Breast Augmentation

Absolutely! We use almost exclusively Allergan smooth implants as they have the best warranty. Enrollment is free and automatic. Silicone implants are covered against rupture (for the lifetime of both implants) and capsular contracture (for the first 10 years) While rare, these complications can happen and we want to be sure that you are covered. Saline implants are also covered against rupture for the lifetime of the implants. Warranties vary by implant company and implant type, so be sure to ask your surgeon for full details.

Rarely, implants can cause pain years after surgery. The most common reason is a capsular contracture where your body produces excessive scar tissue around the implant. This is covered by the warranty in the first 10 years after surgery and occurs in less than 1% of cosmetic breast augmentations.

Implants do not actually expire, however, they will not likely last you a lifetime. The current gummy bear implants have a rupture rate that is less than 10% at 10 years. By thirty years, that number is likely much higher. The best way to ensure your implants longevity is to work with one of our surgeons and follow all of the postoperative instructions.

Fat transfer for breast augmentation essentially uses fat from one part of the body where you dont want it and inject it into your breasts. This option is best for women looking for a relatively small increase in breast size and prefer a natural result. It can also be combined with implants to create even more volume while still maintaining a natural result.

We pride ourselves on minimizing discomfort after surgery. The problem with that is that without some pain, there is very little to stop you from being active. We typically advise patients to do no lifting over 5-10 pounds for six weeks and to keep their arms below the shoulder for at least two weeks.

While breast augmentation can affect breastfeeding, it is usually still possible to breastfeed after surgery. Be sure to discuss your desire to breastfeed with us before surgery as there are options that help to ensure you can breastfeed after implants. For example, using an incision underneath the breast (IMF incision as opposed to at the nipple or areola).

As Plastic Surgeons, it is our responsibility to continually monitor the long-term safety of breast implants to make sure that we can educate our patients on the possible adverse outcomes. While there is still no evidence that implants cause autoimmune diseases, there are some rare disorders that are more common in women with breast implants than in those that do not have them. It is all part of the risk to benefit discussion we have with every patient.

Following a breast augmentation, you may notice that your implants fall slightly as they settle into place. This is completely normal. Eventually, the downward force of the implant and cause some sagging. This takes years to happen and even longer when you work with us choose the implant that fits your breast and chest for a beautiful, natural, long-lasting result.

This is a common myth. Implants only need to be replaced if there is a problem with them. At 10 years, over 90% of implants are intact.

Insurance will not cover the cost of cosmetic breast enhancement surgery (augmentation, lift, or a combination of the two). It will cover breast surgery in the setting of previous breast cancer. By law, all insurance companies have to cover both the breast that had cancer and surgery needed on the other breast to make them more symmetric (matching surgery).

Breast augmentation remains the most popular cosmetic surgery in the United States. For some women, breast augmentation is a way to feel more confident, while for others it is part of restoring the breast after a cancer diagnosis. While it is relatively safe, if your surgeon answers with an, everything will be fine, response, you should consider that a red flag. There can be complications and it is important to make an informed decision.

With saline implants, the change is usually very noticeable as the breast can deflate over a few days to weeks. Signs that your silicone implants are ruptured can include changes in breast shape, swelling over a period of weeks or even pain. Capsular contracture, where the scar tissue around the implant hardens can happen. Silicone implants can also rupture and not cause any symptoms at all. These are referred to as silent ruptures. In those cases, you would only know if you got an MRI to check.

First, you should be at or close to your ideal weight. One of the most common reasons for revision is size change and partly that reflects patients own weight change leading to the implants being too large or too small. Second, you should be at least 6 months to a year out from breastfeeding. And finally, dont use any tobacco or nicotine products or take aspirin/drugs/supplements that increase the risk of bleeding.

The formation of a capsule or scar tissue around the implant is a normal part of healing and helps to keep the implants in place. In some patients however, the scar tissue becomes usually thick. The most common sign you have capsular contracture is that your breast gets hard, or hard and painful. Subtler capsular contracture can also cause your breast implants to shift or change shape.

Our surgeons perform nerve blocks that limit most of the discomfort after surgery. You may experience some temporary soreness, tightness and swelling as well as some discomfort in the incision area. Your breasts may be sensitive to stimulation for a few weeks and we ask that you refrain from breast play for 4-6 weeks.

