While breast augmentation may be considered a straightforward cosmetic procedure, it requires a thoughtful and diligent understanding of an individual’s anatomy, expectations and long-lasting results without increasing risks, complications and recurrent procedures. It is absolutely your responsibility that you seek out a Board-certified Plastic surgeon who has performed these procedures for scores of years and has learned to obtain long lasting aesthetically pleasing results.
Looking on social media, one may see great final results without knowing how they started out and what all they went through. It is appropriate to understand that anatomy varies vastly amongst people and customization is necessary to achieve desired results. Hence, the implants and procedure need to be chosen based on well-defined measurements, asymmetries, chest width, height/weight, physical differences and locations of nipples.
One size or one surgical approach fits all approach does not work and most likely would not work for you either. During your consultation, you need to know how the consulting surgeon came to his/her conclusion as to the type/size of the implants, surgical approach and location of the implants. You need to know your options and which of them would work best for you. You need to know benefits and risks associated with different approached and location of the implants. Surgeon, you choose to go with, must be well experienced with all different approaches and implant positioning in order to customize one for you. You do not want to have this procedure done over and over again until you get tired of it and can’t afford any longer.
A breast lift (mastopexy) in addition to implants may be needed, if you have lost weight and have developed droopy breasts and or nipples. Discuss this option with Dr. Singhal at your consultation.
You also want to make sure that implants are manufactured in the USA and approved by FDA and have at least 10 years warranty. You may choose between saline or silicone gel implants, however, there is no advantage of saline over gel implants.
Implants can be placed under or over the muscle, however, there is another layer between muscle and breast called fascia and under the fascia may be more suitable for you than the other two locations. Dr. Singhal has mastered this location of implants as well.
Marketing gimmicks may want to seduce you for implant insertion through armpits, belly button or nipples. Unfortunately, these come with disruption of your normal anatomy and not worth of anything. Please be aware that many surgeons may cut attachments of your chest muscle for immediate results, however, disruption of your muscles will displace your implants within 6 months. You do not want your chest muscles to be disrupted under any circumstances. Dr. Singhal will explain how he avoids it while giving you pleasing outcomes. A well-hidden small surgical line under your breast will provide you the best possible long-lasting result.
In few rare situations, fat cells can be transferred in addition to the implants to enhance the appearance. Please ask Dr. Singhal if you are interested.
Some of you may have fear of anesthesia and pain after the procedure. Dr. Singhal performs this procedure under full general anesthesia and is extremely diligent in keeping you comfortable. Nonetheless, he gives a nerve block that will keep you comfortable afterwards, Additionally, he would prescribe you a multi-modality pain management regimen that will help you recover faster without being zonked on narcotics. Besides feeling some pressure on the chest for a short period, his patients do extremely well with recovery.
At Singhal plastic Surgery, you are well-informed, provided with all supplies needed before, during and after your procedure.
Dr. Singhal will check on you periodically throughout your recovery. You would have his cell phone number besides another 24/7 number answered by Shelly Singhal. All prescriptions are done electronically to avoid any delays. Your post procedure appointments are scheduled in advance to suit your schedule.
Contact Singhal Plastic Surgery today at 816 429 7576 or fill in the web-lead form to schedule a consultation and find out if you are candidate for a Breast Augmentation with Implants and/or fat transfer, Breast Augmentation Mastopexy (lift) with Implant and/or fat transfer procedure.