Breast Augmentation

RESHAPE YOUR BREASTS WITH IMPLANTS.

Breast augmentation surgery is a procedure that reshapes the breasts to create a fuller appearance. It is generally known to be one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries, providing women who are unhappy with their breast appearance effective options for improvement.

Using implants or fat from the patient’s body, this enhancement surgery improves breast shape and size, and results in a beautiful and youthful outcome.

During your initial consultation, the correct implant will be selected based on your body frame, as well as your aesthetic goals. Implants for augmentation come in an assortment of sizes and shapes — all of which are taken into consideration in order to reach the desired result. Today, the most commonly used implant types are saline or silicone, both widely chosen and approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). It is important to mention that candidates considering implants made with saline must be 18 years of age, while patients must be a minimum of 22 years old in order to receive treatment with silicone. Other considerations include gummy bear implants and fat grafting (known as a fat transfer).

If you are thinking about having this procedure, it’s important you do it for yourself and nobody else. You should be healthy with breasts that are fully developed and be the proper age to have implants. If you are dissatisfied with the shape of your breasts because they seem deflated, you may benefit from this cosmetic breast treatment. In addition, if your breasts have been affected by aging, nursing, or weight loss, this treatment can bring them back to life with increased volume. It is also a welcomed option if you work out with weights or have little to no original breast tissue.

Surgical Technique

Incision type as well as implant placement are aspects that you will discuss with your surgeon before surgery. During the procedure, an incision is created and then the appropriate breast implant will be slipped into its position.

There are a couple of methods that may be chosen for implant placement. These include either submuscular placement (under the pec muscle) or submammary/subglandular placement (over the pec muscle). Where to place the implant is based on numerous factors including the overall type and size of the implant. No matter where the incision is placed, scarring is usually rare. Implant placement is determined based on your body type, implant size, and lifestyle.

Recovery

Breast augmentation is performed as outpatient surgery using general anesthesia. Following the incision, the breast implant will be moved through the incision and deposited into a surgically created pocket, and then fitted into its proper position. Once the implant is in position, the incision is closed with sutures or surgical adhesives. All patients will be taken to a private recovery space and observed before being released. You will be sent home wearing a recovery compression bra to assist with swelling.

Within a few days, the bruising and swelling will start to slowly go away, and the breasts will begin to feel normal as they fall into their new position. The majority of patients can engage in normal activities within a few days; however, exercise should be avoided for about 6 – 8 weeks. This surgery results in beautiful outcomes that look and feel both normal and natural. In most cases, this treatment can be life-changing for many women, allowing them the chance to feel more comfortable in their own skin.