Breast Augmentation - Breast Implants

Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to enlarge and reshape the breast using implants. Because women with smaller breasts often complain of having difficulty finding dresses and bathing suits that fit well, breast augmentation is often employed to help with this problem. Breast augmentation is one of the more commonly performed aesthetic surgeries today and the results can be dramatic.

Silicone versus Saline Implants

If you are considering breast augmentation then you undoubtedly have many questions. Silicone versus saline implants? Where will the incision or implant be placed? Is breast augmentation safe? How big should I go? Regarding what type of implant to use, silicone or saline, many factors need to be considered. Complications can occur with any surgery, but both types of implants are safe and approved by the FDA. The implants can be placed either under the chest muscle or above the chest muscle and through multiple incisions including inframmary (in the crease below the breast), peri-areolar (around the nipple) or transaxillary (under the armpit). These questions are not uncommon and during your initial consultation Dr. Sanderson will carefully answer each question and discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each option.

What should I expect after surgery?

  • Pain is moderate
  • Muscle tightness
  • Swelling
  • A surgical bra will need to be worn for 2 weeks after surgery followed by a sports bra

When can I go back to work?
4-7 days

When can I exercise?
6 weeks

Is this done as an inpatient or outpatient?
Outpatient

What type of anesthesia?
General anesthesia

How long does the procedure take?
1-2 hours

Flower Mound Plastic Surgery provides breast augmentation surgery at our state of the art facility in Flower Mound, Texas. Our procedures have helped many patients in the Texas cities of Grapevine, Denton, Argyle, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Coppell, Highland Village, Gainesville, Dallas and Fort Worth. If you’re looking for more information on our breast augmentation procedure, please fill out the the request form or give us a call at (972) 691-7900. You can also visit on Facebook.com.