New Jersey & New York

Breast Augmentation

Introduction to Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation surgery, also called a “mammoplasty,” is one of the most popular aesthetic surgeries of all time. Many women undergo breast augmentation in New Jersey to increase the size of their breasts, but many also seek to correct asymmetry between their breasts or to restore breast volume after pregnancy or significant weight loss. The team of surgeons at East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery specializes in breast surgeries, and we pride ourselves on delivering natural-looking results. We invite you to schedule a one-on-one consultation at one of our New Jersey or New York ECAPS offices to learn more about the breast augmentation surgery process and how we can help you achieve your goals.

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Breast Augmentation Options

Patients have several high-profile breast implant options when it comes to their breast augmentation surgery. First and foremost, patients must select the type of implant they intend to use. Patients will also have options regarding the location of the incision and the placement of the implant. One of the highly qualified surgeons at East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery will discuss these options with you and determine the best course of action for you based on your body shape, breast tissue, and personal goals.

  • As mentioned above, patients will have the option of selecting a breast implant type. In general, there are three common types of breast implants in use today:

    • Silicone Implants: Silicone breast implants are the most common type on the market today. They are filled with a soft, elastic gel that is incredibly safe and effective. In fact, many patients comment on how natural the final results look and feel when silicone implants are used. That may be part of the reason that silicone breast implants are by far the most popular implant choice among both surgeons and patients.
    • Saline Implants: Most popular during the 1990s, saline implants have since become a less common option for many patients. They are filled with a saltwater solution that is incredibly safe for your body. Saline implants have the added benefit that they can be surgically inserted, which allows them to be “flattened and then pumped up” to a desired volume later. This means that surgeons can use a significantly smaller incision size, and the procedure is overall less invasive.
    • Fat Graft Implants: Among the recent trends in aesthetic plastic surgery is the fat graft procedure, and fat graft breast augmentation is also gaining popularity. This procedure essentially removes fat from an area of the body where it is not desired and relocates it to a desired location, such as the breasts in this case. To learn more about this type of natural breast enlargement procedure, visit our fat graft breast implant page.

    Patients can also choose between smooth and textured implants, as well as between round and teardrop-shaped (anatomical) implants. These choices affect the final look and feel of the results. The surgical team at East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery has some of the premier breast augmentation surgeons in New Jersey, and they will work with you to determine the best breast implants for achieving your desires.

  • Breast augmentation procedures are not always performed in precisely the same way. Depending on your desired final results and your own physiology, you may have some options when it comes to the incision type used for your breast augmentation. Those incision types include the following:

    • Periareolar Incision: When using a periareolar technique, surgeons make an incision along the lower edge of the areola on each nipple. This makes the procedure itself minimally invasive, and the dark skin of the areola usually successfully hides any scar tissue that may develop. This technique is not recommended for women who may consider nursing later in life. However, it does provide excellent results with minimal recovery.
    • Transaxillary Incision: When we think about breast augmentation, it usually follows that the incision site would be on the breast. That’s not true for transaxillary incisions, which are located in the armpit. With this technique, surgeons create a small incision in the armpit and then guide the implant into its final place. Transaxillary incisions are effective at hiding any scar tissue that may develop, but aren’t incredibly popular for several reasons—among them, the size of the implant is quite limited with this technique.
    • Inframammary Incision: Perhaps the most common type of breast augmentation incision, inframammary incisions are typically made along the lower fold of the breast, making the incision relatively easy to conceal. Once the incision is made, the breast implant is inserted into place. This technique is quite popular because it provides surgeons with a great deal of flexibility in terms of implant size, placement, and overall final results.

What Are the Benefits of a Breast Augmentation?

Many of our patients across the board in New Jersey and New York request breast augmentations for the following benefits:

  • Correcting symmetry between the breasts
  • Restoring and recontouring breast shape
  • Adding volume
  • Improved self-image

Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation Surgery?

