Breast Enlargement

It's no secret that women in Southern California communities such as Long Beach and Newport Beach choose breast enlargement plastic surgery to look their best. But many people forget that breast augmentation also helps many women boost their self assurance and feel more feminine. There are many good reasons to consider breast augmentation, not least of which are the sexy shape and spectacular results that are possible.

With more implant options than ever before, there's no better time to consider breast augmentation. At the Newport Beach and Long Beach locations of CosmetiCare, our plastic surgery specialists understand that achieving the look you want can help you live the life you want. Learn more when you request a Complimentary Consultation with one of our surgeons.

What Do I Need to Know about Breast Augmentation?

At CosmetiCare, each breast augmentation surgery is tailored to the patient. Breast implants come in a variety of shapes, sizes and fill materials. One of your biggest decisions is choosing between silicone gel and saline implants. Many women prefer the new generation of silicone gel implants because this implant type looks and feels more like natural breast tissue. At your consultation in Long Beach or Newport Beach, your breast augmentation surgeon will recommend an implant type based on your surgical goals and help you make an informed decision.

Breast augmentation is not right for every woman. Be sure to talk with your surgeon about the risks involved and make sure you are comfortable with the potential complications, including capsular contracture and implant rupture. As an informed patient, you are much more likely to make a decision you will be happy with for years to come.

Am I a Candidate for Breast Enlargement in Long Beach or Newport Beach?

Women from all walks of life have chosen breast augmentation at CosmetiCare, including those who:

• Feel their breasts are too small and want more proportion to their overall body appearance
• Want to correct the size, volume and shape of their breasts following pregnancy or weight loss
• Wish to correct or improve uneven breast shape or size
• Have undergone mastectomy and are ready for reconstructive breast surgery to replace lost breast tissue

How Will I Look and Feel After Breast Enlargement?

It's only natural to wonder what your recovery will be like following breast augmentation. You will be provided with a support bra that you will need to wear for several days. In the first few days, your breasts will be sore, but discomfort can be controlled with prescription medication. Many women have a slight burning sensation in their nipples during the first two weeks that generally subsides once the bruising begins to fade. Physical contact should be avoided until your breasts are no longer sore, about four weeks after surgery for most women. Scars will be noticeable for several months, but will eventually diminish, although not disappear.

Depending on your job, you may be able to return to work within a few days after surgery. You will need to take it easy for about a week, resuming light activities after two weeks and more strenuous activities like jogging after four weeks.

While you should enjoy your more attractive breast shape for years to come, your results will not last forever. Pregnancy, weight loss, and age may affect the size and shape of your breasts over time. Silicone gel breast implants have a life expectancy of between 10 to 20 years, while saline implants generally last between two to 10 years.

Will Breast Implants Affect My Nipple Sensitivity?

Many women considering breast augmentation in Newport Beach or Long Beach want to learn more about how the procedure can affect feeling in their nipples. Here are the facts:

• Only a small percentage of women lose nipple sensation on a permanent basis, though diminished sensitivity or temporary numbness can occur following any breast surgery.
• According to recent studies, your choice of incision placement – under the breast in the fold, around the top or bottom of the areola or in the armpit – has no direct impact on nipple sensation.
• Women who choose to have larger implants sometimes lose nipple sensation due to extensive stretching of the nerve fibers that extend from the chest wall to the nipple. Studies have noted that this can happen to women with naturally large breasts as well.

Request your Complimentary Consultation online with one of the plastic surgeons at CosmetiCare who will discuss breast enlargement in more detail and help you decide if the procedure is right for you. Or, if you'd prefer, call us at 800-95-IMAGE (800-954-6243) to schedule your appointment. With convenient locations on Atlantic Avenue in Long Beach and Bayside Drive in Newport Beach, CosmetiCare makes it easy to look your best in Southern California.

Remember that all surgery carries some risk. Specific risks associated with this procedure will be discussed with you during your consultation. Major complications are rare, but minor complications not affecting your surgical outcome may occasionally occur.