What is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure designed to increase the fullness of the breasts by placing saline or silicone implants either above or below the chest muscle. This popular cosmetic surgery offers several benefits:

• Restoring lost volume, especially after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or natural aging
• Creating a more symmetrical appearance
• Improving overall body contour and proportions
• Enhancing the shape of the breasts

At Birmingham Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Rouchdi Rifai customizes each breast augmentation procedure to meet the unique needs and aesthetic goals of each patient.

How is Breast Augmentation Performed?

Breast augmentation surgeries are performed under general anesthesia in a hospital or surgery center. The procedure typically takes 1-2 hours and involves the following steps:

1. Making incisions (periareolar, inframammary, or transaxillary)
2. Creating a pocket for the implant
3. Placing the implant below the pectoral muscle or breast tissue
4. Closing incisions with sutures

Dr. Rifai will discuss options for implant type, size, shape, placement, and incision location during your consultation.

Meet Dr. Rifai

Dr. Rouchdi Rifai is a board-certified cosmetic surgeon with over 40 years of experience. He is dedicated to providing personalized care and achieving natural-looking results for his patients in Detroit.

Who is a Candidate for Breast Augmentation?

Most healthy women interested in increasing breast fullness are good candidates for breast augmentation. Dr. Rifai will review your health history and goals to determine if this procedure is right for you.

Recovery After Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is an outpatient procedure. Patients can expect:

• Some soreness, swelling, and bruising initially
• To wear a supportive surgical bra
• About a week of downtime for most patients
• Final results visible around 3 weeks post-surgery

Dr. Rifai will provide detailed post-operative instructions and monitor your healing progress.

Schedule a Consultation

To learn more about breast augmentation in Detroit, schedule a consultation with Dr. Rouchdi Rifai at Birmingham Cosmetic Surgery.