Breast
Augmentation
Enlarge your breast size for a boost in confidence and to regain a more youthful appearance. Plan on about a week of downtime.
What is breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to increase the size, shape, or fullness of the breasts. This is typically achieved using breast implants or fat transfer. The procedure is popular among women who desire larger breasts, want to restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy, or seek to achieve a more rounded breast shape or improve natural breast asymmetry.
One of the primary benefits of breast augmentation is the ability to customize your results. You have control over several aspects — and what is fun about this consult is trying out all the sizes of implants and seeing how they will look on your frame.
Implant size
You can choose the volume (cc's) of the implants based on your desired breast size and proportions.
Round or teardrop
Implants come in different shapes, such as round and teardrop (anatomical), allowing you to achieve the specific look you desire.
Saline or silicone
Options include saline-filled implants or silicone gel implants, each with its own characteristics and feel.
Over or under muscle
Implants can be placed under the breast tissue (subglandular) or under the chest muscle (submuscular), depending on your anatomy and aesthetic goals.
There are many ways to perform breast augmentation. It's essential to consult with a board-certified cosmetic surgeon, like Dr. Stubbs, who specializes in breast augmentation. During your consultation, you'll discuss your goals, medical history, and preferences to determine the most appropriate treatment plan.
How it's performed
The most common approach is through an incision on the inframammary fold. Other options include an incision in the armpit or around the areola.
Breast augmentation is suitable for women who desire increased breast volume, improved breast symmetry, or enhanced overall breast shape. It can also address breast asymmetry or congenital breast deformities.
Incision locations
Dr. Stubbs will recommend the best approach based on your anatomy, implant choice, and aesthetic goals.
- 1Inframammary foldMost common
- 2Armpit (transaxillary)
- 3Around the areola (periareolar)
A specific post-operative treatment plan will be developed, tailored to your needs. You will be given instructions and personalized care throughout the perioperative time.
Most patients are able to return to normal activities
More day-to-day activities resume around a week out from surgery
Working out (not chest muscles) may start around 6 weeks
Results become more apparent as swelling subsides and breasts settle into their new shape
Breast augmentation is a procedure that appeals to two primary groups of women, each with their own reasons and goals.
- Some women naturally have smaller breasts due to genetics or developmental factors
- Breast augmentation allows these individuals to enhance their breast size
- Achieve a fuller, more proportionate bustline
- Breasts changed due to aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss
- Loss of breast volume, sagging (ptosis), or asymmetry
- Augmentation can restore lost volume, improve breast shape, and provide a more youthful appearance
In some cases, breast augmentation may be combined with other procedures like a breast lift (mastopexy) to achieve both enhanced volume and lifted, more youthful breast contours. This combination can be tailored to address individual anatomical needs and aesthetic goals.
Breast augmentation + breast lift (mastopexy)
Combining breast augmentation with a breast lift is often ideal for women seeking comprehensive improvement in both volume and sagging. A breast lift (mastopexy) is designed to lift and reshape breasts that have begun to sag or droop. This procedure removes excess skin, tightens the breast tissue, and repositions the nipples to a higher, more youthful position on the breast mound.
Working closely with a skilled plastic surgeon like Dr. Stubbs ensures that you receive personalized care and achieve the transformative results you desire.
Ready to see what's possible?
Call us at (479) 485-3600 to schedule an appointment, or you can request a consultation online.
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