Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation surgery is a procedure that uses silicone or saline implants to enhance breast size, resulting in a fuller, shapelier appearance. There are many types of breast implants, with material options including saline and silicone.

 

Breast Augmentation Surgeon in Vancouver

As a board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Demianczuk uses a “no touch technique” in placement of all saline or silicone implants. This technique utilizes a Keller Funnel, and results in a shorter scar, reduced risk of contamination, reduced tissue trauma, and less discomfort to the patient.

Dr. Demianczuk of Pacific Plastic Surgery is one of the best rated breast augmentation surgeon in Vancouver with over 20 years of clinical experience in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Personalized, high-quality care are the founding principles of Dr. Demianczuk’s practice. Our team is dedicated in helping you realize your aesthetic goals.

Saline Implants

Saline breast implants are filled with a sterile saltwater solution and offer no risk to the patient in terms of extra capsular spread or silicone leakage. Saline implants are appealing to many because they generally cost less than silicone implants. In some patients, silicone may be the better breast implant option due to the rippling that may occur along the edges of the saline implant that can be visible in thin-chested women.

Silicone Implants

Silicone breast implants are filled with a gel substance that looks and feels similar to natural breast tissue. They are the ideal breast implant procedure for women who are have a low percentage body fat, or minimal breast tissue. Silicone gel implants are specially engineered so that if the shell should become compromised (a surface crack), the silicone will remain intact within the implant (known as cohesive gel implants).

Dr. Demianczuk of Pacific Plastic Surgery is one of the best rated breast augmentation surgeon in Vancouver with over 20 years of clinical experience in cosmetic and reconstructive plastic surgery. Personalized, high quality care are the founding principles of Dr. Demianczuk’s practice. Our team is dedicated in helping you realize your aesthetic goals.

Who is a Candidate? 

Ideal candidates for breast augmentation are individuals in good overall health with realistic expectations about the results. You should not be pregnant or breastfeeding, and it’s important to be a non-smoker or willing to stop smoking before and after surgery. Candidates for cosmetic surgery should also have fully developed breasts and be motivated by personal aesthetic goals rather than external pressures.

The Benefits of Breast Implant Surgery

Breast augmentation offers several aesthetic and personal benefits, including:

• Enhancing breast symmetry
• Restoring volume lost due to weight changes or pregnancy
• Improving overall body proportions
• Boosting self-confidence and body image
• Increasing comfort in wearing a wider variety of clothing styles
• Serving as a restorative option after breast surgery or trauma

The Surgical Experience

Breast augmentation is performed under general anaesthesia in an accredited surgical facility and typically takes 1 – 1.5 hours to complete. It is considered an outpatient procedure. After surgery, patients will need to rest for a couple of days. As the skin adjusts to the new breast size, it is normal to feel tightness or pressure in the chest area. Patients return to work within 7 days, and may resume their normal exercise routines within 4-6 weeks. It typically takes around 3-6 months for the breasts to settle into their final position.

Before & After

The Surgical Experience

Breast augmentation is performed under general anaesthesia in an accredited surgical facility and typically takes 1 – 1.5 hours to complete. It is considered an outpatient procedure. After surgery, patients will need to rest for a couple of days. As the skin adjusts to the new breast size, it is normal to feel tightness or pressure in the chest area. Patients return to work within 7 days, and may resume their normal exercise routines within 4-6 weeks. It typically takes around 3-6 months for the breasts to settle into their final position.

Cost

The cost for breast augmentation surgery will vary depending on whether saline implants or silicone implants are used. The average cost for breast augmentation is about $10,000-$12,000.

Recovery From Breast Augmentation

Recovery is a gradual process that varies from patient to patient, but most individuals can expect to resume light activities within a few days. During the initial recovery period, it’s important to avoid heavy lifting, reaching overhead, and any strenuous exercise to ensure the body heals properly. Most patients experience mild bruising, swelling, and a feeling of tightness in the chest, all of which typically subside over the first few weeks.

You may be required to wear a surgical bra or compression garment to help support the implants and minimize swelling. Most patients return to work and normal daily activities within 5 to 7 days, depending on the physical demands of their job. Full recovery—including the final positioning of the implants and resolution of swelling—can take up to 3 to 6 months. Adhering closely to your post-operative care instructions will help minimize complications and ensure the best aesthetic outcome.

Frequently Asked Questions

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