Breast Augmentation in Austin

The physicians at Austin Plastic Surgery Institute have performed more breast augmentation surgeries than any other doctors in Austin, TX. If weight loss has drastically reduced the size and altered the shape of your breasts; if your breasts have become smaller and lost firmness after having children and breastfeeding; if one of your breasts is significantly smaller than the other; or if you simply feel self-conscious and wish for larger breasts, Austin breast augmentation mammaplasty might be the right choice for you. This purely cosmetic procedure uses breast implants to enlarge and hence reshape the breasts. Patients who undergo breast augmentation surgery can improve their self-image and often their self-confidence as well.Austin, TX

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Austin Breast Augmentation: Description Austin, TX

Technically known as “augmentation mammoplasty,” breast augmentation in Austin is designed to surgically enhance breast size with breast implants. It can correct a reduction in breast volume after pregnancy, help balance a difference in size, or be implemented as a reconstructive technique following breast surgery. Breast augmentation can be performed using either saline or silicone-gel breast implants, depending on a variety of factors. (Silicone-gel breast implants were recently approved in November 2006 to be used in breast reconstruction surgery for women of all ages and breast augmentation for women 22 years and older.
Various mandatory conditions and studies apply, which can be discussed with your plastic surgeon). Austin, TX

When deciding whether breast enhancement is right for you, please consider that it will not correct breasts that have a severe droop. You may need a breast lift in conjunction with breast implants in this case. Both breast augmentation and lift can be done during one surgery to reduce your recovery time. Your plastic surgeon can help you determine if both procedures are necessary to achieve the expected outcome. Austin, TX

Candidates for Austin Breast Augmentation Austin, TX

You may be a good candidate for breast implants if you desire larger or fuller breasts or one breast is noticeably smaller than the other. Candidates for breast augmentation may also have the following traits: Austin, TX

- You are in good physical health Austin, TX
- Your expectations are realistic Austin, TX
- Your breasts have already fully developed Austin, TX
- Your breast or breasts have not developed normally Austin, TX
- You feel your breasts are too small Austin, TX
- Your breasts have varying shapes or sizes Austin, TX
- You are dissatisfied with the shape of your breasts after pregnancy, aging, or weight loss Austin, TX
Please keep in mind that breast augmentation surgery is your choice, so make sure that the surgery is your decision and don’t let anyone else pressure you into deciding what is right for you. Austin, TX

Intended Results Austin, TX

Once breast augmentation surgery is performed, you should expect to have larger, shapelier breasts and an improved self image. Results do vary from person to person. Austin, TX

What to Expect During Your Consultation Austin, TX

Prior to scheduling breast augmentation surgery, Austin Plastic Surgery Institute requires all patients to schedule an initial consultation. You will need to be prepared to discuss several things with your physician including why you want the surgery and your desired outcome expectations. You will also discuss your medical history. Be prepared to give a list of the current medications and vitamins or supplements you are taking. We would also like to know if you have a history of breast cancer in your family and the results of any previous mammograms or biopsies. Austin, TX

The following may also happen during your consultation and/ or preoperative appointment: Austin, TX
- A discussion of your current health status and any health conditions or risk factors you may have. Austin, TX
- A breast examination Austin, TX
- Photographs for your medical record Austin, TX
- A discussion of your options for breast augmentation Austin, TX
- A discussion of likely outcomes and risks associated with breast augmentation Austin, TX

How to Prepare for Surgery Austin, TX

Before your Austin breast augmentation, you will be asked to have lab testing and a medical evaluation. Your physician will give you a list of medications you will need to start or stop taking. You may also be required to have a mammogram prior to surgery and again after the breast implants to evaluate changes in your breast tissue. If you are a smoker, you will be required to stop smoking well in advance of the surgery. Smoking can cause complications with your breast augmentation and the healing process. You will also be required to stop taking all medications and supplements that thin the blood and increase your risk for bleeding. A list of these items will be given to you prior to your breast augmentation. Austin, TX
During your preoperative appointment, you will also be given a packet of special instructions that will prepare you for what you need to do the day of surgery. It will cover the necessary post-operative care instructions and contain a reminder card for your follow up appointment. Austin, TX

Austin Breast Augmentation: Surgical Procedure Austin, TX

Prior to breast augmentation surgery, your physician will discuss the procedure including anesthesia, the type of incision made, the type of breast implant and placement of the implant with you. There are two types of breast implants, silicone and saline, and your physician will help you to decide which type is best for you. There are some basic differences between the two including:

Silicone Breast Implants: This type of implant is filled with a gel that feels and moves similar to actual breast tissue. Silicone breast Implants are FDA approved for breast augmentation. 
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Saline Breast Implants: This type of implant is filled with sterile salt water and can be filled with different amounts to affect the shape and feel of the breast. Saline breast implants are FDA approved for breast augmentation. Austin, TX 

Breast augmentation surgery is done on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. The results are immediately visible after surgery. The surgery takes one or more hours to complete. Austin, TX

Breast Augmentation: Recovery from Surgery Austin, TX

- After surgery you will be sent home in an elastic bra that helps to hold the breasts in position while they heal. Your physician will inform you of any special garments that need to be purchased. Austin, TX
- You may experience temporary soreness, swelling, change in nipple sensation and bruising, and/ or breast sensitivity to stimulation for several weeks. Austin, TX
- Initial discomfort will be controlled with oral medication. Austin, TX
- Your physician will give you specific instructions on how to care for your breasts while they heal Austin, TX
- Most patients are able to return to work and resume normal activity 3 to 7 days post breast augmentation. Austin, TX
- Sutures are removed 7 to 10 days after the procedure Austin, TX
- Strenuous activity can be resumed in 2 to 3 weeks Austin, TX
- Bruising and swelling can last up to 6 months Austin, TX

Following your physician’s instructions is the most important key to your fast and successful recovery. Please make sure to follow all instructions thoroughly. Austin, TX

Possible Risks Austin, TX

The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual. Austin, TX

Breast Augmentation: Costs Austin, TX

The cost of breast augmentation surgery will vary and can be determined at the time of our consultation. Some of the costs may include the following: Austin, TX

- Surgeon’s fee Austin, TX
- Hospital fee Austin, TX
- Anesthesia fee Austin, TX
- Cost of the implants Austin, TX
- Medication costs Austin, TX
- Post-surgical garments Austin, TX
- Medical tests Austin, TX

*Breast augmentation is not covered by most health insurance plans. Austin, TX

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