The Woodlands, TX - Breast Augmentation - Kingwood TX-  Breast Augmentation - Conroe,  TX

Breast Augmentation - Houston, TX Breast Augmentation

 Wilberto G. Cortes, M.D.  -  The Woodlands - Kingwood - Conroe - Houston - TX

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Breast augmentation is one of the most frequently performed surgical procedures.  Dr Cortés will assess your tissue characteristics including your skin quality, nipple location in respect to the breast fold, and breast volume. Breast augmentation will increase your breast size 1 to 3 cups. The surgery  may also move the breasts closer together depending on the size of the implant and the patient's body frame. In addition, for certain types of breast sagging, breast augmentaion alone will lift the nipple to the correct anatomical position.  Breast augmentation is a tremendous help to patients who desire a fuller profile or who have lost breast volume due to pregnancy or nursing. 

There are many surgical approaches to enhance the breast. The location of the incision will depend on various factors:  amount of sagging, nipple size, breast volume, as well as patient's  preference. Breast augmentation involves making a small incision to insert a breast implant. The location of the incision will depend on many factors including the degree of breast sagging, the areolar diameter, and the size of the breast among others. There are several possible locations for the small incision that will be used for inserting the breast implant.  The most frequent technique utilizes an incision made in the lower portion of the breast.  This techinque provides the most direct access to the breast pocket and the best control of the implant pocket.   A second  technique makes an incision around the areola (the darker skin surrounding the nipple). There are two other techniques that are used for breast augmentation.  A newer technique uses an incision in the belly button, thus reducing the chance of scarring in the breast area.  Another techinque will require an incision on the axilla. The best approach will be decided together between the patient and the surgeon during the consultation.

Implants typically contain a saline solution (similar to salt water) although the FDA has recently appproved the use of silicone implants for primary breast augmentation. In some circumstances, particularly those in which there is breast asymmetry (uneven breast size), an inflatable implant may be used to allow the surgeon to adjust the level of inflation to attain breast symmetry and balance.  The surgery typically lasts from 45 minutes to an hour. If a breast lift is required, the surgery will be longer and more complex. The surgery is commonly performed on an outpatient basis (same day discharge) at a hospital or state-of-the-art surgical unit while the patient is under general anesthesia and asleep.

Recovery Process

Generally, the recovery period takes from 1 to 4 days. Patients will be encouraged to do active exercises.  Once the bandages are removed, a surgical bra will need to be worn for several weeks.  Patients sometimes report minor pain associated with the surgery.  This pain can be treated effectively with oral medication.