Breast Augmentation in Newport Beach, CA

“I was embarrassed every summer when I went to the beach. My breasts were so small that I even had trouble finding a swimsuit that fit. But, in just a couple of hours, I went from a flat, underdeveloped chest to the figure I’ve always wanted.”

Breast augmentation is designed to enhance the fullness and shape of small breasts. You may be unhappy with your breast appearance because of genetics, pregnancy, or recent weight loss, or aging may have robbed you of the youthful volume you once had. You may be just a phone call away from having the curves you’ve always wanted.

What Is Breast Augmentation?

A breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that increases the size and improves the shape of the breasts to better complement the patient’s figure. The results are uniform, rounded breasts that are customized to the patient’s specifications. Breast augmentation can treat naturally small breasts, asymmetries, and volume loss after major life changes like pregnancy and weight loss.

If you are unhappy with the size or shape of your breasts and want to craft your ideal feminine figure, consider a breast augmentation.

Who Can Benefit From Breast Augmentation?

If you have any of the following concerns, breast augmentation might be right for you.

Naturally Small Breasts

Genetics or nature may have left you unblessed around your bustline. Women with naturally small breasts may have thin breast tissue, which can impact the type and placement of implants needed for their breast augmentation. While personal preferences vary, you may be looking to achieve fuller breasts with defined cleavage and enhanced definition. Thoroughly discuss your desired aesthetics with your surgeon during your consultation.

Weight Fluctuations

Major life events, like having a baby or losing weight, can cause your breasts to change shape. Pregnancy or weight loss robs many women of the volume and attractive breast shape they once had. New changes to your body can make it more difficult to feel confident in your physique. Women seeking breast augmentation after a life event may want to restore the original look of their breasts or want to restore a balanced figure.

Aging

The natural aging process can rob you of youthful, attractive volume in the breasts. As you age, you may feel that your breasts have also begun to sag in addition to losing size. Our aesthetic surgeons can tailor your breast augmentation to address an aged breast appearance by repositioning and restoring volume to the breasts. Improving your breast appearance can help you feel younger, more vivacious, and confident in your body.

What Are My Breast Augmentation Options?

Breast augmentation is a highly customizable procedure, designed with your needs and goals always in mind. You have a plethora of options to choose from, each impacting the end result.

You will undergo an extensive consultation process with one of our aesthetic surgeons, during which your breast augmentation will be customized. Factors such as your body frame, body and breast shape, lifestyle, and personal goals will impact the breast augmentation choices you make. Implant characteristics such as implant size, implant texture, and projection can also influence the final appearance of your breasts. The features of your implants and your implant placement are carefully balanced to ensure you receive beautiful and natural results. Our aesthetic surgeons’ understanding of anatomy and personal experience with breast procedures help them recommend the best course for your breast augmentation.

Breast implant options:

• Saline implants are FDA approved for women 18 years and older. A saline implant is comprised of a flexible silicone shell filled with a saltwater solution. Saline implants allow for the widest range of incision options because they are inserted through a smaller opening. Women with thin breast tissue may not be the best candidates for saline implants because visible wrinkles and rippling are more likely to develop. Implant ruptures in saline implants are more noticeable; however, some women feel that saline implants don’t achieve the natural breast look and feel they desire.
• Silicone implants are FDA approved for women 22 years and older. Silicone implants are made of a cohesive silicone gel that is form-stable. The cohesive nature of silicone implants provides them with a realistic feel. Generally, silicone implants look more natural, feel more natural, and tend to last longer than saline implants. A wide range of size options is available. Incision options become more limited when using silicone implants. There are no proven, long-term health effects associated with silicone leaks, but you should always treat ruptures and leaks as soon as they occur.

Incision Locations:

• Periareolar – This incision encircles the areola so that scarring blends well with the edge of the areola. This method cuts through the milk ducts and may affect nipple sensation and your ability to breastfeed. Nonetheless, it gives the surgeon more control and flexibility in placing the implants with minimal scarring.
• Inframammary – This incision extends horizontally along the crease underneath the breast, leaving a scar that can be hidden by the lower breast tissue and clothing if necessary. While scarring is more extensive, this incision location gives your surgeon the greatest visibility and control in placing the implants.

