Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures worldwide. Breast implants can help enhance your breast shape and size, whether you’re looking to simply restore fullness lost after breastfeeding, or whether you want a more significant increase in size. Dr. MacLennan has been helping women achieve their breast surgery goals for over 20 years and has the experience to help you make the decision that’s right for you.
Am I a Candidate?
The best candidates for breast augmentation surgery are non-smokers in good health, who simply want to increase their breast size. At Mountain Lake Plastic Surgery, we offer multiple choices in implant size, shape, and brand. Dr. MacLennan has been around long enough to have experience with many different types of implants, both silicone gel and saline, and can help you make the choice that’s right for you.
If you’re already happy with your size but want to change your shape or lift your breasts, you may want to consider a mastopexy (breast lift). If you want both an increase in size and a lift, we have lots of experience in combining the two procedures.
How is the Procedure Done?
The consulting process is an important first step. Dr. MacLennan will discuss your goals and concerns and help you learn about the various types of implants available. You may look at photos together, try on sample implants, and hear about issues that may be specific to your body and your desires. Breast implants come in two main forms: silicone gel implants and saline breast implants. Silicone implants are made of a firmer material and are filled before the breast implant procedure. On the other hand, a saline implant is hollowed silicone shells filled with saline solution during breast implant surgery.
The surgery takes about an hour at the private surgery center or at the hospital. A small incision is made, usually in the crease under your breast, and the chosen implant is placed into a carefully made space under your breast tissue or partly under your chest muscle. Dr. MacLennan keeps “abreast” of all the latest safety and outcome information through her close affiliation with the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the most up-to-date options and advice.
What is Recovery Like?
Most women find recovery from breast augmentation surgery very manageable. If you’re in the middle of a weight loss journey, or you aren’t finished having children, you may want to wait until your body reaches a steady state before having surgery. Most women can return to work after about a week, and strenuous exercise after 3-4 weeks. Implants placed over the muscle allow a faster recovery, but let’s discuss your specific goals before deciding on a surgical plan.
