Breast Augmentation In NYC

The incisions for breast implants can be located in three different areas: under the breast fold (inframammary), around the nipple (periareolar) or in the armpit (axillary). All three options allow for scars that are inconspicuous and will not distract from your new breasts. All options will be considered and discussed thoroughly with you before your procedure to ensure you receive results that meet your expectations.

Breast implants can be placed either under the pectoral muscle (submuscular) or over the pectoral muscle (subglandular). Both options will be considered when deciding what is best for your body and your goals.

The two main breast implant choices are silicone and saline implants. Both options are safe and provide satisfying results. Saline implants contain a nontoxic saltwater solution that can be filled and adjusted to each patient’s desired size. Silicone implants come in different sizes and are made of a thicker gel-like substance that can feel more natural than saline implants. Both implant options are constructed with a silicone shell. Alongside varying sizes and materials, implants also come in different shapes, textures and degrees of projection. Dr. Everett will help you identify which type of implants will achieve the most desirable outcome for you.

Implants are not designed to be lifelong devices, but they do not have a predetermined lifespan that warrants replacement every set amount of years. A future procedure may be required to replace an implant if its integrity is compromised or you experience complications. Breast implants come with warranties, the specifics of which differ depending on the manufacturer and the type of implant. You may also require a future procedure if aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss changes your breasts and you are no longer satisfied with the way they look. So long as your implants continue to work for you, they will not need to be replaced.

In the unlikely event of an implant rupture, you will simply need to schedule an appointment and come in for an evaluation. Saline will noticeably deflate as the saltwater solution leaks, but the body will harmlessly absorb the excess fluid. Silicone is made to hold its shape and will leak much more slowly but is also harmless if absorbed by the body. Because silicone ruptures gradually leak over the course of months, they may not be as immediately noticeable.

We will help you decide which options are best to meet your goals and provide the right size for your anatomy. All options will be considered and discussed thoroughly with you before your procedure to ensure you receive results that meet your expectations.

Yes, bruising and swelling are completely normal side effects of a breast augmentation. Most immediate symptoms heal within the first few weeks of recovery.

Breast implants or fat transfer may create a more lifted appearance when minor sagging is present, but the effect is limited. A better option for correcting sagging is a breast lift. To address diminished volume and sagging simultaneously, a breast lift and augmentation can be done together in a single surgery. This reduces downtime, costs and the number of times the patient must be under anesthesia.

Absolutely! Breast augmentation with implants and fat transfer breast augmentation can both produce beautiful, natural results that look tailor-made for your body. You can have a dramatic result that completely changes your figure or subtle improvements that enhance your silhouette without revealing the secret of how it happened. It’s up to you. Once you have explained your vision to Dr. Everett, will design a personalized surgical plan that enhances your natural beauty in just the right way.

Push-up bras and underwire bras should be avoided for about six weeks as your implants settle and incisions heal. These types of bras may damage your incision sites and affect the shape and position of your new implants. You should refrain from purchasing new and expensive bras during this time. Your breast size immediately following surgery will continue to change as swelling subsides over the span of two to three months.

If you had fat transfer breast augmentation, you will need to do the opposite. Compression garments and tight bras can harm the newly-transplanted fat cells and affect results. We will go over this in more detail prior to your surgery to ensure you are properly informed throughout the entire process.

You should refrain from showering for the first 24 hours, as you will need to keep your compression dressing on for that long. Once you remove your compression dressing, you are free to shower and begin wearing supportive bras. Submerging in still water, including pools, hot tubs and baths, should be avoided until your incisions have healed over completely in about two to three weeks.

Both options have their advantages and can provide transformative results. The choice is ultimately up to you. Fat transfer breast augmentation has the benefit of being entirely natural and avoiding incisions in the breasts, but it requires the patient to have a sufficient amount of fat to be liposuctioned for transferring. Breast implants can produce more dramatic results and can be effective even for thin patients, but they require the patient to be comfortable with having medical devices in her body. Dr. Everett will go over both procedures with you during your initial consultation and help you make an informed decision.