breast augmentation…
Breast enlargement, or augmentation mammoplasty, enhances the body contour of a woman who is unhappy with her breast size. This procedure can also correct a reduction in breast volume after pregnancy or balance a difference in breast size. In certain cases where the breasts have sagging or droopiness, a simultaneous breast lift may be necessary.
During the procedure, an implant is inserted through an incision made under the crease under the breast, around the areola (dark tissue around the nipple), or through the armpit. The implant may be placed under the breast tissue or beneath the chest wall muscle. Women may choose to have saline or silicone implants. Breast augmentation is an outpatient procedure which usually takes 1-1.5 hours under general anesthesia. Stitches absorb on their own but the incisions are usually covered with tape for 1-2 weeks. Most patients return to routine activity within the first week but aerobic activity and strenuous upper body activity are limited for 3-4 weeks.
Choosing breast augmentation is a big decision so it’s important to become fully informed. The breast implant specialists of Paces will answer any questions you may have about breast augmentation surgery, the implants, or what you can expect for recovery.
You may be interested in any or all of the following breast procedures currently being offered at Paces:
- Breast reduction - breast reduction mammoplasty is used for women who have health issues or severe self-consciousness about the size of her breasts
- Corrective breast surgeries – correct the issues caused by previous surgeries
- Breast reconstruction – for women who have had a breast altered or lost one due to cancer
- Male breast reduction procedures – done for men with gynecomastia, which is a condition of male breast over-development
