Breast augmentation with implants, performed by our board-certified plastic surgeons at Evolve Plastic Surgery, enhances breast size and shape for a fuller, more proportionate appearance. Breast augmentation in Queens is ideal for patients with naturally small breasts, asymmetry, loss of volume after pregnancy or weight loss, or simply those who want to achieve a larger bust.
Augment Your Breasts With
Personalized Implants
Breast augmentation with implants is a surgical procedure designed to enhance the size and shape of the breasts using silicone or saline implants. Our board-certified plastic surgeons customize each procedure to meet your unique aesthetic goals. The surgery involves placing implants either behind the breast tissue or beneath the chest muscles, resulting in fuller, more symmetrical breasts. This procedure can effectively address issues such as naturally small breasts, volume loss after pregnancy or weight loss, and asymmetry.
Beyond aesthetic improvement, breast augmentation with implants can also play a crucial role in reconstructive surgery for patients who have undergone mastectomy. Our surgeons help you make the right choice regarding the type of implant and accurately select the right incision location and placement method to ensure natural-looking results and minimize recovery time. Our goal remains to offer first-class patient care and ensure you feel safe and supported.
Breast Augmentation With Implants Treats:
- Naturally small breasts
- Volume loss after pregnancy or weight loss
- Breast asymmetry
- Loss of breast due to mastectomy
- Congenital breast deformities
- Changes in breast shape due to aging
- Underdeveloped breasts (micromastia)
Your Breast Augmentation With Implant Options
Breast Implant Materials:
- Silicone Implants: Silicone implants are filled with a cohesive silicone gel that closely mimics the feel of natural breast tissue. They are a popular choice for their realistic appearance and texture. Our surgeons offer various shapes and sizes of silicone implants to suit your body and aesthetic goals. These implants are often recommended for patients seeking a natural look and feel, and they are suitable for women with less natural breast tissue. Contact us for a personalized consultation for your breast augmentation in Queens.
- Saline Implants: Saline implants are filled with a sterile saltwater solution and offer a firmer feel compared to silicone implants. They are inserted empty and then filled once in place, allowing for smaller incisions and precise adjustments to size. Saline implants can be a good option for patients who prefer a less invasive procedure and are comfortable with a firmer texture. In the unlikely event of a rupture, the body harmlessly absorbs the saline solution.
Benefits of Breast Augmentation With Implants:
- Enhanced breast size and shape
- Improved body proportions and silhouette
- Increased self-confidence and body image
- Customizable options for implant type, size, and placement
- Corrects breast asymmetry and congenital deformities
- Restores volume lost due to aging, pregnancy, or weight loss
- Long-lasting results with proper care
- Can be combined with other procedures, such as a breast lift
- Quick recovery time with advanced surgical techniques
Incision locations:
Inframammary Incision:
The inframammary incision is made in the fold under the breast. This location allows for better control during surgery and typically results in a well-hidden scar. It is a popular choice for both silicone and saline implants due to its versatility and minimal impact on breast tissue and sensation.
Periareolar Incision:
The periareolar incision is made along the edge of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. This method offers a discreet scar that blends with the natural color transition of the areola. It provides good access for implant placement and is often chosen for patients who require a breast lift in addition to breast augmentation in Queens.
Transaxillary Incision:
The transaxillary incision is made in the natural crease of the armpit, leaving no visible scars on the breast. While this method minimizes scarring on the breast itself, it may result in a slightly longer recovery time and is typically used for saline implants due to their ability to be inserted empty and filled after placement.
Implant placement:
- Submuscular Placement: Submuscular placement involves positioning the breast implant beneath the pectoral muscle. This method offers several advantages, including a more natural appearance and reduced risk of visible implant edges and rippling. It also makes mammograms easier to interpret, as the implant is placed deeper within the breast tissue. However, this option may involve a slightly longer recovery period and more initial discomfort.
