What is Breast Augmentation?

Most people visiting our Fairfield County office aren't looking for an unrecognizable transformation. They are looking for the specific curves and proportions that align with their own sense of style. Breast augmentation is a great way for those wanting to get back their curves after pregnancy or nursing. It helps people who have always wanted to enhance their natural curves to better balance their frame. Under the care of Dr. David Passaretti and our surgical team, breast augmentation is a personalized collaboration that lets you meet your goals for your body.

Breast augmentation, or augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure that enhances the size, shape, and symmetry of the breasts. The procedure involves creating a pocket to house a medical-grade implant or harvested fat transfer, positioned in a way that respects your existing breast tissue and chest muscles.

Our cosmetic surgeons utilize "micro-differences" in pocket dissection and placement rather than relying on set templates. We evaluate the elasticity of your skin and the density of your tissue to determine if the implant should lie beneath the pectoralis major muscle (submuscular placement) or directly behind the gland. This level of customization is why we have maintained an incredible safety record, with over 600 breast surgeries with a 0% infection rate in our private, AAAASF-certified suite.

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What are the Benefits of Breast Augmentation?

Choosing to enhance your breasts offers the opportunity to finally see the curves you want when you look in the mirror.

Breast Asymmetry Correction: This addresses uneven breasts to create a more uniform, balanced appearance.
Restored Volume: This replenishes the breast volume that often shifts after pregnancy, nursing, or significant weight loss.
Desired Curvature: This creates the specific body shape and fullness that aligns with your personal goals.
Long-Term Reliability: We exclusively use FDA-approved breast implants known for their safety and durability.

Am I a Candidate for Breast Augmentation?

A good candidate Breast Augmentation for is someone in good health who has a clear vision for their body and self-image. We typically see patients looking to resolve naturally small tissue that feels out of proportion or the "deflated" appearance that follows weight fluctuations. If one breast is notably different in size or shape than the other, this procedure can provide symmetry.

Safety remains our first priority. To undergo breast augmentation Fairfield County patients should be non-smokers, as nicotine can restrict blood vessels and hinder healing. During your consultation in our Fairfield County office, we also screen for contraindications and discuss your medical history, including any history of breast cancer, to ensure the procedure is a healthy choice for you.

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How Is a Breast Augmentation Performed?

Implants are placed behind each breast, underneath either breast tissue or the chest-wall muscle. The procedure is typically performed with general anesthesia, although local anesthesia combined with a sedative may be used. Incisions are made in inconspicuous places (in the armpit, in the crease on the underside of the breast, or around the areola) to minimize scar visibility. The breast is then lifted, creating a pocket into which the implant is inserted.

Advantages of implant placement behind the chest-wall muscle include a possible reduced risk of capsular contracture (hardening of scar tissue around implant), and less interference during mammograms. Disadvantages include the possible need for drainage tubes, and a longer recovery period. Advantages of breast implant placement beneath breast tissue include that the breasts move more naturally as the patient uses her chest muscles, and that slight breast sagging is corrected.

Breast Augmentation With Fat Transplantation

Breast augmentation with fat transplantation (fat transfer) uses liposuction to harvest excess fat from other parts of the body; the fat is then injected into the breasts. This method of breast augmentation is appropriate for women who are not looking for a dramatic increase in breast size, and want breasts that look and feel as natural as possible.

For a number of weeks prior to augmentation mammaplasty, tissue expanders may be placed below the muscles of the chest wall to expand the breasts, and increase the amount of fat they can hold. When the tissue has expanded enough, augmentation using fat transfer can begin. First, fat is removed using liposuction, in which a cannula (a thin, hollow tube) is inserted through small incisions, and then moved back and forth to loosen excess fat, which is suctioned out using a vacuum or a cannula-attached syringe. The harvested fat cells are then purified. In the second procedure, which takes place on the same day, the fat is injected into the breast through small incisions. Breast Augmentation takes approximately 4 to 5 hours.

Breast Augmentation Risks

In addition to the risks associated with surgery and anesthesia, those related to breast enlargement using implants include the following:

Capsular contracture
Implant leaks and ruptures
Implant deflation or shifting
Temporary or permanent change in nipple/breast sensation
Irregularities in breast contour/shape
Asymmetry
Partial or total loss of nipple/areola

The risks related to augmentation mammaplasty using fat transplantation include those related to liposuction, as well as the following:

Calcification
Fat embolism
Fat necrosis
Oil cysts
Loss of volume

Because of the loss of volume that occurs when fat is reabsorbed by the body, touch-up injections of fat are often necessary. Injections can be performed using local anesthesia.

Breast Augmentation FAQs

Will breast augmentation fix sagging breasts?

Breast Augmentation candidates include women who want larger breasts, and those who want to restore the breast volume often lost as a result of pregnancy or significant weight loss. If you're interested, and want to find out if you are a candidate for breast augmentation Fairfield County plastic surgery practice, The Aesthetic Center, has expert plastic surgeons you can consult with you on your goals and candidacy.

What is a breast implant rupture?

An implant rupture occurs if the outer shell of the breast implants breaks. In silicone gel implants, the cohesive gel typically stays within the pocket, while saline implants will deflate as the salt water is absorbed by the immune system. Revision surgery is then used to replace the implant.

What is Breast Implant Illness (BII)?

Yes, breast implants do not have any effect on milk production or the breastfeeding process.

How Can I Choose A Size That Looks Natural For My Body Type?

During the Breast Augmentation consultation, we will measure your current cup size and can help provide suggestions as to how the new sizes will appear on your body. We will explain how the procedure works as well as the various shapes your breast implants can have to achieve a more natural look.

Where Is The Incision?

The implant will be inserted below the breast, making it easier to conceal the scar.

When Can I Start Exercising After The Surgery?

Walking is encouraged within the first couple of days post-procedure. However, more intense workouts involving weights should be avoided for roughly 6-8 weeks.

How Long Will I Be In Pain Afterward?

Following Breast Augmentation Fairfield County patients will typically experience some soreness for roughly a week or two after the procedure. However, pain medications can help ease this. After that, you should not feel any pain.

Can I get breast enhancement with my own fat?

This is dependent on the level of physical labor involved in your job. If you have a desk job, you can return to work within a few days of the surgery. If your job is more physically demanding, we recommend discussing this with your Fairfield County breast augmentation surgeon during the consultation so a proper suggestion can be made.

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Breast Augmentation in Fairfield County

What is Breast Augmentation?

Breast Augmentation Before & Afters

What are the Benefits of Breast Augmentation?

Am I a Candidate for Breast Augmentation?

How Is a Breast Augmentation Performed?

Breast Augmentation With Fat Transplantation

Breast Augmentation Risks

Why Choose Our Fairfield County Plastic Surgeon?

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Breast Augmentation FAQs

Will breast augmentation fix sagging breasts?

What is a breast implant rupture?

What is Breast Implant Illness (BII)?

How Can I Choose A Size That Looks Natural For My Body Type?

Where Is The Incision?

When Can I Start Exercising After The Surgery?

How Long Will I Be In Pain Afterward?

Can I get breast enhancement with my own fat?

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