Implant Placement:

• Subglandular implant placement is under the breast tissue but over the pectoral muscle. This prevents interference with the pectoral muscle, which may be beneficial to some athletes and women who lift weights. Additionally, patients who choose subglandular placement may experience less postoperative pain because the pectoral muscles haven’t been stretched in order to place the implants.
• Submuscular placement is below the glandular tissue and the pectoral muscle. This deep placement helps camouflage implant imperfections. Women with smaller frames or little breast tissue may benefit the most from choosing submuscular placement because it creates a more natural appearance and masks implant edges and surface irregularities.

Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation?

Whether you have naturally small breasts or major life changes such as pregnancy or weight loss have caused you to lose volume, a breast augmentation can improve the shape, size, and position of your breasts. Candidates for breast augmentation want larger, more rounded, voluptuous breasts that flatter their frames. Ideal candidates should also:

• Be nonsmokers or willing to quit
• Generally in good health
• Have reasonable expectations for results

The best way to determine if you are a good candidate for breast augmentation is to schedule a consultation with one of our Southern California breast enhancement experts. Call AesthetiCare today at (949) 661-1700 to get started.

Can I Combine My Breast Augmentation With Other Procedures?

Breast Lift With Implants

Depending on the patient’s age and level of breast ptosis, combining a breast lift with breast augmentation can yield fantastic results. If you desire both perky, rounded breasts, this combination procedure is a great choice: your breast lift will remove excess skin and lift the breasts higher on the chest, while implants provide a rounded, voluptuous shape to restore essential volume.

Mommy Makeover

Pregnancy can, unfortunately, rob your breasts of their rounded volume, which is why breast augmentation is now considered a cornerstone procedure for Mommy Makeover patients. In addition to body contouring procedures such as abdominoplasty and liposuction, breast enhancements such as breast augmentation or breast augmentation and lift restore a woman’s body post-pregnancy for a comprehensive transformation.

Why Choose AesthetiCare for Your Breast Augmentation Surgery?

Across four counties in Southern California, AesthetiCare features the most cutting-edge non-surgical aesthetic treatments and excellent surgical results under the guidance of our established medical director, Dr. Moser. AesthetiCare offers the highest level of consistent patient care across each procedure, provider, and location. When you choose AesthetiCare for your breast augmentation, you are choosing a custom yet streamlined experience that reflects a commitment to patient safety and excellence.

What Is the Breast Augmentation Procedure Like?

Your Breast Augmentation Consultation

Your breast augmentation consultation is an important step in the process. You’ll be able to get to know your aesthetic surgeon and ask them questions you may have about the procedure, recovery, and results. They will listen to your concerns and address them with honesty and kindness. Additionally, you will be able to learn more about candidacy, how your goals can be achieved, and what results you can reasonably expect. Lastly, you’ll receive crucial information on the procedure cost, along with payment and financing options, so you can plan accordingly.

The Breast Augmentation Procedure Steps

Each breast augmentation is unique to the patient, with customization detailed in the surgical plan. This surgical plan will be drafted during your consultation and will include the technique used, the incision placement, and the details of any combined procedures. However, a general breast augmentation procedure may be as follows:

• On the day of surgery, your aesthetic surgeon will meet with you and go over the steps of your plan once more. They may mark the incision locations on your breasts with a pen.
• Your general anesthesia will be administered, and surgery will begin with your surgeon making careful incisions in one of the patterns (periareolar or inframammary).
• Through the incisions, your surgeon will place the breast implants (saline or silicone) either above or below the muscle.
• Once your surgeon is satisfied with the placement, they will carefully close the incisions.
• Your breasts will be bandaged, and you will be monitored as you wake from anesthesia.

What Can I Expect From Breast Augmentation Recovery?

