Natural-Looking Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is a highly customizable breast surgery in Houston that enhances the size, shape, and overall appearance of the breasts. Whether you seek subtle enhancement or a more dramatic transformation, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rukmini Rednam in Houston specializes in natural-looking breast augmentation tailored to your unique goals.
What is Breast Augmentation?
As one of the most requested cosmetic breast procedures in Houston, breast augmentation involves the use of breast implants or fat grafting to enhance the breasts by increasing both size and symmetry.
Many women choose breast enhancement surgery in Houston for a variety of reasons, including dissatisfaction with their breast size, shape, or proportion to their body. Since each woman’s goals are unique, Dr. Rukmini Rednam takes the time to understand her patients’ aesthetic preferences and creates a customized plan for optimal results.
Dr. Rednam emphasizes that natural-looking breast implants provide a proportional enhancement that balances the body’s frame, resulting in a beautiful, harmonious appearance.
Types of Breast Implants & Options Available
There are various breast implant options available, each offering different benefits based on size, material, and placement. Because implant choice impacts both aesthetic results and scar placement, it’s essential for patients to consult with Dr. Rukmini Rednam, a board-certified breast augmentation surgeon in Houston, to determine the best option for their goals. During the initial consultation, Dr. Rednam provides a comprehensive evaluation and guides patients through the available implant types and surgical techniques to ensure a customized, natural-looking outcome.
Implant Material
Round Saline
These implants are filled with saline after placement. They consist of a thin silicone shell and are more prone to rippling, potentially feeling less natural in some patients.
Round Silicone
Silicone implants come pre-filled and are composed of a smooth silicone shell and silicone gel. They tend to have a more natural appearance and feel than saline implants.
Shaped Silicone
Like round silicone implants, these come pre-filled and are made of silicone. However, these implants are textured, shaped like a teardrop, and are filled with denser silicone that is form-stable. These implants can help patients achieve a more natural looking breast augmentation though are used only in select patients who understand the unique risks of textured implants.
Implant Placement
Dual Plane
Dr. Rednam places the implant partially below the pectoralis muscle and partially under the breast tissue. For women with naturally small breasts, this technique can provide a more aesthetic result. It may reduce the risk of capsular contracture and makes any rippling appear less noticeable.
Subglandular
Here, implants are placed directly below the breast gland. This option may be ideal for patients with existing breast tissue, particularly those who have had children.
Incision Placement
Inframmamary
This is the most widely used incision and Dr. Rednam’s preferred technique. The scar hides under the breast in the breast crease (where the breast meets the chest wall and creates a natural shadow). This allows her to best see the implant placement and avoids any damage to the breast tissue.
Periareolar
Dr. Rednam makes an incision around the outside of the areola, to access the underlying tissue in order to create a pocket for the implant. This is a great option for some patients who qualify but carries a higher risk of breast lower pole flattening over time.
Preparing for a Breast Augmentation Procedure
In preparation for your breast augmentation procedure, Dr. Rednam will ask you to stop smoking at least six weeks in advance of surgery. You should also avoid taking medications that may increase bleeding during surgery, such as aspirin and anti-inflammatory medications. Finally, you’ll need to enlist the support of a friend or family who can drive you home and help you get settled after the procedure.
Dr. Rednam Discusses Breast Augmentation Surgery
The Breast Augmentation Procedure: What to Expect
- Your breast augmentation surgery will be performed under IV sedation or general anesthesia and is an outpatient procedure.
- To begin the procedure, Dr. Rednam makes an incision, the placement of which will be discussed with the patient prior to surgery.
- She then creates a pocket by separating the breast tissue from connective tissues and muscles and gently inserts the implant into each breast, making sure they appear symmetrical and natural.
- Finally, incisions are meticulously closed and the patient is gently awakened from anesthesia.
Recovery & Aftercare Process
Initial results will be visible immediately, though final results develop over several weeks as swelling subsides and the implants settle.
Post-Surgery Guidelines:
- Wear a support bra to aid healing
- Avoid strenuous activity until cleared by Dr. Rednam
- Follow personalized aftercare instructions to ensure the best outcome
FAQs About Breast Augmentations
Dr. Rednam will assess your body proportions, lifestyle, and desired look to recommend the best breast implant size.
Breast implants typically last 10-20 years, but replacement may be needed due to natural aging, lifestyle changes, or personal preference.
Most patients retain the ability to breastfeed after breast augmentation surgery, but it depends on the incision type and individual factors.
Yes, many patients opt for a breast augmentation with a lift to enhance volume while improving breast position and shape.
Consult Our Board Certified Breast Surgeon in Houston
If you are unhappy with the size, shape, or appearance of your breasts, experienced plastic surgeon Dr. Rukmini Rednam can help. During your breast augmentation consultation at her Houston-area practice, you will have the opportunity to candidly discuss both your goals and your concerns. Dr. Rednam will make sure you are fully educated about the many breast augmentation options she offers, then you will arrive at the ideal treatment plan together.
To learn more and schedule your breast augmentation consultation, please contact us today.
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