Breast Augmentation Houston Texas

Breast Enhancement, Breast Enlargement, Breast Augmentation

     

Every woman that considers breast augmentation has her own personal reasons for doing so. For many women, having smaller breasts that may be disproportional to their body or sometimes having significant differences in the size of their breasts can make someone feel self conscious or embarrassed about their appearance.   Breast augmentation can restore and boost self confidence by adding more fullness to the breast to even body proportion as well as correcting any size differences.

With age, changes in weight, and pregnancy, many women can lose size and shape to their breasts. Many women have substantial changes to their breasts after pregnancy and breast feeding. As the body prepares to nourish a child, milk glands in the breast swell and replace fatty tissue. After childbirth and breast feeding, these glands shrink leaving behind a skin “envelope” with little to fill it. Many times, the breast tissue is smaller than prior to pregnancy and they can also have variable amounts of “sagginess” or ptosis to the breast. Considering breast augmentation after having children is one of the best ways to restore and rejuvenation the breasts back to a more youthful, fuller, and and even “uplifted” appearance. 

Breast augmentation is performed by Dr. Boynton on an outpatient basis. Saline breast implants or silicone gel implants are placed under the gland of the breast or under the muscle during the procedure.   Dr. Boynton has extensive experience in breast augmentation and has developed a very scientific, technically, and advanced procedure that he utilizes for breast augmentation.   During his initial examination of each patient, he incorporates a variety of scientific measurements that help determine a range of possible implant sizes.  In the majority of cases, the implant is placed below the muscle as it is better for a number of reasons including a better shape between the breasts (cleavage area), better shape and a “natural slope” in the upper pole of the breasts, minimal problems with capsular contracture, something that can be a common complication of breast augmentation, as well as improved ability to perform accurate mammography.    Dr. Boynton utilizes very small, cosmetically concealed incisions that also allow for rapid recovery. In certain cases, Dr. Boynton also uses a “dual- plane” augmentation mammoplasty technique, whereby the implant is under the muscle in the upper portion of the breast and under the gland in the lower portion. This allows some degree of improved “lift” to some saggy breasts and in some cases can obviate the need for a breast lift (mastopexy).  

Frequently asked questions for Breast Augmentation

How long does the surgery take?

Between 1 and 1 ½ hours. The surgery is outpatient and you go home the same day.

How do I decide between saline and silicone gel implants?

Dr. Boynton spends lots of time with each patient going over the pros and cons of each type of implant so that each patient can make an informed decision about what’s best for them. In addition, after the initial consultation, he provides each patient with a web-based informational program that goes into elaborate detail and provides additional computer generated visual aids that help further educate the patient.

How long will I need to be off work?

Several days typically. 3 days on average (or a long-weekend).

How much pain will I be in?

There is some mild discomfort the first night that is mostly related to muscle crampiness that rapidly improves. 85% of my patients are pain-free by the 3^rd day.

When can I work out?

For safety reasons to minimize the risk of any postoperative bleeding, all patients need to abstain from lifting or exercise for the first 2 weeks after surgery.

You can shower the next day, all sutures dissolve on their own and you must remain in a sports bra for the first few weeks.

What will my breasts look like at first?

The breasts are always firmer and higher initially. Dr. Boynton utilizes a self administered massage program that facilitates the implant to