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Breast Augmentation in Miami

Breast augmentation in Miami is a procedure that involves changing the volume, size, or shape of the breasts resulting in a fuller, perkier, and more toned appearance. Breast augmentation creates fuller breasts and can assist in correcting asymmetry in the breasts, resulting in breasts that are more supple and aesthetically pleasing.
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What Is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation is among the most popular cosmetic procedures done by women. Many women consider breast augmentation or breast implant surgery to add volume, improve shape, or enhance the overall appearance of their breasts. Because of weight gain and loss, aging, deformities, injury, or natural body proportions, many women choose to augment the appearance, shape, and size of their breasts.

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Types of Breast Augmentation in Miami

Breast augmentation in Miami involves much more options than just breast implants. As such, you may choose to get breast implants, a fat transfer breast augmentation in Miami, a breast lift, or a combination of these procedures.
Breast Implants in Miami
Commonly referred to as a “boob job,” breast implants are medical devices intended to increase breast size, correct breast shape, or reconstruct breasts after surgery.
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation in Miami
Breast augmentation can also be performed using fat injection, a relatively non-invasive augmentation method. This method is minimally invasive, and recovery is rapid. With this method, fat is obtained from the patient’s abdomen or buttocks and then injected into the breast to improve shape. This process is known as fat grafting or fat transfer and can benefit individuals who want a natural breast enhancement without undergoing a surgical procedure.
Breast Lift in Miami
Breast lift is a surgical procedure intended to reshape and raise breasts that have sagged, lost volume, or changed shape due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight fluctuations. Whether done as a stand-alone procedure or combined with breast implants or fat transfer, a breast lift involves removing excess skin and making the breasts more perky.
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Breast Implant Types

There are three basic implant choices: silicone, saline, and teardrop.
Saline Implants
Filled with intravenous saline, saline implants are soft and can be inserted via a very small incision. While saline implants are less expensive than silicone ones, they feel less natural and are not recommended for thin individuals, as they tend to cause a rippling effect (a rippling or wrinkling along the breast).
Silicone Implants

Round silicone implants are filled with silicone gel and are ideal for anyone concerned with a rippling effect. They feel more natural but come with a higher price tag than saline implants. Plus, silicone implants require a slightly larger skin incision for insertion, resulting in more visible scarring.

Teardrop Implants
Teardrop implants, also known as “gummy bear” implants, are made from a thicker, firmer silicone gel than regular round silicone implants. Such implants are designed to maintain their teardrop shape, providing a more natural-looking breast.
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Breast Implant Placement Options

In addition to breast implant type, there are several options for breast implant placement.
Subglandular Implant Placement

With this technique, the breast implant will be placed between the pectoralis muscle and the glandular and soft breast tissue. This placement may reduce surgery and recovery time due to a simpler surgical procedure. However, the subglandular implant placement has a higher rate of capsular contracture (hardening of the breast), which may lead to sagging breasts over time.

Partial Submuscular (Dual Plane) Breast Implant Placement

With this placement method, the implant is placed fully below the chest muscle or partially under the muscle. With the partial or “dual plane” placement, the superior portion of the implant is placed under the muscle, while the inferior pole – under the breast tissue.

This is the preferred implant placement option, as it provides better coverage of the implants, reduces the visibility and palpability of the implants, and minimizes the risk of developing a capsular contracture.

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Breast Implant Incision Sites

The surgery itself may also be conducted in a variety of ways, with a variety of possible incision sites.

Periareolar Incision

This type of incision is performed at the border of the areola and the lighter breast skin. It offers sufficient control to properly position the implant and results in the least noticeable scarring possible.

Inframammary Incision

With this method, the incision is made under the breast, at the breast fold. While the incision is a bit more noticeable than with periareolar access, this technique provides a faster approach for creating the breast pocket for the implant. Plus, it does not affect breast ducts in any way, thus minimizing the chances of future issues with breastfeeding.

Transaxillary Incision

With this technique, an incision is made in the axilla (underarm). Next, an endoscope is used to assist in creating a breast pocket for the implant placement. The scars resulting from transaxillary incision may be visible if you raise your hands. In addition, if a revision procedure is needed in the future, existing scar tissue in the area may make the same approach more difficult.

Transumbilical Incision

With transumbilical incision, the incision is made in the belly button, creating a tunnel to the breast. This method only works with saline implants and carries a higher risk of chest trauma. As such, we typically do not recommend this approach to our patients.

Benefits of Breast Implants in Miami

Whatever technique of breast implant surgery Dr. Craft recommends for you, you can be confident to enjoy the following benefits post-surgery:

Safety and Low Risk of Complications

Breast implant surgery is considered to be a safe procedure with little risk of complications or side effects. By choosing a trusted and reliable plastic surgeon in Miami like Dr. Craft, you can further minimize the risk of any undesirable complications like infections or wound healing issues.

Long-Lasting Results

Modern breast implants can last a long time, with an average lifetime of 10 to 15 years. In many cases, implants can stay in excellent shape for over 20 years! Dr. Craft will regularly monitor your implants to check if they rupture or are due for replacement.

