Breast Augmentation

In Grand Rapids, MI

Poised, fuller shape that fits you—crafted with care at Centre for Plastic Surgery.

About Breast Augmentation

Insight

Understanding Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation is a surgery that adds volume and shape to the breasts using an implant. Your surgeon helps choose implant type, size, and profile so the result matches your body and feels balanced. Implants can be filled with saline or silicone gel, and each has pros for feel, look, and how changes show up over time. Placement can be under the chest muscle or above it, based on your anatomy and goals. Incisions are often hidden in the breast fold, around the areola, or in the underarm to keep scars as discreet as possible. The aim is natural-looking fullness, better symmetry, and a fit that works in real life—clothes, swimwear, and movement.

A good Breast Augmentation plan starts with measurements, not guessing. Your provider checks chest width, skin stretch, and how much natural tissue you have, then recommends a safe size range. This helps avoid issues like a look that feels too wide, too heavy, or hard to support. Many people also talk about lift needs if the breasts sit low, since an implant adds volume but may not fully raise position. Like any surgery, there are risks, such as infection, bleeding, poor healing, or a tight scar capsule called capsular contracture. Implants are not lifetime devices, so future checks and possible replacement are part of long-term planning.

Results from Breast Augmentation show right away, but swelling can hide the final shape at first. In the first weeks, the breasts often sit higher and feel firm, then soften and settle as tissues relax. Soreness, tightness, and temporary numbness are common, especially with muscle placement, and most people return to light routines within days. Heavy lifting and intense workouts usually wait several weeks, based on your surgeon’s rules. Some people can breastfeed after surgery, but it depends on your body and incision choice, so it should be discussed early. With steady weight and good follow-up, many patients enjoy long-lasting confidence and improved clothing fit.

Candidate

Who Benefits From Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation may be a fit if you want more breast volume, better balance between sides, or a shape that feels more in line with your frame. Many candidates are healthy adults with a stable weight and realistic goals, who understand that implants may need future care. It can also help after pregnancy, weight loss, or natural asymmetry. You may need a different plan if you smoke, have uncontrolled health issues, or want a size that is not safe for your chest width and skin. If you live in or near Grand Rapids, MI, plan for recovery time away from heavy heat, long beach days, and lifting, since swelling can rise in hot weather. A consultation confirms sizing, placement, and whether a lift should be added for the best shape.

Person who is the ideal candidate for Breast Augmentation treatment.

Approach

What Is The Process For Breast Augmentation

Assessment

Treatment

Follow Up

Assessment

  • Talk goals and desired look

  • Measure chest, skin, and tissue

  • Review health, meds, allergies

  • Discuss implant type and feel

  • Pick size range and profile

  • Choose incision and placement

  • Plan recovery and support help

Treatment

  • Pre-op wash and skin marking

  • Anesthesia and safety checks

  • Incision made in planned spot

  • Create pocket for implant

  • Place implant and adjust

  • Check symmetry and position

  • Control bleeding and rinse

  • Close layers with sutures

  • Add dressings and bra

  • Move to recovery monitoring

Follow Up

  • Walk often to aid circulation

  • Wear bra or support as told

  • Limit lifting and arm strain

  • Keep incisions clean and dry

  • Watch for fever or red skin

  • Follow-up visits and photos

Journey

Before, During, & After Breast Augmentation

BEFORE: For Breast Augmentation, your first step is a consult with photos, measurements, and a clear talk about what you want and what you want to avoid. You’ll review health history, medicines, and any past breast surgery, then choose implant type, a safe size range, and where the incision will be placed. Many surgeons ask you to stop certain supplements that can raise bleeding, but only with approval from your prescribing doctor. Plan for a ride home, easy meals, and help with kids or lifting for a few days. In Grand Rapids, MI, it’s smart to plan around intense heat, beach days, and long sun time, since swelling can feel worse when it’s hot.

DURING: Breast Augmentation is usually done with anesthesia in an accredited surgical setting. After the skin is cleaned and covered, the surgeon makes a small incision and creates a space for the implant, either under the muscle or above it, based on the plan. The implant is placed, then the surgeon checks shape, level, and symmetry before closing the layers. You may have special stitches to support the fold and reduce tension on the skin. A surgical bra and dressings are applied, and you are watched closely as you wake up. Most people go home the same day with written instructions for pain control, movement, and wound care.

AFTER: Right after Breast Augmentation, expect tightness, swelling, and soreness, especially when you use your arms or take deep breaths. Sleeping on your back, using pillows, and taking short walks can help you feel better and lower clot risk. You’ll usually avoid heavy lifting, pushups, and overhead reaching until your surgeon clears it. Bruising fades over days, while the breasts slowly soften and settle over weeks. Call right away for chest pain, trouble breathing, a high fever, one-sided leg swelling, or sudden breast redness and severe pain. With steady follow-up, most people return to workouts and normal life with a shape that feels confident and natural.

Transformation

Getting Started With Breast Augmentation

Getting started with Breast Augmentation is about making smart choices that fit your body, not chasing a random cup size. At Centre for Plastic Surgery, you can share your goals, try on sizers, and review photos that match your style—subtle, moderate, or more full. Your provider will measure your chest and skin, explain implant options, and outline what placement and incision can best meet your goals. You’ll also get a clear recovery plan, including how to sleep, how to move safely, and when you can return to work and exercise. With a careful plan and realistic expectations, Breast Augmentation can bring better balance, a smoother outline in clothing, and a boost in confidence.

A person displaying the ideal characteristics for a Breast Augmentation treatment.

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FAQ'S About Breast Augmentation

How do I choose the right size for Breast Augmentation?

A safe size is based on your chest width, skin stretch, and tissue, plus the look you want. Many clinics use sizers and photos to help you pick a realistic range.

What’s the difference between silicone and saline in Breast Augmentation?

Both are approved implant fills, but they can feel different. Your surgeon will explain what each may look like on your body and what follow-up checks may be needed.

Will Breast Augmentation leave scars?

Scars are expected with any surgery, but incision spots are often placed where they are less noticeable, like the breast fold or around the areola. How you heal also depends on your skin.

How long is recovery after Breast Augmentation?

Most people need a few days of rest and then build back up slowly. Heavy lifting and hard workouts usually wait several weeks, based on your surgeon’s guidance.

When should I call my surgeon after Breast Augmentation?

Call right away for chest pain, trouble breathing, high fever, sudden one-sided leg swelling, or a breast that becomes very red, hot, and painful.

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