Breast Augmentation

Many women may feel that their breasts are too small or lack sufficient contour. Breast augmentation addresses this by adding volume and fullness to the breasts, giving them a more youthful and sensual appearance that improves the breasts’ proportion to your body frame. Dr. Steven Yarinsky offers breast implants in a variety of sizes, shapes, and types that can help you attain fuller breasts with results that look natural and beautiful.

Please take a look at the following information on breast enlargement with implants, and contact Saratoga Springs Plastic Surgery, PC to schedule a consultation with Dr. Yarinsky.

Who is a Candidate?

• You desire larger breasts to create a more balanced figure or to fill out you clothing and bathing suits.
• You have one breast that is noticeably smaller than the other.
• You have mild breast drooping and desire an uplift and enlargement.

Intended Result

• Larger and more shapely breasts.
• A more positive self image.

Procedure Description

• The procedure is done in Dr. Yarinsky’s office facility as an outpatient usually using general anesthesia or IV sedation. You sleep, feel nothing and are amnesic for the surgery.
• A small incision is made around the areola (the pigmented part of the breast). The implant is inserted under the breast tissue and muscle. Saline (salt water) filled implants are usually used. Gel filled implants are available for use in some cases.

Recuperation and Healing

• You wear a sports bra or dressing and a velcro strap which helps hold your breasts in the correct position. The bra and strap are worn for several weeks.
• Any discomfort is well controlled with oral medication.
• Sutures are usually removed within two weeks.
• Light activities can be resumed as tolerated. Aerobic activities can be started in about 3 weeks.

Other Options

• An additional procedure that may enhance your result is a breast lift–if your breasts are saggy in addition to being small. Many people choose to add liposuction or a tummy tuck to enhance their figure. These procedures can be done at the same time as you breast enlargement.

Note
The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for you can be determined only at the time of your consultation with Dr. Yarinsky. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are unusual. Most people are very happy with the results but no specific result can be guaranteed.

This procedure is done at our JCAHO accredited office facility.