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Am I a Good Candidate
for Breast Augmentation?
Breast enlargement may be right for you if you are looking to enhance the size, shape, and fullness of your breasts. A good candidate should be over 18 years old; not pregnant or nursing; in good physical and psychological health; are not planning a major weight change such as massive weight loss or pregnancy; and have little or no sagging.
Patients should also be able to withstand general anesthesia used during surgery, be non-smokers, and have realistic expectations about what a breast enlargement procedure can accomplish.
Women who are not good candidates for breast augmentation usually have other options. If your breasts sag, a breast lift may achieve your desired results. If you are expecting to lose a great deal of weight or if you are planning to get pregnant, it is best to wait until after the major body-changing event.
I am 18 or older
I am 18 or older
I am 18 or older
Recovery & Results from Breast Augmentation
After your breast augmentation procedure, you will be sent home with bandages around your incision sites to help reduce swelling and minimize bleeding. Your surgeon will give you specific instructions for what you can and cannot do immediately after surgery and in the weeks to come.
The recovery process varies from patient to patient based on the extent of the procedure and your ability to heal– fat transfer breast augmentations usually have a lesser recovery. In general, you will need to avoid strenuous activity for a few weeks, although many patients begin to feel like themselves a few days after their procedure.
For many breast augmentation patients, it can take a few months for all the swelling in the breasts to subside. This is just a natural part of healing for many women, and you should not be worried if it has been a month, and your breasts feel hard or look swollen.
You can see what our surgeons have achieved for other breast augmentation patients by browsing our before-and-after photos to get an idea of what this procedure could mean for you.
Breast Augmentation Options
You will have many choices to make about the look, shape, and feel of your breasts. Our surgeons will work with you to determine which implant, incision, and placement options are best for you and your body.
We carry both silicone and saline implants but specialize in Natrelle INSPIRA® Gummy Bear Silicone Breast Implants to achieve natural breast enhancement.
Implants also come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and profiles. Our surgeons consider skin elasticity, existing breast tissue, height, weight, the width of the chest, and the curvature of the ribcage when selecting the right implants. Implant placement is also important; they can be placed either in front of or behind the muscle.
Incision options include an inframammary crease (under the breast where it meets the chest wall) or transaxillary endoscopic breast augmentation with a transaxillary incision (in the armpit). Our surgeons specialize in and recommend an inframammary crease, as the scar is not visible and the same scar can be used in a future implant exchange if needed. Implant exchanges cannot be done through a transaxillary incision.
Every patient is unique based on their age, body type, activity level, desired outcome, and more. Our surgeons will help you determine what the best options are for you.
Benefits of a Breast Augmentation
A breast augmentation can balance and improve body proportions and boost your self-esteem. Over time, our breast can lose their shape and tone due to age or pregnancy; a breast enlargement can restore your breast size and shape. This is also a great option if you’re looking to correct asymmetrical breasts.
Breast augmentation may be performed alone, in combination with a breast lift, as part of a mommy makeover, or along with fat grafting to achieve optimal results.
Dr. Geoghegan is absolutely spectacular! From my consultation all the way through my surgery she was attentive, listened to all my concerns, came up with a complete treatment plan, and treated me like I was the most important person in the room. Any nervous feelings I had before surgery were gone by the time my surgery date arrived. The staff from the front desk, to all the nurses, her medical assistant and office manager were all top notch and so kind and welcoming. Look no further you will be in great hands and incredible care.
- Rachel
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