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Naturally Beautiful Breast Augmentation

Many women want fuller, shapelier breasts. Natural-looking breasts not only elevate self-confidence but also improve overall body image. At Athēnix, we provide a variety of options for breast augmentation in Orange County that are customized to your individual body shape and anatomy.

Visiting Athēnix Orange County

113 Waterworks Way, Suite 300
Irvine, CA 92618

Phone: 949-203-2748

Hours

Monday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Tuesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Wednesday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Accentuate Your Natural Figure

Breast augmentation, also referred to as augmentation mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure intended to improve the shape and size of your breasts. Tailored breast implants can augment breast volume, restore symmetry, and enhance your overall breast appearance, significantly elevating your self-esteem. At Athēnix Orange County, our surgeons personalize each breast augmentation procedure to harmonize with your unique features.

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Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation?

Many women voice dissatisfaction with their breast size or shape. Potential candidates for breast augmentation often have one or more of the following concerns:

  • Small breast size
  • Desire for improved proportions
  • Challenges in finding well-fitting clothing
  • Reduced breast volume after weight loss
  • Changes following breastfeeding
  • Breast asymmetry
  • Desire for a more youthful appearance
  • Unusual breast shape
  • Sagging or deflation
  • Discontent with previous breast implant size or shape

How It Works Choose Your Enhancement

At Athēnix, our experienced plastic surgeons utilize their artistic skill in breast augmentation in Orange County. We provide both silicone and saline implants, each with a subtly distinct texture and sensation. Our surgeons meticulously choose the appropriate size, shape, type, and placement of implants to achieve a youthful, full, and authentically natural appearance. Alternatively, natural fat transfer offers a more subtle enhancement for a genuinely natural look and feel.

Silicone Implants

Our surgeons utilize FDA-approved Natrelle® and Sientra® silicone implants, which provide a texture akin to natural breast tissue. These implants closely replicate the feel of human fat and come with the added advantage of automatic enrollment in a complimentary warranty program for peace of mind.

Natural Fat Transfer

This procedure combines breast augmentation with body sculpting. Excess fat is extracted from areas such as the thighs or abdomen using liposuction and then transferred to the breasts. This method offers a natural look and feel without the risks of implant rupture or rejection, while also sculpting another area of your body.

Saline Implants

Saline implants, safe for women aged 18 and above, provide a flexible and adaptable choice for breast augmentation. They can be pre-filled or filled during surgery, enabling easier size adjustments. In the unlikely event of a rupture, the saline is harmlessly absorbed by the body.

Implant Placement: Over or Under the Muscle

The decision regarding implant placement is critical in breast augmentation. Based on your objectives and physique, surgeons establish a "pocket" for the implants either beneath the chest muscle or above the muscle within the breast tissue.

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Submuscular Placement

Implants placed beneath the pectoral muscle, known as submuscular implants, provide protection and are suitable for individuals with minimal breast tissue. This positioning often leads to higher implant placement, preserving a youthful appearance over time.

Submammary Placement

Submammary, or subglandular, placement involves situating the implants above the chest muscle and behind the breast tissue. This placement is suitable for individuals with sufficient skin elasticity or those choosing smaller implants. Submammary placement generally experiences less interference from muscle movement.

Breast Implant Incision Options

Your surgeon will collaborate with you to select the most appropriate incision options based on implant placement, size, and type. You have the following alternatives to choose from:

Inframammary Incision

The implant is placed beneath the breast through the skin fold where the breast meets the chest, ensuring no visible scarring while standing.

Transumbilical Incision

The breast implant is inserted through an incision in the navel and then adjusted within the breast pocket. This option is specific to certain saline implants and does not necessitate any incisions on the breast itself.

Transaxillary Incision

The transaxillary method involves inserting the implant through an incision in the upper breast beside the fold of the armpit, resulting in an almost imperceptible incision, even when the arm is raised.

Periareolar Incision

Periareolar incisions encircle the areola, leading to minimal visible scarring. This approach is utilized when the implants are positioned over the chest muscle.

