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Breast procedures are one of the most popular forms of plastic surgery performed today. If you want to enhance your body through breast augmentation in Oak Brook, you can rely on the team at the Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute. We help clients feel more confident in their appearance and achieve their cosmetic goals through a variety of procedures.
The Goal of Breast Augmentation
The goal of breast augmentation is to enhance the breasts by increasing their size. Often, breast lifts are also performed during augmentation procedures. Breast asymmetry can also be corrected through surgical intervention.
The Procedure Process – Breast Implants in Oak Brook, IL
Breast augmentation is traditionally performed by placing implants underneath breast tissue or the chest muscle. The incisions for the surgery can be placed in one of three locations.
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Beneath the breast at the crease
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At the nipple, where the skin meets the areola
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Under the armpit
Your cosmetic surgeon will discuss your options with you before choosing a location for incision. Scarring is minimal and will fade over time. The incisions will also be carefully placed so scarring isn’t clearly visible.
Saline VS Silicone Implants
There are two varieties of implants, including silicone and saline.
Saline implants are filled with salt water. Saline breast implants are not filled until after they’re implanted. This usually means the incisions are smaller than those required for silicone implants.
Silicone implants offer clients a more realistic feel than saline implants. These implants are filled with a gel material rather than salt water. The gel itself is what we like to call a “gummy bear” consistency. This means that in the event of a tear, the gel will not leak out of the implant casing.
Your plastic surgeon will work with you to determine the best type of implant for you and your cosmetic goals.
An Alternative Procedure – Breast Fat Transfer in Oak Brook, IL
Another form of breast augmentation is fat transfer surgery. Fat transfer breast surgery involves taking fat from one area of the body and moving it to the breasts to increase their size. This is a highly successful procedure option for women looking to increase the size of their breasts without using foreign materials such as implants.
If you’re interested in fat transfer breast augmentation in Chicagoland, the Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute offers this and numerous other breast enhancement procedures.
Recovery
The recovery period for breast augmentation varies from patient to patient. Most individuals who undergo breast augmentation recover within 4-6 weeks.
Post operation, you should be able to return to work in 1-2 weeks, but it could be longer depending on what your job entails. You shouldn’t lift anything heavy or take part in strenuous activities before you’re fully recovered.
During the healing process, you’ll have to wear a surgical bra to support your breasts. You will experience tenderness, bruising, and swelling in the area for up to 5 weeks.
Additionally, after surgery, small drainage tubes may be placed to help reduce fluid buildup. These drains are usually removed anywhere from 2 days to 3 weeks after surgery.
How Long Do Results Last?
Results of breast augmentation surgery should last a lifetime. Occasionally, breast implant revision surgery is necessary if clients wish to change the size of their implants later in life. Rarely is this done to correct issues with the implants themselves.
Good Candidates for Breast Augmentation
Clients who make good candidates for breast augmentation include:
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Women who have naturally small or deflated breasts
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Women who have lost breast volume after weight loss, pregnancy, and/or breastfeeding
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Women with sagging breasts caused by pregnancy, breastfeeding, or age
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Women with asymmetrical breasts
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Women who have undergone a mastectomy or double mastectomy procedure
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Women who have suffered injury or damage to breast tissue
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Women who are done having children and breastfeeding
Good candidates for breast augmentation are in good general health and do not smoke. If you’re interested in breast augmentation or other cosmetic surgeries in Oak Brook, IL, reach out to schedule a consultation with our team today.
Contact Us
If you’re looking to enhance your body with breast augmentation, a mommy makeover, liposuction in Oak Brook, IL, or other body procedures, contact us today. Our experienced team of surgeons are highly skilled in a variety of cosmetic treatments and procedures.
We also offer non-surgical options to help you feel more confident in your own skin, such as PDO threading and Cleavage Décolletage Rejuvenation.
Contact us today at the Liposuction and Cosmetic Surgery Institute to schedule a consultation for cosmetic surgery in Oak Brook, IL.
