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Breast Enlargement Surgery Options

I read a bunch of great doctor posts on hear for breast enlargement. one thing I can not find is a really simple explanation of options, like a numbered list. I really do appreciate you doctors taking time to help us! ~Alice

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Breast Augmentation Options?

Thank you for the question. Much of the final “look” achieved after breast augmentation surgery depends on several factors:   1. The initial shape, size (volume of breast tissue), symmetry of the patient's breasts. In general, the better the preoperative breast appearance the more likely the breast augmentation “look” and "feel" will be optimal.    2. The experience/skill level of the surgeon is important in determining... more

Breast implant question

I would have you review the breast implant options at the web sites of Mentor or Allergan so you can empower yourself with the knowledge to decide what may be best for you. Surgeons have different opinions on what is best. In my hands young healthy females usually select an arm pit incision (so no breast scar) and I use smooth moderate plus saline implants under the muscle. Good luck and please see a board certified plastic surgeon for consultation.

Options for enlarging the breast

OPTIONS 1) implant vs no implant 2) Implant: Saline vs silicone implant 3) Implant above or below the muscle 4) No implant: your own fat transfer: somewhat controversial Obviously there are a lot of details involved. Talk to your board... more

Talmage J. Raine, MD

5 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Enlargement options

Dr. Rasmussen gave such a thorough answer that I don't have much to add, but I will reinforce a few points. Given the wealth of information on the internet, it is tempting to go to your consultation with a preconceived idea of the size and style implant that you want based on images you have seen online. I would advise you to find a really good PS who will spend time finding out what your goals are, doing a thorough examination and then make recommendations based on... more

Laurence Weider, MD

48 reviews

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants best answer for breast enlargement

If one is self conscious about the size of one's breasts and desires larger breasts, I think breast implant surgery is the best option. I do not think that suction applied to the skin of the breasts work. I do not think that exercise to enlarge the pectoralis muscles really works that well either. Definitely, I would not recommend injecting a foreign material into the breasts to enlarge them. Injection of one's own fat may work but I believe the fat gets... more

Breast Enlargement Options Made "Simple"

Here's a "simple" numbered list of options for breast augmentation. 1. Incision: inframammary fold / periareolar / transaxillary (armpit) / "TUBA" (bellybutton) 2. Pocket: submammary / subpectoral 3. Implant type: saline / silicone gel 4. Implant surface: smooth / textured 5. Implant shape: round / anatomic (teardrop) 6. Implant projection(profile): low... more

Breast augmentation and - decisions, decisions!

Alice, your options are as follows: Saline or silicone Under or over the muscle Incision choices – such as under the breast or around the nipple Size and style of implant Your most important “option” or choice however is picking your surgeon. Experience matters! Choose a board certified plastic surgeon and he/she will help you with this very important decision. Best of luck.

George John Alexander, MD

3 reviews

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation Questions and Options

Some of the options to consider are saline vs. silicone implants, smooth vs. textured implants, submuscular vs. subglandular implant placement, and incision location. You will also want to discuss implant size, and perhaps try on some implants at your consultation.

Breaast surgery options and my preferences

Implant size is a complex decision process determined based on your desires, anatomy, practicality, availablility, picture review (i.e., Nicole's site), etc. This is usually determined at the time of the initial consultation but may need to be adjusted intra-operatively. As of November of 2006, women over the age of 22 years old are eligible to receive silicone breast implants under the guidelines established by the FDA. This requires you to review and complete prepared materials and... more

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

32 reviews

Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation Options - Questions about breast Implants

You are very wise to be asking many questions prior to a consultation for breast augmentation surgery There are many different considerations for women considering breast augmentation surgery. The following is a partial list of considerations Cohesive silicone gel vs. saline breast implants How many cc's? - deciding on implant volume Incision locations Subpectoral vs prepectoral implant position Breast augmentation after pregnancy Special... more

Michael Law, MD

17 reviews

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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Augmentation options

Implants- saline vs silicone Incisions- inframammary , periareola, transaxillary Sizes and shapes vary textured vs smooth over or under the muscle good luck