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Contact: Dr. Armen Vartany, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon 1510 South Central Avenue, Ste 620, Glendale, CA 91204-2598 (818) 500-0823 Vartany.com
Dr. Armen Vartany is a gifted and experienced Los Angeles plastic surgeon who is certified by the prestigious American Board of Plastic Surgery as well as the American Board of Surgery. He is known for his excellent technical skills and his dedication to his patients. Dr. Vartany ensures the best possible surgical outcomes for a variety of surgical procedures for men and women who desire a more youthful and attractive look.
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According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the price for breast implants differs depending on the implant type. The average fees for saline implants fluctuate from $3300 to $3500, and for silicone implants from $4000-$4100.
However, the actual breast augmentation surgery cost and implant prices are not represented by these figures, since the fees highly vary from region to region.
Although the average cost for breast augmentation surgery is between $3,000 and 4,000, the full amount that the patient could pay is much higher. This figure includes only the cost of the breast implants, but there are other fees as well; these includes the anesthesia, medical facility fee, prescriptions, medical testing, surgical garments, or any other charges for pre- and post-surgical care. It is also important to keep in mind that not only do surgical fees fluctuate from region to region, but also from practice to practice. Surgical facilities, cosmetic surgeons, and anesthesiologists will probably charge more for their services in larger cities. Overall, understand that every breast enhancement procedure is unique and there are a variety of factors that will influence the cost, ranging from the type of implant to the way it is placed and the level of surgical complexity.
If you are considering breast augmentation, first ask your breast surgeon what fees will be covered. Although the cost of breast augmentation is not and should not be the decisive factor in choosing a cosmetic surgeon, it is important to be aware of the procedure cost to avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Generally, insurance companies do not cover the breast implant costs or any other prices associated with the surgery. An exception is made when the breast augmentation surgery is part of a breast reconstruction procedure, e.g. as a result of mastectomy or breast trauma. Furthermore, many insurance companies will not even cover surgery or treatment costs for complications that are related to breast implants.
Now that you understand some of the various factors affecting the price of your surgery, you can look into this option as a more informed individual. Again, though price should not be a defining factor in your decision, it is important to understand what to expect financially. For more information about associated costs concerning breast augmentation, please schedule a free cosmetic surgery cosultation with double certified Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon Dr. Vartany.
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| Injectable fillers can plump thin lips, enhance shallow contours, soften facial creases and wrinkles, or improve the appearance of recessed scars. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| The visible signs of facial aging occur over time as a result of sun exposure, heredity and life style. One of the earliest signs of aging is a loss of facial fullness and the development of wrinkles. Softening of these facial lines and the restoration of volume and fullness in the face often can be achieved non-surgically with injectable fillers. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Soft tissue augmentation does not stop the aging process. If you wish to change the elements of your face, surgery such as a facelift, brow lift or eye lift may be the answer. Non-surgical rejuvenation treatments such as injectable fillers cannot achieve the same results, but may help delay the time at which a facelift becomes appropriate. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The success and safety of your soft tissue augmentation procedure depends very much on your complete candidness during your consultation. Dr. Vartany will ask you a number of questions about your health, desires and lifestyle. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Collagen is a natural protein that supports the skin. Injectable collagen formulas derived from human dermis include Cosmodermï½® or Cosmoplastï½®. Zydermï½® and Zyplastï½® are forms of purified bovine collagen that, unlike human derived collagen, require allergy testing. Evolenceï½® is a filler made from purified porcine collagen. Results may last up to 6 months. Hyaluronic Acid is a natural substance found in our bodies. Restylaneï½® and Juvedermï½® are both composed of this material. It is well suited to plump thin lips and fill facial creases such as nasolabial folds. It may also be appropriate for some surface wrinkles and concave scars. The results may last 6 months or longer. Hydroxylapatite (Radiesseï½®) is a mineral-like compound found naturally in human bones, suspended in a gel-like formulation. It is the heaviest of facial fillers and is recommended to fill deeper creases such as nasolabial folds, marionette lines and frown lines, as well as to enhance fullness of the cheeks and other facial contours. Human fat, harvested from your own body, can be reinjected to enhance facial fullness, fill deep creases and to build up shallow contours. Fat injection requires a more extensive procedure than other injectable fillers because it uses liposuction techniques to extract the fat prior to injection. PMMA (polymethylmethacrylate) fillers contain 20% tiny PMMA microspheres suspended in 80% purified collagen gel. An FDA-approved PMMA filler is recommended for the correction of facial wrinkles known as smile lines. Treatment results last up to a year or more in some cases and are highly variable. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| A note about the FDA and injectable fillers: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration reviews and approves pharmaceutical fillers in the same manner as medical devices. However, some fillers may be used on an off-label basis, meaning they are approved medical treatments but not directly reviewed for a specific application. The options discussed in this brochure are among the current fillers preferred by plastic surgeons. Some are available for general use, others are not; regulatory status may be subject to change. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The risks vary depending on the specific filler used and the relative permanence of the filler substance and include: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| within a matter of hours or just a few days. Where fat is the injected filler, these conditions may persist for a few weeks. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| The results of soft tissue augmentation with injectable fillers are not permanent, even though a filler substance may be considered permanent. The continued aging of your face and variables in the absorption of fillers will affect how long your results last. Should you choose not to repeat treatment, your appearance will return to its original condition. Plumped lips will lose volume and improved wrinkles, creases and scars will visibly recess and fully reappear in time. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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