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Naturally Small Breasts
Women with small or asymmetrical breasts due to genetics can achieve enhanced volume and natural-looking results with breast augmentation.
Breast Procedures
Breast Augmentation
Augmentation mammaplasty designed to enhance the size and improve the shape of your breasts — silicone, saline, gummy bear, or fat transfer.
Overview
Breast augmentation, also called augmentation mammaplasty, is a procedure designed to enhance the size and improve the shape of a woman’s breasts. Many women report an increased sense of confidence as a result of the added volume and youthful contours that come from this procedure.
Dr. Hua uses the latest implant and fat-grafting techniques to deliver natural-feeling results tailored to your anatomy and goals.
Benefits
Why patients choose Breast Augmentation
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Change in Breast Size After Pregnancy
Pregnancy and breastfeeding often reduce breast size and cause a deflated appearance. Augmentation can restore your original volume or enhance it further.
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Breast Revision
If a previous breast surgery was unsatisfactory or resulted in complications, a secondary augmentation can be performed to correct any concerns.
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Sagging Breasts
Aging, pregnancy, and significant weight loss can cause the breasts to sag. Augmentation, often performed with a breast lift, can restore a more youthful shape.
Candidacy
Is Breast Augmentation right for you?
- You wish to increase the size or improve the shape of your breasts
- Your breasts are naturally small or have deflated after pregnancy or weight loss
- You have breast asymmetry you would like to correct
- You are in good physical health and do not smoke
- You have realistic expectations about the procedure
Techniques
Tailored approaches
Silicone Implants
Pre-filled with cohesive silicone gel. Many patients prefer silicone for its more natural feel and lower rupture rate.
- FDA-approved for women 22 years or older
- Lower rate of rupture than saline
- Generally feel more natural than saline
Saline Implants
Inserted empty and filled with sterile saltwater solution after placement — allowing size adjustments during surgery and immediate detection of any leak.
- FDA-approved for women 18 years or older
- Size can be adjusted during surgery
- Rupture is immediately noticeable
Fat Transfer Augmentation
Autologous fat-grafting uses your own purified fat to subtly increase volume — ideal for natural-feeling enhancement without implants.
Frequently Asked
Breast Augmentation questions, answered
The best candidates wish to increase the size of their breasts — most were either born with naturally small breasts or experienced deflation due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging. Patients with significant sagging may benefit from a breast lift, alone or in combination with augmentation. Ideal patients are in good physical health and do not smoke.
You can choose between round or anatomical shape, silicone or saline, high or moderate profile, and a range of sizes. Dr. Hua will recommend the best implant for you based on your anatomy and desired result.
The two most common locations are under the breast along the crease (inframammary) and around the nipple (periareolar). Underarm (transaxillary) and umbilical (TUBA) approaches are also possible. Dr. Hua will discuss the pros and cons of each at your consultation.
Breast implants are not considered lifetime devices and may need to be replaced at some point. Most surgeons agree replacement isn’t necessary unless an issue arises. On average, women have their implants replaced between 10 and 15 years after the initial surgery.
You will likely wear a compression garment to manage swelling. Most patients return to work in one week. Swelling typically subsides within three weeks but can persist for a few months. Resume regular exercise after about six weeks.
Incisions are placed in inconspicuous locations and the resulting scars fade significantly over time. Protecting your scars from sun exposure helps prevent darkening.
Related
Other breast procedures
Breast Lift
Mastopexy that reshapes and elevates the breasts, restoring a youthful position and contour.
Breast Reduction
Removes excess tissue to relieve discomfort and create a proportionate, comfortable silhouette.
Breast Revision
Corrects, refines, or replaces previous breast surgery results. A specialty of Dr. Hua’s practice.
Designer Plastic Surgery
Schedule Your Breast Augmentation Consultation
Discover the possibilities for your breast augmentation. Dr. Hua and his team will design a plan that fits your goals, anatomy, and lifestyle.