Breast Enhancement

Breast enlargement surgery is the third most popular aesthetic procedure among women, with nearly 40,000 cases being performed by plastic surgeons annually, according to 1994 statistics by the American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.

The Procedure

Breast augmentation can result in larger, shapelier women's breasts. Women who have uneven breasts, breasts they feel are too small, misshapen breasts from pregnancy or aging, or others who have undergone mastectomies can benefit from breast augmentation. Today, surgeons use implants made of silicone shells and filled with saline solution to implant either directly under the breast tissue or beneath the chest wall muscle, giving breasts a fuller and more natural contour.

The plastic surgeons at Premiere Center for Cosmetic Surgery help patients determine how the implants should be set based on individual women's anatomies and preferences. Skilled surgeons can make the incisions inconspicuously under the armpit, around the areola, or under the breast itself to minimize visible scarring. During the one- to two-hour surgery, the physician inserts the implant, which is sized according to the patient's desired result, under the breast tissue. The surgeon centers the implant beneath the nipple.

The procedure, usually done on an outpatient basis in the privacy of the Premiere Center operating room, requires that women take a few days off of work and avoid physical contact with their breasts for three to four weeks. Many experience temporary soreness, swelling, change in nipple sensation and bruising. In about 10 percent of cases, scar tissue hardens around the implant causing an unnatural firmness, though the newer textured implants can help to alleviate the problem.

Please note that every surgical procedure carries risk. Consult personally with your plastic surgeon to determine those risks based on the extent of the surgery and your health history.

1-800-403-3370  |  EMAIL PREMIERE CENTER  |  ASK ABOUT COSTS