To determine if you are a good candidate for a mammoplasty, please reflect upon the following considerations:

  • Your breasts are fully developed, and you are in good physical condition to undergo major surgery
  • You are unhappy with the shape or volume of your breasts due to aging, extreme weight loss, or pregnancy
  • Clothing that fits well around the hips and waist but is too large at the bust
  • You feel self-conscious wearing revealing clothing, swimwear, or form-fitting tops
  • You are bothered by the feeling that your breasts are too small
  • One of your breasts is noticeably smaller than the other, or one or both breasts failed to develop normally.

What’s the first step?

If you want to learn more about your options for breast augmentation in New Jersey or New York, the East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery team has the experience and expertise to provide you with thorough and helpful answers. They are truly among the best breast surgeons Northern NJ has to offer!

During your one-on-one consultation with a surgeon at one of our ECAPS offices in New Jersey or New York, you will discuss these considerations to ensure your surgery is a success.

An open, honest discussion of your desired breast size and expected outcome will determine whether your desires can be realistically achieved. You should be prepared to discuss your full medical history during your consultation, including any medical conditions, previous surgeries or treatments, drug allergies, current medications, and use of alcohol, tobacco, or illegal substances.

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Breast Augmentation Procedure Considerations

The following factors are also important to consider prior to undergoing breast augmentation surgery:

  • Weight Loss: Discuss any plans for major weight loss with your plastic surgeon. He will likely suggest that you reach these goals before surgery to ensure the results are not compromised later on.
  • Pregnancy: It is essential to inform your New Jersey plastic surgeon if you plan to have children in the future. Pregnancy can cause unpredictable breast changes and could affect your breast augmentation. Breast implants are not known to affect pregnancy or breastfeeding.
  • Breast Cancer: There is currently no scientific evidence to prove that breast augmentation increases your cancer risk. However, breast implants do make it more difficult to see cancer on a mammogram. This may be a special consideration for women who have a higher risk of breast cancer.

Breast Augmentation Surgery and Recovery

Mammoplasty is an outpatient surgery, usually performed with general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. Typically, you will be allowed to go home after just a few hours of recovery. It is likely that your breasts will be wrapped in gauze dressings, and you will be encouraged to wear a surgical bra to reduce any major swelling. You should be able to walk immediately following surgery. Your breasts will be stiff and tender to the touch for the first few days, and you must make sure not to lift, pull, or push anything and not to engage in any strenuous activity for at least two weeks. Dressings will be removed within several days. Stitches are usually absorbable and disappear after the first few weeks. The East Coast Plastic Surgery Center Team will support you through every step of the breast augmentation process—from initial consultation to recovery.

Breast augmentation is an outpatient procedure, which means you can leave the hospital the same day as your procedure. You will not be able to drive yourself home, so it is important that you have a friend or family member who can transport you home.

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How Long Will the Recovery Period Be?

After receiving a breast augmentation, it can take four to six weeks before you are able to do more physically demanding activities such as running and exercising. Most patients will need to take a few days off work immediately following their procedure. If your job does not require physical labor, you should be able to return to work after those few days off.

How Much Does a Breast Augmentation Cost in New Jersey?

The cost of breast augmentation in New Jersey and New York will be considered in many ways. The price of augmentation mammoplasty is based on the techniques used, implant costs, total surgery time, anesthesia fees, and other factors. East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery will be able to provide you with a comprehensive cost breakdown for your individual breast augmentation at the time of your consultation.

Why Choose East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery?

At East Coast Advanced Plastic Surgery, our focus is on enhancing the patient experience and providing a team of highly skilled and compassionate plastic surgeons to deliver exceptional outcomes across a range of procedures. Each breast augmentation procedure is tailored to meet our patients’ unique goals and needs, and each surgeon is a highly regarded expert in their specialty. With offices conveniently located to serve Hoboken, Ridgewood, Livingston, Pompton Plains, and Manhattan, we are proud to be a readily available resource to patients in New Jersey and New York.

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