Breast Augmentation
We offer a full range of options for women desiring breast augmentation or enhancement. Women who desire larger breasts, have one breast noticeably smaller than the other, or who have volume loss from weight change, aging or pregnancy are all candidates for this procedure. Dr. Burke meets with you personally, reviews your medical history, examines you, and reviews your goals. Dr. Burke offers periareolar, transaxillary, and inframammary approaches for implant placement. Most implants are placed below the muscle in a subpectoral (dual plane) position. In certain cases implants may be placed underneath the breast tissue completely above the muscle.
Our unique way of presurgical sizing allows you to participate in your implant size selection. We offer a full range of implant options including saline and cohesive gel implants. Dr. Burke offers the tear drop implant for those wanting less upper pole fullness and has completed a seven year study of this implant.
We are concerned about your breast health and follow breast guidelines including baseline mammograms where indicated, self breast examination, and post surgical follow up. This follow up includes visits with both the clinical staff and Dr. Burke.
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Who is a candidate?
- Women who desire larger breasts.
- Women who have one breast that is noticeably smaller than the other.
- Women who have lost breast volume following pregnancy.
- Women who have lost breast volume due to weight loss and aging.
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Intended result
- Larger and shaplier breasts.
- Less size difference between breasts.
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Procedure Description
- The procedure is usually done on an outpatient basis under conscious sedation.
- A small incision is made in the arm pit, the lower portion of the areola or under the breast.
- The implant is usually placed below the muscle (subpectorally).
- Implants may be placed completely over the muscle in certain cases.
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Recuperation and Healing
- The patient usually goes home in either a bandeau or stabilizing bra designed to hold the breasts in the correct position. These must be worn for 24 hours a day for the first week. These are usually worn for the first 6 weeks. No showers are allowed during the first week.
- Initial discomfort is usually controlled with oral medications supplemented with a nasal spray.
- Sutures are usually removed in 7-14 days.
- Light activity may be resumed as tolerated. Aerobic activities may be started in about 3 weeks. Lifting may begin in 6 weeks
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Other Options
- If the breasts sag, in addition to being small, an additional procedure that may enhance the result is a Mastopexy (breast lift).
Note
- The specific risks and suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual.
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