Artistry of breast augmentation
Breast augmentation is one of the most popular surgical procedures requested by women to enhance volume and give a rounder breast appearance. Breast augmentation involves placing an implant behind the breast to increase size and upper fullness. Unproportionate breasts, changes after pregnancy, weight loss, and asymmetry are among common reasons for wanting a breast augmentation. Many women desire an increase in breast size to simply feel more confident and feminine. For women who have a low nipple position a breast lift can be combined with augmentation surgery to provide beautiful enhancements to the shape and profile of the breast.
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ANAESTHESIA:
General
DURATION:
1 hour
Hospitalization:
Ambulatory
Recovery:
7 to 10 days
Who is the good candidate for this procedure?
Breast size is influenced by several factors, such as family genetics, hormones at puberty or menopause, body weight, pregnancy, breast feeding and individual physical characteristics. Good candidates for this procedure feel that enhancing their breast size will result in a better appearance and more confidence. It is recommended that women are finished having their families and will not need to breast feed or become pregnant in the future. Patients should be healthy, non-smokers, and be able to undergo general anesthesia.
Procedure techniques & scars
Dr. Mok most often uses silicone cohesive gel smooth round implants. The type of implant, silicone or saline, and the position of the implant, above or below the muscle, depends on several factors that are patient and surgeon specific. During your consultation Dr. Mok helps patients determine the right type of implant for them.
Most often, a small incision is made along the bottom fold of the breast, where the breast meets the ribcage. This incision is easily hidden along the crease of the breast to provide very natural looking results. The implant is placed through the incision and into a breast pocket created by Dr. Mok. The breast pocket largely determines how your results will look, a pocket to large can create implant movement and an unnatural look. For this reason, it is extremely important to see a surgeon with many years of experience.
Custom dual plane technique
with internal bra
By using a combination of advanced, signature augmentation techniques, Dr. Mok can achieve a sort of “scarless breast lift” on many patients who have mild to moderate breast and nipple sagging.
The implant can be placed in different ways to give patients the results they are looking for. The dual plane technique involves placing the top portion of the implant behind the chest muscle, while leaving the bottom portion behind the breast tissue. This is used most by Dr. Mok for patients who have normal breast shape and desire an augmentation. In some cases, however, implant placement above the muscle and behind the breast tissue may be recommended.
FAQ
Some of the amazing benefits we here from patients after surgery is that they feel more confident in who they are as a person and how they look. Many patients feel their clothing fits better along the new curves of their body. Feelings of femininity and beauty are enhanced by a rounder breast shape and increased size.
The two most popular options for breast enhancement are silicone gel or saline breast implants, both of which are excellent breast augmentation options that have pros and cons. During your consultation Dr. Mok will help you determine which implant size is best for you. Implants come in a variety of volumes and projections. Your desired appearance will help Dr. Mok guide you to a range of implants from which you will choose.
Dr. Mok will always advise patients if he feels their breast goals cannot be achieved with breast augmentation alone. As a very general rule, if your breasts are flat and loose, and have lost volume to the point where the nipple hangs below the breast crease, then a lift may be suggested. In some cases, a breast lift may be all that is needed to achieve your desired look. Skin quality and current breast position play a large role in determining if a breast lift is needed.
Breast augmentation surgery is designed to increase the size and volume of the breasts by inserting an implant behind the breast tissue. Breast implants fill out the breast and create a fuller, rounder look which can appear to lift the breast to a certain degree and reduce sag. With that said, this is not the primary goal of augmentation and if sagging breasts is of concern, a breast lift may also be recommended during your surgery.
Healthy patients who undergo surgery with no complications typically take 1-2 weeks away from their regular activities. This may depend on the nature of their job and how well they are healing after surgery. After one month of healing, patients usually feel they can resume light exercise, but are recommended to avoid strenuous activity and heavy lifting for at least six weeks.
Despite having a breast augmentation, some patients find their lifestyle changes, or the effects of aging change the way they feel about their results. Patients who have had a breast augmentation and wish to change their breast size or shape can do so during a revision surgery. Breast implants can be exchanged for larger or smaller implants and/or a breast lift can be performed. Dr. Mok will discuss the revisions you wish to make from your previous surgery and create a treatment plan that will bring you to your goals.
Beautiful Results
With many years of experience performing breast surgery, Dr. Mok can create beautiful, long-lasting results. A breast augmentation increases the size of the breasts and provides a fuller, rounder shape. Patients notice new curves along the sides and profile of their chest. Paired with a desirable cleavage and breast outline, this surgery can give patients the confidence and feminine appeal they are looking for.
