What Is Breast Augmentation?
What does it mean to say that everybody is different? Let’s just say that it’s about the emotional as well as the physical. It’s about how a woman feels about herself in as much as how she sees herself. It’s about confidence and appearance. Breast augmentation can bring proportion and harmony to every body, regardless of age. There are countless reasons that you may feel you would benefit from breast augmentation. Esprit® Cosmetic Surgeons in Portland will provide the support and guidance you need through every step of the process.
Let us work with you to determine the most effective way to enhance or augment your breasts. Whether we use Breast Implants, Fat Grafting, a lift or any combination, we will begin by listening closely to you and fully understanding your expectations. Only after a face-to-face consultation can we determine the safest and most appropriate solution toward meeting your goals. Know this: Breast Augmentation surgery at Esprit® Cosmetic Surgeons is safe and it is effective. In fact, we believe it is the most reliable means of successfully enhancing the size, shape, and appearance of the breasts for women of any age. As our patients will tell you, the procedure will boost your confidence and improve your outlook. And it will leave you feeling beautiful.
Breast Augmentation Before and Afters
Breast Augmentation Explained
We realize that at first, it may all seem a bit daunting. Even embarrassing for some. Is it safe? Can I afford it? How long will it take for my body to heal? Will my friends and family look at me differently? These are all personal questions. But rest assured, the popularity and social acceptance of Breast Augmentation means women feel more comfortable about the choice and will more readily share their decision and experience with friends, family and coworkers. We can help you with the other questions. To learn more about Breast Augmentation or any other procedure at Esprit® Cosmetic Surgeons, call (503) 783-0544 and speak directly with our staff.
Breast implants are placed through three incisions. A. Axillary, or underarm, approach. B. Areolar approach. C. Inframammary, or breast fold, approach.
Types of Breast Augmentation
There are many procedures for Breast Augmentation surgery and Esprit® Cosmetic Surgeons are experienced in each. The most appropriate solution is dependent on a number of factors.
Breast Augmentation with Implants
The most well-known augmentation procedure is when saline or silicone gel implants are surgically placed inside the breast.
Breast Augmentation with Implants
Breast Augmentation with Fat Grafting
This breast augmentation option takes fat from another area of the body, such as the stomach or thighs, and adds the fat to the breast tissue.
Breast Augmentation with Fat Grafting
Breast Implants Plus Fat Grafting
Augmentation procedure which combines both saline or silicone gel implants with transfer of fat from another area.
Breast Implants Plus Fat Grafting
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Dr. Timothy Connall, founder of Esprit® Cosmetic Surgeons in Portland is skilled in breast surgery and individualizes every procedure to meet the unique needs of each patient. Our goal is to help every woman feel confident in her body, no matter the reason she chooses breast augmentation.
Your Breast Augmentation Experience
You should know that there are a number of important decisions to make before embarking on Breast Augmentation surgery, including the issues related to your medical history, your financial stability, your emotional state, and the possible impacts that surgery can have on work and family.
There are some general technical points we will discuss together to consider and ensuring a successful Breast Augmentation:
Breast Implant Surface
Smooth or textured shell surface
Breast Implant Shape
Round or teardrop
Breast Implant Volume
Large to small
Breast Implant Dimensions
Width and projection
We don’t expect you to make these decisions alone, nor do we expect you to be able answer these questions on your own. During your initial consultation, our staff will review all necessary information with you and help you become informed and confident in your choice.
Breast Augmentation Patient Story
Breast Augmentation Candidates
You must be 18 years of age or older and in good physical and emotional health. You should have completed your last pregnancy (and nursing) at least three to six months prior to surgery. We suggest you defer breast augmentation if you plan to become pregnant within 1-2 years of surgery.
Above all, it is necessary that your expectations are realistic. You must be honest with yourself in terms of how far surgery can go to improve the aesthetics of your breasts, your body image and your life. While surgery is effective, it simply can’t do everything. And while it is safe, you should have a trusted support person to help you through the entire surgical process and to assist you during the first 24 hours after surgery.
“The staff made me feel so comfortable and so excited to finally go ahead with this procedure. Dr. Connall couldn’t have been more organized and intelligent regarding all of my procedural questions. His level of experience made me so confident in him. Since the procedure I have gained a confidence I never thought possible and I could not thank Dr. Connall and his staff enough. This was such a great experience!” JAMIE, PORTLAND
Breast Augmentation Recovery Visualized
The recovery from breast augmentation surgery is multi-faceted. While most of the physical and emotional recovery occurs within 1-2 weeks after surgery, the healing of the augmented breasts to their final appearance usually takes several months. To help patients of our Portland practice visualize the breast augmentation recovery process, Esprit® Cosmetic explains the recovery process with examples of the different stages below.
Swelling After Breast Augmentation
The first phase of breast augmentation recovery is the resolution of swelling. You can expect your breasts to be very swollen for 4 weeks after surgery. Usually, most of the swelling is at the upper part of the breasts due to edema of the pectoralis major muscle. In addition to swelling, the breasts also usually look very full on top because the implants are typically in a high position on the chest immediately after surgery. It can take weeks, or sometimes even months, for the implants to settle, or “drop” into the desired position.
Tissue Stretching After Breast Augmentation
The skin and soft tissue must stretch for the breasts to look and feel soft and natural. This process of tissue expansion can last several months. Each woman’s breast augmentation recovery is different. In patients with tight and small breasts, the recovery will likely take several months before the desired results are realized.
In patients with looser and larger breasts (especially women who have had children), the breasts can be nearly recovered and look nice within 6-8 weeks after surgery.
Breast Augmentation Recovery Week by Week Images
Below, we provide a series of breast augmentation progression photos. This is a patient with very tight breasts, so the post-operative swelling and high position of the implants are extreme. Most patients that Dr. Connall sees at Esprit Cosmetic look much more natural early after surgery.
This is a pre-operative photo of a patient undergoing axillary endoscopic breast augmentation. In this patient the breasts are small and the skin is tight. For the breast augmentation to look nice, the skin and soft tissues will need to expand to allow the implants to settle into good position and for the breasts to look soft.
This is one week after axillary endoscopic breast augmentation. Here the breast implants are high on the chest, the pectoralis major muscles at the top of the breasts are very swollen and the breast skin is tight. This appearance is typical during the first few weeks after surgery for patients that have small and tight breasts before breast augmentation surgery.
This photo was taken three months after axillary endoscopic breast augmentation. The swelling has resolved, the skin has loosened and the breast implants have “dropped” into a nice position on the chest.
This picture is six months after axillary endoscopic breast augmentation. The skin has fully stretched, the breast implants are in excellent position and the breasts are soft and natural appearing.
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Breast augmentation is more than a physical change—it is about an emotional change that comes when a woman is finally confident in her appearance. Breast surgery at Esprit® Cosmetic in Portland can bring harmony and proportion to your body, no matter your age. Call us today to schedule your initial consultation!
We are here for you.
At Esprit® Cosmetic Surgeons, we invite you to schedule a consultation. Dr. Connall and our staff will personally meet with you and listen to your goals. We’ll discuss the treatment and procedures best suited for you and the benefits of each option. Only then will we recommend a treatment plan that fits your needs, your body and your budget. So schedule today and together, let’s reveal the essential you.
Balance your figure and enlarge your breasts with breast augmentation at Esprit® Cosmetic Surgeons. Schedule a consultation at our Portland office for more information by calling (503) 783-0544. Or, fill our your appointment request online!
