Breast Augmentation

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Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure to enhance the size and shape of a woman’s breasts. More than 400,000 women chose to undergo breast augmentation in 2007, making it the second most popular cosmetic procedure in the United States after liposuction. There are many reasons a woman may pursue breast augmentation:

• She may feel that her breasts are too small for her body
• She may feel that her upper body is out of proportion to her lower body
• She may have breasts that differ in size and/or shape
• She may wish to restore breast volume lost as a result of pregnancy, breast feeding or weight loss

Breast augmentation is among the plastic surgery procedures with the highest patient satisfaction ratings. Many women experience an immediate improvement in their self-esteem and discover a greater self-confidence. In a recent study, 90% of breast augmentation patients responded that they undertook the procedure to improve the way they feel about themselves, and respondents overwhelmingly cited themselves as the primary motivator in their decision to have breast augmentation surgery (94%). In addition, many women find greater access to different clothing styles and fashions following breast augmentation.

If you think you might be a good candidate for breast augmentation, this page will give you a basic understanding of the procedure and the results you can expect. Because of Dr. Onyewu’ special interest in this procedure, he has developed a systematic approach to optimize your satisfaction and reduce the need for revisionary procedures following breast augmentation. This approach includes a thorough preoperative evaluation, accurate preoperative sizing, an emphasis on achieving a natural feel and appearance following breast augmentation, and the prevention of complications such as capsular contracture.

The cornerstone of Dr. Onyewu’ approach is to individualize treatment to your specific circumstances and goals and to ensure that you have an adequate understanding of the issues involved so that you are able to make a fully informed decision. This will help you achieve the appearance you desire with the least invasive procedure available, thus creating a mutually rewarding experience. Dr. Onyewu invites you to visit his office for a consultation to discuss the procedure in greater detail. You are also invited to email Dr. Onyewu with your questions, or we can mail you more detailed information regarding the procedure.

As you consider plastic surgery, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing your surgeon. Our pledge to you is to provide the latest, state of the art cosmetic plastic surgery in a safe and professional environment. Dr. Onyewu is a recognized specialist in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery and has been performing plastic surgery for over 15 years.

Our goal is to provide you with the “ultimate patient experience.” Our well-trained staff will help you understand your procedure, our financial policies, the scheduling of your surgery, and your post-operative care. We are available to assist you during our regular office hours, Monday through Friday. Dr. Onyewu is also available 24 hours a day to post-surgical patients; he will give you his cell phone number after surgery so that you will always be able to reach him with any questions or concerns you might have during your recovery.

Watch the video below for more information on Breast Augmentations

Before and After Photos