Breast Augmentation

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Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is performed to enlarge the size of your breasts. If needed it may be combined with a breast lift (mastopexy).

About Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation may be performed through different incisions, the inframammary fold incision is the most common one and the scar is usually well hidden under the breast. The implant can be placed in 3 different planes: subpectoral, subfascial, sub-glandular, and dual plane (combination of subpectoral and sub-glandular)

There are two types of breast implants, saline or silicone-filled. They both have a silicone shell. 

Benefits

If you want to have larger breasts, only breast implant placement can provide you with that. 

Candidates

Any woman who wants to have larger breasts. 

Personal Consultation

Dr. Dolen will go over breast augmentation options and will help you decide the best option for your body and for your general health during an in-person clinic visit.

Preparation

We will give you detailed instructions to prepare you for surgery. 

  • We want you to start drinking protein shakes and taking multivitamins before surgery as soon as your surgery date is set. 
  • We don’t want you to drink any herbal teas within 1 week before surgery. 
  • You need to stop using blood thinners before surgery. The exact date will be discussed by your PCP, cardiologist, or neurologist. 
  • Do not use ibuprofen or aspirin within 1 week before surgery.

Procedure

Surgery is performed in the hospital operating room and under general anesthesia. Patients go home after surgery. The surgery usually takes 2.5 hours. Drains are not used. 

Recovery & Results

It takes approximately 2-4 weeks for your surgical site to heal. 

  • For 1 month we don’t want you to do any heavy exercises. You can only walk as an exercise. 
  • You will use the provided surgical bra for 1 month. 
  • Dr. Dolen will see you weekly to ensure good healing.
  • Limiting upper body repetitive movements is crucial to keep implants immobile. 
  • No massage over breast/implants

Cost of Breast Augmentation

This is an aesthetic procedure therefore you are responsible for the cost of surgery, anesthesia, hospital, and implant fees.