Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, can enhance the size and shape of a woman’s breasts using breast implants. This surgical procedure is chosen to improve a woman’s body contour if she feels her breasts are too small or to replace volume lost because of weight loss or pregnancy.
In breast augmentation surgery in Evansville, IN, breast volume is increased by inserting a breast implant filled with either saline solution or silicone gel. All breast augmentation procedures at Zieg Plastic Surgery are performed by board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Paul Zieg. The implant may be inserted above or below the pectoralis major muscle above the chest wall, depending on the current amount of breast tissue and desired goals. After the implants are inserted, the incisions are closed and covered with gauze bandages and a surgical bra.
Although you may feel tired and sore for a couple of days, you should be up and moving around within 24-48 hours after your plastic surgery. Your stitches will come out in a week to ten days during a followup appointment with Dr. Zieg, but you may have some swelling for three to five weeks.
Depending on the level of physical activity required, you may be able to return to work within a few days. Your breasts will be sensitive to direct stimulation for two to three weeks, but should be back to normal soon. Your surgical scars will be noticeable for several weeks but will gradually fade and may become hardly noticeable.
Breast augmentation in Evansville will give your breasts a younger, fuller appearance. If the procedure is done as a reconstructive surgery after cancer treatment or a traumatic injury, the improved appearance can help improve your self-confidence.
For women with heavy or sagging breasts, Dr. Zieg may recommend a combination cosmetic surgery that includes a breast lift as well as augmentation. A breast lift helps create a youthful, perky appearance to breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple, in addition to breast enhancement through the use of implants.
To learn more about this plastic surgery procedure from an experienced breast augmentation doctor, contact us today to schedule a consultation. You can reach us at (812) 717-4203 or fill out a contact form online and a member of our team will get back to you soon!
