Approximately 75% of women in the United States are reported to be unhappy with the size of their breasts. Breast augmentation is a commonly performed procedure to address small breasts, breast asymmetry, oddly-shaped breasts, and droopy, deflated, or sagging breasts. In some cases, breast augmentation can be coupled with a breast lift for enhanced results.
Dr. Steven Rottman is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained plastic surgeon known for providing one of the best breast augmentations in Maryland. Dr. Rottman is dedicated to helping women feel more attractive and confident in their bodies. If you’re self-conscious about the shape, size, or general appearance of your breasts, please contact Dr. Rottman to discuss your options.
Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure wherein saline or silicone implants are placed underneath the breast tissues to improve their shape, size, and appearance. As the name suggests, breast augmentation is primarily concerned with helping you achieve the desired cup size. If you’re experiencing sagging issues due to age, breastfeeding, or significant weight loss, you can also opt for a breast lift for improved results. Breast augmentation is currently one of the most popular cosmetic surgeries in the United States.
If you think breast augmentation in Maryland will improve your quality of life, please visit Dr. Steven J. Rottman’s Baltimore office to discuss your options. You might be a suitable candidate for breast augmentation if you identify with any of the “reasons for breast augmentation” listed above, i.e., if you’re self-conscious about the shape, size, or appearance of your breasts. Dr. Rottman will evaluate the current condition of your breasts, talk to you about what you hope to achieve with the procedure, review your medical history, and determine if you’re the right candidate for breast augmentation.
Generally speaking, you’re a suitable candidate for breast augmentation if you:
Breast augmentation is an in-office and outpatient surgical procedure usually performed under local anesthesia with sedation or general anesthesia. During the procedure, saline or silicone breast implants are inserted through a small incision and placed under the chest muscle or between the chest muscle and breast tissue. Different patients need different types of breast implants, incision styles, and placement options — your surgeon will discuss all the options during the preparation. The procedure usually concludes within a few hours, following which you can return home and start the recovery process.
Breast implants are available in various sizes from 100 to 1,000 cubic centimeters, 300 to 400 cc being the most popular range. Plastic surgeons measure the size in cubic centimeters instead of cup size to ensure objectivity. While the cc measurement doesn’t accurately correlate with cup sizes, rough estimates suggest that one bra cup size ranges from 150cc to 250cc. Your surgeon will discuss your specific goals to recommend the ideal breast implant size.
The first part of your one-on-one breast augmentation consultation with Dr. Rottman involves examining your breasts and discussing your goals for breast augmentation surgery. We help you choose the ideal implant shape, size, and material, produced by the top manufacturers — Natrelle, Mentor, and Sientra. We discuss what you can expect from each implant option, highlighting their unique features, benefits, and drawbacks, to aid in your decision. We also answer all your questions and concerns about the surgery and recovery.
Our breast augmentation in Baltimore requires general anesthesia, and Dr. Rottman may order blood work and other pre-operative tests to ensure you are safe to undergo a surgical procedure. The surgeon might recommend a baseline mammogram before the surgery to ensure you’re a viable candidate. You’ll also have to avoid certain medications, such as aspirin and other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, for a few weeks before the surgery to prevent excessive bleeding. If you’re a smoker, you’ll have to stop smoking several weeks before the surgery.
The breast augmentation surgery will be performed under local anesthesia and sedatives or general anesthesia, depending on the surgeon’s recommendations. The incision will be made inconspicuously in the armpit, along the areolar edge, under the breasts, or the navel (rarely), depending on your specific goals and needs. Dr. Rottman will discuss the surgical techniques and options before the surgery. After the incision, the chosen implant will be placed in the subglandular, subpectoral, or submuscular regions, depending on your specific goals. The incisions will be closed with sutures.
The healing process varies for each patient. You should expect the soreness, swelling, and bruising to last for a few weeks. You’ll have to wear compression stockings during the recovery to ensure optimal healing. The surgeon will prescribe pain-medications to handle the pain and discomfort. Complete recovery generally takes several weeks, but most patients can start moving around and perform simple household tasks in a day or two. During the months following your procedure, the incisions will gradually fade, becoming virtually unnoticeable.
Breast augmentation surgery has become more popular than ever. At the office of Dr. Steven J. Rottman in Baltimore, we focus on body enhancements, and provide patients from all walks of life with perfectly designed breast implants, reconstructive breast procedures, and breast reductions, all done with the utmost in personalized care and compassion to give you the best results after breast augmentation in Maryland.
Rottman Plastic Surgery believes breast augmentation should be an accessible procedure for all women who want to improve their self-image. To that end, we go the extra mile to make our services affordable and accessible. We work with CareCredit and AlphaeonCredit to offer our patients convenient and affordable payment options for breast augmentation surgery. To learn more about CareCredit and AlphaeonCredit, please visit our financing page.
You can resume basic stretching after the first few days and light jogging in around four weeks. However, you should avoid lifting heavy objects and strenuous workouts for at least six weeks.
There’s no specific date for the replacement of breast implants. On average, most breast implants last 10-plus years. We recommend replacement if or when complications begin to arise. If you get silicone implants, you could also go for regular tests to ensure your implants function correctly without ruptures or leaks.
Complications with breast augmentation are rare but not impossible. It’s important to discuss your medical history and concerns with Dr. Rottman. Generally speaking, the following are some of the potential risks of breast augmentation:
Teardrop-shaped breast implants are considered the most natural-looking — the bottom portion is fuller, and the upper portion is tapered. Gummy bear implants are generally preferred for their naturalized shape, texture, and volume.
Women rely on Dr. Rottman to improve the size and shape of their breasts while maintaining a natural appearance and correct proportions. The before and after pictures of some of our breast augmentation patients show you what Dr. Rottman regularly achieves for his patients.
Dr. Steven J. Rottman is a double board-certified and fellowship-trained cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgeon serving the men and women of Baltimore and surrounding areas. Dr. Rottman is recognized for his personal approach to reconstructive and plastic surgery and producing exceptionally natural-looking results.
At the office of Dr. Steven J. Rottman in Baltimore, we focus on body enhancements and provide patients from all walks of life with perfectly designed breast implants, reconstructive breast procedures, and breast reductions, all done with the utmost care and compassion. As each patient is unique, Dr. Rottman personalizes each surgical technique to address your specific needs and concerns.
Please contact us today to schedule your personal consultation with Dr. Rottman and discuss your breast augmentation options.
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The past several months have been unlike anything any of us have ever experienced. We are working hard to adjust to the “new normal” in a meaningful and thoughtful way for the safety and health of you and our staff. This means doing things in new ways, while still providing the same quality of care and service you are accustomed to.
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