Breast Augmentation

Name: Breast Augmentation
Brand: Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery
Rating: 4.9 (210 reviews)

If you weren’t born with the breasts you desire, you may consider breast augmentation surgery. In fact, the 313,735 women who got breast ehancement surgery in 2018 made it, once again, the number one plastic surgery procedure performed in the United States. Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery helps you determine the ideal size, shape, and symmetry of your breasts. This curve-enhancing procedure gives you the dramatic, but natural-looking results that balance your figure and create that stunning first impression.

Breast Augmentation Ann Arbor, MI

Breast enhancement is one of our most popular plastic surgery procedures. If your breasts have changed after weight loss, pregnancy, or disease, or if you’ve always felt your breasts were smaller than desired, give us a call and schedule your breast augmentation consultation with Dr. Malhotra and Dr. Ballard in Ann Arbor, MI. Learn more about breast augmentation in Michigan at Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery. If you are in Brighton, Hartland, or surrounding areas you can reach our Ann Arbor office by calling today.

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Insider Tips Your Breast Augmentation Consultation Breast Implant Options What to Expect from Your Procedure Quick Flash Recovery Frequently Asked Questions

Breast Implants Insider Tips from the Surgeons at Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery

Your choice of surgeon matters.

Choose a surgeon with extensive breast augmentation and experience for the most natural-looking results. Dr. Malhotra is a top three breast augmentation provider in the state of Michigan.

Find your perfect fit.

Saline, silicone, and cohesive silicone aka “gummy bear” breast implants all yield beautiful breast augmentation results. Talk with your surgeon about the pros and cons of each option to find your perfect fit.

Ask about quick flash recovery.

With advanced surgical techniques, the hardest part of breast augmentation recovery can be over in less than a day. Ask about quick flash recovery and be back on your feet after surgery in no time.

One size doesn’t fit all.

Ask your surgeon how your anatomy will impact your breast augmentation results and what limitations you may have for implant size or shape.

Dr M BA Keller Funnel

Dr. Malhotra talks about placement of an implant Intra-Op with a Keller Funnel.

WXYZ Detroit, Gummy Bear Breast Implants Newscast

WXYZ Detroit, Channel 7 News interviews our very own Dr. Malhotra and Tammy about “Gummy Bear” breast implants!! Watch to learn more and see what is all the rage at Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery!

Your Breast Augmentation Consultation in Michigan

Before Your Consultation Personalized Planning

Your cosmetic journey begins before you set foot through our doors. Our patient care coordinator will reach out to you prior to your consultation. She will discuss your surgical goals about your breast augmentation surgery. Also, she will ask for pictures in advance. This will assist in a more productive consultation with your plastic surgeon.

During the Consultation Customized Care

Physical Exam and Medical Review - We’ll perform a detailed exam and talk about medical history.
Exploration of Options - Learn about your options for breast augmentation. Get personalized tips and advice. We carry literally hundreds of types of styles of implants.
Visualization - Take your new look for a test-drive with our advanced visualization software.
Q&A - We always tell our patients to come ready with questions, but most are surprised to find that they never need to ask them because we cover everything they were wondering and more. Of course, questions are always welcome.
Cost and Payment Information - Surprises are best left for birthdays, not surgery day. We’ll give you a detailed cost estimate and review payment and financing options. You will know all costs for the procedure before leaving the office.

Three weeks after surgery, I am so satisfied with my results. I still cannot believe how much my breast augmentation has changed my figure and my perspective of my body itself. It is an amazing feeling to look in the mirror and finally be 100% comfortable in my clothes. Or the fact that I can wear a sports bra and not want to cross my arms to cover my chest! I am able to be so much more confident with my body and I love it! Dr. Malhotra did an amazing job on my breast augmentation and I am so thankful that he has made it possible for me to be so confident and in love with my own body!

Sheila

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What Are My Breast Implant Options?

There are many different types of breast implants and our surgeons are familiar with each one. We’ll talk about the pros and cons of each option during your breast augmentation consultation. Our surgeons are use all style of implants and have extensive experience with the form-stable gummy bear implants due to their ability to hold shape and avoid leakage. These implants also have a highly natural look and feel.

Saline Breast Implants

Saline breast implants are the only type that is placed unfilled into the breast. A silicone outer shell is placed into the breast and filled with a sterile saline solution.

Silicone Breast Implants

Silicone breast implants consist of a silicone outer shell and a silicone gel filling. These implants are very soft and natural feeling.

Gummy Bear Implants

Gummy bear implants are one of the newest innovations in breast implant technology. These implants are a type of silicone implant, but they are filled with a thick, crosslinked and highly cohesive silicone gel.

