WALNUT CREEKSome women want to add size and volume to their breasts, while others want to add symmetry to uneven breasts or improve breast shape. Dr. Aycock performs breast augmentation surgery by inserting saline or silicone implants.
How Does Breast Augmentation Work?
Dr. Aycock will use an incision to insert your implants. This incision may follow the crease under the breast, the edge of the areola, or a crease in the armpit. Each option has advantages and disadvantages that you will discuss during your consultation.
You will also discuss implant types. You can choose between saline implants and silicone gel implants. Silicone gel implants have the advantage of availability in a great range of sizes and shapes. For people who want to add projection, enhance upper breast fullness, or achieve a different shape, implants can help.
How Do I Prepare for Breast Augmentation?
You will want to make preparations before you come in for your breast augmentation surgery. Because this surgery happens under general anesthesia, you will need someone to drive you home after the procedure. You should also make sure to have someone stay with you for the first day or two to help you. If you smoke, you will need to stop smoking immediately since this will impair your healing.
When Can I Sleep on my Side After Breast Augmentation?
You will need to sleep on your back for four to six weeks following your procedure. We will instruct you to sleep in a reclining position for the first ten to fourteen days instead of lying down. Proper care during the first few weeks will affect your outcome.
What is Recovery Like From Breast Augmentation?
After surgery, you will feel sore and look swollen. This will gradually subside over the next week. You can resume light activities, but you may still feel sore. You might still have some soreness four to six weeks later but can resume light physical activity if you feel comfortable. By the end of six weeks, you should feel generally back to normal. Most people miss a week or two of work or other activities.
What are the Benefits of Breast Augmentation?
Women seek breast augmentation for many reasons, and the procedure offers significant benefits for a woman’s self-esteem and confidence.
Symmetry and Shape
Women who feel like their breasts look uneven can achieve symmetrical breasts, and women who do not like the shape of their breasts can see them reshaped.
Replacing Lost Volume
For women who have lost volume in their breasts, such as after pregnancy, a breast augmentation can restore them to their pre-pregnancy fullness.
Self-Confidence
A breast augmentation can give a woman a tremendous boost of self-confidence. Some women feel more complete or feel like their breasts finally match their vision for themselves.
They made everything about the visit feel comfortable. From the minute I walked in the door the lady at the front desk greeted me with nothing but kindness . Linda then took me back and although I was nervous to remove my clothes she made the whole situation comfortable and as unawkward as possible . Dr. Aycock is very professional and answered every question I had with honestly and patients . Although I am young I appreciated that they didn’t speak down to me as if I was not able to afford something as expensive as a breast augmentation. All the staff treated me as if I was anyone else . I look forward to getting my procedure done with dr. Aycock and I most definitely will be recommending him if any of my friends or family are in need of a plastic surgeon! 10/10 for sure !
Take the Next Step
Considering breast augmentation? Schedule a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Robert Aycock in Walnut Creek, CA, or Greenbrae, CA. You can reach us by filling out the form on this page or calling (925) 937-8377.
Dr. Aycock serves the greater San Francisco Bay area.
