Breast Implants at CG Cosmetic

Breast implants come in many different sizes and are measured in cc's (cubic centimeters). An experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast augmentation can be invaluable in helping patients decide what size of implant will best suit your anatomy. Implants that are too large can result in increased complications and are more likely to need a revision in the future.

There are two basic shapes to breast implants: round and teardrop. Round implants create the most dramatic cleavage, however teardrop implants are considered by many to appear more realistic. Teardrop implants are textured, which helps keep them from slipping or rotating after surgery. Decisions on implant shape are based on how patients want their new breasts to look.

Submuscular placement of breast implants is a slightly more invasive surgery where the surgeon places the implant under the patient's chest muscles. Results are thought to be more realistic than subglandular placement, where implants are placed above the chest muscles. Subglandular implant procedures involve shorter recovery times and smaller incisions for inserting the implant. Learn more about breast implants placement

There are two types of fill for breast implants: silicone or saline. Feedback from some patients indicates silicone implants feel most realistic. Silicone implants are filled before surgery, and therefore require a lightly larger incision than saline implants. Saline-filled implants come in smooth and textured shells, can be round or teardrop-shaped and ruptures are easier and faster to detect.

At CG Cosmetic Surgery, the location of the incision to insert their breast implants offers patients many choices. Patients may opt to have the incision in their inframammary fold, their armpit, areola, or navel. As inframammary and areola incisions offer the most control during implant procedures, patients returning for revision surgery will need an incision in one of these locations. It is important to note that armpit or navel incisions cannot accommodate silicone implants. They are also not possible for submuscular placement performed via a navel incision.

Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures in the United States. Miami Breast implants from our clinic are an excellent way to reach a state of great personal satisfaction and well-being. Contact us to take the next step or to arrange a free consultation with one of our board certified plastic surgeons.