Burbank Breast Implants doctors

Many patients are afraid to have general anesthesia. They think that avoiding general anesthesia at all cost, and by having their plastic surgery only under local anesthesia, they are making the best decision for themselves. Unfortunately, this is not true! General Anesthesia is a most commonly type of anesthesia used for major surgery, and it is the safest, if give by a Board Certified Anesthesiologist in a Certified and well equiped surgery center. It is more risky and fare more uncomfortable to have breast augmentation under local anesthesia than under general anesthesia.

The rate of capsular contracture with silicone implants is about 10%. It is believed that this rate is even slightly lower if your incision is placed under the breast (in the breast crease) compared to an areolar incision. Having the implant placed behind or under the pectoral muscle has a lower rate than above the muscle. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for more specific details regarding capsular contracture.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno

The vast majority of patients will have their breast implants placed under the pectoral muscle (subpectoral). There are many advantages for this: easier to read mammograms, more natural appearance, easier to breast feed and lower risk of capsular contracture(scar tissue). There are not many good reasons to place a breast implant in the subglandular (above the muscle) location other than the faster recovery. A board certified plastic surgeon can evaluate your specific anatomy and determine which is the best approach for you.

Best wishes,

Dr.Bruno