Breast Augmentation: Enhance Your Figure with Dr. David Novotny

Breast size is important to many women. Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that enlarges a woman's breasts through the surgical placement of breast implants. This procedure is typically performed to fulfill personal desires for fuller breasts or to restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy. Implants can also be used for reconstruction purposes to restore a breast lost due to mastectomy, injury, or other reasons.

Benefits of Breast Augmentation

• Fuller, natural-appearing breasts
• More balanced figure
• Improved body image

It's important to note that breast augmentation does not correct sagging breasts. In cases where a woman desires to enhance breast fullness and improve the position and shape of sagging breasts, a lift may be performed in conjunction with breast augmentation.

Implant Options

Saline vs. Silicone Gel Implants

The FDA has approved the use of silicone gel implants for cosmetic breast augmentation. There are advantages and disadvantages to both saline and silicone gel implants. Dr. Novotny will provide a thorough discussion of which type of breast implant is best for each patient during the consultation.

The Consultation Process

A consultation with Dr. Novotny is the first step to learn how breast augmentation can enhance breast appearance and improve body image. The consultation is designed to fully educate patients about breast augmentation in a non-pressure environment and includes:

• A discussion of goals and an evaluation of the individual case
• The options available in breast augmentation surgery
• The likely outcomes and any risks or potential complications
• The course of treatment recommended by Dr. Novotny
• Answering any questions the patient may have

The Procedure

During breast augmentation surgery, incisions are made to keep scars as inconspicuous as possible, typically in the breast crease, around the nipple, or in the armpit. Breast tissue and skin are lifted to create a pocket for each implant. The breast implant may be inserted directly under the breast tissue or beneath the chest wall muscle. After surgery, breasts appear fuller and more natural in tone and contour. Scars will fade with time.