Breast augmentation is the most requested plastic surgery amongst women in the Flemington area, and today’s woman has many options for her breast surgery. Here is a brief overview of breast augmentation to help you understand your options.
What is Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation, known as breast enhancement or a “boob job,” is a type of plastic surgery that uses implants to change the shape and size of a woman’s breasts. A woman may be interested in breast augmentation to make her breasts more proportionate with her body, correct underdeveloped breasts, address asymmetry of the breasts and many other reasons.
Breast Lift with Implants
Pregnancy and aging affect the skin of the breasts, resulting in sagging breasts and nipples that are oriented downward. Some women have this breast shape naturally. A breast lift can be combined with augmentation to re-orient and enlarge the breasts.
Benefits of Breast Augmentation
- Variety of implant options
- Improve body proportions
- Correct natural abnormalities, such as asymmetry
- Improve shape and size of nipples and areola
Types of Breast Implants
When breast augmentation was first introduced as a cosmetic option, women had only one option — round silicone implants. Over the years, new implant styles have been developed to give women more control over the outcomes of their breast surgeries.
- Style: saline or silicone
- Shape: round or teardrop
- Outer shell: smooth or textured
- Size: the width of the implant, as well as how much fluid is used to fill the implant
Recovery After Breast Augmentation
For the first few days after your breast surgery, you will need to rest at home. Activities are restricted for up to six weeks. Your breasts may be swollen and tender for six months to one year.
The incisions will heal into scars. As the incisions first begin to heal, the scars are slightly pink. After approximately one year, the scars are slightly darker than the surrounding skin. Common areas for incision scars are:
- In the crease under the breast
- Around the areola
- From the areola downward to the breast crease
- In the armpit area
The Cost of Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation without a breast lift ranges from $3,000 to $12,000. A breast lift ranges from $4,000 to $6,000. Financing helps many women afford the cost of breast surgery.
Is Breast Augmentation Right for You? Contact Buinewicz Cosmetic Surgery & MedSpa.
If you are considering breast augmentation, contact Buinewicz Cosmetic Surgery & MedSpa to schedule a consultation and learn more about your breast augmentation options.