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Breast Augmentation Incisions Your Breast Augmentation At Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery: Customization is Key

Our surgeons work with patients from Brighton to Toledo, OH and they try to deeply understand their goals and lifestyle. This understanding is critical for creating your unique breast surgery plan, the blueprint for your breast enhancement. Let’s explore some of the areas where we can customize your breast enhancement procedure. Where do we place breast augmentation incisions? You’ve got a few options:

Transaxillary

This incision is located under the armpit. It leaves no visible breast scarring.

Peri-areolar

This incision is made around the areola, the darker skin that surrounds the nipple. A peri-areolar incision will fade into the color transition after healing. This incision is ideal for a small breast lift performed concurrently with breast augmentation.

Inframammary

The most popular breast augmentation incision option is the inframammary incision. This incision is placed in the fold where the breast meets the chest wall. Scarring is concealed in the crease and the surgeon has ideal access to the breast and breast tissues.

Transumbilical

Transumbilical incisions are not frequently used. An incision is placed in the bellybutton and the implant travels under the skin to the breasts. Size and implant types are limited for this incision option, as are placement options.

Wherever your incision is placed, our surgeons use skillful techniques to minimize scarring and hide incisions in natural creases, folds, and transitions.

Breast Implant Size

What do your ideal breasts look like? Super-size or natural-looking with enhancement? Big, small, or in between, Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery is your home for Michigan breast augmentation. We’ll work with you to find a size that meets your aesthetic goals and complements your anatomy. Breast implants are available in many sizes from small to very large. Start thinking about your ideal breasts and clip and picture or two. Our advanced and unique three-point sizing system ensure that your implants are not too big and not too small. We’ll show you in real life your potential results before your surgery.

Breast Implant Profiles

Implant size isn’t the only determinate for breast shape and appearance. The profile of your implants, or the amount that the implant projects off of the chest wall, has a large impact on your breast appearance. The higher the projection (or profile of the implant), the more the implant extends outward.

How does profile work? It all comes down to width and height. Two 400cc breast implants will have a dramatically different shape if the size of the base or width, is different. Lower profile implants are wider in diameter while high profile implants have more projection/height.

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There are four different profiles:

Moderate Profile – most natural-looking, wider diameter with lower projection
Moderate Plus Profile – our most commonly used profile, creates a natural look with lots of cleavage
High Profile – creates an augmented looking breast and is ideal for patients with narrow chests.
Ultra-High Profile – highest projection, creates the look of a push-up bra at all times, ideal for women that want to look augmented.

Customizing your profile helps us to achieve your desired shape.

Your Beauty Revealed

Let our before and after gallery show you the expertise of Michigan’s plastic surgery specialists Dr. Pramit Malhotra and Dr. Tiffany Ballard. Place your trust in the skilled hands of our surgeons who understand that the difference is in the details.

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Breast Implant Placement

Breast implants are placed into the breasts during your Ann Arbor breast augmentation. Where the implants are placed has a dramatic effect on the final size and shape of your breasts. Potential placement options for breast implants include:

Over the pectoral muscle
Over the pectoral muscle, under the muscle fascia
Under the pectoral muscle
Dual plane, a combination technique that uses dual over and under placement to create an internal lift

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What Happens During an Ann Arbor Breast Augmentation Surgery?

During the Procedure

On surgery day, check-in while we complete a few last-minute preparations for your procedure. A trained anesthesia provider will administer anesthesia, either local anesthesia or general anesthesia, depending on your needs. Incisions are made into the breast and implants are carefully positioned. If we’re using a saline implant, it will be filled once it is positioned in the breast.

After the Procedure

After your plastic surgeon achieves a beautiful shape, the breast incisions are closed using specialized suturing techniques. You’ll be wrapped in bandaging and sent to recovery. Most patients return home the same day, to comfortably recover at home. We’ll provide detailed recovery instructions as you prepare for your surgery. You may be a candidate for quick flash recovery.

Quick Flash Breast Augmentation Recovery

Dr. Malhotra is an expert in an innovative breast augmentation protocol that reduces downtime after surgery. He calls this technique quick flash breast augmentation recovery. For eligible patients, this technique can reduce downtime after breast surgery to about 24 hours. Quick recovery after breast augmentation is an advanced breast surgery technique and Dr. Malhotra is one of the few surgeons within Howell, Novi, and all of Michigan with training and experience using this method.

