Breast Augmentation San Antonio

Scars resulting from breast implant surgery are usually very limited and heal very well.  In our Center, we use techniques that reduce the scar size at the time of breast augmentation.  In most cases, if saline implants are used, the scar is less than one inch in length. After surgery,  we recommend a regimen  for [...]

Breast augmentation scars tend to fade to the same color as the surrounding skin in about 6 to 9 months.  In some cases, the scars may become slightly lighter or darker than the skin.  Rarely, they may be thicker or raised.

Breast augmentation scars tend to be very inconspicuous and heal very well, no matter where they are placed. The incisions that tend to heal with the best scars are the ones placed in the areola skin, as the tissues in this area are very thin and heal with an almost imperceptible scar line. In the [...]

For Saline- filled implants: Scars in the areola and breast fold are ususally ¾  to 1“ (2 to 2.5cm) long Scars in the armpit or belly button are usually 1 to 1 ½ “ (2.5 to 4 cm) long. For Silicone –filled implants: Scars in the areola or breast fold are usually 2” (5 cm) [...]

Changes in nipple sensation may be seen with implants placed in front or behind the pectoralis muscle.

Preserving nipple sensation is a factor of surgical technique and appropriately matched implant size to breast size.  There is no difference in implant type.

Contrary to frequent statements, there is not a better incision to preserve nipple sensation.  However, the careful performance of the procedure with the identification and preservation of the nerves that bring sensation to the nipple will preserve nipple sensation in almost every case. An important variable in preservation of nipple sensation is starting and ending [...]

Nipple sensation can change after implant surgery.  In general, sensation can increase or decrease for one to three months after surgery, and then recover completely.   In some cases, however, nipple sensation can be permanently decreased.

There is no evidence that the breast milk is affected by the implants.  However, a few studies exist showing that women with breast implants have detectable levels of silicone in some body fluids and lymph nodes,  so some silicone particles may be detectable in breast milk as well.

It is possible that the implant surgery may interfere with breast feeding.  However, in my experience, our patients who were able to breast feed and then had breast augmentation surgery, and then became pregnant again, report that they were able to breast feed.

Pregnancy usually causes an increase of breast size.  After breast augmentation, this increase will add up to the size increase obtained with the breast implants, and therefore produce a significantly larger breast than was originally planned. The increase in breast size may be temporary, and therefore the breast may completely return to the pre-pregnancy size, [...]

Saline or silicone filled implants are safe for weight lifters.  In general, it is best to place the implant in front of the pectoralis muscle to avoid implant motion and change in breast shape if when the pectoralis muscle contracts and pushes down onto the implant.

Runners in general prefer to have a more lean shape, so while it is possible to have breast implants, they are usually smaller.  In general, it is recommended that women who run extensively have breast size no larger than C cup.

Yes it is completely possible to exercise normally with breast implants. In general, the exercise restrictions after breast implants surgery will last one to three months, and after that normal exercise is possible and recommended.

Implant replacement surgery usually costs about as much as the original procedure, unless more complex treatment may be necessary due to problems developed over time.

The surgery required for implant replacement is very similar to the initial implant surgery, however it usually has a shorter recovery because the breasts have already been shaped by the initial implant surgery and do not need to adjust to a new implant of the same size. If a revision surgery is required for anything [...]

There is not a specific “time stamp” that requires implants to be replaced every ten years or after any other specific time from the initial surgery.  The “ten year replacement” myth comes from the consideration that implants used in the 70’s and 80’s had a significant leak rate, and that in the 80’s and 90’s [...]

It is possible to predict final breast size after breast augmentation with a combination of accurate measurements, surgeon experience, and volume evaluation with a 3D scanner. Final breast size, however, cannot reliably always be converted into a precise bra cup size, as all bra manufacturers use different “fit” for a given bra size.

We recommend a gradual increase in physical activity starting five to seven days after the procedure, including arm range of motion exercises and breast implant massages. We recommend avoiding exercise that cause sweating for one month after the procedure. Weight lifting and jogging should be gradually increased in intensity after one month and reach pre-procedure [...]

Full recovery to normal exercise and unrestricted activity level may take one to three months.  Physical recovery will depend on the kind of procedure performed, the size of the implants used, and the conditions of the breasts initially.