Is Breast Augmentation Painful?

The surgery itself should be pain-free as you will be sedated. After the surgery, it is normal to experience some discomfort. Patients are told to expect tenderness in the chest area. They must wear their compression bra as guided by the doctor. Some clients report a burning sensation in the nipples as well as sharp, shooting pains, all of which go away within a week or two for most individuals. Your doctor can prescribe pain relief medications as needed.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

After your surgery, your provider will have you return to the practice to monitor your recovery and remove any stitches and bandages. You can expect another appointment about a month or two later, followed by another one three months post-surgery, then again six months later. You may also have some photos taken at one of your final check-ups for a comparison photo.

How Long Until I See Results?

While the difference can be seen immediately, it can take several months for swelling to subside and your implants to settle before your final results become visible. Healing time varies, but we will walk you through your exact recovery plan and reasonable expectations for your outcome. Patients are usually told that, at the earliest, it might take their implants three to four months to settle into their natural resting position.

What Will the Scarring Look Like?

Breast augmentation scars depend on the type of incision made. They also go through a gradual, 24-month maturation process: you can expect your scars to start slightly raised and red or pink. They may be more noticeable at first if you have a lighter skin tone. Over time, scars flatten and fade to a shade closer to your skin tone. If the incision is around the areola, it will not be visible on the skin and be hidden at the edge of the areola

When Can I Exercise Again After My Breast Augmentation?

You will be able to gradually resume an exercise routine about one week after your breast augmentation, except for chest muscle exercises, which can usually be resumed around six weeks. We encourage you not to prematurely rush your recovery by using your pectoralis muscle. Doing so can lead to potential complications such as displacement of the implant to the sides, fluid collection, or an increased risk of capsular contracture.

Can I Combine a Breast Augmentation With Other Procedures?

Yes, you can! Our patients who have received a breast augmentation in Orange County have considered combining it with a breast lift to get a youthful chest. If you are interested in combined procedures, please share these ideas with your plastic surgeon during the initial consultation so that they can consider them as they drafts your surgical plan.

What Are the Risks Associated With a Breast Augmentation?

While breast augmentation is a common procedure, and the medical field has optimized it as much as possible, it is still not devoid of risks. Some are outlined below: Anesthesia risks Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) or other very rare cancers in the capsule around the breast, such as breast implant-associated squamous cell carcinoma (BIA-SCC) Bleeding Changes in nipple or breast sensation Fluid accumulation (seroma) Formation of tight scar tissue around the implant (capsular contracture) Hematoma Implant leakage or rupture Infection Persistent pain Poor scarring Possibility of revision surgery Wrinkling of the skin over the implant Wrong or faulty position of the implant Patient safety is incredibly important to our team, so if you experience any of the previously mentioned reactions or long-lasting side effects, please contact our office immediately so that we can help.

How Do I Find the Best Orange County Breast Augmentation Plastic Surgeon Near Me?

Breast augmentation is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures in the United States. As a result, you will likely find numerous breast augmentation providers near you. Your goal should be to find the one that feels like the best fit. Look at their breast augmentation before and after photos to see if the results fall in line with your vision. Patients should look at the surgeon’s board certifications and their hospital affiliations. It is also important to ensure the doctor is excited about helping you. When surgeons are passionate about their work, they produce better results. Finally, think about how comfortable you feel when talking to them. A good relationship is important when it comes to plastic surgery.

Breast Augmentation

In Orange County

Introduction

Introduction to Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is a deeply personal choice. Maybe you’re uncomfortable with how your breasts look and feel after changes from weight loss, pregnancy, or aging. Or perhaps you’ve been considering a breast augmentation to help you look and feel your best for a long time. No matter the reason, many women choose breast implants to help them achieve the curvier figure they’ve always wanted.

Facial Aesthetic Concepts offers breast augmentation consultations in Orange County at all three convenient FAC locations in Southern California. Get in touch to schedule your in-person consultation as soon as possible, and let us help you get started. Read below for more information.

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What is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation is one of the most popular plastic surgeries because many social tastes have likened bigger breasts to more beauty and femininity. As a result, a lot of women are unhappy with their breast size and opt for increasing their size. It is also in high demand since the rise of breast cancer cases as women now have the option of rebuilding their bosom after a mastectomy. Breast augmentation is done by inserting implants made of either saline or silicone. They look natural and soft to the touch, like natural breast tissue. Read below on the varying types of implants and their associated risks and benefits.

Steps of Selecting Your Implants

Breast augmentation patients must choose the type of implants, their size, placement, and the incision’s placement.

