Breast Augmentation

The decision to undergo breast augmentation surgery is a very personal one for a woman. The breasts are identified with a woman’s sense of femininity. Breast augmentation should achieve the goal of natural enhancement so you can look and feel great in and out of your clothes.

As a double board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Dadvand focuses his practice on breast implant surgery. Top Los Angeles Breast Augmentation Surgeon Dr. Dadvand relies on years of experience where he uses specialized techniques, such as dual planning, to customize the treatment plans for his patients. Because Dr. Dadvand’s practice is focused on breast surgery, his expertise will ensure that you reach your goals. Don’t trust your breast implant surgery to just any plastic surgery. Make sure you see Dr. Dadvand, the breast specialist.

During your breast augmentation surgery consultation Dr. Dadvand will discuss the options of breast implants in Los Angeles (saline vs. silicone), the incision location, pocket location (over or under the muscle) and, of course, breast implant size. Dr. Dadvand feels that the most important aspect of breast augmentation surgery is to listen to the patient’s desires, as this will help ensure a great outcome.

4 Factors Involved with Breast Augmentation

1. Size:

   The most important aspect of breast augmentation surgery is size. Dr. Dadvand carefully listens to his patients to understand their aesthetic sense. After a careful physical exam Dr. Dadvand discusses which breast implant size range would best suit your breasts and frame. It is important to respect the anatomy and the quality of the breast tissue and skin in order to avoid potential problems.

2. Silicone vs. Saline:

   There are currently two types of breast implants available – saline and silicone. While both breast implants have a silicone-based outer shell, they differ in the material that fills them. Saline breast implants are filled with isotonic saline (which is essentially salt water), whereas silicone breast implants are, as the name implies, filled with silicone polymers. The new generation silicone breast implants were FDA approved in 2006 and are different than the older generation silicone breast implants. The older styles were filled with liquid silicone whereas the new generation consists of a highly cross-linked silicone which means it retains it shape. If there is a rupture with the new generation silicone breast implants, they do not leak like the older generation silicone breast implants did. Dr. Dadvand will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both silicone breast implants and saline breast implants during your breast augmentation surgery consultation in order for you to make an informed decision.

3. Above or Below the Muscle:

   Breast implants can be placed in one of two pockets, either above the pectoralis muscle (also known as subglandular) or below it (also known as subpectoral). Women with adequate breast tissue may benefit from having the breast implant placed above the muscle. However, for the majority of women, Dr. Dadvand prefers to utilize the dual plane where the breast implant is covered by muscle in the upper part of the breast and breast tissue below.

4. Incision placement:

   Areola: This incision is placed on the bottom half of the areola where the darker skin of the areola meets the normal skin. The incision heals very well. This is a very common incision for breast augmentation surgery.

   Inframammary: This incision is placed at the base of the breast, in the breast fold. This incision heals very well and is hidden under the breast fold. This is also a common incision for breast augmentation surgery.

   Armpit: Also known as transaxillary, an incision is placed in a crease within the armpit. A space is then made under the muscle and the implant is placed. This is not a preferred technique for silicone breast implants.

   Bellybutton: Referred to as TUBA (trans-umbilical breast augmentation), an incision is made through the bellybutton. However, the breast implant companies to not recommend this approach because of the potential of damaging the implant shell.
   Dr. Dadvand will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each incision during your consultation.

During Surgery and Recovery

Breast augmentation surgery in Los Angeles is an outpatient procedure that typically takes one to two hours. After your breast augmentation surgery you will be in a surgical bra and an ace wrap. You will require pain medication for the first several days after surgery. Dr. Dadvand will see you back in the office the day after your breast augmentation surgery and then at one week. Dr. Dadvand will demonstrate breast massage techniques to keep the breasts soft and obtain their shape more quickly. You may begin strenuous exercise at 4 weeks.

Contact the office of Dr. Babak Dadvand, where his friendly and courteous staff will schedule a consultation for you. Our office is located in the Beverly Hills, Los Angeles area.

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