Breast Augmentation
Procedure Process
& Ideal Candidates
We welcome a wide range of clients, taking the time to understand each individual’s unique goals and expectations. Ideal candidates for this procedure include women aiming to increase their breast size, restore volume lost due to pregnancy or weight loss, counteract aging effects, improve breast symmetry, or correct developmental issues. Essentially, any healthy individual with fully developed breast tissue may consider breast augmentation as an option.
What To Consider When Choosing Your Breast Implants
Implant Size
PLACEMENT
TYPE OF IMPLANT
During your consultation, Dr. Antimarino will walk you through a series of questions to determine your concerns, goals and expectations. Dr. Antimarino will discuss with you any medical conditions you may have or treatments you are going through, what medications you may be taking, and any previous surgeries. Be prepared to discuss outcomes of a breast augmentation procedure and to have the doctor take photos for a more accurate evaluation.
Pre-Op Care
Depending upon a patient’s age and medical condition there may be preoperative laboratory testing required. This will need to be completed within 2-4 weeks of surgery and is typically covered by the patient’s insurance. Patients are asked to maintain their usual activity level and body weight from the time of consultation to their surgical date. Patients are required to stop smoking, vaping, and the use of nicotine patches, gum, and marijuana one month prior to surgery and a minimum of one month post-surgery. Patients are also required to stop using weight loss medications 2 weeks prior to their surgery. Surgery may be canceled if guidelines are not followed.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does breast augmentation last?
On average, silicone implants will last 20+ years. The average lifespan of a saline implant is 10-15 years. Anyone with implants that are ten years old should receive routine examinations from a board-certified plastic surgeon.
Are there any risks to silicone implants?
Silicone implants are proven safe by the FDA.
When do your implants need to be replaced?
Silicone implants should last 20+ years. If you have had your implants for ten years or more, it is important to get routine examinations done by a board-certified plastic surgeon and to call for an appointment if you have any pain or notice any changes. Some of the most common reasons for replacement are size change, rippling, wrinkling, asymmetry, rupture, and capsular contracture. Dr. Antimarino will work with you to find the best replacement.
What other procedures can mimic the effects of a breast augmentation without the implants?
Breast Lift: In some instances, a breast lift can be used as an alternative to a breast augmentation. This requires more extensive incisions and reshaping of the breast tissue.
Fat Transfer to the Breast: This can be done to enhance volume or correct a contour deformity. Fat transfer is the process of removing fat from one area of the body and transferring it to another area by harvesting fat using a liposuction technique. The transfer of fat is done using small cannulas to the designated site. With any fat transfer, a patient needs to be well educated on the possibility of fat reabsorption and the chance they would need a touch-up procedure to achieve their desired results.
What is the average time to return to work?
The average patient may return to work within 5-7 days from their date of surgery. However, patients with a more physically demanding job may need extra time off of work to heal properly.
When can a patient return to activities?
A patient can return to light exercise in 3 weeks. This includes walking, elliptical, stairmaster, cycling and spinning. It may also include light weights except to the chest area. Patients may resume full activity after 6 weeks. Patients may not lift more than 15 pounds for the first two weeks.
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Surgery & Post-Op Care
Breast Augmentation is an outpatient procedure and is unique to each individual patient. The procedure lasts approximately 1-1 ½ hours and is done under general anesthesia in an accredited outpatient surgical facility.
The patient is discharged with a light dressing to the surgical site and a support bra in place. A support bra is to be worn approximately 4-6 weeks after surgery. Post-operatively, the patient may experience some mild swelling and minimal pain at the surgical site. On average, patients may return to work in about 5-7 days and resume light exercise within 3 weeks.
As you are healing, you will notice some scarring initially. Dr. Antimarino strategically places each incision to minimize the appearance of scarring. Each incision will be placed in a natural fold or crease so that they will be less noticeable. With time, scars will fade and become almost invisible.
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