Breast Enlargement

Many women are interested in enhancing their breast size to improve their overall body image. Patient's interest in augmentations range from the subtle change to a significant enlargement to their breast size. Women often consider augmentation with a breast lift following pregnancy.

Who is a Candidate for Breast Enlargement?

Women who desire larger breasts may wish to have a breast enlargement (augmentation) procedure. Breast augmentation may also be indicated for women who have one breast that is noticeably smaller than the other.

Breast augmentation is intended to give the patient larger and more shapely breasts. A more positive self image may also be a result of breast enlargement.

About Breast Enlargement Surgery

Breast enlargement surgery is done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. Prior to your surgery, you and your surgeon will decide what surgical approach and type of implant is best for you. Incisions for breast enlargement can be made either under the breast in the crease, around the bottom of the aerola (nipple complex), or in the armpit. The implants are can be placed either under the breast tissue or under the muscle. There are several types of implants - saline and silicone gel - which come in many styles which allows your surgeon to select the implant that is best suited to your needs.

The patient goes home in an elastic bra. The bra helps hold the breasts in the correct position. Initial discomfort is controlled with oral medication. Sutures are usually removed in 7 to 12 days. Light activities can be resumed as tolerated and aerobic activities can be started in about 3 weeks. Moving or sliding the implants within the breast pockets during the postoperative period may reduce the frequency of wrinkling. Your surgeon will instruct you in post operative massage of your implants at your post operative check up.

See Breast Augmentation Before and After Photos

Additional Procedures

An additional procedure that would enhance the result of a breast augmentation is a Breast Lift if the breasts are saggy in addition to being small.

Payment for Plastic Surgery

Breast enlargement is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment. Our patient counselors can help you with your financial arrangements, including financing.

Risks

The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.

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• Breast Enlargement
• Breast Lift
• Male Breast Reduction
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