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Financing Options Breast augmentation, also known as breast enlargement, is a plastic surgery procedure designed to enhance the size and shape of the breasts with the use of implants.
Q - Who is a candidate for breast augmentation?
Healthy women who are looking to enhance under-developed or misshaped breasts or breasts which have decreased in volume due to pregnancy may be good candidates for breast augmentation.
Q - What is the breast implant made of?
There are two types of breast implants commonly used today, including saline implants and silicone gel implants. Both are comprised of a silicone shell. Saline implants are filled with saline, a salt water solution. Silicone implants are filled with silicone gel.
Q - What should I expect during a consultation for breast augmentation?
During the consultation for breast augmentation, Dr. Vitenas will go over your complete medical history, take the time to understand your goals, and answer all of your questions. You will see pre-op and post-op photos of previous breast augmentation patients, and computer imaging will be used to help you visualize your own personal results. Dr. Vitenas will discuss reasonable and expected outcomes, and explain the details of the procedure including the technique, the recovery, the risks, the costs, and financing options.
Q - Where is the surgery for breast augmentation performed?
Dr. Vitenas performs the surgery for breast augmentation at the Day Surgery Center, an outpatient facility at Memorial Hermann Southeast Hospital.
Q - What type of anesthesia is used for breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation is typically performed with general anesthesia.
Q - How is breast augmentation performed?
For breast augmentation, an incision may be made in the armpit (axillary), in the crease beneath the breast (inframammary), or around the areola (periareola). After the incisions are made, the implants are placed in the chest, either beneath the chest muscle (submuscular) or above the chest muscle (subglandular). The incisions are then closed.
Q - How long is the surgery for breast augmentation?
The surgery for breast augmentation is about one hour in length.
Q - Where are the incisions made for breast augmentation?
There are three possible locations for the breast augmentation incisions. They may be located around the areola (periareola), in the armpit (axillary), or in the crease beneath the breast (inframammary). The incision location that is right for you will depend upon your anatomy and your goals.
Q - Does breast augmentation leave scars?
Patients will have scars after breast augmentation, though they tend to be well-concealed. They may be located in the armpit, in the crease beneath the breast, or around the areola.
Q - Is breast augmentation a painful procedure?
Patients may experience some discomfort, though this can be managed with medication.
Q - How long is the recovery after breast augmentation?
The recovery after breast augmentation takes about one week for implants placed in the submuscular location and just a few days for implants placed in the subglandular location.
Q - What is the recovery like after breast augmentation?
Patients can expect a recovery time of several days to one week after breast augmentation. Bruising and swelling are common, with most of the swelling fading within three to five weeks. The breasts are often sensitive to stimulation for several weeks after surgery.
Q - When will I be able to return to work after my breast augmentation procedure?
Patients are often able to return to work within a few days after the breast augmentation procedure.
Q - When will I be able to exercise after my breast augmentation procedure?
Patients will need to postpone strenuous activities and exercise for about four to six weeks after the breast augmentation surgery.
Q - What are the risks or possible complications of breast augmentation?
The potential risks or complications associated with breast augmentation may include bleeding, infection, hematoma, loss of nipple sensation, capsular contracture, asymmetry, and malposition.
Q - Is the cost of breast augmentation covered by insurance?
While patients should consult with their own insurance carrier, breast augmentation is generally not covered by insurance unless the procedure is performed to reconstruct the breast after mastectomy or due to a congenital deformity.
Q - Is it possible to finance my breast augmentation procedure?
There are financing options available for plastic surgery, and Dr. Vitenas will discuss these with you during your initial breast augmentation consultation. You may also visit the following website: http://www.cosmeticfeeplan.com/.
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