Breast Augmentation
What is a Breast Augmentation?
Many women who feel dissatisfied with the size, shape, or overall appearance of their breasts often find that improving these features not only enhances their physical appearance but also boosts their self-confidence. Additionally, having a wider variety of clothing options and achieving a more balanced body silhouette can be important benefits for many individuals.
Breast augmentation is a widely performed surgical procedure designed to increase the size of smaller breasts, correct asymmetry, or restore volume lost after pregnancy or weight loss. While silicone or saline implants are the traditional methods for enhancing breast size, fat transfer from other areas of the body is gaining popularity due to the natural-looking results it offers.
Candidates for Breast Augmentation
Dr. Hasanov welcomes patients from all walks of life! If you are in good physical health, have realistic expectations, and are not pregnant or breastfeeding, you may be an ideal candidate for breast augmentation surgery. This procedure is often chosen by individuals who are dissatisfied with the natural appearance of their breasts, wish to correct asymmetry, or desire an increase in cup size.
However, breast augmentation may not be suitable if you have any of the following conditions:
- Active breast infection or cancer
- A history of autoimmune disease
- Undergoing radiation treatment
- Serious blood clotting disorders
- Known sensitivity to silicone
Choosing the Right Implant
Understanding your implant and placement options is an essential part of the breast augmentation process, and Dr. Hasanov will guide you through every detail. Breast implants are available in silicone or saline, both of which are biocompatible materials. Silicone implants are often preferred by many patients and surgeons due to their reduced likelihood of rippling and their more natural feel. Additionally, implants come in either anatomically shaped or round designs, depending on the patient’s preferences. Studies have shown no significant differences in satisfaction levels between these two shapes.
During your consultation, you’ll have the opportunity to see real implant examples to help you select the size you desire. You can also discuss the placement of your chosen implants with Dr. Hasanov to ensure the best possible outcome for your goals.
Personal Consultation
During your personal consultation, Dr. Hasanov will discuss the goals you hope to achieve through breast augmentation. He will review your medical history, assess your breast tissue, and evaluate your skin characteristics. After understanding the breast aesthetic you desire, Dr. Hasanov will create a customized treatment plan tailored to your needs, ensuring you achieve the best possible results from your breast augmentation surgery!
Preparation
Stop Smoking
Nicotine can significantly impair your body’s ability to heal after breast augmentation surgery. Dr. Hasanov will emphasize the importance of quitting smoking both before your procedure and throughout your recovery period to ensure optimal healing.
Schedule Time Off
Adequate downtime is essential after breast augmentation surgery. Plan ahead by coordinating time off work with your employer and preparing a comfortable recovery space at home to help ease the healing process.
Cease Taking Certain Medications
Certain medications and supplements can increase the risk of bleeding. It’s important to avoid aspirin, ibuprofen, blood thinners, vitamin E, and St. John’s Wort before surgery. Dr. Hasanov will provide detailed guidance on which medications to pause.
Stay Healthy
Maintain a healthy lifestyle by exercising regularly, eating a balanced diet, and staying well-hydrated. Being in good overall health before your procedure will support a smoother recovery and better results.
Breast Augmentation Procedure
Before your surgery, Dr. Hasanov will document your breast profile by taking a series of photographs. These images are taken while you are standing to clearly capture the natural shape and position of your breasts, allowing for easy comparison with your postsurgical results.
Your breast augmentation procedure will begin with the administration of anesthesia to ensure your comfort. Dr. Hasanov will make a small incision on the underside of the breast, providing access to place the implant.
Based on your personalized treatment plan, the implants will be positioned either beneath or above the chest muscles. Submuscular placement is often recommended for patients with minimal natural breast tissue. Dr. Hasanov will carefully position the implant and surrounding tissue to achieve the most natural and aesthetically pleasing result.
Once the implant is properly placed, the incision will be securely closed with sutures, and the same process will be repeated for the other breast. If there is significant asymmetry between your breasts, Dr. Hasanov may recommend implants of different sizes to ensure a balanced and symmetrical appearance after healing.
Recovery
After your breast augmentation surgery, Dr. Hasanov will apply a compression garment to your chest. He will provide detailed, personalized instructions on how to use it and when it can be removed. In the first few days following the procedure, you may experience swelling and discomfort. For cases where additional fluid accumulates around the breast tissue, a postoperative drain may be placed to help manage it.
Dr. Hasanov will prioritize your comfort, providing support and prescribing oral pain relief as needed. The typical recovery period for breast augmentation is about four to six weeks. During this time, it’s important to avoid strenuous activities, such as heavy lifting or gym workouts, to allow for proper healing.
Results
Dr. Hasanov will schedule a follow-up appointment during your recovery to monitor your healing progress and ensure everything is on track. Within a few weeks, the swelling will diminish, and you’ll begin to see the final results of your breast augmentation. If you have any questions or concerns during your recovery, don’t hesitate to reach out to our office. Once fully healed, you can look forward to enjoying your enhanced breast profile for many years to come.
Corresponding & Complementary Procedures
Mastopexy (Breast Lift)
Dr. Hasanov offers breast lift procedures to reposition the breasts without the need for implants. This option is ideal for patients experiencing skin laxity and breast sagging, particularly women who have noticed significant changes in breast shape and projection after nursing. During the procedure, Dr. Hasanov expertly adjusts the breast tissue, lifting and repositioning the breasts higher on the chest to create a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing silhouette.