Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast for a number of reasons:
To enhance the body contour of a woman who, for personal reasons, feels her breast size is too small.
To correct a reduction in breast volume after pregnancy.
To balance a difference in breast size.
As a reconstructive technique following breast surgery.
By inserting an implant behind each breast, surgeons are able to increase a woman's breast size by one or more bra cup sizes. Our consultations for breast surgery include discussions regarding risks and benefits of breast surgery, types of implants used, location of surgical incisions, and a chance to see our work from before and after photographs of previous patients. The focus is the creation of natural looking breasts.
The incisions can be made in the breast crease, around the nipple or in the axilla (armpit). There are advantages and disadvantages for each incision which you will hear about during the consultation. Saline breast implants are used.
A pocket is created either over or under the muscle and the implant is placed in the pocket. Most augmentations in our practice are done under the muscle. but there are some indications for above the muscle.
Conservative sizes produce the best results. It is very important to select a breast implant size that fits the patient's body.
Procedure
Enlarges the size of the breasts.
Duration
2 hours
Anesthesia
Usually general
Hospital stay
Outpatient
Recovery
Usually 3-4 days before returning to work. No heavy lifting for 4 weeks.