Increased Self-Esteem and Confidence

One of the best reasons to get breast implants is the instant boost of self-confidence following the procedure. Many patients who come in for the breast implant procedure are incredibly self-conscious about the shape or size of their breasts. With one simple surgery, we are able to quickly erase their low self-esteem.

Relatively Quick and Easy Recovery

While breast augmentation in Miami is still a surgical procedure, the post-procedure recovery is relatively quick and easy. You may experience some tightness or discomfort for a few days after the surgery but will soon start to feel normal and healthy. You will be able to resume daily activities in one to two weeks, with a full recovery by the six-week mark.

Restored Symmetry

If you have asymmetrical breasts or lost symmetry as a result of breastfeeding, breast implants can be used to restore visual harmony. During the surgery, Dr. Craft will also make sure that your nipples are symmetrical and correct any aesthetic imperfections in the process.

Increased Breast Volume

Of course, breast implants allow patients to dramatically (or subtly) increase the volume of their breasts. Breast implants come in all shapes and sizes, and Dr. Craft will work with you to help find the right volume for your body type and your preferences.

Natural Appearance

Modern breast implants in Miami don’t have to look unnatural. With a well-balanced approach and surgical precision, Dr. Craft will be able to create a subtle, natural change.

Ideal Candidates for Breast Augmentation in Miami

Like all surgical procedures, breast augmentation involves important considerations to identify the ideal candidate for the treatment. Dr. Craft and your enhancement team may or may not recommend a mammogram prior to the surgery. Plus, before deciding whether breast augmentation in Miami is right for you, they will consider the following ideal candidate qualities:

  • Women who desire breasts with more volume and larger size.
  • Women who have droopy breasts or mild breast sagginess.
  • Women who have decreased breast size due to weight gain and loss, pregnancy, or aging.
  • Women with asymmetrical or uneven breasts.
  • Women with a body mass index that is below 35, and preferably less than 30.
  • Women over the age of 18 (for saline implants) and over age 22 (for silicone gel implants).
  • Women without serious illnesses or other factors that may impede healing post-surgery.
  • Women who do not smoke.

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Breast Aug Miami: Considerations

Women considering breast augmentation should have realistic expectations when selecting the breast implant size and type. Important considerations when choosing breast implant size include body size and shape, physique, age, and type of work. Dr. Craft will work with you to identify an implant size that will meet your goals and is appropriate to your body.
What to Expect

Breast Augmentation Procedure

Breast augmentation surgery is done under general anesthesia or deep intravenous sedation. Surgeons make very small skin incisions hidden along the skin creases so that they are not easily visible and heal with minimal scarring. Other incisions for breast augmentation include placement of the incision in the armpit and along the edge of the areola. The breast implant is then gently inserted underneath the muscles of the chest. The implant may be filled with either saline or silicone.

Depending on the requested augmentation and the incisions necessary, the surgery usually takes less than one hour. Because the incisions are small, absorbable sutures are used to close the wound. A dressing is applied over the small incision and a postoperative bra is applied. Once the surgery is over, you will be allowed to recover in the recovery room for about an hour.

Breast Augmentation Results

After surgery, it takes your body time to heal and adjust to the breast augmentation. The results post-surgery are immediately noticeable. The implants will last from 15 – 20 years. Your enhancement team will provide you with a care plan to ensure your implants last as long as possible.

Breast Implants Recovery Process

Generally, post-operative instructions call for plenty of rest and limited movement in order to speed up the healing process and recovery time.

  • Bandages are applied right after surgery to aid the healing process.
  • For the first few days, patients sometimes report pressure associated with surgery which can be treated with oral medication.
  • Most patients will experience uncomfortable pressure, bruising, and swelling post-surgery.
  • Bruising and swelling may take up to two weeks to diminish.
  • Healing time can vary from seven to nine days.
  • The stitches will be removed one week after the surgery depending on the procedure(s) involved.

During recovery, patients generally must avoid heavy exercise or active movements for two to three weeks. Some patients experience minor numbing of the nipples for one to two months after the surgery, however, these symptoms diminish with time. While complications are rare, any potential problems can be minimized by carefully following the postoperative recommendations provided by the surgical team.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do breast implants cost in Miami?

The cost of breast implants in Miami, Florida can vary significantly depending on the surgeon’s experience, the complexity of the procedure, and the cost of the implants themselves.

  • Saline implants are usually more affordable than silicone implants, with an average cost of just under $4,000.
  • Silicone implants are more expensive, with an average surgery cost of $4,500.
  • Teardrop implants are the most expensive implant type, with an average cost of $5,500

As such, the total cost of breast implants in Miami can range from $4,000 to $18,000.

Who is the best breast implant surgeon in Miami?

Dr. Craft is rightfully recognized as one of the best implant surgeons in Miami. With extensive education, training, and surgical experience, he knows all the ins and outs of breast augmentation and is a true expert in delivering proportional, natural-looking breast implant surgeries.

Is breast augmentation cheaper in Florida?

The cost of breast augmentation in Miami and Florida is roughly on par with the United States average.

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