Stephen J Ronan MD
The breast
is the universal symbol of femininity,
nurturing, love, and sexuality. Most women
interested in breast augmentation or enlargement
are intelligent, successful and well-adjusted
individuals who are concerned with inadequate
breast size. The overwhelming majority
of women who undergo breast augmentation
are very satisfied with their result.
Because of such high patient satisfaction
and improvement in self-image, it is not
surprising that breast augmentation is
one of the more common aesthetic plastic
surgery procedures performed.
There are two main
groups of women that present for breast
augmentation. The first group is women
who feel they never developed the breast
volume they desire. Most are of these
women are insecure regarding their breast
size and have been for several years.
Many of these patients benefit psychologically
and experience an improvement in self-confidence.
In fact, studies show that many women
have less anxiety, depression, and shyness
after breast augmentation while having
an improved self-image.
The second group of
women that commonly seek breast enhancement
are those that lost volume after pregnancy,
a condition called post-partum breast
involution. Many of these women also have
some drooping as well. Many of these patients
complain that ‘I have nothing left!’
Typically these patients have an augmentation
which restores their breast volume (and
sometimes a bit more!). A mastopexy, or
lift, procedure can be performed at the
same time to lift and improve shape simultaneously.
Most patients receive a peri-areolar lift
or one with a circular scar around the
areolus only.
Breast augmentation
is a safe procedure. Breast augmentation
will not affect a woman’s ability
to breastfeed. The implant is placed behind
the chest muscle and never touches the
breast tissue. Most patients do not have
a permanent change in sensation after
augmentation. Breast implants do not cause
breast cancer or any other systemic disease.
Numerous studies have shown that there
is no difference between augmented and
nonaugmented patients in survival of breast
cancer. Multiple studies have also shown
that there is no delay of treatment for
breast cancer in augmented women. In order
to provide the safest environment, I believe
that all surgery should be performed in
a certified surgery center or hospital
with an anesthesiologist present.
The best way to determine if you are a
good candidate for breast enhancement
is to schedule a consultation. During
a consultation, the procedure is explained
in detail and all of your questions are
answered. You will learn what are reasonable
expectations given your particular anatomy
and desires.
Explore the possibility of sculpting a
new you.
Dr. Ronan is
Board Certified by the American Board
of Plastic Surgery. His specialty is aesthetic
or cosmetic surgery. If you would like
to discuss this or any other aesthetic
procedure in detail, please call (925)
736-5757 for a complimentary consultation.
Or, email Dr. Ronan at ronan@blackhawkplasticsurgery.com.
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