Breast Augmentation in PA

During your initial consultation, Dr. Schlechter will take many different factors into consideration to help choose the best implants to achieve your needs and goals. Some of these factors include the size and shape of your existing breast tissue, your body type and frame, and your desired breast size, shape, and projection. Once your implant type (silicone or saline) and profile (high, ultra high, moderate, low, etc.) are chosen, then the actual size can be considered.

Here at Spring Ridge Plastic Surgery, we have the Vectra 3D Imaging System that allows you to see a virtual image of your proposed breast augmentation results before surgery. However, this imaging is not appropriate for every patient and is not relied on for determining the best implant size and type. For example, after a patient chooses her implant type and profile, Vectra 3D imaging can be extremely helpful if she is unable to decide between two sizes. It can also be helpful for patients considering significantly larger implants to see what they would look like.

The incisions for breast augmentation can be made around the nipples, along the breast crease, or within the armpits. The incision along the breast crease is preferred because it reduces the risk of complications and allows for more precise implant placement. During your consultation, Dr. Schlechter will more thoroughly explain the benefits and drawbacks of each incision location and help determine the best option for you.

Implant placement beneath the muscle (submuscular) provides more implant coverage than placement above the muscle (subglandular). Submuscular placement generally allows for a more natural breast appearance, especially for patients with little natural breast tissue. However, patients with adequate breast tissue for implant coverage who are borderline for needing a lift may experience some degree of improvement when the implant is placed above the muscle. During your consultation, Dr. Schlechter will elaborate on the benefits of different implant placements and help determine the best option for you.

While some surgeons perform breast augmentation with their patients under general anesthesia, here at Spring Ridge Plastic Surgery we use intravenous (IV) sedation. This allows the patients to breathe on their own rather than being on a respirator while also ensuring that they do not feel any pain during the procedure. Also, IV sedation does not paralyze the patient and offers a much lower risk of nausea postoperatively.

Dr. Schlechter performs all breast augmentation surgeries in the privacy of our state-licensed, in-office surgical suite.

Advancements in breast augmentation allow for more natural-looking results than ever before. Dr. Schlechter will evaluate you and listen to your wishes during your consultation to determine the specific options that will best give you the look and feel you desire.

As with all surgical procedures, there are some risks with breast augmentation, such as bleeding, infection, allergic reactions, and capsular contracture. However, Dr. Schlechter’s rate of breast augmentation complications is extremely low, and he has never needed to perform an implant removal procedure due to infection. Additionally, Dr. Schlechter’s meticulous method of implant insertion has resulted in a rate of capsular contracture of less than one percent compared to the national average of approximately 16 percent.

The cost varies based on individual needs and factors such as the amount of fat available for transfer and the complexity of the procedure. We discuss pricing in detail during the consultation.

Recovery varies per individual, but generally, you can return to most activities within a few weeks. Swelling and discomfort may persist for several months.

Smoking can affect healing and increase the risk of complications. It is recommended to stop smoking several weeks before and after surgery.

This depends on your body type and goals. During your consultation, we evaluate if you're a good candidate for fat transfer or if implants are a better option.

Thin or underweight individuals may not have enough fat for transfer and might be better suited for implants.