There are many reasons that women choose to undergo a breast augmentation in Orange County. Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammaplasty, is a surgical procedure that involves the use of breast implants or fat transfer to increase the size, shape, or fullness of the breasts. Women may want to improve their proportions, feel shapelier, or fit better in their clothes. Many women also opt for breast augmentations following childbirth and nursing since the breasts may either change following the increased size during pregnancy or suffer from atrophy and/or deflation subsequent to nursing.
Breast implants in Orange County offers numerous benefits, including:
You might be a good candidate for breast augmentation if you:
There are several different types of implants that can be used during a Breast Augmentation in Orange County. These include saline implants as well as silicone implants. Silicone implants have become much more popular over the past 15 years with the FDA approval of silicone implants for all women 22 and older.
There still are some women who opt for saline breast augmentations. However, silicone breast implants provide a much more natural feel to the breasts and may even give an improved, more natural shape.
Historically, I have performed the majority of my breast augmentation procedures using the subpectoral (dual plane) approach. This involves positioning the implant partially beneath the pectoralis muscle.
Many women appreciate the dual plane approach because it can yield a natural-looking, gently sloping breast contour. Particularly when using modern cohesive gel implants—like the Motiva or Mentor Boost gummy bear implants—this method helps maintain upper pole fullness while still creating a soft, natural feel.
With the introduction of more advanced cohesive gel implants in recent years, I have begun to utilize the subfascial approach (above the muscle) for select patients with sufficient breast tissue or tissue coverage.
When there is enough natural tissue to drape over the implant, placing the implant above the muscle can reduce potential animation deformities (implant movement when flexing the chest muscles) and speed up recovery time.
The subfascial positioning also supports a youthful shape while allowing for a softer feel, especially when paired with the Motiva or Mentor Boost gummy bear implants.
The term “subglandular” is often used interchangeably with subfascial. However, in the strictest sense, subglandular placement positions the implant directly beneath the breast gland.
Subfascial placement, on the other hand, tucks the implant beneath the thin fascial layer of the pectoralis muscle for slightly more support.
Both methods avoid disturbing the pectoralis muscle, but the subfascial method can be particularly beneficial for patients who want an implant placed above the muscle with more structure.
For some patients, a fully submuscular (subpectoral) placement may be desired if they have minimal natural breast tissue. This completely positions the implant under the pectoralis major muscle, adding an extra layer of coverage over the implant. It can also help create a more gradual breast slope in very lean patients.
Breast implants come in different profiles as well. There are several different companies that offer breast implants in the United States that include Allergan, Mentor, and Sientra; Allergan and Mentor offer both silicone and saline implants, and Sientra only offers silicone implants. All 3 companies have FDA approval to provide implants to the United States for different types of implants. Saline implants were more popular back in the 1990’s and 2000’s as there was a temporary ban on silicone implants in 1992. However, about fifteen years ago, the FDA approved silicone implants for use by all women 22 and older, and for some women under 22 given reconstructive purposes, and since that time, more and more women are undergoing silicone breast augmentations. In my practice, over 95% of my patients elect to have breast augmentations utilizing a silicone implant as it gives them a much more natural feel and appearance.
All implants are warrantied by the US manufacturers for their lifetime, so if there is ever a failure, rupture or a deflation of an implant, the company will replace the implant at no charge. There is no set rule as to when somebody needs to replace their breast implants. With earlier generations of silicone implants, it was noted that there was a high rupture rate by 10 years, and in the past, it was recommended that women switch out of their silicone implants within the first 10 years of augmentation. Today, that is not necessarily the case as we know that breast implants are much sturdier and after 10 years have only a 5 to 15% rate of rupture. Thus, one may choose to wait a little bit longer and undergo radiographic evaluation of the implant to determine if an implant exchange is required.
When selecting the right breast implant in Newport Beach, it’s important to consider several factors, including:
A lower-profile implant is flatter and wider, while a higher-profile implant is narrower and offers greater projection. Dr. Grover will recommend a specific implant type and profile based on your chest measurements, the amount of existing breast tissue, and the aesthetic goals you hope to achieve.
