Breast Implants

 There are many reasons why a woman may choose to enhance her breasts. These include dissatisfaction with size, loss of volume due to childbirth or weight loss, sagging breasts due to aging and reconstruction following a mastectomy.

Breast enlargement has traditionally meant the use of implants. Implants can contain either silicone or a saline solution.  Breast implants are inserted using an incision above the rib cage where a pocket is formed. The implant is then inserted under the pectoral muscle. At this point the implant is inflated with the silicone or saline.

Incisions may also be made around the nipple or under the mammary fold. This type of procedure requires the use of a general anesthesia. If the implant is placed under the pectoral muscle, there is often significant recovery time. Scars vary depending on the type and placement of the incision. Typically, these types of scars will take months to fade.

This may be the right procedure for some women who want to enhance the look and feel of their breasts. Women who have a significantly low percentage of body fat will not be able to take advantage of a new, more natural procedure.

If you are a woman who has unwanted body fat and who is looking to improve yourself through breast augmentation for any reason, the fat transfer procedure may be the preferred method.

Breast augmentation through autologous fat transfer is the most natural way to go. Unwanted fat is taken from the body, sometimes the stomach or thighs, through a procedure very similar to liposuction. That fat is then treated and injected into the breast. The results are natural.

This type of breast enhancement requires only the use of local anesthesia. Recovery time is very short. Most women will return to normal activities within days and are able to recover with only the use of Tylenol products. There is no risk of scarring with the injection and very low risk of complications since you are using fat taken from your own body.

Dr. Cappiello can advise you on what procedure would be right for you. Call him for a free consultation.