Implants do not actually expire, however, they will not likely last you a lifetime. The current gummy bear implants have a rupture rate that is less than 10% at 10 years. By thirty years, that number is likely much higher. The best way to ensure the longevity of your implant is to work with one of our surgeons and follow all of the postoperative instructions.

Our prices are all inclusive: the consult, all pre-operative visits, the surgery, anesthesia and surgery center, as well as all post-operative visits and garments. Breast augmentation costs between $8,500 and $9,500. There is a range as each patient is unique as is each surgery performed. Please contact us regarding a private consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons. We pride ourselves on a patient-centric approach to serving you and look forward to meeting you soon.

With our enhanced recovery protocols, you will be pleasantly surprised how little discomfort there is after a breast augmentation. Most people describe a sensation of pressure and not much after that. You will be up and walking the same day and, depending on your job, you may be back to work in a week or two. Bruising and swelling may persist for up to 2 weeks. While light walking and lifting may be resumed fairly quickly after surgery, you cannot return to a regular workout routine for 6 weeks.

From breast enlargement creams to pectoral exercises and supplements, there have been hundreds of products that promise larger breasts without surgery. However, short of a padded bra, there are no proven ways to increase the size of your breasts without surgery. Sorry.

Absolutely! This is the most common cosmetic surgery in the United States with over 300,000 women having it done in 2018. Fully 98% of these women say it was worth it.

As an alternative to breast implants, breast augmentation can also be done with fat grafting or transfer. Excess fat is removed from one area via liposuction, an area where you do not want it like the belly or thighs, and then transferred into the breasts. The fat is transferred in very small drops so that it can re-establish blood supply from the surrounding tissues. And, because it uses your bodys own fat, the extra volume is permanent and risks are low.

One of the most exciting new developments in breast augmentation is the cohesive breast implant also known as the gummy bear implant. Previous generation implants were filled with liquid silicone. In cohesive implants, the silicone has more connections (chemical cross-links) between the silicone molecules so the gel firm enough to retain its shape over time, yet soft enough to still feel natural.

Gummy bear implants are tear-drop, gel-based implants and retain a more tear drop shape compared to round saline or silicone implants.

Natrelle breast implants are the full line of smooth, round implants from Allergan. We use mostly Allergan implants in our practice because it is the only company that has three different gummy gels five different projections to allow us to find the ideal implant for you. They also have the best implant lifetime rupture warranty: replacement of both implants and up to $3500 to cover the cost of surgery.

The most common issue is capsular contracture or the formation of a scar tissue around the implant. The second most common (

Our prices are all inclusive: the consult, all pre-operative visits, the surgery, anesthesia and surgery center, as well as all post-operative visits and garments. Breast augmentation costs between $6,500 and $8,500. There is a range as each patient is unique as is each surgery performed. Please contact us regarding a private consultation with one of our board-certified plastic surgeons. We pride ourselves on a patient-centric approach to serving you and look forward to meeting you soon.

Breast augmentation is essentially making the breast larger. Breast implant surgery involves placing silicone or saline implants into the breast in order to enhance size, shape and volume. Breasts can also be augmented using your own fat, but this option is less common.

The most common sizes range from 300-400cc with most patients looking for a C-Cup breast. Implants come in a variety of sizes (100-1000cc), types (saline and silicone), projections (low, moderate, high, full) and gumminess (responsive, soft, cohesive). With so many choices, it may seem tricky to find the right one but trust our expert surgeons to help you find the perfect implant.

The current generation of both saline and silicone smooth, round implants are safest implants. The FDA, World Health Organization and the Institute of Medicine have all reviewed extensive testing of implants and concluded that they are safe and effective. Textured breast implants, we do not offer these in our practice, have been linked to a cancer of the immune system (BIA-ALCL breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma).

Cigna will not cover the cost of cosmetic breast enhancement surgery (augmentation, lift, or a combination of the two). It will cover breast surgery in the setting of previous breast cancer. By law, all insurance companies have to cover both the breast that had cancer and surgery needed on the other breast to make them more symmetric (matching surgery).