Enhance Your Shape with Breast Augmentation
Enhance volume and shape with breast augmentation by Dr. Tyler Frew. His artistry ensures elegant, natural-looking results.
Redefine Your Silhouette with Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is one of the most sought-after cosmetic procedures, designed to enhance breast volume, shape, and symmetry.
Whether you’re looking to restore fullness after pregnancy or weight loss or simply want to achieve a more balanced silhouette, this highly customizable surgery offers natural-looking, confidence-boosting results.
What is Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure that enhances the size, shape, and fullness of the breasts for a more balanced, natural-looking appearance. As one of the most popular aesthetic surgeries, it offers women a wide range of options to improve their breast contour through implants or fat grafting.
At Balikian Plastic Surgery, Dr. Tyler Frew performs breast augmentation with precision and personalization, tailoring each procedure to the patient’s unique goals. During your consultation, Dr. Frew will take the time to understand your concerns, review all available options, and design a surgical plan that aligns with your vision.
What Are the Benefits of Breast Augmentation Surgery?
For those who are looking to increase the size of their breasts and customize their appearance, breast augmentation offers a vast number of fantastic benefits, some of which include:
- Enhances cup size and fullness
- Helps with reshaping breasts affected by breastfeeding, aging, or drastic weight loss
- Evens out asymmetrical breast size
- Rebuilds breasts following a mastectomy
- Increases confidence and self-esteem
- Lets you enjoy a broader range of clothing
- Yields dramatic, lasting outcomes
Along with the previously mentioned advantages, breast augmentation also might:
- Provide many implant options
- Be effective and safe for most patients
- Last for 15 years or longer for some individuals
- Have a comparatively rapid recovery period
- Create a beautiful aesthetic
These benefits make breast augmentation a powerful option for enhancing your figure and renewing your confidence. With a wide range of customizable options and long-lasting results, this procedure can help you achieve the look you’ve always wanted in a way that feels natural and empowering.
Is Breast Augmentation Right for Me?
Choosing to undergo breast augmentation is a deeply personal decision, and it’s important to pursue it for your own goals and satisfaction.
Ideal candidates are in good health, at a stable weight, have fully developed breasts, and meet the minimum age requirements for implants. If you’re unhappy with the size or shape of your breasts, whether due to genetics, weight loss, pregnancy, or a naturally small frame, this procedure can restore volume and enhance your overall silhouette.
Breast augmentation may also be a great option for individuals with limited natural breast tissue or those who engage in weight training and desire a more balanced figure.
Natural-Looking Breast Augmentation Results
How is Breast Augmentation Surgery Performed?
Before surgery, Dr. Frew will also discuss incision type and implant placement for your procedure.
During the surgery, Dr. Frew will make an incision based on what you choose and then place the implant into the desired position. There are two techniques that can be used for implant placement: either under the pectoral muscle or submammary/subglandular placement (over the pectoral muscle). Where to insert the implant depends on various factors, including the type and degree of implant enlargement, plus the expertise of Dr. Frew.
Regardless of the incision type, scarring is usually rare. Placement and location are determined based on your body type, implant size, and lifestyle.
Implant Options
During your consultation with Dr. Frew , he’ll help you choose the correct implant based on your body frame and the results you hope to attain.
Implants for breast augmentation come in an assortment of shapes, sizes, profiles, and textures, all of which will be carefully considered in order to achieve the desired result. Today, the most commonly used breast implants are saline and silicone, both widely chosen and approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Candidates considering implants made with saline must be at least 18 years of age, while patients must be at least 22 years of age in order to undergo treatment with silicone implants.
Other considerations include gummy bear (teardrop-shaped, gel-based implants) implants and fat grafting (also known as a fat transfer). Aside from the type of augmentation chosen, there are other important factors to decide.
Size
Implant size is determined based on the cubic centimeters (CCs) of saline or silicone used. To understand the appropriate amount for your breast augmentation, Dr. Frew will look at how much original tissue exists and what size you want to be during your consultation.
You will also be offered am implant sizing appointment to become more comfortable and choose the perfect size for you. In the operating room, it’s normal for Dr. Frew to temporarily switch out various implants to get a better idea of a suitable fit.
Shape
Implants come in either a teardrop or round shape. Both shapes are commonly used; however, most of our patients opt for the round shape because it generally looks more natural while adding a fullness to the top portion of the breasts that many patients desire.
Profile
The breast implant profile refers to how far out the implant looks to be (projection). Meaning, this is what you see from the side angle.
The most common projections include a profile that ranges from low to extra high.
Making Your Choices
These options may appear overwhelming, but picking the appropriate implant can be easy after discussing your goals in the consultation.
These considerations paired with the experience of Dr. Frew help to ensure you get the outcome you’re looking for.
Fat Grafting
Patients who wish for more upper-pole volume may benefit from the addition of fat grafting to their breast augmentation.
