Who is a Candidate?
- Women who desire larger breasts.
- Women with a moderate degree of breast sagging and smaller breasts, whose problem can be solved by enlargement.
- Women who have one breast that is noticeably smaller than the other.
Intended Result
- Larger and more shapely breasts.
- A more positive self image
Procedure Description
- The procedure is done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia.
- A small incision is made under the breast, around the nipple, or under the arm and a saline or gel implant is inserted under the breast tissue or under the breast tissue and the underlying muscle.
Recuperation & Healing
- The patient goes home in an elastic bra. The bra helps hold the breasts in the correct position.
- Initial discomfort is controlled with oral medication.
- The wound is closed with subcuticular absorbable sutures and no suture removal is necessary.
- Light activities can be resumed as tolerated. Aerobic activities can be started in about 3 weeks.
- Moving or sliding the implants within the breast pockets in the post operative period may reduce the frequency of wrinkling.
Other Options
Additional procedures that may enhance the result include Mastopexy (breast lift)-if the breasts are saggy in addition to being small.
Insurance Guidelines
This procedure is now considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment.
Note
The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.