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reasts are often important to a woman’s self-esteem. Breast augmentation, also called augmentation mammaplasty, provides a valuable means of correcting breast appearance to achieve a desired look and improve the patient’s self-confidence. Centers for Neurosurgery, Spine & Orthopedics (CNSO) features a team of specialists serving patients at locations throughout northern New Jersey. Dr. Kutlu, a board-certified, experienced plastic surgeon performs high-quality breast surgeries using cutting-edge technology, helping women create the appearance they want.

What Is Breast Augmentation Surgery?

Breast augmentation surgery is among the most frequently performed cosmetic surgery procedures in the United States. To many women, breasts are an important symbol of femininity. An unsatisfactory breast appearance can contribute to a low self-image. Breast augmentation surgery has several positive effects that can improve breast aesthetics and boost the patient’s confidence, including:

• Balancing breast size to improve symmetry
• Increasing breast size for a fuller look and firmer feel
• Compensating for reduced mass after pregnancy or surgery

The procedure involves inserting an artificial implant behind the breast tissue or the chest wall muscle. This creates a fuller look and may increase breast size by one to two cup sizes. Breast augmentation surgery may sometimes be performed alongside other procedures, such as a breast lift, to achieve the desired look.

Breast Augmentation Procedure

Breast augmentation surgery usually takes about two hours (depending on the specifics of the procedure). It is typically performed under general anesthesia, meaning the patient is unconscious during the procedure.

First, the surgeon makes an incision in the crease on the underside of the breast or around the areola. This inconspicuous placement helps to minimize scar visibility. Then, the surgeon gently lifts the breast, creating a pocket of empty space behind it. A breast implant is fitted into the pocket.

Breast implants are silicone shells filled with either silicone gel or saline (salt water) and are typically placed beneath the breast tissue. In some cases, they may also be placed behind the pectoralis muscle. This placement comes with less risk of capsular contracture, or tightening of tissue around the implant. It also interferes less with mammograms. However, recovery may be more painful, and drainage tubes may be needed to prevent fluid buildup during the first few days after surgery.

Recovering After Breast Augmentation Surgery

Most patients go home on the same day as their surgery. Many feel tired and sore afterward, but this feeling usually passes after a day or two. Pain relief medications may be used to reduce post-operative discomfort. Many patients return to work within the week. The stitches are usually internal and eventually dissolved by the body, with remaining post-operative pain and sensitivity diminishing over the next few weeks. Surgical scars begin to fade after a few months and continue to lessen for months or years.

Receive Breast Augmentation Surgery Near You in New Jersey

Individuals who want to improve the look of their breasts can access high-quality breast augmentation procedures at Centers for Neurosurgery, Spine & Orthopedics. Based in northern New Jersey, CNSO is a comprehensive care team that supports patients at every stage, from procedure planning to treatment and recovery. CNSO offers multiple convenient locations, including Jersey City, Morristown, Paramus, Wayne, and West Orange, NJ. To learn more about cosmetic surgical services, contact CNSO today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Augmentation Surgery

Who performs breast surgery at CNSO?

At CNSO, breast augmentation is performed by Dr. Hakan Kutlu. Dr. Kutlu is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over twenty-five years of experience in breast reconstruction and cosmetic surgery.

Are breast implants permanent?

Breast implants are not permanent. Their lifespan varies with the patient’s activity levels, and at some point, they must be replaced or removed. In addition, bodies change appearance over time. Weight gain, weight loss, pregnancies, and aging may alter how breasts look, requiring future surgery to maintain the patient’s desired appearance.

Can breast implants be removed?

Implants can be removed if the patient no longer desires them. However, implant removal may result in skin dimpling, puckering, or a generalized “deflated” appearance of the remaining breast tissues afterwards.

Does breast augmentation interfere with breastfeeding?

Depending on the size of implants used and their placement, breast augmentation may interfere with milk production. While this effect is not guaranteed, patients interested in breastfeeding are advised to wait for surgery until after having children.

Does breast augmentation interfere with pregnancy?

It is possible to get pregnant and often to nurse children after breast augmentation. Patients should keep in mind, however, that pregnancy often alters the look of breasts and may counteract the effects of reshaping. Women are advised to wait for surgery until after having children.

How do breasts look and feel after surgery?

Dr. Kutlu aims to create the most natural-looking results after breast augmentation. Implants are firmer than rearrangements of the patient’s existing breast tissue, however, and augmented breasts do not have the exact same feel as natural breasts. Patients should set realistic expectations for their augmentation procedure.

Will insurance cover breast augmentation surgery?

Insurance companies do not usually cover procedures performed for cosmetic reasons. They may, however, cover breast reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy or augmentation to achieve symmetry with a reconstructed breast.

Who is eligible for breast implants?

Patients are not eligible for implants if they have untreated breast cancer or infection, are pregnant or nursing, or are under 18 years of age.