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Breast Enlargement

Houston, Texas

Breast implant surgery (Augmentation Mammaplasty) is an increasingly procedure for women who want to enhance the size and shape of their breasts. The final outcome of the breasts after implant placement is determined by the relationship of the implants to the pectoralis muscles of the chest wall. Breast implants are referred to as "overs" and "unders"; these terms refer to whether the implant is being placed over or under the pectoralis muscles of the chest wall.

Breast implants are devices that are filled with elastic silicone gel or saline solution. For the past decade, there have been studies to determine whether silicone gel-filled implants are associated with cancer or connective tissue disease; at this time, there is no evidence that breast implants are associated with these diseases.

The “Under” Process

With the "under" approach, the implants are completely behind the breasts. The advantages of this approach are ease of placement, there is no implant visibility, no rippling of the implant surface, low mammography interference, and no scars left on the breast. The disadvantages of the "under" approach are that the surgery is much more difficult to master, and there is post-operative muscle discomfort.

After breast implant placement, you will have drainage tubes in place for approximately two days. Stitches are used to close the incisions, and a bandage will be applied over your breasts to assist in healing. You will feel sore and tired for several days after breast surgery, but most patients are up and around two days after the procedure. Within a few days, you should feel well enough to return to work, depending on what type of job you have. Women are to refrain from upper body exercise for up to six weeks and lower body exercise for approximately three weeks.

“Over” Approach

In the "over" approach, the implants are inside the breast. The advantages of this approach are the surgery is fairly easy to perform and can be accomplished by almost any plastic surgeon; there is less post-operative discomfort; and this procedure allows for the insertion of oversize implants, which some women want.

Some of the disadvantages are the implants interfere with mammograms; there is clear visibility of the implant edges (and they can be felt, also); and there is visible rippling of the skin over the implants.

There are many reasons women consult Dr. Leo Lapuerta in Pearland, Texas to discuss breast enlargement surgery:

• To restore breast volume after weight loss or pregnancy
• To achieve better symmetry in shape/size of the breasts
• To improve the shape of sagging breasts
• To provide the foundation of breast contour after a mastectomy for breast cancer
• To improve appearance or create the appearance of a breast that is disfigured or missing due to heredity, congenital deformities, or trauma
• Feels breasts are too small

Your decision to have breast enlargement surgery is a personal decision that not everyone will understand and support. Breast augmentation can certainly enhance your appearance and your self-confidence, but it may not cause people to treat you differently.

If you live in Texas and would like to learn more about breast enlargement through the placement of breast implants, please contact our cosmetic surgery office today to schedule your initial consultation. Dr. Lapuerta serves patients in Houston, Sugarland, Pearland and Friendswood, Texas.