Breast Augmentation in Savannah, GA

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Completely Tailored Breast Augmentation

We understand that every woman has unique desires and body shapes. That's why we take the time during pre-operative consultations to understand each patient's individual goals for breast augmentation and determine the most suitable implant type and placement. This ensures that every patient receives a fully personalized treatment plan tailored to her specific objectives.

Complementary Procedures

Breast augmentation can achieve dramatic and beautiful results on its own as well as in conjunction with other cosmetic surgery or non-invasive procedures. We sometimes recommend combining breast augmentation with other procedures such as a breast lift for more satisfying results.

Saline & Silicone Gel Breast Implants

Breast implants consist of silicone shells filled with either saline (salt water) or silicone gel. Both types are safe, each with its own benefits. We will assist you in choosing the option that best suits your needs. During surgery, the implants are placed behind each breast, either under the breast tissue or the chest wall muscle.



After many years of thorough evaluation, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved silicone breast implants for augmentation procedures. We are pleased to offer silicone gel-filled implants, as they are softer and provide a more natural feel compared to saline-filled implants.

The Breast Augmentation Surgery – Incision Techniques

The breast augmentation procedure typically takes one to two hours and is performed under general anesthesia. Incisions are made in discreet areas of the breast to minimize scarring, with possible locations including:

• The armpit (transaxillary),
• The crease beneath the breast (inframammary), or
• Around the areola, the dark skin surrounding the nipple (periareolar).

The breast is then lifted to create a pocket for the implant placement.



For saline implants, an endoscopic approach can also be used, with the incision made at the navel. This minimally invasive technique is known as transumbilical breast augmentation (TUBA).

Breast Implants – Placement Options

Implant placement beneath the muscle of the chest offers a few advantages over placement beneath the breast tissue only. These include reduced risk of capsular contracture (post-operative tightening around the implant) and less interference with mammogram examinations. Possible disadvantages include need for drainage tubes and elevated pain in the first few days following surgery. We will discuss which option may be best for you.

In the TUBA procedure, implants cannot be placed beneath the chest wall.

After the implants have been inserted and positioned beneath the nipples, the incisions are stitched closed, then taped and bandaged. In a few days, these bandages may be replaced with a surgical bra.

Recovery

Most patients feel tired and sore after breast augmentation surgery, but this usually passes in a day or two. Many patients return to work within the week.

Stitches are removed in a week to 10 days after breast augmentation in Okatie, SC. Any post-operative pain, swelling and sensitivity will diminish over the first few weeks.



Scars from breast augmentation incisions will begin to fade in a few months and will continue to fade for months or years.

Risks & Complications Associated With A Breast Augmentation

Complications following breast augmentation surgery are uncommon and usually minimal. They may include capsular contracture, swelling and pain, infection around the implant, a change in nipple sensation, milk production if you nursed a baby within a year before the procedure, and breakage or leakage of the implant (implant rupture) as a result of injury or the normal compression and movement of your breast.

If a saline implant ruptures, the implant will simply deflate in a few hours and your body will absorb the salt water. If a silicone implant leaks, you will need to see a doctor immediately. Regular monitoring of breast implants after breast augmentation is recommended to ensure continuing breast and implant health.

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Are you considering a breast enhancement? Dr. Smith can perform a breast augmentation in Okatie, Beaufort, and Hilton Head Island, SC to give you your ideal breasts. Call his office today at 843-705-8940

Risks Associated With A Breast Lift

Although a breast lift is considered a safe procedure for ideal candidates, there are certain risks associated with any type of surgical procedure, which may include bleeding, infection, reaction to anesthesia or permanent scarring. These risks can be reduced by choosing an experienced surgeon to perform your procedure and by following the surgeon’s instructions before and after treatment.

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