Breast Augmentation in Union City, CA | Kaiser Cosmetic Services

Understanding Breast Augmentation in Northern California

Many women throughout Northern California seek breast augmentation for diverse and personal reasons. The procedure addresses more than breast size, offering solutions for breast shape modification, symmetry enhancement, and silhouette improvement.

What is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation, or augmentation mammoplasty, involves surgical insertion of implants to increase breast size or improve breast shape. Kaiser Permanente offers FDA-approved saline and silicone implant options.

Procedure Variations

Breast augmentation involves multiple surgical techniques tailored to patient needs:

• Implant Placement Options:
  • Subglandular (under breast tissue)
  • Submuscular (beneath chest muscle)
• Incision Techniques:
  • Inframammary: Along breast crease
  • Periareolar: Around areola border
  • Transaxillary: Within armpit

Potential Surgical Risks

Like all surgical procedures, breast augmentation carries potential risks including implant malposition, rupture, capsular contracture, and temporary or permanent changes in nipple sensation. Comprehensive consultation helps patients understand individual risk profiles.

Surgical Expectations

The breast augmentation procedure typically requires approximately two hours under general anesthesia. Patients can generally expect outpatient surgery with bandages applied post-procedure and stitches removed within 7-10 days.

Recovery Process

Recovery varies by individual but generally involves:

• Initial 48-hour period of drowsiness and soreness
• Potential pain medication prescription
• Return to light activities within one week
• Complete healing over 3-5 weeks

Candidate Criteria

Ideal breast augmentation candidates are non-smoking individuals in good physical and mental health with realistic surgical expectations.

For more information about Breast Augmentation in Union City, CA, submit an enquiry to Kaiser Cosmetic Services - Union City.