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Breast Augmentation in Portage & Kalamazoo, MI

Breast augmentation can offer a range of benefits, enhancing the balance of your figure while aligning with your personal aesthetic goals. This procedure can help adjust the size and shape of the breasts, offering a harmonious silhouette that aligns with your body’s proportions. 

At Southwest Michigan Plastic and Hand Surgery, we know that deciding to undergo breast augmentation involves considering various details, from choosing the right type of implant to understanding the recovery process. We are here to guide you through each step, making sure you are informed about the choices available and their implications. Serving Portage and Kalamazoo, MI, we want to make your breast augmentation experience as smooth as possible, keeping your concerns and safety at the forefront.

What is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation, a common surgical method for women wishing for larger breasts, focuses on augmenting and reshaping the breast area. This intervention involves inserting implants to enhance breast volume and contours. The techniques and implant size used are unique to each individual’s body structure and aesthetic preferences and can help you achieve your personal aesthetic vision.

What Are the Benefits of Breast Augmentation?

Enhanced Breast Size and Shape

Breast augmentation allows for a significant enhancement in both the size and shape of the breasts. This adjustment leads to a more pronounced and aesthetically pleasing breast profile, aligning with individual desires for a fuller, more rounded appearance.

Improved Symmetry

Many individuals find that their breasts are not symmetrical in size or shape. Through breast augmentation, it is possible to achieve a more balanced and harmonious look, addressing any natural asymmetry and enhancing overall proportion.

Reconstruction After Mastectomy

Breast augmentation can be an important reconstructive choice for individuals who have experienced a mastectomy. This procedure aids in reestablishing the breast’s natural contours and size, contributing significantly to both physical restoration and emotional recovery following breast cancer treatment or injury.

Rejuvenation After Pregnancy or Weight Loss

Pregnancy and significant weight loss can often lead to changes in breast volume and firmness. Breast augmentation can help rejuvenate the breast area, restoring lost volume, creating a round and firm shape, and contributing to a more youthful appearance.

Breast Augmentation Materials

  • Saline Implants: These implants are known for their flexibility in size adjustments during breast augmentation. Filled with sterile saltwater, they provide a uniform shape, firmness, and feel. An advantage of saline implants is their built-in safety feature; in case of a rupture, the saline can be harmlessly absorbed by the body.
  • Silicone Implants: Silicone implants, or gel-filled implants, are a popular choice because they feel more like natural breast tissue. They come in a range of sizes and shapes, offering greater versatility.
  • Gummy Bear Implants: Characterized by their cohesive gel, these implants maintain their shape even if the implant shell is broken. They are known for their firmness and are shaped into a teardrop shape, offering a more natural-looking result.

Breast Augmentation Incision Locations

Beneath the Breast

Often referred to as the inframammary fold incision, this technique involves a cut made beneath the breast, right along the crease. This location is advantageous for its less visible scarring and offers us precise control during the implant placement process. It is a common choice for many undergoing breast augmentation, providing an effective balance between access and discretion.

In the Armpit

The transaxillary approach, where the incision is made in the armpit, offers the benefit of no visible scars on the breast itself. However, it’s worth noting that we typically do not recommend this method for women under 40. The reason is that this incision can’t be reused for future implant replacements, potentially leading to multiple scars if you decide to replace implants later in life.

Around the Areola

Known as the periareolar incision, this technique involves making a cut around the outer edge of the areola. This location allows the scar to blend with the natural transition in skin color and texture. It’s an option that patients often choose for its minimal visibility, and it also provides excellent access for the surgeon during breast augmentation procedures.

What to Expect From Your Surgery

Breast enlargement surgery at our facility follows a streamlined, safety-focused procedure. The procedure begins with the administration of general anesthesia administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist, ensuring that patients are comfortably unconscious throughout the surgery. We then create a pocket for the implant, insert the implants, and make sure both breasts are symmetric and aesthetically pleasing.

After the implants are in place, we close the incisions, apply bandages, and provide a special bra to support the new breast shape. The procedure concludes with a recovery period in our facility, where patients are closely monitored for several hours. We prioritize the safety of our patients by performing the surgery in accredited ambulatory surgical facilities located near our Southwest Michigan office. This allows us to maintain hospital-level safety standards while minimizing the risk of exposure to hospital-related bacteria.

What to Expect From Breast Augmentation Recovery

Following breast enlargement surgery, patients typically experience some soreness and bruising for the first week or two. Managing this discomfort is possible with the use of ice packs and prescribed pain medication. Most individuals find they can return to work and engage in light activities within a few days post-operation.

We schedule a follow-up appointment approximately five to seven days after surgery to ensure proper healing and address any concerns. It is important during breast augmentation recovery to avoid strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for about six to eight weeks. This precaution helps in ensuring optimal healing and maintaining the integrity of the surgical results. We will offer detailed guidance and support throughout the recovery process to promote a smooth and comfortable healing journey.

Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation primarily focuses on increasing the size and improving the shape of the breasts. For sagging breasts, an augmentation alone might not be the right choice. In such cases, a breast lift, possibly in conjunction with augmentation, is often recommended to address sagging and improve breast position and firmness.

Choosing the right implants for breast augmentation surgery involves several factors, including material (saline or silicone), profile, size, texture, and shape. During the consultation, we discuss your aesthetic goals and body type to guide you in selecting implants that align with your desired outcome. We will make sure our choice complements your body’s proportions and meets your personal expectations.

In breast augmentation, the placement of breast implants can be either behind the breast muscle (submuscular) or in front of it (subglandular), depending on various factors like body type, implant type, and desired results. We often choose a submuscular technique for its beautiful, natural-looking results.

Determining if you are a suitable candidate for breast augmentation involves assessing your overall health, breast anatomy, and aesthetic goals. Ideal candidates are those who seek enhancement in breast size and shape, are in good physical and mental health, and have realistic expectations about the results. During your consultation, we’ll evaluate these factors to determine whether breast augmentation is an appropriate option for you.

Learn More About Breast Augmentation in Portage and Kalamazoo With a Consultation

Breast augmentation at Southwest Michigan Plastic and Hand Surgery offers a transformative experience for those seeking to enhance their breast size and shape. Serving patients in Portage and Kalamazoo, MI, we provide expert care in a safe and supportive environment. To learn more about how this procedure could be right for you, please reach out to us through our online form or call us directly at (269) 329-0655.

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