Breast Augmentation
 Breast Augmentation is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman's breast by inserting implants behind the breasts. The implants can be placed under or over the pectoral muscles. Most commonly, Dr. Tehrani places the implants under the muscle. This provides better camouflage and
reduces the chance of developing a scar capsule around the implant. Saline breast implants are most commonly used for breast augmentation, however, Silicone gel implants are now FDA approved and available for implantation as well.
Breast augmentation has provided many women a state of great satisfaction and well-being. The decision to have a breast augmentation is a very personal one. Every woman's decision is different and should be made by her, based on her needs, desires and expectations. There are many options available today for the woman who decides that breast augmentation is right for her. The more you know about the procedure and the options involved, the better equipped you will be to make the decision that is best for you.
Breasts vary greatly in both size and shape. The size and shape of your breasts are determined and affected by factors such as age, past pregnancies, genetics and skin elasticity. Even breasts on the same body may vary, making one slightly different from the other. Such variations in size and shape are normal, and they occur in most women.
Before you undergo breast augmentation you need to be well informed of the procedure, the different choices involved, the results you can expect, and the potential risks and complications that could occur.
The transumbilical technique, or TUBA, is unique in allowing the Dr. Tehrani to insert the implants through a small incision in the navel rather than in the underside of the breast, under the arm or around the nipple. Currently, only saline implants can be placed using the TUBA technique. The implants are still deflated when inserted; they are moved into position under the muscle behind the breasts, and then filled with saline (salt water solution) to the predetermined volume. Click here for additional information on TUBA.
Breast augmentation may be a way of achieving the look you would like. Enhanced self esteem and confidence are the primary advantages of this type of surgery.
Candidates include women who feel their breasts are too small, suffer a reduction in breast volume after pregnancy, or have a difference in breast size. The surgery is performed in adulthood at any age. The earliest time for the surgery would be after a young woman's breasts are fully developed, usually no sooner than age seventeen or eighteen. Rarely, the surgery may be performed at an earlier age if the patient is suffering emotionally from a vast asymmetry of her developing breasts.
Breast augmentation can achieve many different goals. Some of the most common goals realized by women who have had breast augmentation are:
- enlargement of small breasts
- balancing breasts differing in size and/or shape
- reshaping of breasts that are misshapen
- reshaping and enlarging breasts that have lost their shape or fullness due to pregnancy or age
Psychological and emotional benefits have included an enhanced self-esteem, a more satisfying body image and personal gratification.
 Breast implants come in many shapes and sizes, with differing inner and outer materials. Together, you and Dr. Tehrani will select the options that are best suited for you and most likely to achieve the results you desire.
All breast implants have an outer pliable envelope (or shell). The contents of the envelope are used to achieve fullness and create the most natural breast-like feeling possible. The implants are filled with either saline (salt water) or silicone gel.
Saline is salt water, much like the fluid that makes up 70% of the human body. If the implant should leak and the saline is released, it can be safely absorbed by your body.
Silicone gel-filled implants are now FDA approved and available to patients whom are good candidate for the procedure.
The implant shapes are generally round, oval or contoured. The surface of the implants may be smooth to the touch or textured.
 Each individual breast augmentation patient deserves the One Right Result that is perfect for her. With the FDA approval of Allergan's INAMED® Silicone-Filled Breast Implants for augmentation and reconstruction surgery, women like you now have more options than ever toensure that you get just that. Our practice has undergone a rigorous certification process to gain access to the wide range of options in the INAMED® Matrix of breast implants. That's important because the more options we have to choose from, the more certain we can be of delivering your One Right Result. Understand the risks or learn more about the INAMED® Matrix of breast implant options.
 Our unique ability to provide such a wide range of options is possible due to the FDA approval of Allergan's INAMED® Silicone-Filled Breast Implants. The approval is based on preclinical testing, a European rupture prevalence study and four years of data for 715 women from Allergan's Core Clinical Study. In addition, numerous published peer-reviewed studies and research demonstrates that silicone and silicone gel-filled breast implants are safe. Click here for articles supporting the safety of INAMED® Silicone-Filled Breast Implants.
Are you a good candidate for silicone gel-filled breast implants?
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To Schedule a consultation with Dr. Tehrani or for additional information on breast augmentation, please contact us.
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