Woman will often seek a breast augmentation to enhance their figure and breast shape. Breast enhancement will not just enlarge a woman’s breasts; the procedure can enhance a woman’s entire figure. With breast augmentation, a plastic surgeon can help patients obtain that hourglass curve. Many women, following breast enlargement, find that a whole new world of clothing and fashion styles open to them. Breast augmentation can not only improve your physical figure; it can improve your self-image and confidence. Breast augmentation is ideal for woman who:
- Wish to enhance their size
- Want to enhance their figure
- Have lost breast volume due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging
- Have an asymmetry of the sizes of their breasts
- Are looking to beautify the shape of their breasts
The Breast Augmentation Consultation
After a detailed discussion with a board certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Warren Lent, you will have the information to obtain a clear understanding of the procedure. Dr. Lent will answer all your questions, whether on the topic of saline breast implants versus silicone breast implants, the incision site, placement of implants, and recovery time. Women have the choice of either saline (salt water) or silicone filled implants. A careful discussion with your surgeon is essential to choosing which of these breast implants is best for you. Following this consultation you should be able to formulate realistic goals, make informed decisions, and have the knowledge needed to successfully go through the operation.
Woman should be in good health prior to considering breast augmentation. You should check with your regular medical doctor if you have any questions as to whether you are in good physical condition for this procedure.
The Breast Augmentation Procedure
A plastic surgeon will place the breast implant either behind the breast itself or behind both the breast and the chest muscle. The surgeon will create the proper “pocket” or space for the implant to fit in. The surgeons’ skill at creating this “pocket” is the single most important feature of breast augmentation. Choosing a board certified plastic surgeon, like Dr. Warren Lent, can make a difference in skillfully creating this “pocket” and improving the quality of the final result.
Patients will have several options as to which incision the surgeon can use. A plastic surgeon can use an incision such as the periareolar (around the nipple), the inframammary (under the breast), and the axillary (armpit) incisions. You and your surgeon will make this decision based on your particular anatomy and needs. No plastic surgery procedure can be performed without an incision. An incision is needed to access the area behind the breast where the “pocket” will be created and the implant placed. Dr. Lent will make every effort to place your incision in a location that will allow for the best healing and most inconspicuous results.
Breast Augmentation Post-Surgery
After surgery, you will go through several phases of recovery. The initial first few days are many centered on recovering from the effects of anesthesia. The second phase is mainly concerned with healing from the surgical procedure, including the resolution of the post-operative swelling that normally occurs. During this phase, Dr. Lent will instruct you how to correctly perform breast massage. Breast massage is an essential part of the care after surgery. Performing breast massage helps to maintain soft, natural appearing breasts. The third phase involves the return to normal activities, including exercise. This usually occurs at about two to three weeks after surgery. Finally, as the last bits of swelling resolve and sensation returns to normal, patients will be able to choose new clothing and lingerie. Dr. Lent will give you a detailed set of instructions for your post-operative care. Women must follow these instructions in order to help minimize the risks of complications and achieve optimal results.
Many women not only want their breasts enlarged. They want them lifted as well. Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. Warren Lent, can perform breast lift at the same time as your breast augmentation. Dr. Lent invites you to see his Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift: Before and After page to view actual patients who had had a breast augmentation with a breast lift with him.
To best understand all of your options, a full consultation with Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Warren M. Lent, MD is recommended. Dr. Lent invites you to see his Breast Augmentation: Before and After page to see actual patients who have had an breast enlargement with Dr. Lent.
Here at Dr. Warren Lent’s office, we show care for each patient from the initial consultation to the final post-surgery call. We look forward to hearing from you. For more information about the breast augmentation procedure, costs, or questions, please contact us at:
150 North Robertson Blvd. Suite 140
Beverly Hills, Ca 90211