Breast enlargement or augmentation uses implants to increase the size of the breasts, giving them a fuller shapelier appearance. Women with naturally small breasts or those who have lost volume due to pregnancy, weight loss or age can benefit from this procedure. For women who want larger more contoured breasts, Dr. Fedele performs breast augmentation to enhance a woman's figure and add to her self-confidence.
Breast augmentation can be done two ways: Placing the implant under the chest wall muscle (Pectoralis Major Muscle) or over the muscle. Dr. Fedele feels that placing the implant under the muscle (or sub-Pectoral) has the advantages of hiding the implant better in smaller breasted women and can make the incidence of capsular contraction less common (the "capsule" is scar that forms around the implant). The incisions are small and can be placed under the breast in the fold, around the nipple, or through the armpit (Endoscopic Technique).
The procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient at an ambulatory surgery center. The procedure takes about one hour and you will spend about one to two hours in the recovery room. The first three to four days is the most uncomfortable, but Dr. Fedele will prescribe pain medication and a muscle relaxant to control the discomfort. Most women are back to work in about seven days and back to exercising and full activities in three to four weeks.
Since the procedure is mainly concerned with the size of the breasts, deciding exactly the right size implants to use is very important. Dr. Fedele has a variety of implant sizers to "try on" in his office to narrow down the right volume to be used. By bringing a non-padded bra and a tight fitting thin shirt and placing a sizer in the bra you can get an idea of what size fits best with your body proportions giving you the best possible enhancement.
All surgical procedures carry risks and Dr. Fedele will spend time with you at your consultation to explain the procedure in detail and any risks involved. This website is designed to give you some basic information about Breast Augmentation and is not a substitute for a comprehensive consultation and exam with Dr. Fedele. Call the Center for Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery today for a personal consultation and learn more about the "Art of Plastic Surgery" with Dr. Fedele.
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Dr. Fedele, a native of the Cleveland area, and his staff at the Center for Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, has been serving the communities of Akron, Beachwood, Canton, Chagrin Falls, Gates Mills, Lakewood, Lyndhurst, Mayfield, Mentor, Moreland Hills, Pepper Pike, Westlake, Willoughby, and the counties of Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Summit and all of Northeastern Ohio for more than seven years.