You will experience bruising and swelling following your breast augmentation. A special support bra is worn to reduce swelling. You will rest for several days in an elevated position. You may feel some minor discomfort for several days as you become accustomed to your new implants. Numbness throughout the breast is also common. Oral medication is provided to treat any associated pain you may experience.

Most women feel comfortable returning to work within two weeks of their breast augmentation. Your ability to resume your regular exercise routine will be determined by your surgeon and can vary depending on your implant placement. Most patients can expect to resume full physical activity after four weeks. Major swelling subsides within six weeks, but minor swelling can persist up to six months.

When Can I See My Breast Augmentation Results?

You’ll notice an immediate change in your breasts after surgery—not only will they be larger, they will be swollen and slightly misshapen as the surrounding tissues squeeze them. This is completely normal and takes several weeks to dissipate. As your body becomes accustomed to the new implants, you’ll notice the softened, rounded appearance that will continue to improve with time. Most patients start to see the final results of their breast augmentation about three to four weeks after surgery, with continued improvement up until six months post-op.

How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost in Southern California?

Cost is determined by a number of things. The material (saline or silicone), the location of the incision, and whether the implant is placed on top of or below the muscle will determine the final cost of your breast augmentation. The ultimate price of a breast augmentation is also influenced by other factors such as surgical and anesthesia fees. While price is an important element when choosing a breast surgeon, you should never sacrifice quality. Financing options are available for qualifying patients.

Breast Augmentation Frequently Asked Questions

What are breast augmentation scars like?

The extent and visibility of your scarring will depend on the incision technique used for your breast augmentation. You should properly follow your postoperative instructions and avoid exposing your incisions to direct sunlight to ensure the least amount of scarring. However, your personal healing factors will impact the severity of your scars. Most women find that visible scarring fades over time and has little impact on the overall quality of their results.

What type of anesthesia is used during breast augmentation?

Breast augmentation is performed with the patient under a general anesthetic to ensure safety and comfort.

Will a breast augmentation improve my sagging breasts?

Women with minor ptosis may see some improvement with breast augmentation. However, if you have moderate to severe breast sagging, you should consider combining a breast lift with your augmentation.

Should I wait until after pregnancy to get a breast augmentation?

Because pregnancy can cause rapid fluctuations and changes to the breast shape and skin, it’s typically recommended that you wait to have your surgery until after you have had children. However, many breast augmentation patients have their surgery prior to having children, simply because many candidates are on the younger side. While this can result in the breasts becoming more stretched, it does not necessarily mean you will need a secondary procedure.

Other factors that can influence your breast augmentation results are the size and shape of the implants, compared to your natural frame and breast tissue. If you are unsure whether you should wait to have your breast augmentation, your aesthetic surgeon can help you make the best decision during your consultation.

Can I breastfeed after breast augmentation?

Generally speaking, it is possible and safe to breastfeed after breast augmentation with implants. Some surgical techniques are better for preserving the milk ducts, so be sure to discuss this with your surgeon.

It is possible, however, that you may deal with lower milk supply or latching issues due to changes caused by breast augmentation. Your aesthetic surgeon will discuss the risks of this procedure during your consultation.

Will I need another breast augmentation procedure in the future?

Breast augmentation provides long-lasting results, but breast implants are not lifetime devices. While everyone is different, the average lifespan of breast implants is about 10–15 years, with the risk of rupture or leakage increasing each year. Most patients will require a secondary procedure, such as breast implant revision, at some point to replace or upgrade their implants. It should be noted that AesthetiCare offers a lifetime guarantee for our patients, and we do not charge a surgeon’s fee for future operations. Surgery center and anesthesia fees still apply, however.

What are the benefits of combining a breast lift with an augmentation?

A breast lift will address drooping tissue that cannot be treated with implants. Treating sagging will improve the quality of your augmentation results and can prevent certain complications from developing in the future.

Does insurance cover breast augmentation surgery?

No. Breast augmentation is considered strictly cosmetic—it is an elective procedure performed for aesthetics only, and is not considered medically necessary by insurance companies. Insurance companies will sometimes pay for removing leaking or ruptured silicone breast implants.