What's involved with Breast Augmentation?
Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty involves using silicone gel or saline implants to enhance the volume of your breasts. The implants are typically placed either underneath the breast tissue or below the pectoralis muscle to provide an aesthetically pleasing look to your breasts.
Choosing to have breast augmentation is a very individualized decision. Patients may choose to have this procedure done because they have always had smaller breasts, they have lost volume due to weight loss, or their breasts have deflated after pregnancy or with age. Breast Augmentation can improve your self-esteem and make you feel more proportioned and confident about your body. Dr. Sharma will sit down with you to discuss your goals for the surgery and the look you are hoping to achieve. Most patients are interested in a natural appearance to their breasts and we strive to get you the look that you deserve.
Incisions are typically placed below the breast in the crease where your bra underwire sits, known as the inframammary fold. This helps to hide the scar in a natural fold to give you the best look possible. The scar may also be placed around the lower half of the areola. Dr. Sharma will discuss the pros and cons of each of the scars with you to determine what is best for your individual needs.
Choosing to have breast augmentation is a very individualized decision. Patients may choose to have this procedure done because they have always had smaller breasts, they have lost volume due to weight loss, or their breasts have deflated after pregnancy or with age. Breast Augmentation can improve your self-esteem and make you feel more proportioned and confident about your body. Dr. Sharma will sit down with you to discuss your goals for the surgery and the look you are hoping to achieve. Most patients are interested in a natural appearance to their breasts and we strive to get you the look that you deserve.
Incisions are typically placed below the breast in the crease where your bra underwire sits, known as the inframammary fold. This helps to hide the scar in a natural fold to give you the best look possible. The scar may also be placed around the lower half of the areola. Dr. Sharma will discuss the pros and cons of each of the scars with you to determine what is best for your individual needs.
Am I a Good Candidate?
Good candidates for this procedure are women who:
- are self-conscious about the size of their breasts and want to improve their shape and volume
- wish to fill out their bra or swimwear and look more proportionate
- are physically healthy to undergo surgery and have realistic expectations
- may want to correct some breast asymmetry
- wish to correct a breast deformity (such as constricted or tuberous breasts)
- do not have a lot of breast ptosis (droopiness) - if this is the case, Dr. Sharma will discuss your options since sometimes the augmentation may need to be combined with a mastopexy (breast lift) to correct the low-lying nipple position
What implant type, size, and shape do I pick?
There are a variety of factors that go into making these important decisions. Dr. Sharma will discuss all of your options with you. Some factors that play an important role in determining the type, size, and shape of implant include:
- how much breast volume you have to start with
- the thickness of your tissue
- some of your lifestyle habits
- the type of nipple projection you hope to achieve
- your physical measurements including the base width of your breast footprint, height, weight, and body habitus
- personal preference for scar placement, desired appearance, volume, etc.