- Subglandular Placement: Subglandular placement positions the breast implant directly behind the breast tissue but above the pectoral muscle. This option typically involves a shorter recovery time and less post-operative discomfort compared to submuscular placement. It may be suitable for patients with sufficient natural breast tissue to cover the implant and achieve a natural look. However, there may be a higher risk of visible implant edges and rippling.
Your Breast Augmentation With Implants Journey:
Before, During, and After
Before breast augmentation with implants
Before your breast augmentation in Queens, you’ll have a detailed consultation with our board-certified plastic surgeons. During this consultation, you’ll discuss your aesthetic goals, review different implant options, and decide on incision and placement methods. A thorough medical evaluation ensures you’re a good candidate for the procedure. You’ll receive pre-operative instructions, which may include avoiding certain medications and arranging for someone to drive you home after surgery.
During breast augmentation with implants
Your breast augmentation with implants is performed under general anesthesia. The procedure begins with your chosen incision, made in one of three locations: inframammary, periareolar, or transaxillary. Our plastic surgeons then create a pocket either under the pectoral muscle (submuscular) or directly behind the breast tissue (subglandular). The implant is inserted and positioned for optimal appearance. Finally, the incisions are closed with sutures, and dressings are applied. The entire procedure typically lasts one to two hours.
After breast augmentation with implants
After your breast augmentation in Queens, you’ll experience some swelling, bruising, and discomfort, which can be managed with prescribed pain medication. You’ll need to wear a supportive surgical bra to help with healing. Most patients can resume light activities within a few days, but you should avoid strenuous exercise for about six weeks. Our plastic surgeons will provide detailed post-operative care instructions and schedule follow-ups. Full results will be visible once the swelling subsides, typically within a few months.
Breast Augmentation With Implants FAQs
How Do I Choose the Right Implant Size?
Choosing the right implant size is a personal decision that depends on your body type, aesthetic goals, and lifestyle. During your consultation, our surgeons will help you try on different implant sizes using sizers and review before-and-after photos of similar patients. This ensures you select an implant size that enhances your natural proportions and meets your expectations.
How Long Do Breast Implants Last?
Breast implants are not lifetime devices. While they are designed to be long-lasting, they may require replacement or revision over time. On average, breast implants last between 10 to 15 years, but many can last longer without issues. Regular check-ups with your plastic surgeon are important to monitor the condition of your implants and address any concerns promptly.
What is the Recovery Time for Breast Augmentation?
Recovery time varies from patient to patient, but most individuals can return to light activities within a few days after breast augmentation in Queens. Strenuous activities and heavy lifting should be avoided for at least six weeks to ensure proper healing. Swelling and bruising typically subside within a few weeks, and full recovery can take a few months.
Are There Risks Associated With Breast Augmentation?
As with any surgical procedure, breast augmentation carries some risks. These can include infection, bleeding, implant rupture, capsular contracture (scar tissue forming around the implant), and changes in nipple or breast sensation. At Evolve Plastic Surgery, our board-certified plastic surgeons use advanced techniques to minimize these risks.
Can I Breastfeed After Getting Implants?
Many women can successfully breastfeed after breast augmentation. The ability to breastfeed depends on the incision location and placement of the implants. Incisions made around the areola may impact milk ducts and nerves, which may affect breastfeeding, and submuscular implant placement generally has less impact on breastfeeding than subglandular placement. If breastfeeding is a concern, discuss it with our surgeons during your consultation.
Will Breast Implants Affect Mammograms?
Breast implants can make mammograms slightly more challenging, but experienced radiologists can still perform effective screenings. Inform your radiologist about your implants before the procedure so they can use specialized techniques to obtain clear images.
Embrace Your Most Evolved Self
Evolve Plastic Surgery is dedicated to helping you achieve your aesthetic goals with personalized breast augmentation using implants. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained plastic surgeons, renowned for their expertise and first-class patient care, utilize advanced techniques to ensure natural-looking, satisfying results. Enhance your confidence and embrace your most evolved self with our tailored procedures — schedule your consultation for breast augmentation in Queens today.
