Breast Augmentation/Augmentation Mammoplasty
Augmentation mammoplasty is performed by placing implants
beneath the breast, either above or beneath the pectoralis muscle.
Augmentation mammoplasty is most commonly performed under general
anesthesia and generally takes between 60 and 90 minutes to perform.
| Typical Desired
Outcomes: |
- Increase size or shape of breast to gain proportion
with entire body.
- Regain “perkiness” for more youthful appearance.
- Regain breast size after pregnancy.
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| Best Candidates: |
- Good physical health of any age.
- Good emotional health and reasonable expectations.
- A desired increase of one to two sizes (i.e. From A
cup to C cup).
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| Incision Options
for Augmentation Mammoplasty: |
- Inframammary – Underneath the breast.
- Transaxillary – In the armpit.
- Periareolar – Around the nipple.
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| Typical Recovery
Timeframe: |
- Patient will wear a foam tape bra for two days to help
maintain implant placement and reduce swelling.
- Suture removal occurs after five to seven days.
- Patient will return to normal activity in 7 to 10 days.
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To determine the best solution to meet your needs, please call our
office to schedule a convenient and confidential consultation with
Dr. Oslin.
Candidates may also want to review information on Implants
and Mastopexy.
Additional information may be found at American
Society of Plastic Surgeons: http://www.plasticsurgery.org/surgery/BrstAugm.htm
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