Breast Augmentation & Implants in Atlanta

The average cost to get breast implant Atlanta can range from $6,000 to $10,000. This price includes the surgeon’s fee, anesthesia, operating room facilities, and the cost of the implants themselves.

However, the total cost can vary based on the surgeon’s experience, the type of implants chosen, and any additional procedures that may be needed. During your consultation, Dr. Deutsch will provide a detailed breakdown of the costs involved and discuss any available financing options to help you plan for your procedure.

To prepare for breast implant Atlanta surgery, you should follow Dr. Deutsch’s pre-operative instructions. This typically includes avoiding certain medications, stopping smoking, and arranging for someone to drive you home after the procedure. It’s also helpful to prepare your home for your recovery by having comfortable clothing, plenty of pillows, and easy access to necessities.

The implant can be inserted either under or on top of the pectoralis muscle. The muscle provides soft tissue coverage and helps shape the upper portion of the breast. Placing an implant under the muscle is beneficial for women who do not have a lot of natural tissue because it can provide a more natural appearance. On the other hand, if you have a good amount of breast tissue or choose the softer saline implant, we may suggest placing the implant on top of the muscle. Dr. Deutsch will determine which placement is best based on your unique physiology.

As with placement, there are two different incision styles. The implant can be inserted through a small incision at the lower border of the nipple area (called the areola) or through a small incision in the fold under your breast (called the inframammary crease). This is something else Dr. Deutsch will discuss with you.

There’s no right or wrong option when choosing the filing of your implant. It’s totally a personal preference. Silicone implants are being used more often now for several reasons. Compared to the implants from the 1990s, these newer implants have a thicker shell and a thicker gel inside. Furthermore, the fears that existed from the early 1990s of medical problems from ruptured implants are unfounded. One of the biggest pluses with silicone implants is they provide patients with a more natural look and feel than saline implants do. Silicone implants are pre-filled with a thick and sticky gel. The gel mimics the feel of breasts for a more natural appearance and feel. Women who are 22 years old or older can receive silicone implants. Saline implants are less expensive than silicone implants and give some patients peace of mind knowing there’s only sterile saline inside the implants. (If the implant ruptures, the sterile salt water will naturally be absorbed by your body and poses no health risks, although the deflated implant will need to be removed and replaced.) Saline implants are inserted while empty and then filled with a sterile salt water solution once they are in place. This style of implant is available to women 18 years of age or older. There’s no right or wrong option when it comes to breast implant fillings. It’s a completely personal preference.

Perimeter Plastic Surgery works with all breast implant companies, including Allergan, Mentor, and Sientra. Doing so allows Dr. Deutsch to assess the patient’s individual needs to obtain the best cosmetic results.

Most patients do not have a significant amount of pain after surgery, and some patients can return to work as early as 1-2 days after their procedure. However, women should not do any heavy lifting for at least four weeks.

The key to achieving natural results is to understand your options so you make the right choices prior to the procedure. There are many different options available to you in terms of breast implant size, shape, composition, and placement. What’s best suited for you will, in large part, be determined by your height, weight, body frame, and overall size.

One of the most important recommendations we make to patients is to opt for a breast size that’s proportional to their figure and not significantly larger than the size they are now. For example, if someone with a small body frame wears an “A” cup size and wants implants to become a “DD” cup size, the results may not seem natural. In order to achieve a “natural look,” the implant must fit your chest width and be in proportion with the rest of your body. Placement is also an issue. If the implants are placed so that your breasts sit high on your chest and your cleavage is tight, it will look fake. On the other hand, when the implants are placed under the muscle, not over it, and most of the breast volume is in the lower half, you achieve a more natural appearance. You will have a natural slope that takes off from your chest and projects forward towards the nipple.

Another factor that comes into play is the “profile” of the implant type. “Profile” refers to the dimension of an implant and, more specifically, the width and projection (how much the implant projects forward). There are low-profile implants and high-profile implants. Low-profile implants have a wider base and do not have a great deal of projection. High-profile implants offer more projection and their bases are narrower, so the implant has more of a “ball” shape than low-profile breast implants. In general, the lower profile implants give a more natural look. Of course, every woman’s body is different. What’s the best option for one person may not be for another. The size and volume of breast implants are best decided upon during a thorough examination and consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

Dr. Deutsch advises breast augmentation patients to wait at least three weeks after the surgery to start exercising again. This will allow the body time to heal and control the amount of swelling in the breast area. Patients should start out with low-impact exercise routines (such as a stationary bike or elliptical machine), and wait 4 to 6 weeks before beginning high-impact exercise like running.

Back in the day, people had to replace breast implants more frequently than they do now. The breast implants used today are the most advanced breast implants available and have a thicker gel and more durable shell compared to earlier implants from years ago. As a result, breast implants last much longer today than they used to.

Still, breast implants don’t last forever and will need to be replaced approximately every 15-20 years. Replacing the implants in the breast is a procedure that can be discussed with Dr. Deutsch. It’s a safe procedure that is performed under general anesthesia. The overall process and recovery period following just the replacement of the implants is less than the initial insertion of implants into the breasts. If you’d like to know more about the replacement or even the removal of breast implants, Dr. Deutsch would be happy to discuss this with you in a phone or office consultation.

For more details about Breast Implants in Atlanta, please call Perimeter Practice Surgery at (404) 255 0886 to schedule an appointment with our board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Mark Deutsch.

Breast implant Atlanta surgery is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures available. The procedure itself can take anywhere from 1-1.5 hours, depending on the desired size of the implants. It can also vary based on factors such as the type of implants being used, the placement of the implants, and whether any additional procedures, such as a breast lift, are being performed simultaneously. Dr. Deutsch will provide a more accurate time estimate during your consultation based on your specific surgical plan.

Recovery times vary for each patient, but you can expect to be back at work (with certain lifting restrictions) within one week from your procedure. Patients are advised to avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise 4- 6 weeks.

Just like with any other type of surgical procedure, getting breast implants comes with some low-degree pain and discomfort from soreness immediately after surgery. The degree of pain experienced after the surgery will vary from person to person but is typically low.

Most women report feeling some discomfort or soreness for the first few days after the surgery, but this can easily be managed with over-the-counter pain medication. There may also be some bruising and swelling, but this should resolve within a few weeks.

Overall, breast implants are considered a safe and straightforward procedure with a low degree of pain.

Both procedures offer benefits to improve the overall appearance of your breasts. Choosing which is best for you will depend on your specific needs and desires. Breast implants will add volume to your breasts, while a breast lift will simply reshape them.

If you are happy with the size of your breasts but would like them to appear perkier and more symmetrical, a lift may be the best option. On the other hand, if you would like to increase the size of your breasts, then implants are the way to go.

If you are not sure which procedure is right for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Deutsch. He will walk you through the pros and cons of each procedure to help you make the best choice.