Newport Beach Breast Augmentation Specialist

-If you are Considering Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is the most frequently performed cosmetic surgical procedure on women with 291,350 procedures performed in the United States in 2007 according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.  Augmentation mammoplasty enhances the size and shape of a womans breast.  This accomplishes many things for you including improvement of your body contour for personal reasons and to help balance differences in breast size which may occur.  It is effective to reduce the size of breasts following pregnancy and may be used in reconstructive surgery after mastectomy. 

Please ask your surgeon if there is anything you do not understand about augmentation mammoplasty.  The mammary implants are usually placed behind the pectoralis major muscle but occasionally placed directly behind the breast gland itself.  You may increase your bust line by one or more cup size and this can enhance your appearance and your self-confidence.  You should discuss your expectations thoroughly with your physician and be comfortable with your Newport Beach surgeon.  The best candidates for Newport Beach breast augmentation are women who wish to improve their appearance and women who are healthy and have realistic expectations.  If you wish to improve the way you look, then a breast augmentation is very helpful. 

The FDA has determined that the new gel implants are safe and effective as well as saline implants.  Our preference in most patients is to use silicone gel fill breast implants, although some patients prefer saline and we use those as well.  During your consultation for your Newport Beach Breast Augmentation we discuss all the different surgical techniques and decide which technique is the best personally for you.  If your breasts are sagging, your doctor may recommend a breast lift.  You should be open with your physician and discuss all of your expectations.  Frequently your Orange County surgeon will ask you to try on implants inside your bra to give you an idea of the size you wish to become after the implants are inserted.  This is very helpful to give you a visual of the size and also to help you feel more comfortable.  Most insurance companies consider breast augmentation as not medically necessary and this procedure is generally not covered by insurance.  When you have your surgery, you should make arrangements to have someone drive you to and from the surgery center in Newport Beach.  The surgery is generally performed using general anesthesia with board-certified and experienced anesthesiologist.  The procedure takes about 1 to 12 hours to perform, and after your surgery, you will be up and around in about 12 to 24 hours or so.  The dressings are changed the day after the operation.  You are placed into a specific surgical bra and the stitches are removed in about one week.  Getting back to normal after the breast augmentation depends on your activity.  We ask that you avoid extreme impact activity such as aerobics, running, tennis, and marshal arts, etc. for about six weeks.  You can work your way up through various non-impact physical activity including walking, stationary bicycle, and elliptical cross-trainer.  It is recommended that your physician follow you regularly after the surgery for at least one year and that you comply with all the instructions.