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BREAST AUGMENTATION

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Breast augmentation can add or restore fullness and more definition to your breasts. Breast augmentation can be achieved using implants or fat grafting. At the time of your consultation, Dr. Li will analyze your breasts in detail, discuss your goals, and develop a customized breast augmentation plan to meet your objectives.

In breast augmentation surgery with implants, a space/pocket for the implant is created through a carefully chosen incision. Incisions may be hidden in the armpit, around the areola, or underneath the breast. Implants can then be placed above or underneath the chest muscle (pectoralis major). Implants are either composed of saline (salt water) or silicone. At CA Aesthetics, we allow patients to choose from Allergan, Mentor, and Sientra implants to offer you the most diverse portfolio of implants. The procedure is truly customized, depending on your individual circumstances and preferences. Other techniques such as liposuction of the armpit area or lateral chest, fat transfer, internal bra technique with mesh, or breast lift can sometimes be combined with your breast augmentation to further enhance your results.

In breast augmentation surgery with fat grafting, liposuction is first performed in areas of excess to harvest fat, and the fat is then processed in a specialized way to purify it before it is injected into your breasts. Tiny incisions are made to perform liposuction and inject fat into your breasts. While this method avoids the use of implants, the degree of augmentation is limited by the available amount of fat you have to transfer.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

WHAT TYPES OF IMPLANTS DOES DR. LI USE?

Generally, I recommend using smooth silicone round gel implants for breast augmentation. Saline implants are heavier, feel less natural, and have a higher risk of visible rippling and/or palpability. Therefore, silicone implants are generally superior. As for anatomic versus round gel implants, all anatomic implants have texturing on their surface and carry a risk of malrotation. Texturing, in particular, has been associated with the rare risk of breast-implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (Bi-ALCL). When silicone round gel implants are placed upright, they assume a natural tear drop shape anyways, and smaller less projecting implants can create the same result of modern "fashion" breasts that breast augmentation with anatomic implants is sometimes known for. Lastly, if a patient desires more upper pole fullness, I usually prefer Mentor Xtra implants, which have a higher fill percentage of silicone and thus create a more rounded look, with or without a bra.

HOW LONG DO IMPLANTS LAST?

Modern implants are made very well, and can be expected to last many years without any issues. However, all implants are man-made objects and will not last forever. I generally advise all patients undergoing breast augmentation that they will likely have another procedure within 10-15 years to either change the implant(s) or revise their breast(s). Once you have had surgery with me, my door is always open, and I'm happy to see you on a yearly basis or more frequently to ensure that there are no issues with the breasts or implants.

WHAT DOES DR. LI DO DIFFERENTLY?

During the consultation, I take the time to consider your goals and expectations and assess your natural shape and form. I also perform in-office simulations with my sizing system. All the information is then combined to offer my best recommendations and map out a detailed surgical plan. During surgery, I have the same calculated approach and use temporary sizers to carefully ensure both breasts have the best symmetry before placing your final implants in with a Keller funnel and minimal touch technique. It is my dedication to each step of the process that ensures that you have the best results. No shortcuts are taken to enhance the aesthetics of your breasts.