Brian D. Kent, M.D.

(918) 994-4100

Breast Augmentation

                  

Breast augmentation or mammoplasty is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman’s breast. Dr. Kent generally uses smooth-walled silicone gel or saline implants and places them under the pectoralis muscle for a more natural look.

Breast augmentation is an effective procedure for patients who desire a fuller profile, or have lost breast volume due to pregnancy. During your consultation, Dr. Kent will work closely with you to understand what breast size you truly wish to have, and it is often helpful to bring in pictures that reflect your tastes.

Reasons for Considering Breast Augmentation:

• Adding fullness to breasts that are too small
• Replacing breast volume lost during pregnancy and breastfeeding
• Improve the symmetry of breasts that are uneven in size

General Procedure:

First, Dr. Kent will make an incision either under the crease of the breast, in the armpit or more commonly, along the lower border of the areola. The best technique will be decided with the patient during her consultation. Next, he will raise the breast tissue to create a pocket into which he will place a temporary implant, which can be inflated to different sizes. The operating table will then be flexed to put you in a semi-sitting position in order to more carefully determine which implant size will give you the desired effect and to check positioning.

Dr. Kent will then replace the temporary implant with your permanent silicone or saline implant. The surgery is performed out patient, under general anesthesia and typically lasts about 2 hours.

Recovery Process:

The next morning following surgery, Dr. Kent will see you at his office to remove your dressings and put you in a support bra that will need to be worn for several weeks. Any pain is usually well tolerated with the help of pain medication, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication, and the long acting local anesthetic that Dr. Kent uses during the procedure. Patients are typically driving in 4-5 days with a full recovery in about 6 weeks.

For more information please contact our office today by calling us or using the contact form to the right.