Breast Augmentation in London Ontario
Aging, pregnancy, and breastfeeding are all factors that can contribute to the loss of normal breast volume. Or, a woman’s body can replace breast volume with fatty tissue. In each of these cases the result is a breast that appears deflated, since it contains more covering skin than actual breast tissue. Women may also have inherently small breasts due to hypomastia, a condition where genetics or hormonal imbalances prevent a woman’s breast cells from growing normally during puberty, resulting in small mammary glands.
We have carried out successful breast augmentation surgeries in all these cases, as well as for many patients who have wanted to increase their breast size to improve their self-esteem or for other personal reasons.
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BOOK CONSULTATIONHow Breast Augmentation Works
Breast augmentation procedures restore lost volume by using breast implants, which may be filled with either sterile salt water (saline) or silicone gel. The choice of implant depends on each case. While saline implants are normally inserted empty and then filled once in place, silicone implants come pre-filled with gel. Gel implants have a more natural feel and are now more popular than saline implants.
Our skilled plastic surgeons insert the breast implants through incisions carefully placed in locations where we can best hide the resulting scars. We can make an incision around the circular area of skin (areola mammae) that surrounds the nipple, in the natural crease beneath the breast where it meets your chest (the inframammary fold), or under your armpit (the axilla). The choice of where to place the scar is usually up to you, based on your preference.*
A successful breast augmentation will restore your breast’s natural shape, and establish a breast size that is in proportion to the rest of your body. For those patients who display a significant sagging of the breasts, a breast lift (mastopexy), may also be needed to achieve satisfactory results.*
*Individual results may vary and are not guaranteed.
Before & After
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Surgery length
2 hours
Anaesthesia
General anesthesia
In/outpatient
Outpatient
Risks
Temporary Swelling, Mild Bruising, Some Pain, Bleeding, Infection, Asymmetry, Implant Failure, Scarring around the Implant (Capsular Contracture)
Recovery
Back to work: 3 days to one week. More strenuous activity: 2-3 weeks
Final appearance
6-8 weeks for implants to completely descend into final position*
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