Breast Augmentation Options for Patients in Clearwater, Tampa, Tarpon Springs, New Port Richey, Odessa, and Beyond

Women may seek breast augmentation for a number of reasons. The procedure can enhance a patient’s natural bust size, restore volume that has been lost due to breastfeeding or drastic weight loss, and improve breast symmetry. Whatever your personal reason for wanting breast augmentation surgery, it’s important to know about the many options available to you.

The first thing most breast augmentation patients think of is the type of breast implant they may want. Not all breast augmentation procedures require the use of implants, such as some reconstructive surgeries where a surgeon may use fat from other places in the body, like the upper hip or buttocks. Still, implants are the most popular choice among breast enlargement patients. Implants are silicone shells filled with either a saline solution or silicone gel. The newest type of implant is commonly referred to as a gummy bear implant, because the cohesive gel inside has a texture similar to that of gummy bear candy, which many doctors believe offers a more natural look and feel. Your breast surgeon can help you determine the best type of implants for you.

Another factor to consider is implant placement. Traditionally, implants were either placed on top of the pectoral muscles or underneath, depending on the patient’s own body type and the surgeon’s professional judgment. The newest technique is called dual plane breast augmentation, which involves placing the implant partially above and partially below the muscles. This technique is believed to better lift the breast tissue and create a more natural appearance.

At Bayside Center for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Tampa Bay, Dr. John Roach specializes in the dual plane technique. Dr. Roach is a highly skilled breast augmentation surgeon, offering both conventional and reconstructive breast augmentation procedures for residents of Clearwater, Tampa, Wesley Chapel, New Port Richey, Palm Harbor, and other nearby communities. His speciality is mastectomy reconstruction, and patients visit him for this complex surgery from all across the state..

If you would like to learn more about breast enhancement, please contact us today. We’ll also be happy to tell you about our other cosmetic surgery options, such as facelift procedures.