Breast Augmentation

Breast Implant Augmentation

Breast Augmentation Cost

Types of Surgical Procedures

           - Areola (Nipple)

           - Transaxillary (Underarm)

           - Inframammary Fold (Crease)

           - Trans-Umbilical (Belly Button)

           - Submuscular (under the muscle)

           - Subglandular (over the muscle)

Candidates For Breast Implant Surgery

Types of Breast Implants

           - Saline-Filled

           - High Profile / Standard

           - Expandable

           - Smooth / Textured

           - Round / Tear-Drop

Choosing The Right Implant Size

Breast Augmentation Consultations

           - Preparing For Your Consultation

           - What To Expect

Risks of Surgery

Before Your Surgery

During The Procedure

After Breast Augmentation Surgery

           - Massage and Compression

           - Mammograms and Self-Exams

Finding The Right Cosmetic Surgeon

Before Breast Augmentation Surgery

Removing Breast Implants

Breast Implant Glossary of Terms

Breast Implant Complications

           - Re-Operations

           - Removal  

           - Rupture / Deflation

           - Capsular Contracture

           - Breast Pain

           - Breast Sensation Changes

Highland Plastic Surgery Centers is a division of Highland Medical Centers

OTHER RESOURCES:

Highland Pain Institute

Highland Bariatric Institute

Highland Sleep Institute

Highland GERD Institute

What To Expect From Your Plastic Cosmetic Surgery Consultation

Arrive at your consultation on time, although be prepared for their office to be running a little late. Some appointments may run over their allotted time unless someone cancels ahead of you that day. Bring with you your questions, photos and possibly bras or bathing suit tops you'd like to fit into. 

• You will address all your questions, concerns, fears expectations, etc.

• You will discuss your medical history completely  your options in anesthesia, implants, incision and implant placements and more. Anything that you wish you should discuss during this time.

• You may determine implant size by using implants inside bras or tops you have brought to the consultation. 

• You may discuss cleavage and other cosmetic aspects. These additional details depend upon the surgeon as they all seem to be different.

• You will discuss risks at length, you may be given an informed consent sheet regarding implant safety at this meeting as well as discuss the anesthesia risks. Just make sure that the surgeon DOES address the risks. This isn't a fail proof surgery, this is flesh and blood - your flesh and blood.

• Ask to see the surgeon's before and after photo albums or discs.  

• Ask if you may speak to any of his patients which may be listed on a referral sheet. 

• You may also request to tour the facilities if your surgery will be performed on site.

• You may receive literature regarding the surgeon's education and training, curriculum vitae or any other pertinent information

• You may even discuss costs and fees with either the surgeon during your meeting or with a financial planner towards the end of the consultation.

The Physical Examination
You will be asked to remove your top and bra and cover yourself with a gown.  After you are finished your surgeon and a nurse will come in to examine your skin condition, type, thinness and elasticity.  Nipple placement and mammary crease placement.  Your surgeon will note cleavage assessment (how far apart or close your breasts are together).  Your surgeon may measure from the base of your throat to each nipple to note symmetry and distance.  He may pinch or tug on your skin gently to test your laxity.  You may feel uncomfortable during this time so prepare yourself for it.

Scheduling Surgery & Pre-op Appointments
You may or may not schedule a surgery date at the end of this consultation, you are by no means obligated but this is generally the next step.  If you should choose to schedule a surgery with a particular office you will usually give a deposit to hold your date.  You will also make a preoperative appointment for lab work, preparation, medications, etc. etc.  After your preoperative appt.  Your surgery should take place with in 2 weeks of the last meeting and lab work.

You should go away with enough to go on and request a second meeting if need be, should you feel that more could have been covered.  You will notice that intuitions will kick in about judgment of character, trust and faith in one's abilities.  This is important so listen to any instinct triggers which may become apparent during the meeting.