Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that uses implants (silicone or saline) or fat transfer to increase breast size, improve symmetry, and enhance breast shape and contour.
Definition
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that uses implants (silicone or saline) or fat transfer to increase breast size, improve symmetry, and enhance breast shape and contour.
In-Depth
What You Need to Know
Breast augmentation is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery worldwide. Implant options include silicone gel (most natural feel), saline (adjustable volume), and structured/form-stable "gummy bear" implants. Key decisions involve implant size, shape (round vs. anatomic), profile (low to ultra-high projection), incision location (inframammary, periareolar, or transaxillary), and placement (above or below the muscle). Fat transfer augmentation uses liposuction to harvest fat from another body area, providing a modest natural increase. Surgery takes 1-2 hours under general anesthesia. Initial recovery is 1 week; full activity resumes at 6 weeks. Implants are not lifetime devices — monitoring and possible revision are expected.
Calls & Questions
What Patients Ask
Common phone questions about breast augmentation — and how Front Desk handles scheduling and call routing automatically.
Common Patient Questions
- 1What size implant should I get?
- 2Silicone vs. saline — which is better?
- 3What is recovery like?
- 4How long do breast implants last?
How Front Desk Helps Your Practice
Front Desk discusses implant options at a high level, provides pricing, explains the difference between silicone and saline, and schedules consultations.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about breast augmentation.
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that uses implants (silicone or saline) or fat transfer to increase breast size, improve symmetry, and enhance breast shape and contour. Breast augmentation is the most commonly performed cosmetic surgery worldwide. Implant options include silicone gel (most natural feel), saline (adjustable volume), and structured/form-stable "gummy bear" implants.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk discusses implant options at a high level, provides pricing, explains the difference between silicone and saline, and schedules consultations.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk discusses implant options at a high level, provides pricing, explains the difference between silicone and saline, and schedules consultations.
Your plastic surgery provider can answer this during your appointment. Front Desk discusses implant options at a high level, provides pricing, explains the difference between silicone and saline, and schedules consultations.
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