Dr Andrew Hayduke

BREAST IMPLANT BASICS – SHAPES AND FILLER MATERIAL Breast implants themselves are made up of two parts. The first part is similar to the outside of balloon and is called the breast implant outer shell . All breast implant outer shells are made of a silicone rubber-like polymer. Inside this outer shell is the actual filler material . The filler materials of FDA approved breast implants in the USA are either saline (salt-water) or silicone gel. The thickness of the filler material ranges from an outright liquid (salt-water) to varying thicknesses of a silicone gel. Silicone gel can range from a liquidy (maple syrup like) thickness to the extreme thickness of a gummy bear candy (which is a semi-solid material). From a chemistry standpoint, silicone gels can be produced of varying viscosity (thicknesses) by progressively increasing the length of the polymer chains within the silicone gel or the degree of cross-linking between the polymer chains within the silicone gel. Nowadays ...

Breast Implants (Breast Augmentation) Beverly Hills  Palm Springs DR Andrew j. HAYDUKE Also known as augmentation mammaplasty, breast augmentation involves using implants to fulfill your desire for fuller breasts or to restore breast volume (size) lost after weight loss or pregnancy. It is one of the most common cosmetic plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States and in Dr. Hayduke’s practice. Dr. Hayduke approaches breast augmentation with as much care and planning as fine artists approach the creation of their most cherished work. He works closely with his clients to establish a highly individualized surgical plan custom tailored to their unique cosmetic goals. WHY BREAST AUGMENTATION? Enhancing your appearance with breast augmentation If you are dissatisfied with your breast size, augmentation surgery is a choice to consider. Breast augmentation can: Increase fullness and projection of your breasts Improve the balance of your figur...