The best candidates for breast augmentation surgery are women who are physically and psychologically healthy and who have realistic expectations about their results. In some cases, women with drooping or sagging breasts may include a breast lift in addition to getting breast implants.

Breast augmentation is often included as part of a mommy makeover. Women may choose breast augmentation after significant weight loss as well. Implants can also form the foundation of breast reconstruction following a mastectomy.

Oftentimes, bringing in photographs of your ideal proportions can help us better determine together the best methods to help you meet those goals. We can use Vectra 3D imaging to show you what a variety of implants could look like on your own body. Finally, you’ll be given detailed instructions to follow before and after your surgery, helping you feel more confident about exactly what to expect from your procedure.

Since the muscles and tissue have been manipulated to fit your breast implants, you can expect to feel some tightness in your chest. Your breasts may likely appear square or elongated due to this tightness. These after-effects are a natural part of the process. As your body continue to heal and adjust, your breast implants should settle into a more natural position.

This phase of breast augmentation recovery is called the drop and fluff stage. As the muscles stretch and relax, your breast implants will “drop” down and out into the intended position, and “fluff” or fill out the lower half of the breast to reveal a more natural breast shape. This process can take months.

1. How do I choose the right size breast implants for my body?

There are several modalities that will help you select your breast implant size such as: volume sizers, 3D technology, pictures, and your surgeon’s advice.

2. Where will the incisions be for my breast augmentation?

Typically, the incisions will be made in the Inframammary fold (the fold below your breast).

3. How long is recovery from a breast augmentation?

After a breast augmentation, you can expect to be back to a desk job within 5 days, 4 weeks back to aerobics, 8 weeks fully healed.

4. What are the main differences between saline and silicone?

Silicone is more representative of breast tissue, with no rippling.  Saline feels somewhat less natural.

5. How long until you can wear an underwire bra?

You can wear an underwire bra 4 months after surgery or after they have fully dropped.

6. What is the average cost?

Average cost of a breast augmentation is $7400 with silicone implants and $6400 with saline implants.

7. Do implants have an expiration date?

Breast implants do not have an expiration date and can last many years.  People used to think it was ten years, because that was the length of saline warranty.

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