Breast augmentation is a breast surgery option that improves the appearance and adds volume to your breasts using an implant. There are a number of different ways to perform this procedure. During your personalized consultation, we will discuss exactly which method is ideal for you and your aesthetic goals.
From your initial consultation to personalized follow-up care, our team at Golden Hills Plastic Surgery is here to help you through each step of receiving a breast augmentation in Walnut Creek. We pride ourselves on offering white-glove service that will make you feel comfortable and empowered as you undergo your cosmetic journey.
The placement of the incision is very important to the success of the procedure. During breast augmentation, the incisions are typically placed along the edge of the areola or in the crease underneath the breast. These locations result in minimally visible incisions and a great surgical result.
At our Walnut Creek office, we offer these different breast augmentation incision options to help meet your needs and concerns for post-operation healing.
Breast implants are either filled with silicone or saline. Determining which of these is the best option for you is something that we will discuss in detail during your consultation for a breast augmentation at our office in Walnut Creek.
Silicone implants consist of silicone gel filling, designed to look and feel like natural breasts. These implants have a smooth outer shell that allows them to feel like natural breast tissue. Silicone implants come in varying degrees of cohesivity, meaning firmness of the gel. For patients who are looking for a more natural-appearing augmentation, the softest gel is typically the answer. For patients who are interested in upper pole fullness, some of the more cohesive gels may work better. All of these implants are “form stable” or what can be called “gummy bear implants.”
Saline implants consist of sterile salt water and are typically put into the breast empty and then filled once they are in place.
Your own fat can also be used to augment your breasts or to make subtle changes in addition to implants with a Fat Transfer to Breasts procedure.
Your breast augmentation surgery at our office in Walnut Creek will last approximately 1.5 hours and is typically performed under general anesthesia. Dr. Eberlin will help you understand what to expect during this process and answer any questions that you may have. The procedure will proceed as follows:
Prior to beginning the procedure, local anesthetic is administered to the surgical site to drastically reduce the pain that patients may experience. The incisions are all closed with dissolvable stitches under your skin, so there are no stitch marks or stitches that need to be removed.
Our team at Golden Hills Plastic Surgery is dedicated to ensuring that your recovery proceeds smoothly and you heal as best as possible. After your surgery, we will discuss your recovery period, including:
Our support does not end once you undergo surgery. You will have several follow-up appointments at our Walnut Creek office to ensure you are healing well, and we are here to address any questions or concerns that you may have about your breast augmentation.
Our team at Golden Hills Plastic Surgery is here to help you achieve your ideal figure. If you are interested in a breast augmentation, we will help you learn more about this procedure and determine if you are an ideal candidate. We also offer a one-year membership with every plastic surgery procedure that will provide you with access to exclusive benefits for select skincare products, non-invasive treatments, and priority scheduling. Call today to schedule a consultation for breast augmentation in Walnut Creek.
Disclaimer:”Individual results may vary. Before-and-after photos shown are of actual patients of Golden Hills Plastic Surgery who have consented to the use of their images. Results are not guaranteed and will differ based on each patient’s individual anatomy, health, and other factors.”
