Breast Augmentation in Miami, FL

Reveal Your Ideal Curves

What Are My Breast Augmentation Options?

You’ll be able to fully customize your breast augmentation to your specifications to create the look you’ve always wanted. Working with one of our talented breast enhancement specialists, you will choose from a variety of breast augmentation options to achieve your goals.

One of the main customizations with breast augmentation is the choice of implant: silicone vs. saline, anatomical vs. round, and more. From there, you’ll also discuss the breast implant placement and profile, which all add up to your final, unique result. We’ll discuss these options below.

• Saline Implants

  Saline breast implants are FDA-approved for patients over 18 years old. They are made up of a silicone outer shell and are filled with a medical-grade saline solution, or sterile saltwater. Because the body can safely absorb saline, ruptures from saline implants are safer than alternatives.

• Silicone Implants

  Silicone breast implants are FDA-approved for patients over 22 years old and consist of a silicone outer shell filled with a soft silicone gel. This implant type is popular as silicone breast implants most closely resemble natural breast tissue in look and feel. Since the implant comes pre-filled from the manufacturer, a longer incision is likely necessary, which limits the incision options.

• Gummy Bear Implants

  The newest type of breast implant is known as the “gummy bear” or cohesive silicone implant. Made up of a thick silicone gel, gummy bear implants hold their shape when cut or severed, meaning there’s less of a chance of silent rupture or leak. Additionally, gummy bear implants are shaped like anatomical breasts, with more fullness at the bottom. Cohesive gel implants are ideal for patients seeking the most natural feel and appearance of their breast implants.

• Inframammary Incision

  The inframammary incision runs horizontally across the bottom of the breast, where the breast tissue meets the ribcage. This is a very popular choice as it can accommodate large implant sizes, including silicone or gummy bear breast implants.

• Periareolar Incision

  This incision runs in a circle around the areola, or the darker skin around the nipple. Patients choose this option if they are concerned with visible scarring, as the scar is usually disguised by the dark skin. Because the incision is so small, saline implants are the best option because they can be filled after the shell is placed within the breast pocket.

• Transaxillary Incision

  This incision option is ideal for patients who do not want any visible scar on the breast itself, because the transaxillary incision is hidden in the underarms. Through this incision, your surgeon may use an endoscope (a surgical camera) to view the treatment area and insert the saline implant into the breast pocket. While this is a more advanced technique, it results in no visible scarring on the breasts themselves and can result in a faster recovery process.

• Transumbilical Breast Augmentation (TUBA)

  During a transumbilical breast augmentation, the incision is within the navel. Similar to a transaxillary approach, the surgeon uses an endoscope to place the saline implants in the breast pocket and then fills them with saline once they are in place. This option also results in no visible scar on the breasts.

• Breast Implant Placement

  Your breast implants may be placed under the pectoral muscle, called the submuscular placement, or above the muscle and under the breast tissue, called subglandular placement. The submuscular placement is ideal for patients with little natural breast tissue, as it more adequately hides the implant edges. The subglandular placement requires a shorter recovery period, but the patient must have a little more natural breast tissue to disguise the implant edges.

• Breast Implant Profile

  Breast implant sizing refers to the volume of the implants, or the amount of silicone or saline they contain. The implant profile is a little different: this refers to how much the implant extends out from the body. Breast implant profiles range includes low, moderate, moderate plus, high, and ultra high. Your surgeon can recommend the best option for you based on your goals.

Preparing for Your Breast Augmentation

Many patients want to know how they can best prepare for their surgery, which is a great way to ensure a smooth process. Your expert breast enhancement surgeon will discuss what you need to take care of before your procedure, including:

• Undergoing necessary medical testing and diagnostics
• Stopping or pausing certain medications that can affect healing and surgery
• Quitting smoking

You’ll also need to prepare by taking time off work, usually for about a week, depending on your job. Plan to have someone drive you home from surgery and assist you around the house for the first few days as well.

What to Expect During Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation Consultation

The breast augmentation consultation is the first step in the process, as you will meet with your surgeon and discuss all the customization options mentioned above. Be sure to ask any questions you have and discuss your goals in terms of final results. While there are many options to consider, your surgeon will be able to help you choose the best set of options to achieve the look you want.

Once you have decided if breast augmentation is right for you, your plastic surgeon will create a surgical plan that details the implant size, type, and projection, as well as the incision type and placement. At that time, they will provide you with a cost estimate.

Breast Augmentation Procedure

The breast augmentation procedure is performed using general anesthesia for your comfort, so you will feel no pain during the procedure itself. It is an outpatient procedure, meaning you will be able to go home after surgery.

Once the board-certified anesthesiologist administers the anesthesia, your surgeon will begin the procedure. Through the incisions, they will create a small gap in the breasts called the breast pocket. The implant will be placed using the appropriate technique, and once your surgeon is happy with the results, they will carefully close the incisions with neat sutures. You will be monitored as you wake from anesthesia, and you will be sent home.