice.

Cosmetic DIEP Flap Breast Augmentation

Many women would like fuller breasts, but do not wish to have breast implants due to safety concerns or personal preference. Cosmetic DIEP flap breast augmentation can deliver results that are more effective than other breast augmentation alternatives, such as fat transfer, without the risks of breast implants. Cosmetic DIEP flap breast augmentation is also an option for patients who would like to have breast implants removed due to complications such as capsular contracture, as this procedure can resolve that condition while allowing patients to maintain full breasts.

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Cosmetic DIEP Flap Breast Augmentation with Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

Life changes such as aging, weight fluctuations, and breastfeeding can cause breasts to sag or look deflated. Breast lift surgery combined with breast augmentation can lift and reshape the breasts while also restoring lost volume. Combining cosmetic DIEP flap breast augmentation with breast lift surgery can rejuvenate breasts in a single stage procedure without the potential complications of breast implants.

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Mommy Makeover with Cosmetic DIEP Flap Breast Augmentation

For many women, pregnancy and childbirth are the cornerstones of happiness. However, the resulting physical aspects can create long-lasting changes in appearance. A mommy makeover with Cosmetic DIEP Flap Breast Augmentation is a personalized treatment plan from Dr. Boutros that combines cosmetic DIEP flap breast augmentation with tummy tuck surgery and liposuction to restore confidence for women who would like to have a more toned and youthful look.

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En Bloc Capsulectomy Breast Implant Removal

Dr. Boutros understands that there are many reasons a woman may decide to have her breast implants removed, from changes in appearance and style to concerns about health. He is sensitive to the needs of each patient and he offers several methods of breast implant removal, including en bloc capsulectomy, which is often the best method for women who require removal due to breast implant complications.

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What is Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma?

Cosmetic DIEP Flap Procedures with Dr. Sean Boutros

What is Breast Implant Illness?

Breast Implant Illness (BII) is an autoimmune condition with varying symptoms that can affect women with breast implants. There is no test or standard diagnostic guide for BII, which has contributed to frustration for patients as well as debate within the medical community. BII can occur with any type of breast implant and symptoms may include fatigue, joint pain, muscle aches, gastrointestinal issues, anxiety, brain fog, hair loss, and respiratory problems.³ While doctors do not always agree on the causes or treatments of BII, expert analysis of BII has established that comprehensive studies are needed to establish unbiased and accurate information of this condition.⁴ The FDA reports that removal of breast implants has been shown to reverse the symptoms of BII.5

Enhance Your Shape Without Risk of BIA-ALCL and Breast Implant Illness

Cosmetic DIEP Flap Breast Augmentation can allow you to improve the shape and size of your breasts without the potential complications of BIA-ALCL or BII. If you have already had traditional breast augmentation, Cosmetic DIEP Flap breast augmentation gives you the option of removing your breast implants to eliminate your risk of BIA-ALCL or BII while maintaining your breast size.

How Does Cosmetic DIEP Flap Breast Augmentation Work?

Cosmetic DIEP Flap Breast Augmentation involves harvesting tissue from your abdomen in a tummy tuck or abdominoplasty like procedure and using your own living tissue to add volume to your breasts without any implants. This type of complex microsurgery is highly effective and can provide beautiful, natural-looking results when performed by an experienced surgeon. It transfers not only the fat tissue, but also the blood vessels that supply the fat in order to keep the fat alive. Dr. Boutros has performed over 3,000 DIEP flap procedures, has been recognized for his outstanding success with this procedure, and has published the largest clinical study of DIEP flap cases with zero flap failures. Learn more about Cosmetic DIEP Flap breast augmentation.

Contact Dr. Sean Boutros for Natural Breast Augmentation in Houston

Dr. Boutros specializes in en bloc implant removal techniques to safeguard your health and offers natural breast augmentation by utilizing proven DIEP Flap techniques. He is known for compassionate and comprehensive care. Contact us with any questions or to schedule your consultation appointment.
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References
^{1 American Society of Plastic Surgeons. 2018 Plastic Surgery Statistics Report. Available: https://www.plasticsurgery.org/documents/News/Statistics/2018/plastic-surgery-statistics-full-report-2018.pdf Accessed January 6, 2020}
^{2 U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Risks and Complications of Breast Implants. Available: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/breast-implants/risks-and-complications-breast-implants#Capsular_Contracture Accessed January 6, 2020}
^{3 Martinez CA, Reis SM, Rednam R, Boutros SG. The Outpatient DIEP: Safety and Viability following a Modified Recovery Protocol. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2018;6(9):e1898. Published 2018 Sep 14. doi:10.1097/GOX.0000000000001898}
^{4 Delay E. Lipomodeling of the reconstructed breast. Surgery of the breast: principles and art. Philadelphia: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2006. p.912-33.}
^{5 Boutros SG. Double venous system drainage in deep inferior epigastric perforator flap breast reconstruction: a single-surgeon experience. Plast Reconstr Surg. 2013 Apr;131(4):671-6. doi: 10.1097/PRS.0b013e31828189e6.}