The Rumley Center for Cosmetic and Plastic Surgery - Gadsden, Alabama










Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is surgery to increase the size of a woman's breast. Augmentation surgery is achieved by placement of an implant either behind the muscle or just behind the breast tissue. You now have the option of using saline (salt water) breast implants or silicone breast implants. Silicone breast implants have only recently become available to everyone seeking breast enhancement. Silicone breast implants have been used for years in people requiring breast reconstruction. Dr. Rumley has been using silicone breast implants since 1998 on these patients. To learn more about silicone and saline breast implants, you can go to: www.allerganandinamed.com and www.breastimplantsafety.org

We offer saline and silicone breast implants with a lifetime warranty.

Breast augmentation can usually be carried out on women 18 years or older after the breast has finished developing. You must be 22 years or older to receive silicone breast implants. Augmentation can be performed in women either before or after having children. It is particularly effective in women who have lost fullness in their breast after childbearing. It can also be used in combination with a breast lift to increase fullness in the breasts as well as elevating the position of the breast tissue and nipple. The main goal of breast augmentation surgery is to create a natural appearing and feeling breast that others would not think were augmented. Breastfeeding and nipple sensation should remain intact following the procedure. Many women have breast asymmetry prior to surgery, and while this can be improved, it may not be completely corrected.

During your consultation, Dr. Rumley will ask you what size breast you desire. Because bra sizes vary, it is beneficial to bring pictures of women with breast sizes that you feel would look good on you. Dr. Rumley will discuss your desired breast size and shape as well as placement of the implant and incisions that will be used. Dr. Rumley will perform a breast examination during your consultation. He will discuss the risks and goals of surgery. The main risks include capsular contracture or hardening of the tissue around the implant, implant rupture, implant malposition, and others which will be discussed.

Before surgery, you will be asked to stop taking aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications ten days prior. If you smoke, you should stop three weeks before and after surgery. You will see Dr. Rumley's nurse one to two weeks before surgery. She will go over all your post operative/recovery instructions.

Breast Augmentation is an outpatient procedure. It is performed under general anesthesia and takes one to two hours. After breast augmentation, please follow our Breast Augmentation Home-Care Instructions.

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Results may vary. To learn more about Breast Augmentation, contact our office today.
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