Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is the procedure most people think of when having conversations about breast surgery. People undergo this procedure to increase the fullness and projection of their breasts in order to improve the balance of their figure. The procedure is very popular for women looking to increase their cup size by one or even two bra sizes, resulting in fuller, shapelier breasts.

How do I know if Breast Augmentation is right for me?

Expectations play a huge part in determining who is a good candidate for breast enhancement. The best candidates for breast augmentation are women who are:

• Unhappy with their minimal breast size
• Self-conscious about their appearance
• Desiring to fill out tight fitting clothes or bathing suits
• Wanting to increase their breast firmness
• Looking to fix the symmetry of their breasts
• Experiencing a reduction in breast size due to external factors such as weight loss or post-pregnancy

Do you fall into one of these categories? If so, then you may want to consider scheduling a personal consultation with Dr. Millard to learn more about the treatment options that might be available to you and your unique physicality. Even if you meet one of the criteria above, a thorough examination is the only way to truly determine you if you’re a healthy candidate for breast augmentation.

If you’re satisfied with your cup size, but looking to regain some of the shapelier positioning of your breasts, then a breast lift might be a better option for you.

Your Consultation

For those of you interested in learning more about breast augmentation, the next step would be a preliminary consultation with Dr. Millard.

It is important to determine for yourself what you consider might be 'too small' or 'too large' before discussing your desired size and shape with Dr. Millard. A good strategy is to gather photos of women from magazines whose body types are similar to yours, and whose breasts are proportionate with their frame. You need to begin developing thoughts on the weight of your new breasts, the amount of cleavage you desire, and the overall size that you believe compliments you best.

In your pre-operative consultation with Dr. Millard, he will work with you to determine and discuss the surgical option that works best for you. If you are nervous or unsure of what you want your final results to look like, don’t worry. Dr. Millard is a student of the artistic human form. He approaches each individual’s desires with a unique understanding of the aesthetic elements that determine feminine curvature and appeal. This unique background allows Dr. Millard to develop a truly unique and artistic treatment plan that is based on the definition of your body; with the end result being the fulfillment of your goals for fuller, shapelier, and more proportionate breasts.

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The Procedure

During breast augmentation, a saline-filled implant is inserted into your breast and placed under the tissue or beneath the chest wall muscle, with the desired goal of leaving your breast larger and shapelier, while at the same time looking and feeling as natural as your own tissue. In some instances, a silicone implant may be recommended

Depending on factors that influence your preference, the implant can be inserted through these various incision points

Under the crease in the breast – This incision point allows Dr. Millard to place the implant in any number of locations, and provides optimal control and workability in order to achieve the most natural result possible

Through a small incision around the nipple – The advantage of this incision point is that there is little to no visible scarring, and the implant will be placed in a precise pocket behind the nipple, where it is easily centered naturally positioned

Through an incision in the armpit – The biggest advantage to this procedure is that there is no scar or incision on the breast. The disadvantage is that the procedure itself is a bit more complex than other incision points, and the risk of complications a bit higher

Regardless of the incision point, the most important factor in determining a quality outcome is the experience of your surgeon. Dr. Millard is a pioneer in the field, and skilled at all aspects of breast augmentation. He will work with you directly to determine the best path to a result you will love.

What to Expect

The majority of Dr. Millard's breast augmentation procedures are performed right at the practice on an outpatient basis. On the day of surgery, patients can expect to be at the facility for about half the day. You are required to check in 1 ½ hours prior to surgery, where you are re-briefed on the details and your post-operative instructions, and prepped for surgery. You will be in the operating room for about an hour. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia. Afterwards, you will relax and recover in our post-operative suite for at least an hour, at which time you will be able to leave with an accompanying driver.

Breast augmentation is one of the safest and most common surgical procedures performed, but as with any surgery, there are risks. Some of these risks include swelling, infection, or poor healing and changes in nipple or breast sensation. These risks and others will be fully discussed prior to your procedure.

After your procedure, you will most likely experience some swelling and discomfort. This is very common and easily controlled with medication. Most patients will begin to feel back to normal around the 3rd of 4th day after surgery, although we do encourage patients to try and take up to one week off work to be safe. Patients should avoid any exercise or ‘physical contact’ for the first two weeks after surgery.

The most important factor in assuring your most successful outcome is that you follow your post-operative instructions exactly. Remember, although the procedure is safe and minimally invasive, it still is surgery. So make sure you listen to your body as you recover, and don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns that you may have during this important time in the process.

As you’d expect, the results of breast augmentation are immediately visible, and your final results will settle after healing, usually within a few weeks. Then it’s time to start enjoying the transformation in your self-confidence and assurance your newfound look will bring you.

Smartlipo Hi Def and VASER Hi Def - A Natural Alternative to Breast Augmentation

Recent advancements in plastic surgery have brought about a surgical alternative to traditional implant-based breast augmentation, and that’s breast enhancement without implants.

Using groundbreaking technology he pioneered in the United States, Dr. Millard offers an alternative to traditional breast augmentation.

By using these advanced liposuction techniques to remove fat in areas such as the underarm and upper abdomen, as well as directly underneath the breasts, Dr. Millard can contour your figure to create the illusion of larger breasts without the use of implants. With ether Smartlipo ™ Hi Def and VASER ® Hi Def liposculpture, he can also inject natural fat into the tissue that is underneath the muscle below the breast, increasing your cup size with fuller, rounder breasts without ever using implants.

In this arena, Dr. Millard is a master at combining art and medicine to sculpt the female form. This revolutionary procedure provides patients with the benefits of both liposuction and breast enhancement, without ever introducing a foreign object (a saline or silicone implant) into the body.

The procedure is revolutionary, and the results extraordinary. As the pioneer of both Smartlipo ™ Hi Def and VASER ® Hi Def body sculpting in the United States, Dr. Millard is one of the most experienced surgeons at this type of procedure. For your opportunity to learn more via a personal consultation with Dr. Millard, schedule your complimentary consultation today!