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Nov

The Importance of Choosing the Right Plastic Surgeon

This past June, Sheyla Hershey returned to her native Brazil to receive a breast augmentation that placed 38KKK sized silicone breast implants after she couldn't find a plastic surgeon in the U.S. who would place the implants. Following the surgery, she developed a severe s...

Nov

Plastic Surgery for Brides

Along with June, October is one of the most popular months for people to tie the knot. For most women, their wedding day is one of the most anticipated days of their life and looking their best on the big day is a top priority. Over the last ten years or so, many brides have begu...

Nov

Breast Lift and Scarring

If you are interested in a breast lift you probably have questions about the scarring involved. Dr. Slenkovich works hard to prevent visible scarring in areas that you will have a hard time covering, and can offer recommendations on helping your surgery incisions heal with minima...

Nov

Cosmetic Surgery Patients benefit from “face-to-face” conversations.

“It hurts right here.”“ The left one is bigger than the right.”“Is this normal?”Each night after surgery, Dr. Slenkovich places nightly follow-up calls to post-surgical patients to check on their healing progress and to answer any questions. H...

Nov

A History of Breast Implants

Surprisingly, breast implants have been around in one form or another since the late 19th century. Throughout the early 20th century surgeons tried various types of breast implants from sponges and ground rubber to paraffin and glass balls. However, most were deemed ineffective o...

Nov

How Does Breast Implant Rippling Occur?

Occasionally women with breast implants will develop wrinkling in their implants, commonly known as rippling. More often than not rippling is only detectable to the touch in most patients. However, some women with breast implants experience a visible rippling. There are seve...

Nov

Denver Rhinoplasty Patient Testimonial

After being involved in a car accident several years ago, the bridge of Elaine's nose had collapsed. The injury left Elaine with severe breathing difficulties and poor self-image. After consulting with Dr. Slenkovich, she decided to have a Rhinoplasty and Septoplasty to cor...

Nov

Breast Augmentation and Mammograms

Many women have concerns that breast augmentation will make it more difficult for radiologists to detect breast cancer in its early stages. Breast implants do not significantly impair the ability of screeners to detect breast cancer. In fact, women with breast implants typically...

Nov

What is Synmastia?

Symmastia (sometimes synmastia) is a very rare complication related to breast implant surgery. In symmastia, the breast implants migrate toward the center of the chest, eventually overcoming the tissue separating them to create one breast.Symmastia is most often related to a surg...

Nov

Smooth Breast Implants vs. Textured Breast Implants

You have many options when it comes to the type of breast implants you want. All the choices you have for breast implants come with advantages and disadvantages. The most important thing to remember when deciding on a breast implant is to keep your goals in mind. You will want to...

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If you are considering cosmetic surgery to improve your physical appearance and self-image, we invite you to schedule a consultation with our double board-certified Denver plastic surgeon, Dr. Nick Slenkovich. Dedicated to your comfort from your first visit to your final follow-up, the surgeon and staff of Colorado Plastic Surgery Center will always treat you with kindness and caring.

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