Practice, Richard A. Baxter MD
6100 219th St SW
#290
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
United States
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Asked 2014-09-17
I had a consult today and it was recommended that I have a breast lift then go back 2-3 months later for augmentation. I wear a 34B bra and was told that they could only insert a small saline implant if I did the implant at the time of the lift and that they would not be able to tell me how big the…
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Richard A. Baxter, MD
Answered: 2014-09-17
Some plastic surgeons prefer to to a lift and augmentation in 2 stages as as been recommended for you, but many including myself feel it is usually best to do them together. The implant size is determined by measurements such as the base diameter of the breasts and patient choice. The implant size influences the type of lift that is needed so it doesn't make sense to me to do the lift first.
Asked 2014-09-15
Hello, I have seen two doctors to consult about breast augmentation. Both of them had two techniques they recommended. The first one advised a subpectoral/subfacia and the second advised a subglandular. I have read so much about it and learn that there are pros and cons for all different placement…
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Richard A. Baxter, MD
Answered: 2014-09-15
The fascia is a thin layer of connective tissue on the surface of the muscle; subfascial means lifting it off of the muscle so that it is between the implant and the breast. It is similar to subglandular but with this extra layer of support. It does not add much in the way of coverage however, and most patients benefit from the extra coverage provided by the muscle. The split muscle/subfascial technique is a compromise between these 2 methods. It places the upper part of the implant under the muscle, but leaves the lower part of the muscle behind the implant rather than detaching it as is done with the dual plane subpectoral method. This approach is advantageous for body builders and athletes because it gives coverage where it is needed but preserves muscle function and minimizes animation deformity.
Asked 2014-07-22
I am having a tummy tuck, liposuction, and a breast lift all at the same time. My doctor is sending me home the same day is this normal?
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Richard A. Baxter, MD
Answered: 2014-08-26
It is common to perform the mommy makeover combination you are planning as an outpatient, provided that the patient is healthy and the total surgery time is reasonable, which I believe to be about 5 hours total. The amount of liposuction you are going to have is the most important variable.
Asked 2014-07-31
Hello, I am a 27 year old female. When I was born my stomach wall did not come together properly so they had to tuck in my liver and close it up. I have a extremely abnormal scar instead of a belly button because of this. I am wondering if there is anyone that can help me or has worked on something…
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Richard A. Baxter, MD
Answered: 2014-07-31
Your situation needs an in-person evaluation but I would encourage you to get additional opinions. There are almost always options to consider, it is a question of risk/benefit and individual anatomy.
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Practice, Richard A. Baxter MD
6100 219th St SW
#290
Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
United States