
What is it?
For many women, breast size is a vital part of feeling comfortable in their bodies and often times dictates how confident they feel when going about their daily lives. Many women, however, aren’t born with the breasts they want and desire an improvement is their size and shape. In such cases, breast augmentation is a useful solution that can provide women with the breast of their dreams.
Breast Augmentation is a surgical procedure that’s designed to improve the shape and size of a breast with a silicone or saline implant. One of the biggest decisions you will make regarding the breast augmentation procedure will be what type of implant you will use.
Saline breast implants are filled with salt water. Because of this, it will incur fewer risks if a rupture was to occur. The body simply absorbs the salt water. The implants are inserted into the pocket of the breast empty and will be filled to reach the appropriate size.
Silicone implants are filled with silicone gel. They provide a more natural appearance but are more costly than a saline implant. While the implants are built to prevent issues like rupture, if one does occur the gel would need to be removed.
Implants can be put under or on top of the muscle. Our surgeons will examine you and discuss options during your consultation on what is best for your body and give you the most natural look.
Ideal Candidates
Patients in good physical health, searching for larger breasts, are ideal candidates. Upon examination, our surgeons are looking at size, shape and symmetry of your breasts. Sometimes, the projection of the breast needs to also be considered and implants can be combined with a breast lift or Mastopexy procedure as well. All of these accounts are discussed during your consultation.
Recovery and Results
After your breast augmentation surgery in Louisville, Ky is completed, you can expect to experience some swelling, bruising, and general discomfort in the treatment area. Fortunately, this is temporary and will subside quickly. While individual recovery times will vary, most patients can gradually resume normal activities in 5-7 days. Your surgeon will direct you on when you are released.
Our Expertise
Dr. Prescott Plastic Surgery has built a reputation for excellence in Louisville. With our doctors’ training and vigorous background and expertise, we are uniquely qualified and skilled to provide you with the finest aesthetic improvements available. We see positive effects of their work every day.
Our surgeons spend time discussing options, outcomes, and expectations with each patient. A treatment plan will be put in place individualizing your personal needs.
Schedule a Consultation
To learn more about breast augmentation and to find out if you are a candidate, contact our practice today to schedule a consultation. Our plastic surgeons are proud to be considered top providers in Louisville, KY and look forward to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals.
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