Breast Augmentation
Boost your curves and create a proportional, elegant silhouette with tailored implants.
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure designed to enhance the size, shape, or symmetry of the breasts using implants or fat transfer. It is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures worldwide.
What Breast Augmentation Can Achieve
- Increase breast size for a fuller appearance.
- Improve symmetry if one breast is smaller than the other.
- Restore volume lost due to weight loss, pregnancy, or aging.
- Enhance body proportions for a more balanced figure.
Types of Breast Augmentation
Breast Implants
The most common method, using either:
Silicone Implants – More natural feel, filled with a silicone gel.
Saline Implants – Filled with sterile saltwater, firmer feel, and adjustable size.
Recovery Timeline
- Swelling and soreness for the first few weeks.
- Most patients return to light activities in 1 week.
- Full recovery takes about 6 weeks.
- Final results appear within 3-6 months as swelling subsides.
Procedure Overview
- Performed under general anesthesia.
- Incision placement varies: Inframammary (under the breast fold) – Most common, less visible scar. Periareolar (around the nipple) – Good for camouflaging scars. Transaxillary (armpit) – No scars on the breast itself.
- Implants are placed under or over the chest muscle.
- Sutures close the incisions, and recovery begins.
Three key benefits of Breast Augmentation
Balanced, customized shape
Enhances volume, projection, and upper-pole fullness while improving symmetry so clothes and swimwear fit the way you want.
Natural look and feel
Choice of silicone or saline implants (or fat transfer), plus precise placement (submuscular, subglandular, or dual-plane) to match your anatomy and movement.
Confidence that lasts
Refreshed proportions can elevate self-esteem and expand wardrobe options—subtle to dramatic, tailored to your goals.
Balanced, customized shape
Enhances volume, projection, and upper-pole fullness while improving symmetry so clothes and swimwear fit the way you want.
Natural look and feel
Choice of silicone or saline implants (or fat transfer), plus precise placement (submuscular, subglandular, or dual-plane) to match your anatomy and movement.
Confidence that lasts
Refreshed proportions can elevate self-esteem and expand wardrobe options—subtle to dramatic, tailored to your goals.
FAQ'S
Am I a good candidate?
You may be a candidate if you’re in good health, at a stable weight, a non-smoker (or willing to pause as directed), and seeking an improvement in breast shape, size, or symmetry with realistic goals. A consultation confirms candidacy and the best approach for you.
What’s the difference between augmentation, lift, reduction, and fat transfer?
Augmentation adds volume (implants or fat). A lift repositions and reshapes drooping tissue. Reduction removes tissue for smaller, lighter breasts. Fat transfer refines shape using your own fat for subtle volume or contour.
Will I need a lift too?
If your nipples sit low or point downward, combining a lift with augmentation or reduction can create a more youthful, balanced result. Your surgeon will assess nipple position and skin elasticity during your exam.
What type of anesthesia is used?
Most breast procedures are performed under general anesthesia for comfort and safety. Minor revisions or small fat transfers may be done with sedation when appropriate.
What scars should I expect?
Scar location depends on the procedure and your anatomy. Common patterns include periareolar, inframammary (in the fold), vertical (“lollipop”), or anchor. Scars fade over 6–18 months with proper care and sun protection.
How long is recovery and when can I exercise?
Many patients return to desk work in 3–7 days, resume light activity in 2 weeks, and gradually return to full exercise at 4–6 weeks as cleared by your surgeon. Swelling and shape refine for several months.
Will I be able to breastfeed and what about nipple sensation?
Some patients breastfeed normally after surgery, but it can’t be guaranteed. Temporary changes in nipple sensitivity are common and typically improve as swelling resolves.
How long do results last?
Results are long-lasting, but aging, gravity, pregnancy, and weight changes can affect shape over time. Supportive bras, stable weight, and healthy habits help preserve your outcome.
Does this affect mammograms or cancer screening?
You can still undergo routine screening. Always inform the imaging center about your surgery (and implants, if applicable) so they can use appropriate views and techniques.