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Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is also known as Mammoplasty, breast enlargement or breast enhancement.

 

A saline filled or silicone prosthesis is used to cosmetically augment and enhance small breasts.

 

Recent advancements in technology have provided availability of different shapes (anatomic, teardrop, or round) and now also smooth textures.

 

These differences allow the doctor to customize your procedure to your own individual result.

 

Saline and Silicone implants are used by Dr. Sharma, they have been available for more than 20 years, and they are made by Allergan.

 

The ideal candidate for breast augmentation procedure is someone who feels her breasts are too small or uneven or that her breasts are out of proportion to the rest of her body.  Another reason to want implants is if breasts appear to be sagging or flat. She may also have a desire for her clothing to fit better or to have a better body image.

 

The standard breast augmentation procedure usually takes about two hours. This procedure is done under local anesthesia in our office.  The patient will be given oral medication prior to the procedure for relaxation and for pain.

A local tumescent solution will be infused during the procedure to numb the area, for little or no discomfort felt by the patient.  A small incision is made in the fold under the breast and the implant is placed underneath the pectoral muscle, for a more natural look.  This will not interfere with breast feeding or mammograms.

 

The patient will need to take a few days away from work or strenuous activities. Following the procedure you will feel relaxed and tired the first day and should plan to stay home, and you will return to our office in 24 to 48 hours after the procedure for a follow up check.  When you go home you can take a shower but avoid any lifting, bending or stretching.  Moderate pain is typical for the first two days but is mostly gone by the third day and is easily controlled with medication.  Bruising and swelling is usual for the first week, but will be moderate and rapidly disappear.  Arnica Montana a homeopathic remedy can lessen bruising and soreness associated with the procedure.

 

For the first 3 to 4 weeks breasts will sit high on the chest, it is important to follow the physician’s instructions and wear the post-operative strap while the breasts gradually settle into a natural position and contour.  Many activities can be resumed with-in the first week.

 

The result of Awake Breast Augmentation is a very natural looking breast that will continue to improve over time. They will appear full and soft with a natural feeling and appearance.

 

Breast augmentation is also known as Mammoplasty, breast enlargement or breast enhancement.

 

A saline filled or silicone prosthesis is used to cosmetically augment and enhance small breasts.

 

Recent advancements in technology have provided availability of different shapes (anatomic, teardrop, or round) and now also smooth textures.

 

These differences allow the doctor to customize your procedure to your own individual result.

 

Dr. Sharma uses Saline and Silicone implants, and they have been available for more than 20 years, and they are made by Allergan.

 

The ideal candidate for breast augmentation procedure is someone who feels her breasts are too small or uneven or that her breasts are out of proportion to the rest of her body.  Another reason to want implants is if breasts appear to be sagging or flat. She may also have a desire for her clothing to fit better or to have a better body image.

 

The standard breast augmentation procedure usually takes about two hours. This procedure is done under local anesthesia in our office.  The patient will be given oral medication prior to the procedure for relaxation and for pain.

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