Breast Augmentation: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Breast Augmentation FAQs

• What Are Breast Implants Made of?

  Breast implants are made of a silicone shell. This shell is then filled with saline, a salt-water solution.

  This results in a firm, but natural-feeling texture for each breast.

• What Can I Expect During a Consultation for Breast Augmentation?

  During a consultation for breast augmentation, Dr. Lloreda will take a thorough medical history and a complete a breast exam of the patient.

  Then discuss the goals and explain all facets of the surgery including the technique, the anesthesia, the facility, the risks, and the costs.

  Patients should have a clear idea of what they want their final breast size to be, and it is often a good idea to bring photographs of women’s breasts that patients find desirable.

• How Do Patients Determine the Size of the Breasts They Want?

  Determining the size that patients want their breasts to be is often a very difficult decision for breast augmentation patients.

  Patients can help determine this by looking at photographs of women’s breasts to find what is most desirable.

  Another great idea is to buy a variety of bras in different sizes and then try them out with padding, to see which size you prefer.

• Where Is the Breast Augmentation Procedure Performed?

  Breast augmentation may be performed in a surgeon’s office-based facility, an outpatient surgical center, or a hospital.

  If your procedure is in a surgery center, be sure to confirm that it is accredited by a nationally or state recognized accrediting agency. This will make sure that the facility meets safety standards.

• What Sort of Anesthesia Is Used for Breast Augmentation?

  The actual breast augmentation surgery typically takes between one and two hours to complete.

  In addition, patients typically spend two more hours in recovery.

• Will There Be Scars After My Breast Augmentation Procedure?

  The incisions for breast augmentation will result in scars.

  However, efforts are made to ensure that the incisions and resulting scars are as inconspicuous as possible.

  After surgery, the scars will be pink and firm at first but will fade within several months.

• Is Breast Augmentation a Painful Procedure?

  Patients should expect to feel some discomfort after surgery.

  Although pain medication can be prescribed to the patient if necessary.

• Should I Have Someone Drive Me Home and Stay with Me After a Breast Augmentation?

  It’s best to prepare for someone to drive you home after your surgery as well as stay with and assist you for the first day or two after surgery.

  It is important to take precautions to ensure an effective and safe recovery.

• What Is the Recovery Like with Breast Augmentation?

  Some discomfort is common after breast augmentation, and it’s generally recommended that patients take prescription pain medication to help control this.

  Bruising and swelling is also common, and the swelling will fade within three to five weeks.

  The breasts will appear unusually high during the first few weeks, but they will eventually settle into place.

  Bandages are typically worn during the first two to three days and are then replaced with a sports bra or support bra for the next four weeks.

  Push-up and underwire bras should not be worn during recovery.

  The stitches are usually removed in about seven to 10 days.

  Breast massages are often recommended daily to reduce soreness and help with the healing process.

• Is Breast Augmentation Covered by Insurance?

  Procedures performed solely for cosmetic purposed are typically not covered by insurance.

  Although, some degree of coverage may be available for procedures performed to reconstruct the breast after mastectomy or due to a congenital deformity.

• Are Breast Implants Permanent?

  The results of breast augmentation are not necessarily permanent.

  The implants may require removal or replacement at any time.

• Is It Possible to Get Financing for a Cosmetic Procedure?

  Financing is available for many plastic surgery procedures. For more information about financing or Breast Augmentation please give us a call at 1-800-742-2797 or contact us today.

• What Does ‘Board-Certified’ Mean for a Doctor?

  Not all surgeons are board-certified.

  Surgeons who are board-certified are highly specialized in a specialty area or surgery type.

  They are exceptionally committed to professionalism, quality patient care, and lifelong learning through a neutral, third-party entity that represents top-tier surgeons.

  Board-certified surgeons prove their expertise through extensive specialty-specific training and passing rigorous testing.

  All surgeons at The Williams Center are board certified by the American Board of Surgery.