Breast Augmentation

You will be administered a type of anesthesia before you go into surgery. We offer local or general anesthesia, depending on your comfort level. During your recovery, you will experience symptoms such as swelling, bruising, and discomfort around the surgical site, which is entirely normal. Your surgeon can recommend a number of pain medication types to help you feel comfortable, and assist in your healing process. 

Most Breast augmentation can be completed in one surgical appointment. We schedule a follow-up appointment for your provider to check your progress and healing. The follow-up appointment is also important for you to share how you are feeling and what your recovery experience has been like thus far. For some patients, there may be a need for additional surgery, depending on the results or how satisfied you are. These follow-up appointments also allow your provider to determine when you can remove bandages, gauze, etc. 

While Breast Augmentation yields larger breasts right away, the final results may take a few weeks as the swelling subsides and the skin stretches. Some patients may need to wear a bandeau to help shape their breasts, especially if they have underlying asymmetry or very small breasts to start with. Incision lines may take several months, even a couple of years, to fade. 

You will achieve optimal breast augmentation results by following Dr. Silverman’s recovery plan. 

Something important to consider after your surgery: breast implants are not considered to be lifetime devices, and they may need to be replaced. You can see Dr. Silverman for an annual examination to evaluate your breast health and implant integrity.

Yes, you can. You can combine Breast Augmentation with Liposuction, which is the most common procedure done at the same time. If you are interested in combining another surgical procedure, such as a Tummy Tuck or Body Lift, please talk it over with Dr. Silverman during your consultation, as there are some procedures he advises against combining. Each of our surgical procedures comes with its risks and benefits, which must be discussed and weighed up before making your final decision. 

As with any surgery, there are associated risks you need to be aware of so that you can make an informed decision. Some of the most common risks associated with Breast Augmentation include: 

• Bleeding
• Swelling
• Bruising
• Fluid buildup
• The possibility that some of the transferred fat cells will leave the breast area
• Infection
• Dissatisfaction with the results

You can discuss the option of touch-up injections to retain your improved shape if you choose this surgery. Having a breast augmentation is a very personal decision, and each patient must balance realistic goals with the potential risks, to attain the best outcome possible. 

Every patient’s recovery timeline can differ slightly, and we tailor our post-operative recovery care plan to suit your individual needs. Generally speaking, we recommend waiting up to 6 weeks before doing strenuous physical activity or exercise. Your incisions need to heal properly before you resume working out, otherwise you may risk tearing, and the need for additional surgery. It is important to follow the advice of your plastic surgeon to ensure a smoother recovery process that will yield the excellent results you are looking for.

Surgery is a major decision. The consultation is an important part of the process not only for the surgeon to determine if you are the right candidate, but also for you as the patient to learn everything you can about the doctor. By placing your trust in the hands of a board-certified plastic surgeon, you can rest assured you will be getting expert care with extensive training. Dr. Silverman and Dr. Boyd are renowned in their field and work hard to make sure every patient is satisfied with their results. Getting plastic surgery from a board-certified surgeon also means receiving the best pre and post-operative care from our team.