Dr. Bennett C. Yang will make a small incision, usually located under the lower portion of the breast at the crease or fold of the breast. A pocket is created for the implant under the pectoralis major muscle. Once this pocket is created, the implant is carefully placed, centered beneath the nipple. Then the skin is sutured, using multiple layers of dissolving sutures.

Breast augmentation takes approximately one hour. This surgery is done on an outpatient basis with general anesthesia. Because safety is always our first concern, Dr.  Yang always uses a board-certified anesthesiologist at a fully licensed and accredited outpatient surgery center. We want to ensure that your surgery is as safe as possible. Following your breast surgery procedure, you will be able to rest in the comfort of your own home.

Most patients take a week off of work to recover. Breast implants require time to heal after a the augmentation procedure. Initially, the breast implants will look high and tight. It can take up to three to six months for the implants to settle and relax and give the kind of natural look that patients seek. This is something that patients need to understand before undergoing a breast augmentation. It takes about one month to return to light exercise before you are healed. You will need to wait two to three months before engaging in competitive sports.