Implant Breast Augmentation

Genetic predisposition on where fat is stored, as well as changes in the breasts after pregnancies and breastfeeding are reasons that women desire breast augmentation surgery with implants. The average lifespan of an implant is ten years.

Saline implants

A bag composed of a silicone shell filled with saline.

Silicone implants

A bag composed of a silicone shell filled with cohesive silicone gel that has the consistency of a gummy bear. Silicone implants require monitoring with a magnetic resonance imaging test that insurance companies usually do not cover.

Incisions and Placement

Implants can be inserted through a variety of incisions: around the areola, along the inframammary fold, in the armpit, or in the umbilicus. Dr. Vasile does not perform breast augmentation through an incision in the umbilicus. Implants are usually placed under the pectoralis muscle. The lower portion of the implant is not covered by the pectoralis muscle, but usually there is adequate breast tissue to camouflage the implant.

Another option for breast augmentation is using your own tissue (autologous breast augmentation).