Steps to Breast Augmentation

Fast Recovery Breast Augmentation

First Step to Take

Call our office to schedule a free and private consultation at 636-530-6161

4 Board Certified Plastic Surgeons

Bruce I. White, M.D., F.A.C.S. Christian A. Prada, M.D., F.A.C.S.

Herluf G. Lund, M.D., F.A.C.S. William H. Huffaker, M.D. F.A.C.S.

Arrive for your 60 minute consult

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Initial Consultation

• What are you interested in?

• Medical History• Exam- are you a

candidate?• Options Available

Options:Where to place the implant?

Under or Over the muscle?

Typically most implants are placed under the muscle.

Over the muscle Under the muscle


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Options:Incision Site

•Under the Nipple

•In the Breast Crease

•Underarm


Will You Need A Breast Lift?

CIRCUMAREOLAR LIFT VERTICAL LIFT


Options:Types of Implants

Saline Breast Implants • Saline-filled breast implants were approved by the FDA in May 2000.

• A Saline-filled breast implants has an elastic silicone rubber shell and is filled with sterile saline (saltwater).

Silicone - Gel Breast Implants • They were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in the US in November 2006.

• A Gel-filled breast implants has an elastic silicone rubber shell and is filled with cohesive silicone gel.

• The safety of Natrelle® silicone gel-filled breast implants meet one of the most rigorous standards of all medical devices

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Cohesive Gel Implants


Still under FDA Approval

Pain Pump


•Pain relief than with less narcotics. •No Side Effects•More comfortable recovery •Faster return to normal.

Pre-Op & Sizing Appointment

A nurse will go over your consents and pre and post op instructions.

Answer any additional question you may have.

Prescriptions


Sizing System

• Implant-like inserts off all different sizes are put into a bra that is just your size.

• Choose Nude photos of implant models– Photos of what you like and don’t like.– What are your limits?– What are your goals?– What look would you like to achieve?


Sizing Design For YouBefore 250cc 360cc 500cc


Sizing Design For You

Before 250cc 360cc 500cc


The Big Day- Surgery

• Outpatient 1.5 -2 hours long

• Under general anesthesia

• Additional sizing in the OR

• Recovery Room


Recovery

• When can I…..?– Return to work?– Drive?– Exercise?– Run?– Take care of my

children?


Questions?

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