Breast Augmentation Options in Boca Raton
To give you the most beautiful and natural looking results, Dr. Steven Schuster offers several options to customize your breast augmentation surgery in Boca Raton. You will work with him to choose from various breast implant options, as well as make choices about how the procedure is performed. Each decision will depend on your unique anatomy and your personal aesthetic goals. Dr. Schuster can help you envision your choices using his advanced 3D imaging software to help you feel even more confident about your choices.
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Breast Implant Type
When you visit Dr. Schuster in Boca Raton for breast augmentation, you will be able to choose either saline or cohesive silicone gel breast implants. This decision primarily is based on your personal preference because both types of implants are FDA approved, though patients must be at least 22 years old to choose silicone implants. The latest generation of silicone implants is filled with cohesive silicone gel that cannot leak if the implant ruptures. Patients often say that these implants feel more like natural breast tissue than saline-filled implants. Saline implants are filled after placement, and therefore require a smaller incision and allow for greater flexibility in sizing.
Breast Implant Size & Profile
Choosing the "right" Boca Raton breast implants is a highly personal decision that depends on the vision you have for yourself. Dr. Schuster is experienced in giving his patients a natural look so that their enhanced breasts beautifully integrate with their frame and existing breast tissue. He will determine the implant size for your goals and the implant "profile" (which determines how far your breasts project from your body) to create attractive cleavage and a beautiful look.
Incision & Implant Placement
When determining where to place the breast augmentation incision, Dr. Schuster considers your desires and the implant type being used. He typically places the incisions either around the areola, under the breast, or in the armpit, because these locations result in minimal scarring for most patients. Silicone implants usually require larger incisions than saline implants.
The implants can be placed either between the breast tissue and the chest muscle (subglandular) or below breast tissue and the chest muscle (subpectoral placement). The most common placement is subpectoral because it can hide the implant more effectively and has also been show to reduce the incidence of capsular contracture (a hardening of scar tissue around the implant).
Dr. Schuster Answers Your Questions
Since women often have many questions about their breast augmentation options, I'll answer a few of the ones I am asked most frequently. During your consultation I will ensure we thoroughly review all of your options and address any concerns.
How do I choose what size I should be?
I've performed breast augmentation for many years and helped thousands of women decide how large they should go, taking into account body type, lifestyle and many other factors. When we meet, I'll show you a variety of implants and help you choose the specific model that will give you the look you're seeking.
To assist you in your thought process, we can use my 3D imaging software to give you an idea of how your breasts may look after surgery. You can also see breast augmentation before and after photos of some of my patients to get an idea of the results attained through different implant choices.
Are silicone implants really safe?
After 14 years of study—making silicone breast implants some of the most studied of all medical devices— in 2006 the US Food and Drug Administration approved a new generation of silicone gel implants for women age 22 and older. Silicone has many medical uses, including a variety of applications inside the body, and silicone gel implants are considered very safe.
Will the implants rupture?
There's no guarantee that your breast implants will last a lifetime. Saline breast implants occasionally rupture and deflate, with the solution harmlessly absorbed by the body. While it's possible for cohesive silicone gel implants to rupture, the filling is likely to remain within the breast capsule. This is why regular MRIs are recommended for women with silicone gel implants – to detect "silent ruptures."