Your body deserves to feel confident and beautiful. At Chicago Surgical Specialists, we offer breast augmentation to help increase breast volume and rebalance body proportions for patients throughout the Park Ridge, IL, community.
What Is Breast Augmentation?
Whether you’re looking to restore volume after childbirth, enhance your natural curves, or achieve a more balanced silhouette, breast augmentation can be a transformative step. There are a number of reasons why many women choose breast augmentation. Some of the primary benefits include:
- Regain volume lost due to pregnancy, childbirth, or extensive weight loss.
- Gain natural-looking curves, in proportion with the rest of your body.
- Achieve a more comfortable fit in your clothing and underwear.
- Feel more confident about your figure.
- Combine breast augmentation with a breast lift to enhance both the volume and shape of your breasts.
Smooth round implants offer several benefits, particularly in the context of BIA-ALCL (Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma) concerns.
The primary advantage lies in their smooth surface, which has been associated with a lower risk of BIA-ALCL compared to textured implants. This reduced risk offers patients greater peace of mind and a safer option for breast augmentation.
The Best Breast Augmentation Candidates
Breast Augmentation Is Best Suited For
Breast augmentation can be an excellent option for women who desire to enhance the volume of their breasts, who are in good health overall, who have a body weight that they can maintain, and who have realistic expectations about the surgery and results.
Breast Augmentation Is Not Ideal For
Breast augmentation is not recommended for women who are not through having children yet, who have not arrived at the body weight they want, or who smoke and use other tobacco products.
How Old Do I Have to Be to Get Breast Augmentation?
Depending on the type of breast implants used, it is possible to receive breast augmentation as young as age 18.
Taking the First Steps
Your breast augmentation journey will begin with an evaluation, allowing you to meet directly with our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Cimino. During this evaluation, Dr. Cimino will ask questions about your medical history, assess your aesthetic goals, and provide you with a range of implant sizes to choose from. This is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you may have about the process.
The Breast Augmentation Experience
When you arrive for your breast augmentation, you will be warmly welcomed by our patient care team and guided through each step of the process. Here’s what to expect:
Surgical Timeline – The procedure typically lasts around two hours.
Warm Welcome – Our patient care team will greet you upon arrival.
Private Treatment Room – You will be escorted to a private room in our fully accredited facility.
Anesthesia Administration – Anesthesia will be administered to ensure your safety and comfort.
Incision Creation – Your surgeon will make small, precise incisions.
Implant Placement – Smooth, round breast implants will be positioned to achieve natural-looking results.
Breast Augmentation Recovery and Aftercare
Following breast augmentation, we recommend taking one or two weeks to rest and heal at home, avoiding strenuous exercise for at least a full month. Some swelling and discomfort can be expected, especially during the first couple of days, but these symptoms can be mediated with over-the-counter medications as well as the use of compression garments. Make sure you have plenty of help around the house during your recovery period, allowing you plenty of time to rest.
Exceptional Breast Augmentation in Park Ridge
Your breast augmentation journey is personal and unique. Our team is committed to providing you with personalized care, skilled guidance, and natural-looking results. If you have any questions about breast augmentation, or to schedule a evaluation with our board-certified plastic surgeon, reach out to our Park Ridge, IL practice today. Call Chicago Surgical Specialists at (847) 268-3910.