Frequently Asked Questions

While certain plastic materials (silicone breast implants, for example) are sometimes inserted into the body during the course of some procedures, the word “plastic” as used in “plastic surgery” is actually based on the original meaning of the word as derived from the Greek word “plastikos” meaning “to mold or shape”. Plastic Surgery, therefore, concerns the reconstructive repair of deformities and/or the restoration of normal function as well as the cosmetic enhancement of otherwise normal body features and shapes.

Yes, Dr. Eades is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and is a member of The American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
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It is not necessary to replace any breast implant unless a reason for re-operation arises. However, you should not expect a breast augmentation to last a lifetime without the need for any further surgery on your breasts. At some point in the future you may wish to have the implants exchanged for larger or smaller ones, or for a different style; you may decide to get a lift or even have them removed. If an implant breaks or if severe capsular contracture occurs (producing hard breasts) then the implants will need to be replaced. If you undergo breast augmentation and if you wish to keep your breasts looking their best over the many years to come, you may very well need additional surgery on your breasts at some point in the future.
Breast Implant Safety

Dr. Eades performs minor procedures requiring nothing more than local anesthesia in his office. Cosmetic procedures and some reconstructive cases requiring either sedation or general anesthesia are performed at Camp Lowell Surgery Center, a fully certified and superbly staffed free standing outpatient surgery center located near Camp Lowell and Swan. Anesthesia at Camp Lowell Surgery Center is administered by fully trained M.D. anesthesiologists. Major reconstructive procedures, especially those requiring post-operative hospitalization, are performed at Tucson Medical Center where Dr. Eades has been on staff for almost twenty years.