Get to Know Dr. Colin Failey

As a plastic surgeon serving Somerville, Florham Park, and beyond, Dr. Colin Failey sees a wide range of face, body, and breast patients—but he maintains the same philosophy in his work with them all: He aims to truly listen so he can “bring out the best person they see in themselves.”

One of the most important aspects of this process is maintaining open communication, starting with the initial consultation, continuing through the preparations and procedure itself, and even extending beyond the surgery through recovery and follow-ups. Every patient should feel comfortable and confident with their choice in both procedure and surgeon, and being able to freely discuss every aspect of a procedure helps immensely.

Dr. Failey shares detailed information about his education, background, and experience with each patient during an initial meeting, but he also makes his biography and CV available online. One of the standout facts about him is his dual board certification.

Board certification is a voluntary process physicians can undertake in order to further their education and credentialing, ensure they maintain the highest standards in their field, and establish a mark of distinction. Dr. Failey is certified by the American Board of Surgery (which is for general surgeons) and the American Board of Plastic Surgery (which focuses on reconstructive and cosmetic surgeons).

Dr. Failey performs many cosmetic surgery procedures, including breast augmentations, tummy tucks, and liposuction. He also performs reconstructive surgery, which can be ideal for breast cancer patients undergoing partial mastectomy to preserve breast shape and symmetry with oncoplastic techniques. Dr. Failey also performs reconstruction after total mastectomy to recreate his patients’ breasts with their own tissue or implants. He has more recently focused on trying to restore sensation that is lost during mastectomy by performing complex sensory nerve grafting at the time of the initial breast reconstruction.

While this information can be helpful to read, nothing beats an in-person, face-to-face conversation. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Colin Failey at The Peer Group, call 973-822-3000 or reach out online.


Will Breast Augmentation Look Natural?

Patients often choose to have breast augmentation as a way of adding volume to breasts that have always been naturally small or restoring volume that has been lost due to pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or aging. One of the most commonly searched for questions relating to breast augmentation is “Can you get natural looking implants?” Our New Jersey-based team at The Peer Group can help you get the most balanced, realistic results from this procedure if you want a natural curvy appearance from implants.

Many people today would agree that the best implants are the ones that look real. In previous decades, the large sizes and unnatural shapes of many breast implants made them much more obvious. Think of the Baywatch look.

In contrast, patients these days tend to want their implants to look as similar to natural breasts as possible. An increasing number of people are thinking about the shape and proportion of their implants instead of just focusing on size.

Two factors that will need to be taken into consideration if a patient wants natural-looking results from breast implants are the amount of natural breast tissue the patient has and the size of the implants themselves. Even though it might be tempting to choose larger implants, there’s a chance that they make look fake if they don’t fit with your current proportions. If the natural base of a patient’s breast is small and they choose implants that are significantly larger, the results tend to look artificial.

The placement and positioning of implants can also have an impact on their appearance. When implants are placed under the pectoral muscles, it creates a more natural, gradual slope at the top of the breasts. The muscle helps to soften the appearance of the implants and create a smoother silhouette, especially for those who are very thin, without much fat on the chest. Another way to ensure that your implants look as natural as possible is by combining fat grafting with implants. Fat grafting helps implants to settle into a more natural looking position and can also help to camouflage any imperfections or irregularities.

Ultimately, your desired look is up to you. Some people want obviously large breasts. Others are seeking more natural-looking implants? Our team at The Peer Group team will tell you more about what’s involved in breast augmentation. Call us at 973-822-3000 or fill out a contact form to request a personalized consultation if you would like to discuss body contouring treatments.