Type of Implant

Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water. They can be filled after being placed in the breast, which allows for smaller incisions. They pose no health risks if they accidentally rupture.

Silicone implants are filled with a gel-like substance that more closely resembles and feels like real breast tissue. They can be round or teardrop-shaped (form stable implants), the latter mimicking the slope of a youthful breast.

Implant Size

Implant size varies from small, medium, and large to very large. During the consultation, your personal surgeon will show you the different cup sizes to help you decide what size best fits your proportions and anatomy.

Implant Shape

The most common shapes are round or teardrop. Each shape has a different incision associated with it, which should be considered when making a decision.

Implant Placement

There are two common implant placements: behind the breast tissue, known as sub-glandular, or behind the pectoralis chest muscles, known as sub-muscular. Most augmentation is sub-muscular, as it reduces the chances of scar tissue and infection.

Incision Placement

Inframammary or sub-pectoral: This avoids the mammary glands and, hence, any bacterial infection, breast hardening, or capsular contraction.

Peri-areolar: As the name suggests, this incision is made around the areola. It is usually chosen by women with smaller breasts who do not have under-breast folds; hence, the incision cannot hide under the breast. It is important to note that some patients have reported trouble with breast-feeding after this type of incision.
Trans-axillary: This is a popular approach for those who do not want visible scars, as this is an entry point through the underarms. However, given the sweat glands, the incision also has the highest infection and capsular contracture rate.
Trans-umbilical breast augmentation (TUBA): In this method, the incision is made through the belly button. Patients who are getting this incision can also consider a tummy tuck as a combined procedure.

What Are the Benefits of Breast Augmentation?

Our patients who have received breast augmentation in Orange County have enjoyed a boost in their self-confidence. Breast augmentation has many associated benefits. Some are listed below:

Expanding your social and professional opportunities
Improving the symmetry between your breasts
Making your cleavage more prominent
Offering the chance to expand your wardrobe with new clothes that suit your new body type
Providing you with curvier, more feminine-shaped breasts
Restoring breast volume after trauma or a mastectomy

Who Are the Best Candidates for Breast Augmentation?

The best candidates for breast augmentation surgery are women who are looking for a solution to breasts that makes them feel uncomfortable or unhappy with their appearance. Women who have had considerable weight loss, who have had children, who have noticed changes to their breasts due to age, or who never developed the way they would have liked to make ideal candidates for breast implants often. Breast implants can also help address uneven or asymmetrical breasts.

A breast augmentation can allow women to achieve greater breast size, better shape, increased fullness, and a more balanced figure. To address sagging breasts, a combination of breast augmentation with breast lift surgery is an excellent choice for women who would like to see an increase in breast volume and restore their breasts to a more youthful position.
You may be a good candidate for breast augmentation surgery if you’re a healthy woman who is maintaining a stable weight and would like to see a change in the size and shape of your breasts. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are not good candidates for this procedure.

Lastly, women who have had a mastectomy due to cancer or other trauma can augment their volume and have the feeling of a bosom again.

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What’s the First Step?

The first step in getting a breast augmentation in Orange County is to schedule a consultation at Facial Aesthetic Concepts. During your consultation, your plastic surgeon will examine your breasts to determine if an augmentation is right for you. They will assess your breast size and shape, the quality of your skin, and the placement of your nipples and areolas to determine the best course of action to help you achieve your desired results. Your consultation is the time to discuss the outcome you’re hoping to achieve and what you can expect from your final results. You may find it helpful to bring examples of your ideal look.

Your options for breast implants, including the type, size, and placement, will also be discussed. You will determine whether saline or silicone implants will garner the best results for you. As a precaution, most women will also be required to have a mammogram screening done prior to surgery.

If you both decide to proceed with the surgery, your surgeoni will draft a customized surgical plan, which you can take to the patient concierge to schedule pricing and receive any pre-operative instructions.

What to Expect on the Day of Breast Augmentation Treatment

During surgery, the surgeon will make inconspicuous incisions to minimize visible scarring. Your incisions will depend on the type of implant you’ve chosen, the degree of your enlargement, and your anatomy. Once the incision is made, your breast implants will be inserted either under the pectoral muscle, in the case of a submuscular implant, or directly behind the breast tissue and over the muscle for a sub-mammary implant.

Once the implant has been set in its prime position, your surgery will close the incisions with sutures and place a compression bra.

Breast augmentation surgery typically takes 1 to 2 hours on average and without complications.

