Breast Augmentation Baton Rouge, LA | Dr. John A. Dean, MD

What is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation is a popular cosmetic procedure designed to increase breast size and create fuller, shapelier breasts. At Associates in Plastic Surgery, patients receive personalized and stunning outcomes through carefully performed breast augmentation procedures.

Surgical Technique

During breast augmentation surgery, silicone or saline breast implants are strategically placed under the breast tissue or beneath the pectoralis major chest muscle. The specific implant type and surgical incision location are determined during a comprehensive patient consultation.

Candidate Qualifications

Ideal breast augmentation candidates include women experiencing:

• Naturally small breast volume
• Breast asymmetry
• Volume loss due to pregnancy, weight changes, or aging

Breast Augmentation Procedure Details

The procedure is performed in the Associates in Plastic Surgery office in Baton Rouge, typically lasting approximately one hour. Patients are administered anesthesia, and incisions are carefully made in inconspicuous areas to minimize surgical marks.

Incision Options

• Transaxillary incision (armpit)
• Periareolar incision (around areola)
• Inframammary incision (breast crease)

Cost and Financing

Breast augmentation pricing includes doctor fees, hospital fees, and anesthesia:

• Saline Implants: $4,860 - $5,010
• Silicone Implants: $5,880 - $6,030

Financing options are available through CareCredit for patients seeking flexible payment solutions.

Recovery and Expectations

Recovery typically spans two weeks, with patients able to return to work within 1-2 weeks. Patients should avoid heavy lifting or strenuous activities for 8-12 weeks following surgery. Swelling and discomfort are normal during initial recovery.

For more information about Breast Augmentation in Baton Rouge, LA, submit an enquiry to Dr. John A. Dean, MD.