Ultrasound Imaging at Wigod Plastic Surgery

What Ultrasound Imaging Offers
Ultrasound imaging is a valuable clinical tool for assessing patient anatomy. Historically performed primarily by radiologists, ultrasound is now used across many clinical specialties. Its use by plastic surgeons specifically is relatively new — Dr. Wigod has found it to be a particularly useful addition to the physical exam and offers this service to his patients.

How Dr. Wigod Uses Ultrasound

• Breast implant assessment — evaluating for problems such as:
  • Implant rupture
  • Capsular contracture
  • Fluid collections
• Other body area examination — assessing anatomy beyond the breast as clinically indicated
• Nerve block guidance — using ultrasound imaging to help guide precise nerve block placement

Important Limitations
Surgeon-performed ultrasound at Wigod Plastic Surgery:

• Does not replace radiologist-performed imaging
• Is not used for cancer screening

For more examples of ultrasound images, go to the Breast Ultrasound Images Gallery.