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Natural Breast Augmentation Using Fat Transfer

In this procedure, we carefully extract excess fatty tissue from specific areas of the body using VASER® or Body-Jet water-assisted liposuction. The fat is then purified and utilized to enhance the size and shape of your breasts. As your body's own fat cells are used to augment your breasts, this procedure can achieve a softer, smoother, and more natural appearance, along with the following additional benefits:

  • Lower risk compared to breast implants
  • No need for large skin incisions
  • No requirement for anesthesia, leading to a quicker recovery and reduced downtime
  • Simultaneous body sculpting and breast augmentation

Why Choose Athēnix?

Athēnix is well-regarded for our highly skilled board-certified plastic surgeons, who specialize in creating natural-looking enhancements for breasts, faces, and bodies. With cutting-edge facilities located throughout Washington, Oregon, California, and Arizona, Athēnix is a leader in advanced plastic surgery and aesthetic centers in the Western U.S. Over the past decade, Athēnix has gained national acclaim for delivering transformative results and providing top-tier patient support, drawing individuals from around the world.

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Our Orange County Experts

Dr. Shain Cuber | Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dr. Pavlo Isak | Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon

Your Breast Augmentation Recovery Process

Immediately After Surgery

You will be instructed to wear a supportive surgical bra to help minimize swelling.

That Day

Anticipate feeling groggy as the effects of anesthesia wear off. You may be able to take a light shower 48 hours after the surgery.

Following Days

Engage in short walks to maintain mobility and prevent clotting. Ensure to get up at least five times a day.

One Week Post-Op

Discontinue the use of the soft compression band. While most individuals can resume work, those with physically demanding jobs may require additional recovery time.

Two Weeks

Bruising and swelling are expected to diminish, and over-the-counter pain relief can provide assistance.

Six Weeks

The upper body muscles will heal, enabling a gradual resumption of exercise. It is advisable to avoid workouts that specifically target the chest area.

Three Months

The final results become apparent as swelling diminishes, tissues heal, and scars fade.

Six Months

The new breasts will fully settle, attaining a natural and aesthetically pleasing appearance.

Our Why Customer Testimonials

First off I want to say how grateful I am for the amazing care I received from the team at Athenix! I was treated with the utmost respect! If you are planning on getting treatment at this facility you will not be disappointed. I was cared for from the beginning to end with all details explained in full from front office to surgical team! HUGE shout out to Morgan, kaylani, Katie, Megan and of course Dr. D...

Melissa G. , Google Plastic Surgery, Dr. Dragotti

I am 3 months post op from a breast augmentation and I have had some unexpected complications with the incision. These are the moments that can reveal the true level of care an office or a doctor has. Dr Partovi and the staff are AMAZING really going above and beyond. Dr was readily available to speak directly to me everyday, even after hours to address all issues and concerns. Additionally he was physic...

Debra R. , Google Breast Augmentation, Dr. Partovi

I am over the moon excited with my results with Marina plastic surgery and with Dr. Perez! This was my first ever surgery and I received a breast augmentation and left all the final decisions and trust into Dr. Perez and he tailored every detail to fit my body very well! As far as the surgery center, it felt warm and calming instead of a cold and scary hospital and was a great experience. I will definite...

Alyssa H. , Google Breast Augmentation , Dr. Perez

I loved my experience at Athenix! The facilities were immaculate, the staff was so caring and put me at ease, and I had amazing results from my Velashape procedures.  I was skeptical at first, but now I am a believer and appreciate their contributions to helping me reach my body goals. I would definitely recommend to a friend!

Anonymous, Google Velashape Dr.

5 stars hands down!! Getting my body done at Athenix has been the best thing I have done for myself. Dr. Shain Cuber is AMAZING when it comes to sculpting your body just right! He knows exactly where to nip and tuck to achieve the sexiest natural look for your body. Also does not recommend any procedures that aren’t needed or aren’t best for your body type. Athenix also knows how to knock it ...

