Contact us with questions about breast augmentation at our San Jose area office today. You have nothing to lose, and a beautiful, confident new you to gain!
The Cosmetic Institute
Phone (408) 866-5433
555 Knowles Drive
Suite 100
Los Gatos, CA 95032
Breast augmentation, or breast enlargement, is a popular procedure at our San Jose area institute. In this procedure, a woman’s breast size is increased with the use of an artificial implant. There are a variety of reasons women opt to undergo breast augmentation, including different size breasts, as a method of breast reconstruction after mastectomy, or to enhance the contours of the body. Whatever your specific intention, women who undergo breast augmentation can expect larger, firmer, and more visually satisfying breasts.
Before breast augmentation surgery, you and your San Jose area surgeon will discuss the various options available for the implants. One of those options is the incision site, which can be located either in the crease of the breast, the armpit, or the perimeter of the areola, and which will be decided based on your body type and the specific effect you desire. For more information on the choices you have regarding incision site, type of implant, and placement of the implant, visit our breast implants page. The surgeon will enter through the incision and create a pocket; either underneath the breast tissue or under the chest wall muscle. The implant is centered directly behind the nipple, and the original incision is sutured.
After breast augmentation surgery is complete, the breasts are wrapped and supported by a gauze bandage. In addition, patients are fitted with a surgical bra that provides support for up to several weeks. Medication can greatly reduce certain postoperative conditions, including fatigue, soreness, and discomfort. Any swelling you experience gradually subsides and becomes undetectable in a month's time. Seven to 10 days after your breast augmentation, the stitches are removed at our San Jose area facility.
As with any surgical procedure, complications with breast augmentation are rare, but do exist. The biggest concern is a leak in the surgical implant. However, when performing breast augmentation at our San Jose facility, we use only saline implants, so you can be assured that a leak would involve only a saline water solution, and not pose any danger. Capsular contraction, which is a tightening of the scar or capsule surrounding the implant, may occur following a breast augmentation procedure. If this happens, the surgeon either removes the scar tissue, or removes the implant and re-inserts another. Other complications with breast augmentation may include excessive bleeding or infection in the surrounding area, hyper- or under sensitive nipples, and in rare instances, milk production for several days after the surgery. Scars may be apparent for several months, but will fade considerably over time. To maximize the success of your breast augmentation and to minimize the risk of complication, our San Jose area doctors will give you specific instructions for surgical preparation and postoperative care.
If you are interested in breast augmentation and live in the San Jose, Palo Alto, or Los Gatos area, please contact the Cosmetic Institute to schedule a consultation.
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