Often referred to as “form-stable,” “shaped,” or simply “cohesive gel” implants, gummy bear implants have gained approval and popularity in recent years.
Major manufacturers like Motiva, Mentor (including the Mentor Boost line), Allergan, and Sientra offer cohesive gel implants in various shapes and profiles, enabling a more natural or teardrop-shaped breast.
Because the gel inside is thicker, gummy bear implants can better maintain their shape even if the outer shell ruptures.
ADVANTAGES OF GUMMY BEAR IMPLANTS
SURGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Often referred to as “anatomical” or “shaped” implants, teardrop breast augmentation focuses on creating a gently sloping, natural-looking breast contour.
While cohesive gel implants with an anatomical shape can produce a highly realistic silhouette, it’s important to note that only a limited number of U.S. surgeons consistently use them.
This is primarily because anatomically shaped implants often require a textured surface to prevent rotation, and textured implants have been linked to a rare lymphoma called ALCL (Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma).
By contrast, round implants can remain smooth, thus eliminating the need for texturing, yet still deliver a similar teardrop-like appearance when placed properly.
ADVANTAGES OF TEARDROP BREAST AUGMENTATION
SURGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
The Ideal Implant is an innovative saline-filled device that pairs the familiarity of traditional saline implants with enhanced shape retention. Its unique design includes one to three nested “baffle” shells inside, which help control the flow of saline and limit excess movement or rippling. The smooth, round exterior surface contributes to a youthful breast shape.
ADVANTAGES OF THE SALINE IDEAL IMPLANT
SURGICAL CONSIDERATIONS
When Dr. Grover sees a patient for an initial consultation for Breast Augmentation in Orange County, he likes to get an idea of what shape, size and appearance of the breasts the patient has in mind. He also likes to see the patient’s desired result by viewing their preferred breast images from the before/after gallery on the Grover Aesthetics' website and/or even magazine photos.
There are certain tools that can be used to help determine sizing including a sizing kit developed by Mentor where one can place silicone forms or implants in a bra to help determine the size that they feel comfortable with and the size that will provide them with some of the best breast implant results Orange County can offer. However, Dr. Grover’s ultimate preference is to have a multiple sizes and options of implants available during surgery so that he can create a pocket in the patient’s breasts and place temporary implant sizers in each in order to determine which sizes fit the patient’s expectations and offer the most symmetry.
Many of our Newport Beach breast augmentation patients have underlying asymmetries that they are not aware of. They may have a different amount of breast tissue on each side. Additionally, many women have some sort of chest asymmetry or chest deformity that most women do not realize until Dr. Grover references it at their initial consultation. By using temporary silicone implant sizers, it helps Dr. Grover select the final implants to get the most symmetric result.
The procedure is performed using general anesthesia in an outpatient setting.
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One of the most popular cosmetic procedures done in the United States is Breast Enlargement. Many women in Newport Beach desire to increase the size of their breasts for many personal reasons. Some women are born with naturally small breasts that are out of proportion with the rest of their body. Some women may experience a decrease in breast size after weight loss or nursing. Sometimes breast augmentation procedures may even be done to bring symmetry to asymmetrical breasts in which one breast is notably smaller than the other. For all of these reasons and many more, breast augmentation has become one of the most popular procedures in the United States today. Dr. Grover is a board-certified plastic surgeon and serves patients in both Los Angeles and Orange County. Dr. Grover is very well known for his beautiful breast augmentation results – view them here: Newport Beach Breast Augmentation Photos.
Ideal candidates for this procedure are in good health both physically and mentally, and should have realistic expectations for the procedure and its potential outcome. Breast implants may be able to help women who have long been bothered by the naturally small size or their breasts, women whose breasts are disproportionately small compared to the rest of their body, women who have difficulty finding clothes or swimsuits that fit on top, women whose breasts have decreased in size and/or firmness after weight loss or having children, and women with one breast significantly smaller than the other.
The most important step in your breast augmentation journey is finding the right board-certified plastic surgeon. We encourage you to have a one on one consultation with Dr. Grover.
We suggest visiting Dr. Grover’s extensive before and after gallery and also the testimonials page of happy plastic surgery patients from Newport Beach, Los Angeles and throughout the world.
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