Breast Augmentation
If you are dissatisfied with your breast size, augmentation surgery is a choice to consider. Breast augmentation can:
The procedure involves using implants to fulfill your desire for fuller breasts or to restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy.
Breast augmentation does not correct severely drooping breasts. If you want your breasts to look fuller and to be lifted due to sagging, a breast lift may be required in conjunction with breast augmentation.
Most people are familiar with the three main approaches to perform breast enlargement surgery; axillary, infra-mammary crease, and areolar approach. Few people are aware of another approach possible for saline implants only. Actually very few surgeons are aware of peri-nipple approach for saline implants. The actual incision is in the crease at the base of the nipple itself extending half way around the lower portion of the nipple. The average measurement for that dimension is 2 centimeters which is all the exposure Dr. Longo needs to place a saline implant, since they go into the body deflated and are expanded once inside. The advantage to this very small incision is that the skin at the base of the nipple heals with an almost invisible scar. The reason more surgeons don't use this approach for saline implants is because they half to be able to perform the operation through a two centimeter incision instead of the more classic three to five centimeter incision. This approach is best suited for women who are sensitive to having slightly visible scars.
- Increase fullness and projection of your breasts
- Improve the balance of your figure
- Enhance your self-image and self-confidence
The procedure involves using implants to fulfill your desire for fuller breasts or to restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy.
Breast augmentation does not correct severely drooping breasts. If you want your breasts to look fuller and to be lifted due to sagging, a breast lift may be required in conjunction with breast augmentation.
Most people are familiar with the three main approaches to perform breast enlargement surgery; axillary, infra-mammary crease, and areolar approach. Few people are aware of another approach possible for saline implants only. Actually very few surgeons are aware of peri-nipple approach for saline implants. The actual incision is in the crease at the base of the nipple itself extending half way around the lower portion of the nipple. The average measurement for that dimension is 2 centimeters which is all the exposure Dr. Longo needs to place a saline implant, since they go into the body deflated and are expanded once inside. The advantage to this very small incision is that the skin at the base of the nipple heals with an almost invisible scar. The reason more surgeons don't use this approach for saline implants is because they half to be able to perform the operation through a two centimeter incision instead of the more classic three to five centimeter incision. This approach is best suited for women who are sensitive to having slightly visible scars.
