There are three incisions commonly used for breast augmentation. The inframammary incision is located in the crease below the breast. The periareolar incision is located around the lower part of the nipple-areola complex. The axillary incision is located in the armpit, and has some benefits but one of the disadvantages is that the same incision cannot be used for revision surgery, or so we have…

One concern women have is that their breast implants will rupture. This is an important concern and should be considered before deciding to have breast implant surgery. Saline breast implants are generally more prone to rupture than silicone breast implants. The rupture rate for saline breast implants in the first year ranges from 1-3%. The rupture rate flattens out slightly, and at five years the…

Many young women worry that breast augmentation may affect their ability to breastfeed their children in the future, and it’s important to consider the question. Breast implants may affect your ability to breastfeed, but in general the news is positive. First, let’s dispel any notions that breast implants will affect your ability to become pregnant or impact the health of a breastfed baby. Decades-long studies with thousands of women…

After breast augmentation surgery, it’s important that you take the time necessary to recover. Too much exercise too soon can increase your risk of complications and negatively impact your results. Here is a general schedule for resuming exercise after breast augmentation. One day after surgery: The day after your breast augmentation surgery, you can and should get up and walk around a little. Light, low-impact exercise will help…

Proper management of your recovery from breast augmentation is as important as the procedure itself to ensure you get great results from your breast augmentation. It’s important to take your time and let your body heal. Planning before your breast augmentation can make the process easier. You’ll need to sleep propped up for the first few days, so try to get a pillow wedge or a whole…

Every time you undergo a surgical procedure, you will likely experience some discomfort. However, it’s impossible to predict the amount of discomfort you will experience after breast implant surgery, because every person experiences pain differently. Most women report that discomfort from breast augmentation was less than they expected, but to make sure you are comfortable during your recovery period, you will receive prescriptions for pain medication that…

Typically, breast augmentation surgery only takes one or two hours to perform. If you are undergoing a more extensive surgery, such as breast augmentation with lift, the procedure may take longer. Philadelphia plastic surgeon Dr. David Bottger will take as long as he needs in order to ensure the best possible results for you. Once your breast augmentation has been performed, the results typically last for…

Breast augmentation is a very successful surgery, with 90% or higher satisfaction rate, but, like all surgery, it carries risk. Some of the risks associated with breast augmentation include: Infection Bleeding or hematoma Excessive firmness of the breasts (capsular contracture) Loss of nipple sensation Rippling Breast asymmetry Breast implant rupture Unfavorable scarring So far, all proven complications of breast augmentation are local complications, affecting the breasts…

Breast augmentation is a procedure that can be performed in many ways to help you get the results you desire. One of the important options is where your incision is going to be placed. Dr. David A. Bottger offers three different incisions for your breast augmentation, all the options endorsed by the American Society of Plastic Surgery. These options are: Inframammary (in the crease under the breast)…

Both saline and silicone breast implants are safe and effective for breast augmentation. Saline breast implants are filled with a sterile salt water solution, the same kind used to supply fluid in surgical drips. Silicone breast implants are filled with coherent silicone gel that is medical grade and shown to be largely bio-inert (it doesn’t interact with body tissue). In the past, there were safety…