Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation Designed Around You

Breast augmentation is about more than simply adding volume. The right breast augmentation should complement your proportions, fit your lifestyle, and create a shape that feels natural to you.

Here at Southern Plastic Surgery, Dr. David Whiteman and Dr. Marc Klein take an individualized approach to breast augmentation. From choosing the appropriate implant type and size to determining placement and incision options, every part of your treatment plan is tailored to your anatomy and aesthetic goals.

What Is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation surgery, also known as breast enhancement, is a cosmetic procedure designed to enhance breast size and shape. Most breast augmentations use implants to add volume, although the overall surgical approach can vary from patient to patient.

Patients may consider breast augmentation for a variety of reasons, including:

• Increasing breast volume
• Creating more balanced body proportions
• Restoring breast fullness lost after pregnancy or weight loss
• Improving differences in breast size (breast asymmetry)
• Enhancing the overall shape and contour of the breasts

The goal isn’t to create one particular “look.” Your ideal result depends on your existing breast tissue, chest dimensions, body frame, lifestyle, and personal preferences.

Choosing the Right Breast Implants

One of the most important decisions in breast augmentation is selecting the right implant. There is no single implant size or style that works for every patient.

During your consultation, we’ll discuss a variety of factors including:

• Current breast size and shape
• Chest and rib cage dimensions
• Desired breast volume
• Overall body proportions
• Skin elasticity
• Lifestyle and activity level
• Your aesthetic preferences

Implants are measured by volume in cubic centimeters (cc), rather than simply by cup size. Two patients receiving the same implant volume can have very different results because their anatomy and proportions are different.

Breast Augmentation or Breast Augmentation With a Lift?

Breast implants can add volume, but they do not correct every type of breast sagging. If your breasts have lost their position or breast skin has become stretched over time, combining breast augmentation with breast lift surgery is often recommended. A breast augmentation with lift combines the added volume of an implant with reshaping and repositioning of the breast tissue.

Breast Augmentation After Pregnancy or Weight Loss

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and significant changes in weight can dramatically change the breasts. Some women notice that their breasts have lost volume, especially in the upper portion, while others experience changes in shape, position, or skin elasticity.

Breast augmentation can restore some of the volume that has been lost. Depending on the amount of sagging or excess skin, a breast lift may also be recommended.

Breast augmentation can also be incorporated into a mommy makeover, which may combine breast surgery with procedures such as a tummy tuck and liposuction to address changes throughout the body.

Recovery After Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation recovery varies from patient to patient. You can generally expect some swelling, tightness, soreness, and changes in the position or appearance of the breasts during the early healing period. Our surgical team will provide specific postoperative instructions regarding activity, exercise, incision care, medications, and follow-up appointments.

It is important to give your body adequate time to heal before returning to strenuous exercise or other demanding activities. Your breasts will continue to settle and change as swelling decreases and your body adjusts to the implants.

Your Breast Augmentation Journey Starts With a Consultation

Choosing breast augmentation is a personal decision, and having the right information can make the process much easier. Whether you’re interested in a subtle enhancement, more fullness, restoring volume after pregnancy or weight loss, or combining augmentation with a breast lift, the experts here at Southern Plastic Surgery can help you understand your options.

Contact us to schedule a breast augmentation consultation with Dr. David Whiteman or Dr. Marc Klein, to discuss your goals and learn whether breast augmentation may be right for you.