Breast augmentation is the most popular plastic surgical procedure in the United States. While satisfaction rates are extremely high, complications can occur. Two common complications with breast augmentation are capsular contracture and implant failure resulting from trauma to the implant: gel fracture or rupture. The Keller Funnel was designed to...
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The New Website of Dr. John Burns
Dr. John Burns is pleased to introduce his new, updated website! With significantly more content, photographs, and videos, you are sure to find the information you are looking for, no matter the procedure that interests you. Welcome to our new website! Dr. John L. Burns Jr. MD is board-certified...
Advanced Treatment Options for Acne Scars
Acne scars are one of the most common problems I treat as a plastic surgeon and unfortunately one of the most difficult to treat. There is a misconception in plastic surgery that scars can be permanently removed with plastic surgery. Scars cannot be removed but can be significantly improved. Acne...
3D Imaging for Breast Augmentation: A Better Way to Choose Implant Size
Choosing the correct implant size is perhaps the most anxiety causing decision women face when deciding to undergo breast augmentation. Most women rely on non precise methods of choosing an implant size such as trying on breast implant sizers under a bra or even using rice in zip locked bags...
Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL): Why Fat is Better.
Many patients ask whether fat or butt implants give the best result for butt augmentation. A recent article from Cosmetic Surgery Times entitled Fat or Implants? The Derriere Debate gives an excellent review of why fat grafting or Brazilian Butt LIft (BBL) is the preferred method of augmentation. The...