Breast Augmentation The Best At

Breast augmentation surgery is considered part of a cosmetic procedure and typically is not covered by health insurance plans. However, in cases that are related to breast cancer, your insurance may cover some, if not all, of your breast reconstruction surgery.

Yes! When you are choosing your breast implants at CAPS, we have multiple different shapes and sizes for you to choose from. This ensures you have the exact look and feel you desire!

Once healed from surgery, breast implants do not hurt. There is associated muscle tightness and healing discomfort immediately after surgery during the recovery phase.

At CAPS, we typically recommend replacing most implants after around 15-20 years. It is important to know that your likelihood of lasting success is high, especially when you work with a skilled plastic surgeon. Below are a few occasions that a follow-up procedure may be necessary.

• Rupture or deflation: A very rare event in both saline and silicone implants but safe and not toxic to the body if it does occur. In this event, a revision would be necessary.

• Development of capsule contracture: If thickened scar tissue forms around your breast implant, it can harden and change the position or shape. Although rare, in these instances, another procedure to remove the thickened scar tissue and replace the implants would be necessary.

At Columbus Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, we want our patients to feel comfortable and confident in the decisions they make regarding surgery. Make sure to do your research on the procedure that interests you as well as find a plastic surgeon with experience in this area.

Saline and silicone implants each have a silicone outer shell. The saline implants are filled with saline solution, which is just a technical term for sterile salt water. Silicone implants are filled with a cohesive silicone polymer. Silicone is thicker and more viscous than salt water, which many women prefer due to the material acting and feeling more like natural breast tissue.

There are various factors that can influence the cost of breast augmentation surgery, including your anatomy, the time required for your operation, the types of implants, etc. The total cost of surgery includes the cost of surgical procedures, the fee for the operating room, the costs of anesthesia, and the implants themselves. An augmentation generally ranges from $7,600 to $8,500. Other procedures such as liposuction or breast lifting can affect these costs as well.

Every surgery has associated risks; however, breast augmentation is one of the safest and most common plastic surgery procedures performed each year.

• Two to three days after surgery: During this time, the patient will experience slight swelling as the wound heals.

• Ten to 21 days after surgery: Patients are usually permitted low-impact lower body physical activity at this time, but are still advised against upper body resistance exercise and any straining or lifting over 10 pounds.

• Three to four weeks after surgery: Pain and swelling have likely completely subsided. Patients can begin to participate in higher impact exercises and can begin exercises that incorporate the upper body. As each patient is different, it is important to check with your physician to see exactly how long you should wait to perform these exercises.

• Six weeks after surgery: The implants have likely dropped from their initial position and developed a more natural shape. At this point, swelling should be down to 5-10% and patients will likely feel that the healing is nearly entirely complete.

While breast augmentation surgery is very safe, there are risks involved in any surgery. To reduce these risks, we require our patients to be in good general health before undergoing surgery. In addition, we recommend that most prospective patients get a blood test and avoid taking aspirin or anti-inflammatory drugs the week before the procedure.

Breast augmentation is a very common cosmetic surgery, and the reasons patients choose to have this surgery are as varied and unique as they are. At our state-of-the-art facility in Columbus, Ohio, we perform hundreds of breast augmentations each year, and we’ve never performed two identical procedures. Whatever your reasons for pursuing breast augmentation and your aesthetic goals and expectations for the procedure may be, our skilled plastic surgeons will work to get you there.

Following the post-operative instructions is absolutely vital for the success of your surgery. These instructions will include ensuring that your surgical incisions are not subjected to excessive force, abrasion, or motion during your recovery. Your doctor will also instruct you regarding the proper care of the surgical site, the use of medications to aid healing and reduce the potential for infection, and your overall follow-up care. You may also be asked to get a mammogram to aid in detecting future changes in your breast tissue.

Once you are administered anesthesia, you’ll go to sleep while your skilled plastic surgeon and well-trained staff perform the breast augmentation. The exact procedure will vary depending on your unique needs and desired outcomes. Your doctor can walk you through every step of the procedure when you meet prior to your breast augmentation.

With the skilled plastic surgeons at CAPS, you can be confident that your breast augmentation will be performed with the precision that is required to obtain optimal results. We’re proud to have helped thousands of women get the results they deserve. See results.

You can typically shower 48 hours after your breast augmentation surgery depending on your surgeon’s exact post-operative instructions. Refrain from submerging in a tub or pool for at least 4 weeks.

This is a very individual decision. During your consultation, your plastic surgeon will help you determine which implant will be best for your individual goals and body measurements.

At CAPS, we take great pride in the attention and individualization we provide for each patient. There is a fee associated with our consultations; however, it will be applied to your surgery.