Anonymous, Google Plastic Surgery, Dr. Cuber

Athenix is a wonderful company! So glad I was referred to them by my sister, who also got her procedure done with Athenix Irvine. I recently got my tummy tuck and liposuction done by Dr.Shain Cuber and his phenomenal team. To call Dr. Cuber and artist is an understatement. He is so delicate with his work and I am very happy with my results. From start to finish, Maribel,Brianna,Sandy,Sarah and Renee and ...

Anonymous, Google Tummy Tuck & Liposuction, Dr. Cuber
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Your Story, Your TransformationBefore & Afters

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Breast Augmentation FAQ

What looks better, teardrop or round implants?

Which type of implant is better, silicone or saline?

Will I be able to breastfeed if I have breast augmentation?

How long does breast implant surgery take to complete?

Is there a way to create larger breasts without implants?

Does breast augmentation leave large scars?

How long will I need to recover from breast augmentation?

Should I get a breast lift along with my breast augmentation?

Can I alter the size and location of my nipples?

What is capsular contracture?

What are the risks of breast augmentation?

What looks better, teardrop or round implants?

Every type of implant offers distinct advantages, and the selection of implant should be tailored to the individual's body shape, as well as the amount of natural fat and breast tissue.

Which type of implant is better, silicone or saline?

Silicone implants closely resemble natural breast tissue, whereas saline implants enable a smaller incision as they can be filled after placement.

Will I be able to breastfeed if I have breast augmentation?

Breast augmentation, when performed properly, should not affect your ability to breastfeed your baby. At Athēnix, we take the time to understand each patient's needs before proceeding, including any plans for breastfeeding in the future.

How long does breast implant surgery take to complete?

A standard breast augmentation surgery generally lasts approximately one to two hours. If a breast lift is included in the procedure, the surgery may take slightly longer.

Is there a way to create larger breasts without implants?

Natural fat transfer is a natural approach to breast augmentation. It entails extracting excess fat from another part of the body, purifying it, and injecting it into the breasts. Since it involves using your own body's fat, there is minimal risk of rejection, and the outcomes are soft and natural.

Does breast augmentation leave large scars?

Each individual's requirements for breast augmentation vary. In many instances, the incisions are made in the natural crease below the breasts or around the areola, where they become nearly imperceptible once healed. For saline implants, the incision can be positioned in the fold of the armpit.

How long will I need to recover from breast augmentation?

By diligently adhering to the postoperative care guidelines, refraining from vigorous motions or activities for the specified duration, and providing proper care for your new breasts, you should expect to feel back to normal within a few weeks.

Should I get a breast lift along with my breast augmentation?

If your breasts have descended lower on the chest wall due to skin laxity or after breastfeeding, it might be necessary to elevate them to a higher position as part of your enhancement.

Can I alter the size and location of my nipples?

This is frequently included in a breast augmentation or breast lift procedure. If the nipples are positioned at the bottom of the breast pointing downward or are larger than desired, this can be addressed as part of the procedure.

What is capsular contracture?

In certain instances, an abundance of scar tissue may form around the implant, causing it to tighten. This condition is known as capsular contracture and can be addressed through breast revision surgery.

What are the risks of breast augmentation?

Breast augmentation, similar to any surgical procedure, carries inherent risks. Potential complications include infection, bleeding, adverse reactions to anesthesia, implant leakage or rupture, scarring, changes in nipple sensation, and capsular contracture (hardening of the scar tissue around the implant).

Custom Crafted Breast Refinement at Athēnix

If you are dissatisfied with the size, shape, or appearance of your breasts, there are options available for breast augmentation in Orange County. At Athēnix, our plastic surgeons prioritize your safety, satisfaction, and treatment experience. Please reach out to our office to arrange a complimentary consultation at our Orange County location to discuss your breast enhancement goals.

To schedule a complimentary consultation for breast augmentation in Orange County, CA, with one of our experienced plastic surgeons, please contact our office at 888-276-1535.

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