Breast Augmentation Houston
One of the most common procedures performed at Eisemann Plastic Surgery Center in Houston Texas is breast augmentation, or augmentation mammoplasty. Some women feel that their breasts are too small for their bodies. Others want to restore breast volume that has been lost due to aging, weight loss, or pregnancy. Breast augmentation may also be used to correct breast asymmetries, to improve breast sagging, or to reconstruct a breast following surgery for breast cancer. In some cases, Dr. Eisemann may also recommend a breast lift (mastopexy) at the same time as the breast augmentation surgery.
Breast implants are comprised of solid silicone shells that are filled with either saline or silicone. Implants are available in many sizes, shapes, profiles and textures. This variety allows Dr. Eisemann to achieve the most desirable breast augmentation results for different types of breast anatomy and body shape. During the initial consultation, Dr. Eisemann will discuss the available options with the patient, including type of implant, shape and size. He will help the patient choose the breast implant that will most suit their body type and that will allow for the most natural and aesthetically pleasing results.
In breast augmentation surgery, there are three different incisions that may be used to place the implant behind the breast tissue. The incisions may be made either in the armpit (axillae), around the nipple (periareolar), or under the breast (inframammary). The axillary incision, made in the armpit, is beneficial in that it does not leave any scarring on the breast.
The inframammary incision is placed in the fold where the breast meets the chest wall. Scars may be hidden by the breast itself, as well as by undergarments and swimwear.
Finally the nipple or periareolar incision in breast augmenation surgery is placed at the border of the areola (the juncture of the nipple pigment and normal skin), which makes the scar less visible.
Once the appropriate incision has been made, the breast implant is placed beneath the breast tissue either on top of the muscle or beneath the muscle(s).
Dr. Eisemann most often performs breast augmentation in Houston in his plastic surgery operation suite – which is fully accredited by the American Association of Plastic Surgery Facilities – where patients are placed under local anesthesia with I.V. sedation. However, if a patient will be more comfortable under general anesthesia, they may choose to undergo breast augmentation surgery in a Houston-area hospital.
A typical breast augmentation surgery takes between two and four hours, and patients are generally released immediately following surgery. For several days after the surgery, patients may experience swelling and discomfort that can be easily controlled with oral pain medication. Limited activity is allowed right after surgery and most patients resume normal exercise after a few weeks.
With over twenty-eight years of experience, Dr. Eisemann understands the importance of spending considerable time with patients before breast augmentation surgery. He works closely with each patient to determine their aesthetic desires and to address any concerns, so that both doctor and patient are confident that the correct size and type of breast implant will be used. Breasts that look and feel natural are the ultimate goal of breast augmentation surgery in Houston Texas.
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