Breast Augmentation

Improve Shape and Size

Breast implants can give you fuller breasts with improved projection and shape. Our plastic surgeon can provide enhancements that complement your curves for a beautiful and comprehensive result.

Create Symmetry

If your breasts are different in size or shape, breast augmentation can give your bust attractive symmetry.

Increased Self-Confidence

Breast augmentation can make you feel more secure and confident about your appearance.

Your Overall Health

As with any surgical procedure, you should be in good overall health before undergoing breast augmentation. You should provide a complete medical history so Dr. Graham can evaluate your risk for complications.

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you should wait a few months. This is recommended because both pregnancy and breastfeeding can affect the shape and size of your breasts.

Feelings About Your Breasts

If you are unhappy with your breasts and the lack of natural breast tissue, this procedure can help. However, you should only undergo breast augmentation to please yourself, not someone else.

Expectations

You should have realistic expectations about the possibilities and limitations of breast augmentation. Dr. Graham will help educate you about the procedure beforehand to help you make your decision.

Breast Sagging

Breast augmentation cannot address significant sagging of the breast tissue and skin. If you are concerned about sagging, Dr. Graham can also perform a breast lift to address the issue.

How Can I Manage Pain?

Our surgeon uses special techniques during surgery to minimize post-operative discomfort and speed your recovery. Medication will help manage any post-operative pain. As you recover, you will be able to taper off prescription pain medications and use Tylenol.

When Can I Start Moving Around?

You should have full range of motion in your arms and shoulders right away, and you will be able to walk around the first day after surgery. However, you'll need to avoid strenuous activity for several weeks.

When Can I Return to Normal Activities?

You can drive a car within days of your breast augmentation surgery and return to light work in about one week. Exercise should be avoided for about six weeks, or until you are cleared by our surgeon.

What Type of Bra Should I Wear?

We’ll give you a soft bra to wear for a few weeks after surgery as your breast implants settle and your incisions heal. Avoid wearing a bra with an underwire for a couple of months.

Will I Have Follow-Up Appointments?

Several follow-up office visits with your surgeon are typical after receiving breast implants, and we’ll be happy to see you for extra appointments if you have questions.

How Long Will My Results Last?

Breast implants may need to be replaced over time. Results are long lasting, but breasts may change with age and gravity. In most cases, results last at least 10 years.

Are There Any Risks?

Rupture is always a risk when it comes to implants. If your saline implant ruptures, it will quickly become apparent as the saline is harmlessly absorbed by the body (as opposed to silicone gel, which stays in place and is difficult to remove). Capsular contracture is another risk that happens in about one in six cases. Scar tissue always develops around implants, but in some cases, it can tighten and squeeze the implant, dramatically distorting its shape. This is called capsular contracture, and it can be corrected with revision surgery. If you notice any changes at all in the appearance of your breasts after breast augmentation, get in touch with Dr. Sutton right away to determine if you are experiencing capsular contracture or other conditions.