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Breast Augmentation

Birmingham, Alabama

There are a number of factors that you should consider when choosing your surgeon for augmentation mammoplasty. Unfortunately most people only consider the price and while although this is also an important issue, choosing a "Bargain Basement" surgeon will many times result in a "Bargain Basement" result. Why then should you consider Grady Core for your augmentation mammoplasty?

First of all, Dr. Core is the only surgeon in the state of Alabama who performs the augmentation mammoplasty with a true minimally invasive technique, which leaves no scars at all on the breast and less than a 1" scar under the arm which fades quickly. In addition Dr. Core's TEAM technique (Transaxillary Endoscopic Augmentation Mammoplasty) provides total muscular coverage over the implant for a much more natural appearance after the implants settle.

"Why would anyone want to have a scar anywhere on the breast when it's absolutely unnecessary, states Dr. Core. Transaxillary endoscopic augmentation mammoplasty allows the surgeon full, complete vision of the operative site which is actually better than it would be through an open technique and allows a much more precise surgical procedure and more precise placement of the implant. Dr. Core has practiced this technique since 1992 when it was first invented since he was one of the originators of the technique as well as other endoscopic procedures in plastic surgery. Therefore, when it comes to experience, there is no plastic surgeon anywhere who has more experience with this technique than Dr. Core. As we all know, experience counts when it comes to obtaining a consistent and reliable result. After all the final result is the most important issue to consider. The charge for the procedure includes the physician fee, operating room fee, anesthesia fee, garment, implants, and overnight stay in a full service hospital facility. Anesthesia for the procedures administered by a physician and full time nursing staff is available to care for you after surgery to the following morning. Dr. Core will see you at your bedside the following morning and review all home care instructions prior to discharge. A 3-4 day recovery is all that is required in most patients and as opposed to most other techniques, a full range of activity is encouraged immediately after endoscopic breast augmentation.

The endoscopic technique has now been modified to include the ability to place silicone gel implants. A small T or Z-shaped incision within the hair bearing portion of the armpit is utilized to place an implant up to approximately 325-cc’s. Please see our section elsewhere on this web site about the pros and cons of silicone vs. saline implants.

Click here to learn about Silicone vs Saline.

We have included several representative examples of augmentation mammoplasty by Dr. Core. If after reading this information, you feel that you would like to choose Dr. Core as your surgeon please call our staff for an appointment.

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