Breast Augmentation - Augmentation Mammoplasty
English Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center offers Breast Augmentation to patients in Little Rock, Arkansas, North Little Rock, Arkansas, Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Conway, Arkansas, Jacksonville, Arkansas, Sherwood, Arkansas, Jonesboro, Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas, Fort Smith, Arkansas and surrounding areas.
What is Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty or breast implants, is a surgical procedure to increase the size of the breasts. During a breast implant procedure performed at his Little Rock, AR practice, Dr. English can increase your chest by several bra cup sizes through the insertion of a silicone or saline implant behind your natural breast tissue. Breast augmentation is the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the United States today, and thousands of Arkansas women have chosen to alter the size of their bust line through breast implants.
There are times when we look in the mirror and notice certain aspects about our body that we'd like to change. Many women may be generally happy with the way they look, but there may be one specific area they'd like to alter: their breasts. Some don't like the fact that their breasts are too small or are out of proportion with the rest of their body. Others might have breasts that sag or look "deflated".
If you fall into one of these categories, and you're ready to make a significant change in the appearance of your breasts then a visit to Dr. English at his Little Rock, AR practice to discuss cosmetic breast surgery/augmentation, maybe the first step towards realizing your desired goal. The good news is that you're one of many Arkansas women who want to have breast implants, since breast augmentation procedures have increased from over 32,000 cases in 1992 to more than 250,000 surgeries in 2003.
An important part of the preoperative consultation with Dr. English includes a determination of the desired breast size and shape. Although many different breast contours can be achieved, a decision must be made that coincides with total body size, shape and the existing breast tissue. When performing breast augmentation at his Little Rock practice, Dr. English usually prefers to place the implants beneath the chest wall muscle. This technique typically results in softer and more natural looking breasts both standing and lying down. This placement also decreases the possibility of unnaturally firm and painful breasts while also improving the reliability of mammograms.
Many Arkansas breast implant patients find it helpful to view breast augmentation before and after photos when considering the various options available to them. Click here to see some breast implant before and after pictures.
How is the surgery performed?
At the English Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery Center in Little Rock, AR, breast augmentation surgery is carried out under general anesthesia and is performed at our accredited surgical facility. Prior to surgery, your breasts are carefully marked to indicate where incisions are to be made. Every effort is made to reduce the length of scars and to make them as inconspicuous as possible.
What is recovery like?
Discomfort following breast augmentation surgery is generally minimal to moderate and is usually controlled with oral medications. Clients undergoing breast augmentation may wear a special bra for several weeks and may be asked to limit certain activities that interfere with the healing process.
Swelling and discoloration may occur but usually subside in a few days or weeks. Areas of numbness, firmness and tenderness around the incisions and under the skin are common. Normal feeling returns several weeks to months after surgery; however, the sensations of the breasts may never be quite the same (this is uncommon with these types of procedures). Scars from the incisions, although permanent, fade significantly with time. Eighteen to 36 months may be required for this fading process to be completed.
Most of our Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Pine Bluff breast augmentation patients plan to take one to two weeks off from work and other obligations. Strenuous activities must be avoided for a month to six weeks.
I want to consider getting breast implants. What should I do next?
After seeing the augmentation mammoplasty before and after pictures, you are ready to take the next step. Dr. English offers Breast Augmentation surgery to patients in Little Rock, North Little Rock, and Pine Bluff, as well as in Conway, Jacksonville, Sherwood, and surrounding areas. Now is the time to call Dr. English's office in Little Rock to make a consultation appointment! The initial consultation is free and there is no obligation. Before your consultation, think of any questions or concerns you have and make sure to bring them up during your visit. The consultation is your next step. Do it now. Call us today. |