Customizing Your Breast Augmentation: Options and Considerations in Portland
Breast augmentation is a journey toward achieving your aesthetic ideal, where physical enhancement meets your personal aspirations. It's not merely about size but about creating a harmonious balance with your natural physique. In our practice, we emphasize a patient-centric approach, combining surgical and non-surgical techniques to deliver outstanding results for the face, breast, and body.
Tailoring to Your Unique Needs
Every individual's journey is distinct, and so should be their treatment plan. Our dedication to understanding each patient's unique needs and goals allows us to tailor individualized treatments for the best aesthetic outcomes.
Implant Options: A Wide Spectrum
While saline and silicone implants are popular choices, we also offer autologous fat grafts, a procedure involving liposuction to extract fat from other parts of the body for breast enhancement. Choosing between these options involves considering factors like desired feel, potential risks, and the degree of augmentation you're seeking.
Addressing Sagging: Augmentation and Lift
It's important to understand that breast augmentation alone cannot correct sagging breasts. In cases where lift and augmentation are desired, a combined procedure, such as augmentation mastopexy, might be recommended.
Longevity and Maintenance of Implants
Modern breast implants are safe and long-lasting, but they are not lifetime devices. Regular checkups and self-examinations are essential, especially for silicone implants, to ensure their integrity over time.
Choosing the Right Implant
The selection process involves more than just picking saline or silicone; factors like implant shape, texture, and size relative to body proportions are critical to achieving the desired outcome. The right choice can significantly impact your comfort and the aesthetic result.
Implant Placement: Sub-Fascial or Sub-Muscular
The placement of the implant, either sub-fascial (between the mammary gland and the pectoral muscle) or sub-muscular (underneath the muscle), will be decided based on individual anatomy and desired outcomes. Each placement has its advantages and considerations.
Post-Surgical Expectations
It's crucial to have realistic expectations post-surgery. Swelling and bruising are common and can take weeks to resolve. The final appearance of the implants will settle over time.
Pre-Surgical Considerations for Smokers
For tobacco smokers, it's essential to stop smoking at least four weeks before the surgery. Smoking can significantly impact healing and increase surgical risks.
At Gilson Plastic Surgery, we are dedicated to providing a holistic and personalized approach to breast augmentation. We believe in empowering our patients with information and choices, ensuring their journey towards aesthetic enhancement is informed, safe, and fulfilling.
If you're considering breast augmentation and want to learn more about customizing the procedure to your unique needs, we invite you to contact us for a detailed consultation.
-Dr. Aaron Gilson
Gilson Plastic Surgery
Portland, Oregon