Many women dream of having fuller, shapelier breasts. Natural-looking breasts not only boost self-confidence but also enhance your overall body image. At Athēnix, we offer a range of breast augmentation options in Irvine, CA tailored to your unique body shape and anatomy.
Numerous women express dissatisfaction with their breast size or shape. Potential candidates for breast augmentation often present with one or more of the following concerns:
The choice of implant placement is crucial in breast augmentation. Surgeons create a "pocket" for the implants either beneath the chest muscle or above the muscle within the breast tissue, depending on your goals and physique.
In this procedure, we gently remove excess fatty tissue from selected areas of the body using VASER® or Body-Jet water-assisted liposuction. The fat is then purified and used to enhance the size and shape of your breasts. Because your body’s own fat cells augment your breasts, this procedure can achieve a softer, smoother, more natural appearance with the following additional benefits.
Athēnix is renowned for our expert board-certified plastic surgeons, who create natural-looking enhancements for breasts, faces, and bodies. With state-of-the-art facilities throughout Washington, Oregon, California, and Arizona, Athēnix leads the advanced plastic surgery and aesthetic center network in the Western U.S. Over the past decade, Athēnix has earned national recognition for transformative outcomes and top-tier patient support, attracting individuals worldwide.
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OkWhat 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?
Each type of implant has advantages, and the choice of implant must be based on body shape and the quantity of natural fat and breast tissue of the individual.
Silicone implants more closely mimic natural breast tissue, while saline implants allow for a smaller incision as they can be filled after placement.
Breast augmentation, when performed correctly, should not impact your ability to breastfeed your baby. At Athēnix, we ensure we understand the needs of each patient before proceeding, including plans to breastfeed in the future.
A typical breast augmentation surgery requires about one to two hours. If a breast lift is part of the procedure, the surgery may take a little longer.
Natural fat transfer is the natural method of breast augmentation. It involves harvesting excess fat from another body area, purifying it, and injecting it into the breasts. As it is your own body’s fat, there is almost no risk of rejection, and the results are soft and natural.
Every person is different in what is needed for breast augmentation. In most cases, the incisions are placed in the natural crease below your breasts or around the areola, where they are virtually invisible once healed. For saline implants, the incision can be placed in the fold of the armpit.
If you carefully follow the aftercare instructions, avoid any vigorous motions or activities for the required amount of time, and care for your new breasts, you should be feeling back to normal within a couple of weeks.
If your breasts are now lower on the chest wall due to skin laxity or after breastfeeding, it may be necessary to lift them to a higher position as part of your enhancement.
This is often part of a breast augmentation or breast lift procedure. If the nipples are at the bottom of the breast pointing down or are larger than you want, this can be corrected as part of your procedure.
In some cases, an excess of scar tissue may develop around the implant, which tightens around the implant. This is termed capsular contracture and can be corrected with breast revision surgery.
Breast augmentation, like any surgical procedure, entails certain risks. Possible 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).
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