Breast augmentation surgery, most commonly, refers to the use of breast implants to enhance the shape and size of the breasts. Breast augmentation can also be considered as an option for patients that have lost breast volume due to aging, weight loss or after certain surgical procedures. While fat transfer procedures can also be used as a way to augment the volume of the breasts, breast augmentation using implants provides patients a more predictable and reliable result.
Why Get Breast Augmentation Surgery
Here are a few reasons you might want to get breast augmentation surgery:
- To augment your breasts volume if you feel they’re not big enough – for some, this can boost patients self-confidence.
- If one of your breasts is fuller than the other, you can augment the other breast using breast augmentation surgery to make them more symmetrical.
- To augment your breasts volume as a result of size reduction after pregnancy, aging, or weight loss.
Types of Breast Implants
The two main types of breast implants used in breast augmentation surgery include silicone and saline implants.
The silicone implants consist of silicone covering and a silicone gel filling. The saline implants consist of a silicone covering filled with sterilized saline water inside. Each implant type has a different shapes for you to choose from!
How Breast Augmentation Surgery Works
First of all, you need to arrange a consultation with your plastic surgeon. Tell your surgeon your preferences and goals. Your surgeon will discuss the recommended surgical plans for you and you can choose the option you like best.
After that, your surgeon will proceed with the surgery. You will need to stop food and water intake about 12 hours before the surgery. The surgery is done either under general anesthesia or local anesthesia.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does health insurance cover breast augmentation surgery?
In usual circumstances, health insurance doesn’t cover breast augmentation surgery.
What does breast augmentation surgery cost?
The exact breast augmentation surgery cost varies according to the type of implants and incisions you decide on, but it can vary from $6,000 to $12,000.
Is there any age restriction for breast augmentation surgery?
While there are no set age restrictions, most plastic surgeons will wait until patients are over 18 yrs of age to perform breast augmentation procedures.
Are there any risks of breast augmentation surgery?
No surgery comes without risks. Breast augmentation surgery also has a few risks, like implant rupture, infection and breast pain.
How long will I have to stay in the hospital after breast augmentation surgery?
Patients are discharged the day of surgery. Breast augmentation is an outpatient procedure.
Results
Breast augmentation surgery is designed to improve the fullness and shape. In my experience, patients are extremely satisfied after breast augmentation procedures. Most patients recover very quickly with minimal pain or discomfort.
To learn more about your breast augmentation options, contact Dr. Rodriguez at Pryor Health. 815-977-4403