BREAST AUGMENTATION 101
in the U.S. giving women with small or unevenly sized breasts a fuller, firmer, better-proportioned appearance. Breast augmentation is achieved by placing silicone or saline implants in the breast, resulting in beautiful, natural-feeling breasts that are one or more cup sizes larger. Women choose breast augmentation for a variety of medical and aesthetic reasons, including balancing breast size, compensating for reduced breast mass after pregnancy or surgery, or correcting a congenital breast defect. Whether you are interested in seeing if you are a good candidate for breast implants, a breast reduction, or implant exchange to replace old implants, the plastic surgeons at SunCoast Plastic Surgery in Pearland/Houston can help you achieve the aesthetic you desire.
Breast Implant Safety
Surgery & Recovery
Breast implants are silicone shells filled with either saline (salt water) or silicone gel, and during breast augmentation surgery, the implants are placed behind each breast, beneath the breast tissue or the chest wall muscle. Each implant type is completely safe, and each offers its own advantages.
One primary advantage of saline breast implants is that, if ruptured, the saline (salt solution) is naturally dissolved and absorbed by the body. Another disadvantage of saline implants is that they may appear less natural in small-breasted or breast reconstruction patients. This is an important consideration for very thin women with minimal breast tissue to cover the implant, or women who have a breast injury or need breast reconstruction. However, there are much less adverse affects with saline implants if rupture when compared with silicone implants.
Silicone gel-filled implants are the preferred choice of most of our patients, primarily because they provide a more natural feel. At SunCoast Plastic Surgery, we are proud to offer patients the option of silicone gel-filled breast implants, since they are much softer and feel more natural than saline-filled breast implants.
The breast augmentation procedure, aka mammoplasty, takes one to two hours to complete and is typically performed under general anesthesia. Incisions are made in inconspicuous places on the breast to minimize scar visibility, and the best choices for incision placement are: Underside of the Breast (Inframammary), Areola (Periareolar), and Armpit (Transaxillary).
With each type of incision, once the incision is made, a pocket is created for the breast implant. The implant is then slid through the incision and centered behind the nipple.
An inframammary incision is made under the breast and close to the inframammary fold. This type of incision secures proper placement of the implant, but also reduces scar visibility. An advantage of the inframammary incision is that the surgeon works close to the breast, allowing for optimal visibility while working.
Every woman is unique in both her natural body shape and desires for her personal appearance. With that in mind, Dr. Chaudhari works closely with each patient during the pre-operative consultation to learn the patient’s goals for breast augmentation surgery. Together, Dr. Chaudhari and the patient will decide which implant type, size and placement is best. In this way, each patient enjoys completely customized treatment based on her specific goals.
If you’re planning a breast augmentation procedure, during your consultation, you and Dr. Chaudhari will make decisions together about the type, size, incision and placement of your implants. Your body type and anatomy impact these decisions, so Dr. Chaudhari will discuss with you all the options for breast augmentation surgery, depending on your current measurements, your body frame, and your expectations.
The areola is the dark skin surrounding the nipple, and a periareolar incision is placed in the transition area, between the dark areola and the lighter surrounding breast skin, where it is less visible. Like the inframammary incision, the periareolar incision allows the implant to be placed in precise pocket formation and provides for absolute controlled bleeding.
Dr. Chaudhari performs every procedure with great care and precision to ensure that each patient can enjoy a quick and healthy recovery. A surgical bra is typically required after surgery, and some bruising, soreness and swelling are to be expected. Patients may feel tired for a day or two following surgery, and while most patients are able to return to work within two weeks, physical activity should be avoided for longer.
Complications following breast augmentation surgery are rare, and usually minimal. And although rare, possible complications include capsular contracture, swelling and pain, infection around the implant, change in nipple sensation, decreased milk production while nursing, and breakage or leakage of the implant due to injury. Regular monitoring of breast implants after breast augmentation surgery is recommended.
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures in the U.S., giving women with small or unevenly sized breasts a fuller, firmer, better-proportioned appearance. Breast augmentation is achieved by placing silicone or saline implants in the breast, resulting in beautiful, natural-feeling breasts that are one or more cup sizes larger. Women choose breast augmentation for a variety of medical and aesthetic reasons, including balancing breast size, compensating for reduced breast mass after pregnancy or surgery, or correcting a congenital breast defect.
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Tammy (5’6” 165 lbs) is a mother of 4 kids who noticed deflation and underwent breast augmentation with 400 cc silicone gummy implants.
Ashley (5’4” 135 lbs) mother of two who is healthy and fit but noticed some deflation of her breasts. She has loose skin and widened areolae. We decided to place 455 cc silicone gummy implants through the areolar incisions along with areolar reduction to add volume, elevated the nipple position, and tighten the skin envelope.
Tammy (5’6” 165 lbs) is a mother of 4 kids who noticed deflation and underwent breast augmentation with 400 cc silicone gummy implants.
Jacqueline (5’5” 110 lbs), Miss Galaxy Canada, is a mother of 2 who noticed breast deflation and underwent breast augmentation with 375 cc and 400 cc silicone gummy implants and left crescent areolar lift.
Chanelle is tall beautiful (5”10 135 lbs) swimsuit model from Canada with no kids. She underwent breast augmentation with 400 cc silicone gummy bear implants using a sub-areolar incision and funnel for implant placement.
Fawn (5’9” 150 lbs) with no kids who has widened areolae. She underwent breast augmentation with 455 cc silicone gummy bear implants placed through IMF incisions and areolar tightening to reduce the size of her areolae.
Savannah (5’3” 135 lbs) has small breasts, loose skin, and slight sagging of nipples. She is undergoing a breast augmentation, using 455 cc silicone implants, along with areolar breast lift to elevate the nipples, reduce the size of areolas and remove some loose skin.
Nicole (5’2” 101lbs) is a young mother with small breasts who will undergo breast augmentation with 350 cc silicone gummy implants.
Payton (5’3” 115 lbs) is a thin young woman with small breasts who will be undergoing breast augmentation with 375 cc silicone gummy implants.
Jamie (5’4” 135 lbs) is a fitness enthusiast who has lost all her breast tissue and wants breast implants with a very natural shape. I felt she was a great candidate for shaped silicone implants because she has very little breast tissue coverage. She underwent breast augmentation with 440 cc shaped gummy implants.
Nicole (6’0” 175 lbs) is a tall woman with small breasts who wanted a noticeable aesthetic result. She underwent breast augmentation with 650 cc silicone gummy implants.
Bertha (5’5” 123 lbs) is a mother of 2 kids with small deflated breasts. She will be undergoing breast augmentation with 375 cc silicone gummy implants.
Victoria (5’7” 105 lbs) is a very thin young female with very small breasts and thin skin. She is undergoing breast augmentation with 300 cc shaped silicone breast implants because she has very little coverage and wants a more natural appearance.
Tammy (5’6” 165 lbs) is a mother of 4 kids who noticed deflation and underwent breast augmentation with 400 cc silicone gummy implants.
