Your body is remarkable and unique. While it reflects your individuality in every detail, it is also okay to want to make changes that help you feel more at home in your body. For some, choosing breast augmentation is a practical way to enhance their proportions and achieve the appearance they envision. At Balto Plastic Surgery in Miami, FL, we offer this procedure to patients both locally and from out of state. Whether you’re seeking a subtle enhancement or a more noticeable transformation, this approach can address a variety of aesthetic goals with precision and care.
Common Reasons For Choosing a Breast Augmentation
Enhancing Breast Size
Some people naturally have smaller breasts and may wish to achieve a fuller appearance through breast enlargement. Choosing implants allows you to customize the size and shape that best suits your body and personal preferences. This enhancement can complement your natural frame and create the proportions you’ve envisioned.
Restoring Lost Volume
Pregnancy and weight fluctuations can stretch the skin and alter the underlying breast tissue, leading to a loss of elasticity and support. These changes can cause the breasts to appear deflated or less full over time. If you’ve experienced these changes, breast enlargement with implants can help restore the fullness you once had. Many patients find this option effective at addressing volume loss while maintaining a natural look.
Achieving Symmetry
It’s not unusual for breasts to differ in size or shape, but asymmetry can occasionally stand out more than you’d like. A breast augmentation procedure can help balance your proportions and offer a more symmetrical appearance. Implants or fat transfer provide the flexibility to adjust one or both breasts to match your desired look.
Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Following a mastectomy, some patients turn to breast enlargement as part of the reconstruction process. Implants can restore the breast’s appearance, fill out clothing again, and make you feel more like yourself. This procedure can be adjusted to complement your post-surgical needs while aligning with your aesthetic goals.
Changes in Personal Aesthetics or Lifestyle
Our preferences can evolve over time, and that’s okay. Whether you’re looking to enhance your silhouette or refine your appearance for personal reasons, breast augmentation offers a way to adapt to these changes. It’s a versatile choice that can align with shifts in your aesthetic vision and it fits with many different lifestyles.
Our Breast Augmentations for Every Situation
New Moms
Pregnancy and childbirth bring incredible changes to your body, including shifts in breast shape and size. It can take time to adjust to your new body, especially when the demands of caring for your family leave little room for self-care. Breast augmentation can be a way to focus on yourself once you’ve completed your family. Timing is an essential factor to discuss, as some breast surgeries can impact breastfeeding. Planning your procedure at the right stage can help you achieve your goals while accommodating future needs.
Athletes
Intense physical activity is a daily part of life for athletes and any surgical decision should take that into account. If you’re considering breast augmentation, it’s important to talk to your doctor about implant placement, size, and recovery to make sure the results and the practical aspects all align with your lifestyle. You can choose options that balance recovery time with the results you want.
Post-Mastectomy
Undergoing a mastectomy is a deeply personal experience, and the decision to pursue reconstruction with a breast augmentation involves unique challenges. Factors like the condition of the breast skin, the amount of fatty tissue available, and the type of mastectomy performed are all part of planning your surgery. Single or dual augmentations may be needed, and the timing of reconstruction—whether immediate or delayed—will be considered.
Mature Patients
Age alone doesn’t disqualify anyone from considering a breast augmentation. Instead, the focus should be on overall health, skin quality, and what you want to achieve. For mature patients, we will evaluate how the skin will accommodate implants and whether additional procedures, such as a breast lift, may enhance the results. With a thorough consultation, we can determine the safest and most effective way to meet your aesthetic goals, no matter your age.
Options for Every Situation
Breast Implant Material
The material of your implants changes how your breasts feel and look after breast augmentation surgery. Silicone implants are chosen for their soft, natural feel, while saline implants offer a firmer texture and the ability to adjust size during surgery. For those with specific preferences, like athletes or individuals with less breast tissue, the material can also influence the overall experience and appearance.
Autologous Breast Augmentation
Autologous breast augmentation uses your own fat, rather than implants, to enhance the size and shape of your breasts. This technique involves performing high-definition liposuction to remove fat from areas like the abdomen, thighs, or flanks, which is then purified and carefully injected into the breasts. This approach can be an excellent option for those seeking subtle, proportional changes while also benefiting from body contouring in other areas.
Breast Implant Size
Selecting the size of your implants involves finding a balance that complements your body’s natural proportions. It is more than just choosing a cup size. Factors like chest width, breast tissue, and skin elasticity are carefully considered during the planning process to achieve a result that feels right for you. The profile, or how far the implant protrudes from the chest wall, is also considered.
Breast Implant Shape
The shape of your implants influences the final appearance of your breasts. Round implants create more fullness in the upper part of the breast, which some patients find appealing for a more noticeable enhancement. Teardrop-shaped implants mimic the slope of the breast and create a more subtle contour that might suit post-mastectomy patients or those seeking a natural look. The shape you choose depends on how you envision your results and what suits your body’s structure.
Over or Under the Muscle
Implant placement—either over or under the chest muscle—is chosen based on your lifestyle, the amount of breast tissue you have, and what you want from your recovery. For athletes, under-the-muscle placement can provide additional support during workouts and physical activity but can come with longer downtime. Others might prefer over-the-muscle placement to create a more dramatic look or to make breast augmentation recovery easier.
Find Out If Breast Augmentation Is Right for You
At Balto Plastic Surgery, we specialize in delivering results that align with your unique goals, using advanced techniques like autologous breast augmentation and implants. Whether you’re seeking enhanced proportions with implants or prefer a natural approach using your own tissue, we provide options that can meet you where you are. We are fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, and English and we proudly serve a diverse range of patients from Miami and beyond.
Ready to explore how we can help? Call us at (305) 394-9064 or fill out our convenient online form to schedule your consultation today. Let’s work together to create the look you’ve always envisioned.
