Enhance your natural shape with breast augmentation at SpaSurgica. This procedure increases breast size and improves symmetry, addressing concerns like volume loss due to aging, weight fluctuations, or pregnancy. Tailored to your goals, breast augmentation helps you achieve a fuller, more proportionate figure with beautiful, lasting results.
Overview
Breast augmentation enhances the size, shape, and symmetry of your breasts. It involves using implants—either silicone or saline—or fat transfer to increase volume. This procedure is ideal for individuals seeking to restore breast fullness lost after pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or aging, as well as those desiring more proportional breasts. Dr. Elmaraghy customizes each breast augmentation to match your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals, delivering natural-looking, beautiful results that enhance your physique and overall confidence.
Indications for Breast Augmentation:
- Desire to increase breast size
- Restore breast volume lost after pregnancy or weight loss
- Improve breast symmetry or balance uneven breasts
- Enhance body proportions for a more balanced figure
- Correct congenital breast deformities or underdevelopment
- Reconstruct breasts after mastectomy or injury
- Achieve fuller cleavage or a more youthful appearance
- Boost self-confidence and body image
Breast Augmentation Options
Breast Implants
Breast implants are one of the most popular methods for enhancing breast size and shape. At SpaSurgica, we offer both silicone and saline implants, allowing for a customized approach to suit your individual aesthetic goals. Silicone implants provide a natural look and feel, while saline implants offer adjustable volume. Dr. Elmaraghy will help you select the ideal type, size, and placement for your implants based on your body type and desired outcome.
Fat Transfer
Fat transfer breast augmentation is a more natural option that uses your body’s own fat to increase breast volume. This technique involves liposuction to remove fat from areas like the abdomen or thighs, which is then purified and injected into the breasts for subtle enhancement. Fat transfer is ideal for patients seeking modest increases in breast size and who prefer to avoid implants. It also offers the benefit of body contouring in the areas where liposuction is done.
Breast Implant Options
Saline Implants
Saline implants are filled with a sterile saltwater solution, offering a firmer feel with adjustable volume. They are inserted into the breast pocket empty and then filled to the desired size during surgery, allowing for smaller incisions. In the rare event of a rupture, the body safely absorbs the saline solution. Saline implants are an excellent option for patients who prefer a firmer look and feel or are seeking a smaller incision for their procedure.
Silicone implants
Silicone implants are pre-filled with a cohesive silicone gel that closely mimics the natural feel of breast tissue. They provide a softer, more natural appearance and lifelike feel, making them more popular. Silicone implants are less likely to ripple and are an excellent option for patients with thinner breast tissue. Although ruptures are rare, they may not be immediately noticeable, so routine monitoring is recommended to ensure the integrity of the implant.
Surgery Details
Dr. Elmaraghy will make an incision in one of three locations: the inframammary fold (the crease under your breast), around the edge of the areola (periareolar), or in the axillary area (armpit). The incision site depends on factors such as your anatomy, implant type, and preference. After the incision, a pocket is created to accommodate the implant. This pocket is either submuscular, under the pectoral muscle, or subglandular, directly behind the breast tissue.
Dr. Elmaraghy will insert the implant and adjust it for optimal positioning. If saline implants are used, they are filled after insertion to achieve the desired volume. Next, the incisions are closed with layered sutures in the breast tissue and skin adhesives or sutures for the outer layer. A sterile dressing is applied to protect the incision, and you may be fitted with a surgical bra for added support. The procedure lasts one to two hours.
Recovery & Results
Recovery after breast augmentation typically takes about 4 to 6 weeks. For the first few days, you can expect swelling, bruising, and discomfort, which can be managed with prescribed pain medication. Most patients return to work within 1 to 2 weeks, depending on the nature of their job. However, strenuous activities, especially those involving upper body movement, should be avoided for at least 4 to 6 weeks. You’ll notice improvements as the swelling subsides, and final results are usually visible after a few months.
Breast Augmentation FAQs
How Do I Choose Between Saline and Silicone Implants?
The choice between saline and silicone implants depends on your aesthetic goals and personal preferences. Silicone implants feel more natural and are less likely to ripple, while saline implants allow for smaller incisions and are filled after placement. Dr. Elmaraghy will help you decide based on your body type and desired results.
Will I Have Visible Scars?
Incisions for breast augmentation are made in discreet areas, such as the inframammary fold, around the areola, or in the armpit. Dr. Elmaraghy uses precise techniques to ensure the scars are as small and inconspicuous as possible. Over time, scars will fade and become less noticeable, especially if you follow the surgeon’s scar management advise.
When Can I Return to Work After Surgery?
Most patients can return to non-strenuous work within 5 to 7 days after surgery. However, if your job involves physical activity, you may need additional recovery time before resuming full duties.
How Long Do Breast Implants Last?
Breast implants are not considered lifetime devices, but they can last 10 to 15 years or longer. Over time, you may require implant replacement or revision surgery. Regular check-ups with Dr. Elmaraghy will help monitor the condition of your implants.
Schedule Your Consultation
SpaSurgica is dedicated to delivering exceptional, personalized care for your breast augmentation. Led by Dr. Elmaraghy, a highly skilled plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience and fellowship training in aesthetic surgery, we take a tailored approach to help you achieve your desired results. Dr. Elmaraghy’s expertise ensures each procedure is customized to your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals. If you’re considering breast augmentation, schedule a consultation today to discuss your options.
