Breast Augmentation

General anesthesia will be used so patients will be completely asleep during surgery. Patients are closely monitored at all times by one of our board-certified anesthesiologists.

Dr. Varkony performs surgery in our outpatient, fully certified, hospital-grade operating room.

The fee for breast augmentation depends on the type of implant you choose among other factors. During your examination, Dr. Varkony will go over your options and help you make the correct choices for your desired results.

Breast augmentation is performed by Dr. Varkony. The anesthesia is provided by one of our board-certified anesthesiologists. The selected implant is carefully inserted either above or below the pectoral muscles, in a precisely-tailored tissue pocket. The incision is typically placed in the armpit to avoid any scars on the breasts.

Surgery typically takes 30 minutes with another hour or so for recovery from anesthesia.  A responsible adult – often a friend or relative – then takes the patient home.  Most patients are pleasantly surprised to find that the recovery from breast augmentation is much easier than they expected.  With our enhanced recovery protocol, most patients require very few prescription pain meds. Patients usually return to work in three days. If you have a surgery on a Friday, you can usually be back at work on Monday.

Your breasts will appear firmer and fuller immediately following your breast augmentation. As with any plastic surgery, some swelling and bruising can be anticipated. Your breasts may not attain their final feel or shape for up to a year.

You may be uncomfortable when you first wake up after your breast augmentation. Dr. Varkony will provide medication to relieve any discomfort. You will receive specific instructions to follow during your recovery, including such matters as rest and sleeping positions, raising your arms, bathing and showering techniques, and breast exercises.

Dr. Varkony will want to examine you at regular intervals during the first year following your breast augmentation. Our patients usually return to the office on the third day following surgery so that Dr. Varkony can remove any bandages and check the incision area. Breasts may be swollen and bruised for approximately one to two weeks.

In most patients, the scars from the breast augmentation incisions will be pink for about six months to a year and will gradually fade after that. The scars are usually inconspicuous. Nevertheless, you should know that all scars are permanent and their height, width, and final color, while usually quite good, depend on several factors including genetics, age, and how you heal.

If you sunbathe or utilize a tanning bed, you must not do so until any numbness of the breast is gone (to avoid burning). After this point, you must protect the incision site with a sunscreen of SPF 50 or more for at least the first two years to prevent reddening of the scar.

Yes. All patients require basic lab tests and medical clearance, including a medical history as well as a physical examination from their primary care. If the patient is over the age of 45, we require an EKG along with standard testing.

Most patients heal from breast surgery without any problems. However, as in any surgery, complications are a possibility. These potential complications will be discussed at your consultation.One part of the process is for the body to react to the presence of a foreign object by encircling it with a membrane doctors refer to as a capsule.

In a minority of patients, scar tissue can form around the implant, squeezing it and making it feel firm. This is known as capsular contracture. This can occur to varying degrees, and in some cases may require a surgical intervention to make the breast soft again.

The capsule is a normal part of the process. Sometimes, however, the capsule can become smaller and tighten around implants, squeezing it and making it round and firm. This is called capsular contracture and occurs in different women to varying degrees. In most women, however, this is not a problem. Although some women may not mind some extra firmness or roundness, if the capsule is too tight it can cause the breast to become unnaturally firm, misshapen, or uncomfortable. Capsular contracture can occur a few weeks to several years after a procedure. There is no way to predict your body’s reaction after breast augmentation, and no test to determine if you will develop capsular contracture. If a patient does develop capsular contracture, surgical intervention may be required.

Patients should plan to have someone with them the first day following any surgery. Also, as mentioned, a responsible adult will be required to take you home following the procedure.