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Breast Augmentation FAQ

Why Should I Choose Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery for My Michigan Breast Augmentation?
How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost in Ann Arbor, Michigan?
Which Breast Implant Option Is Best: Saline, Silicone, or Gummy Bear Implants?
Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation in Ann Arbor, MI?
Can I Breastfeed After Breast Augmentation?
What Is The Benefit Of Using The Keller Funnel in The Breast Augmentation Procedure?
How Do You Choose The Best Profile, Style, and Implant Size For Me?
How Should I Prepare For My Virtual Consultation?
Will I Have Cleavage?
How Do I Know If I Will Need To Combine a Breast Lift with Implants?
When Can I Start Exercising?
What is the 'No-Touch' Technique?
What Type of Breast Implant Looks and Feels the Most Natural?
Will My Nipple Lose Sensation?
Will I Have Drains After Breast Augmentation?
Will Sutures Need to Be Removed After Breast Augmentation?
How Long Will I Be Out of Work?
How Long Before I Can Exercise?
What Are the Most Common Complications of Breast Augmentation?
Will There Be A Scar?
Can I Still Get Mammograms After Breast Implants Are Placed?
Is This Operation Performed Under General Anesthesia?
Does Someone Have to Stay with Me After Surgery?
Will I Need My Breast Implants Replaced in The Future?
How Do I Go About Vetting The Best Breast Augmentation Surgeons?

Why Should I Choose Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery for My Michigan Breast Augmentation?

Ann Arbor Plastic Surgery is a top choice for breast augmentation in Michigan state. Dr. Malhotra, our practice director and one of our surgeons, is one of the top 3 surgeons for breast augmentation in the state. He uses specialized techniques including quick recovery protocols, three-layer suturing for better scar healing, and a self-developed protocol for reducing capsular contracture. Our patients are delighted by both their results and their experience at our plastic surgery practice.

How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost in Ann Arbor, Michigan?

Costs for breast augmentation vary widely, depending on your specific needs and desires. Come in for a consultation to receive a personalized cost estimate for your procedure.

Which Breast Implant Option Is Best: Saline, Silicone, or Gummy Bear Implants?

Our surgeons regularly perform breast augmentation with all three implant types, achieving beautiful, natural-looking results each time. About 70% of the time, we select a silicone or cohesive silicone implant for our patients.

Am I a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation in Ann Arbor, MI?

Most women that are in good health and are unhappy with their breast appearance are good candidates for this procedure. Come in for a consultation with one of our plastic surgeons to learn more.

Can I Breastfeed After Breast Augmentation?

Most women can successfully breastfeed after breast augmentation. If you’re hoping to breastfeed in the future, let your surgeon know prior to surgery.

What Is The Benefit Of Using The Keller Funnel in The Breast Augmentation Procedure?

The Keller Funnel decreases the incision size by 20% and reduces the chance of bacteria sticking to the implant. Thus, it leaves a smaller scar and is safer.

How Do You Choose The Best Profile, Style, and Implant Size For Me?

We take measurements of your breasts and then use special sizers that mold to your breasts. This allows you to see different sizes visually in a mirror, along with how they look with your hips and shoulders.

How Should I Prepare For My Virtual Consultation?

You can start by thinking about your preferred incision choice and what type of implant you might want.

Will I Have Cleavage?

We will maximize cleavage during surgery as much as your body will allow.

How Do I Know If I Will Need To Combine a Breast Lift with Implants?

We often have patients send in photos to evaluate so that you know fairly accurately the cost and procedure type you will need at the time of consultation.

When Can I Start Exercising?

You can exercise 2 weeks after augmentation but no chest exercises or running.

What is the 'No-Touch' Technique?

This involves using the Keller Funnel, as well as not touching the ribs during surgery, which can cause pain.

What Type of Breast Implant Looks and Feels the Most Natural?

Implant type is a highly personal choice and depends on the goals and risks associated with each patient.

Will My Nipple Lose Sensation?

About 5% of patients may lose nipple sensation.

Will I Have Drains After Breast Augmentation?

Unless it is a complicated revision case, we never use drains.

Will Sutures Need to Be Removed After Breast Augmentation?

We use all dissolvable sutures, so there will be no need to have any sutures removed.

How Long Will I Be Out of Work?

You will typically only be out of work for about half a week.

How Long Before I Can Exercise?

Patients can go for long walks to cut their calories one week after surgery. Patients can begin to raise their heart rate up after 2 weeks.

What Are the Most Common Complications of Breast Augmentation?

The most common risks include a 1% risk of a hematoma and 5% risk of decreased nipple sensation.

Will There Be A Scar?

The scars are hidden and are minimal. They usually appear as fine white lines.

Can I Still Get Mammograms After Breast Implants Are Placed?

Yes, you can still get mammograms. The mammography technician will do some special views if you do have implants. They will ask you if you have breast implants when you go to your appointment.

Is This Operation Performed Under General Anesthesia?

The procedure is most commonly performed under general anesthesia but can also happen under intravenous anesthesia.

Does Someone Have to Stay with Me After Surgery?

Yes, someone will need to stay with you until the morning after surgery.

Will I Need My Breast Implants Replaced in The Future?

Implants are not meant to be left in for a lifetime. Most implants last about 15 years.

How Do I Go About Vetting The Best Breast Augmentation Surgeons?

Be sure to look at their before and after pictures, reviews, reputation, and also trust your gut instincts.