BREAST AUGMENTATION

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgical procedures. Over 200,000 were performed last year. Breast enlargement is useful for patients who have lost volume following pregnancy or who have just never been satisfied with smaller breast size.

Dr. Rose has introduced the concept of "adjustable" breast implants (as seen on ABC Evening News in New York City). In this technique, the filling tube of the saline implant is brought out externally through a tiny gap in the surgical incision and left in place within the sterile dressing until the first dressing change (at one to two days). At that time, with the patient alert and sitting, fluid is added or subtracted according to the patient's individual preference of size and shape.

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PROCEDURE AND RECOVERY:
The procedure is performed under "twilight" sedation (you are totally unconscious) administered by a Board certified anesthesiologist at our state of the art AAAASF outpatient facility - The Aesthetic Surgery Center. FDA approved McGhan implants are inserted through incisions around the areola (dark skin surrounding the nipple). A breast lift (mastopexy) to reshaped sagging breast may be performed in conjunction with breast augmentation to increase firmness and size. The length of the operation is usually one and a half to two hours.

A compressive surgical bra is continuously worn for three weeks post surgery to help reshape the breast contour. Additional bra support is usually necessary for another two to three weeks. Most patients return to work within two to three days. Strenuous exercise may be resumed in three to four weeks.

Breast augmentation patients are some of the most grateful of all patients. You will observe firm, uplifted breasts at the first dressing change. Breasts, of course, will eventually sag in response to gravitational pull but the improvement in body proportion is well worth it!.

For more detailed information regarding procedures / recovery / expectations / limitations / risks / potential complications, write or e-mail Dr. Rose.

PRE AND POSTOPERATIVE PHOTOS SELECTED FROM PATIENTS WHO HAVE GIVEN US PERMISSION FOR USAGE OR WHO ARE OTHERWISE UNIDENTIFIABLE. These photos do not warranty surgical outcome or results. A more complete photo gallery is available at consultation with Dr. Rose.