Breast Augmentation Recovery

How long the recovery period lasts will depend on the type of implant and methods used during surgery, as well as your natural healing speed. A week after surgery, most individuals can return to light activity and work if it is not physically demanding. The swelling and bruising should mostly be gone around 6 weeks. At this point, most clients can resume all normal activities without restrictions.

Implant Costs & More

How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost in Orange County, CA?

The cost of Breast Augmentation in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, and the greater Orange County area vary based on the specifics of your surgery, the doctor you choose, and even the area you live in. According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the average cost of breast augmentation in the U.S. is roughly $4,000. However, this price does not include all elements related to the surgery. Everything from anesthesia to facility fees will increase the total.

If you have concerns about being able to afford breast augmentation, we can help. Talk to us about our financing options.

Why Choose Facial Aesthetic Concepts?

Our award-winning plastic surgery center maintains the highest ambulatory healthcare accreditation standards. Our award-winning and board-certified facial plastic surgeons have advanced training and experience, specifically in facial plastic surgery techniques, which help them achieve beautiful, natural-looking results for patients. You can take comfort in knowing that all of our surgical procedures are performed in our surgical center, which is top-rated in patient safety, quality, and value. At Facial Aesthetic Concepts, we provide each one of our patients with outstanding, personalized care. Our highly skilled staff and surgeons work with you to provide you with the care and results you deserve. We should undoubtedly be your choice for your breast augmentation.

Breast Augmentation FAQ’S

The surgery itself should be pain-free as you will be sedated. After the surgery, it is normal to experience some discomfort. Patients are told to expect tenderness in the chest area. They must wear their compression bra as guided by the doctor. Some clients report a burning sensation in the nipples as well as sharp, shooting pains, all of which go away within a week or two for most individuals. Your doctor can prescribe pain relief medications as needed.
After your surgery, your provider will have you return to the practice to monitor your recovery and remove any stitches and bandages. You can expect another appointment about a month or two later, followed by another one three months post-surgery, then again six months later. You may also have some photos taken at one of your final check-ups for a comparison photo.
While the difference can be seen immediately, it can take several months for swelling to subside and your implants to settle before your final results become visible. Healing time varies, but we will walk you through your exact recovery plan and reasonable expectations for your outcome. Patients are usually told that, at the earliest, it might take their implants three to four months to settle into their natural resting position.
Breast augmentation scars depend on the type of incision made. They also go through a gradual, 24-month maturation process: you can expect your scars to start slightly raised and red or pink. They may be more noticeable at first if you have a lighter skin tone. Over time, scars flatten and fade to a shade closer to your skin tone.

If the incision is around the areola, it will not be visible on the skin and be hidden at the edge of the areola
You will be able to gradually resume an exercise routine about one week after your breast augmentation, except for chest muscle exercises, which can usually be resumed around six weeks.

We encourage you not to prematurely rush your recovery by using your pectoralis muscle. Doing so can lead to potential complications such as displacement of the implant to the sides, fluid collection, or an increased risk of capsular contracture.
Yes, you can! Our patients who have received a breast augmentation in Orange County have considered combining it with a breast lift to get a youthful chest. If you are interested in combined procedures, please share these ideas with your plastic surgeon during the initial consultation so that they can consider them as they drafts your surgical plan.
While breast augmentation is a common procedure, and the medical field has optimized it as much as possible, it is still not devoid of risks. Some are outlined below:
- Anesthesia risks
- Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) or other very rare cancers in the capsule around the breast, such as breast implant-associated squamous cell carcinoma (BIA-SCC)
- Bleeding
- Changes in nipple or breast sensation
- Fluid accumulation (seroma)
- Formation of tight scar tissue around the implant (capsular contracture)
- Hematoma
- Implant leakage or rupture
- Infection
- Persistent pain
- Poor scarring
- Possibility of revision surgery
- Wrinkling of the skin over the implant
- Wrong or faulty position of the implant
Patient safety is incredibly important to our team, so if you experience any of the previously mentioned reactions or long-lasting side effects, please contact our office immediately so that we can help.
Breast augmentation is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures in the United States. As a result, you will likely find numerous breast augmentation providers near you. Your goal should be to find the one that feels like the best fit. Look at their breast augmentation before and after photos to see if the results fall in line with your vision.

Patients should look at the surgeon’s board certifications and their hospital affiliations. It is also important to ensure the doctor is excited about helping you. When surgeons are passionate about their work, they produce better results. Finally, think about how comfortable you feel when talking to them. A good relationship is important when it comes to plastic surgery.

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If you are interested in increasing your breast size in Orange County, please contact us at Facial Aesthetic Concepts today! You can call us directly or use our website to fill out an appointment form, and a member of our team will contact you.