BREAST AUGMENTATION
 

The best candidate for breast augmentation is a woman over the age of 18 who is unhappy with her breast size or shape and looking to alter their appearance.  Patients must be psychologically stable, physically healthy, and have realistic expectations.  Breast augmentation can enhance the look of the breasts, and often has the added benefit of increasing one’s self confidence.

Breast augmentation typically takes about two hours to complete and is performed under general anesthesia in a fully accredited state of the art hospital setting.

There are two different possible locations for the incisions: axillary, which is under the armpit, inframammary, which is within the crease below the breast.  Once the incision is made, the breast tissue is lifted to make a space or pocket into which the implant is then inserted.  Most implants will be placed beneath the chest muscle.  The implant is typically a silicone shell that is usually filled with a saline solution.  Saline implants are inserted empty and then filled, allowing for minimal scarring.  After the implant is inserted, the incisions are then closed.  Tape may be used for added support and the breasts may also be wrapped with gauze or other bandages. 

Breast augmentation involves many different options and techniques.  Choices must be made about the incision location and the type of implants.  The choices that are right for you will depend upon your individual circumstances, and, thus, are best made with the help of Dr. Bond.  She will advise you on the appropriateness of either saline or silicone implants which will depend on your body type and current breast symmetry.

Submuscular placement, or beneath the chest muscle, typically involves a decreased risk of capsular contracture, implant palpability, and mammography interference.  However, this placement is also associated with longer surgery and recovery times, more pain, and less accessibility in case of reoperation.

After surgery, patients often feel somewhat sore, tired and stiff, which can last for several days.  Some degree of discomfort is usually experienced because the procedure stretches the tissues.  Prescribed pain medication can help alleviate any discomfort you experience.  Dr. Bond may also request that you keep your arm extensions to a minimum, raising your elbows no higher than your armpit, for three to five days after surgery.

A week after surgery, any bandages that were applied are usually removed.  Patients are required to wear a support bra or compression bandage to help support and position the breasts.  Sutures are dissolvable and do not need to be remove.

Initially the breasts may feel tight as the skin adjusts to the new breast size, and the breasts themselves may seem hard at first, though they do soften in time.  Swelling is common and usually begins to decrease within a few weeks.  Increased sensitivity to physical contact of the breasts may occur for a month or longer.  The scars will be red right after surgery, but will fade over a period of several months.

If you have been wondering if larger or more contoured breast are for you, then call our office today and set up a personalized consultation with Dr. Bond. Call (973) 509-0007.

Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office located in Montclair, New Jersey (NJ). We serve patients from the following area, such as Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic and Sussex counties, as well as Jersey City, Newark, NJ and all surrounding areas including New York (NY).

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