Breast Augmentation in Atlanta
Breast augmentation is one of the more personal surgeries performed at Plastic Surgery Center of the South. Since the first breast augmentation in Atlanta, GA back in the 1960s, millions of women worldwide have enhanced their bodies with saline and silicone implants. Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed today, with women of all sizes and shapes enjoying the benefits of their enhanced appearance while boosting their self–confidence.
If you've been thinking about improving the look of your breasts, now may be the time to take action. Call us today at (770) 421-1242 to answer any of your questions, or you can also request a consultation online to meet with one of our surgeons in person.
At our practice near Atlanta, breast enlargement (also known as augmentation mammoplasty) is a surgical procedure that we perform to enhance the size and shape of your breasts. This procedure can be performed for a number of reasons, which include:
- Achieving fuller, beautifully shaped breasts if you feel your breast size is too small
- Restoring lost volume after pregnancy or weight loss with breast implants in Atlanta, GA
- Balancing asymmetry when breasts are disproportionate in size and shape
- Renewing the shape of breasts that have lost firmness or sag
- Improving breast appearance that is disfigured due to congenital abnormalities, heredity, or trauma
- Reconstructing a breast following surgery for cancer
Candidates for Breast Augmentation
Adult women of any age can greatly benefit from breast augmentation surgery. It is usually recommended that your breasts be fully developed prior to placing breast implants. Both saline and silicone gel breast implants are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approval means that an implant has passed the rigorous tests and reviewed by a panel of physicians for safety. Saline breast implants have been approved for augmentation in women 18 years of age and older. Silicone implants are approved for women age 22 and older. Both implants may be used at a younger age if used for reconstruction purposes. For more information, review our Breast Augmentation Options page.
About Breast Augmentation Surgery
The procedure is done usually as an outpatient procedure. The surgery may be performed under general anesthesia or under local anesthesia with sedation. The surgical approach of inserting the implant will depend on your anatomy and your surgeon’s recommendation. The various incisions used are:
- Inframammary incision – this is the lower portion of the breast, just slightly away from the crease, where the breast meets the chest. This is the most common incision used and even the smallest bathing suit covers the incision.
- Periareolar incision – this is the darker skin that surrounds the nipple.
- Axillary (armpit) incision – going through the axilla or armpit.
- Umbilical or bellybutton incision – this is the least frequently used.
Every effort will be made to minimize the scar and keep it as inconspicuous as possible. Working through the incision, your surgeon will lift your breast tissue and skin to create a pocket. Once the implant is positioned in the pocket, the incision will be closed with sutures. If you are also concerned about sagging, we can do this in conjunction with a breast lift in Atlanta. Bandages may be applied over your breasts to help with healing. You will then either be wrapped in an ace bandage or placed in a surgical bra. The surgery usually lasts 1 to 2 hours.
When women visit our practice in Marietta for breast augmentation, recovery is topic they often ask about. After your recovery is complete, you can enjoy an enhanced breast appearance and increased clothing options. Many of our breast augmentation patients wonder why they waited so long to have their procedure and begin to enjoy the benefits of fuller and more shapely breasts almost immediately.
To schedule an appointment with Plastic Surgery Center of the South please call (770) 421-1242 or request your consultation online. We will be happy to answer all of your questions regarding breast enhancement surgery. Our offices are conveniently located in Marietta, Georgia, outside of Atlanta. We treat patients from all over the state as well as the country.