In these cases, fat will be harvested from an area of the body (commonly the thighs, abdomen, or hips) and grafted to the breasts for the desired result.
What Should I Expect Following Breast Augmentation Surgery?
All patients will be taken into recovery and observed and monitored prior to being released. You will be sent home wearing a surgical bra to help reduce swelling.
Within a few days, the swelling should diminish, and your breasts should start to look and feel normal as they settle into their new position. The majority of patients can return to everyday activities within a few days; however, physical exertion such as exercise should be avoided for roughly 6 – 8 weeks.
Breast augmentation can help to create gorgeous outcomes that look and feel both normal and natural. This procedure can often change people’s lives by helping them to feel more self-assured.
Exclusive Light Therapy for Faster Recovery
To support faster healing after breast augmentation, we include medical-grade light therapy in your recovery plan. Targeted wavelengths energize cells, calm inflammation, and help reduce visible swelling and bruising, so you can feel comfortable and enjoy results sooner. This advanced, noninvasive care is offered at only a select number of practices.
Sessions are quick and soothing, typically 10 to 20 minutes during early follow-ups. Light therapy complements your medications, compression, and activity guidelines. We will confirm candidacy and tailor the timing and number of sessions to your goals and healing timeline.
Get the Look You Want
Breast enhancement with implants is a popular procedure known for its safety, effectiveness, and consistently beautiful results. With a wide range of customization options, it’s possible to create the bustline you’ve always envisioned.
At Balikian Plastic Surgery, we’re proud to offer this transformative procedure and invite you to schedule a consultation to explore your options for breast augmentation.
Breast Augmentation FAQs
How much does breast augmentation cost?
The cost of breast augmentation varies depending on the type of implants you choose, the complexity of your surgery, and whether you combine it with other procedures. During your consultation, Dr. Tyler Frew will provide a personalized quote so you know exactly what to expect.
Do I need a breast lift or breast augmentation?
If your main concern is breast size or fullness, augmentation may be the right choice. If you have sagging or drooping breasts, a breast lift may be more appropriate. Many patients benefit from combining both procedures for fuller, lifted, youthful results.
Silicone or saline: which feels more natural and why?
Silicone gel generally feels softer and more tissue-like, especially in thinner patients. Saline can also look and feel natural when pocket, plane, and sizing are optimized. Satisfaction after augmentation is high for both when planning is personalized.
How do I choose the right implant size?
Dr. Frew uses careful measurements and your personal preferences to recommend the ideal implant size and profile for your frame and lifestyle.
What is recovery like?
Most patients return to work or light activity within one week and resume exercise within four to six weeks. Swelling and tightness are normal at first but gradually improve.
Can I breastfeed with implants?
Most women can breastfeed successfully after breast augmentation, but it depends on implant placement and incision type. Dr. Frew uses techniques that help preserve the milk ducts and nerves to minimize interference with breastfeeding.
What is the typical longevity and reoperation reality?
Implants are not lifetime devices. Rupture risk rises with age of the implant and some patients choose revisions for size, shape, or capsule changes over time. Long-term monitoring helps plan maintenance when needed.
Are textured implants needed for a natural look?
No. Most cosmetic augmentations in the U.S. use smooth implants. The FDA highlights higher BIA-ALCL risk with textured devices; your surgeon will review options and safety.
Can breast augmentation be combined with other procedures?
Yes. Many patients combine augmentation with a breast lift, tummy tuck, or a mommy makeover for more comprehensive rejuvenation.
Can I have my implants removed?
Yes. Implant removal, also known as revision surgery, is available if you no longer wish to have implants or if you experience complications. Dr. Frew can also perform a breast lift during removal to restore a natural contour.
Does implant type change capsular contracture risk?
Across primary augmentation studies, recent evidence shows no clear overall difference in contracture rates between silicone and saline, and surgical factors often matter more. In reconstruction cohorts, some data suggest lower contracture with saline. Technique and pocket choice are key.
What are the risks of breast augmentation?
Risks include infection, implant rupture, capsular contracture, and changes in nipple sensation. Choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Frew greatly reduces these risks.
How obvious is a saline implant rupture?
Saline ruptures typically deflate and are noticeable. The saline is absorbed by the body and the implant can be replaced through a straightforward procedure.
Can technique reduce contracture risk?
Yes. Meticulous pocket creation, minimizing bacterial contamination, correct implant handling, and appropriate plane and size selection reduce risk more reliably than fill material alone. Current reviews emphasize surgical factors.
Elite Surgical Skill in Breast & Body Aesthetics
Dr. Tyler Frew is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in aesthetic surgery of the breast and body.
He is known for delivering natural-looking results through advanced techniques in breast enhancement, tummy tuck, liposuction, and mommy makeover procedures.
Dr. Frew combines surgical expertise with compassionate, patient-focused care, helping each individual restore confidence and achieve their personal aesthetic goals.
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