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Breast Augmentation: Before & After Photos

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This patient received a Breast Augmentation with 350cc Saline Implants to achieve her goal of adding more volume to her chest and also opted for a Trans-Axillary Breast Augmentation, where the implants are inserted through an incision in the armpit. Because Breast Augmentation is a highly individual procedure, Dr McCluskey takes time to discuss all options with his patients including incision placement, implant placement and implant type, as well as the implant size to help each patient achieve their specific goals.

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Patients preparing for a Breast Augmentation have several options when it comes to implant choice. This patient chose to have a Breast Augmentation with 395cc Shaped Silicone Implants. Shaped implants are an excellent choice for patients with little breast tissue or that are looking for a more natural result. The tear drop contour of the shaped implants ore closely mimics the natural slope of breast tissue. This patient received natural-looking, youthful results from her Breast Augmentation!

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Breast Augmentation is the safest and most effective way to add volume to breasts following breastfeeding, weight loss, or the effects of aging. This patient received these beautiful results with out a Breast Lift, using saline Breast Implants. In cases with more severe sagging, a Breast Lift may be combined with a Breast Augmentation to achieve the best outcome. As you can see below the result is a fuller, more lifted and more youthful appearance of the chest, and a very happy patient!

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Breast Augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures in the world, providing fullness and volume to breasts. There are many reasons women seek Breast Augmentation surgery, but whatever the reason for breast augmentation each patient deserves the best possible results from their plastic surgeon. In the few cases where patients wish to change their implant size, are not pleased with their results, or do not get the results they expected, Breast Augmentation Revision surgery may be able to correct the issues the patient has.

This patient previously received a Breast Augmentation , but her results as well as the process of aging had left her with breasts that appeared ptotic (sagging) and uneven in size. She visited Dr McCluskey with hopes of restoring the symmetry and fullness to her breasts, and as you can see below he was able to achieve the look that she desired through a Breast Augmentation Revision surgery!

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Introducing…

The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta is happy to announce that we now offer shaped implants to our patients! Mentor Memory Shape Implants are teardrop shaped silicone implants that more closely mimic the shape of a natural breast, creating a more natural silhouette after surgery.

Which Patients Are Suited to Shaped Implants?

Commonly called “gummy bear” implants, shaped implants are perfect for people looking for breast augmentation with the most natural-looking results possible. They are also suitable for patients who are beginning their augmentation with very low amounts of breast tissue. However, all patients are different and are looking to achieve different results. While many women want a breast augmentation that looks as natural as possible, many women seek the full upper breast projection or augmented look that traditional implants can provide.

How Do You Know Which Implant Is Right For You?

The best way to decide which type of implant will give you the results you desire is to discuss your options and goals with a Plastic Surgeon. At the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta we offer free consultations that allow the patient the time to discuss their goals and use Dr McCluskey’s professional opinion and expertise to select the right implants. We also offer the Mentor BodyLogic System which allows patients to try wearing prosthetic implants over their breast to create a better understanding of how their breasts will look after augmentation.

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We are happy to announce that Dr McCluskey was recognized as the best plastic surgeon for Breast Augmentation in Atlanta! While the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta has long been well known for offering a premier service, excellent patient experiences and beautiful results the recognition from Modern Luxury and feature in Jezebel Magazine truly helped to solidify Dr McCluskey’s place as one of the best plastic surgeons in Atlanta!

Dr and Mrs McCluskey got to celebrate the occasion at the ‘Best of Atlanta 2016’ party at STK Atlanta.

And while Dr McCluskey may be the Best Breast Augmentation Surgeon in Atlanta, his talents don’t stop there. The Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta offers a wide variety of procedures ranging from Botox, to Tummy Tucks, to Vaginoplasty.

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The Mommy Makeover is a popular procedure that helps women return to their ‘pre-baby body’ by combing procedures that address each individuals concerns. Even with a healthy lifestyle including balanced diet and exercise there are some changes that childbearing causes that cannot be reversed without surgery. Pregnancy creates abdominal wall separation, sagging skin and stretch marks that can be reduced with a Tummy Tuck. Fat deposits and problem areas can be remedied using liposuction. Breastfeeding also causes reduced breast volume and sagging that can be addressed using either Breast Augmentation or a Breast Lift.

This patient received a beautiful transformation by combining a Tummy Tuck, Breast Augmentation and Liposuction with Dr McCluskey. As you can see below there is greater waist definition, fuller breast volume and a flat stomach that would have been impossible through diet and exercise alone.

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Breast Augmentation Plastic Surgery

Breast augmentation or simply known as breast implants are used to increase the breast size in order to achieve post mastectomy reconstruction in case of breast cancer treatments or purely for cosmetic appeal. Breast implants are classified according to the type of implant, the treatment procedure or even the resulting complications.

Types of breast implants

There are two major types of breast implants, they are saline and silicone implants. The former is made of silicone shells filled with sterile salt water (saline) and the latter is made of silicone shells filled with silicone (plastic gel). Both saline and silicone implants are available in different profiles to suit the projection goals of each patient. Silicone implants are available in the traditional round implant shape aswell as the shaped ‘gummy bear’ implants that more closely mimic the natural shape of a breast.

Most patients have accepted that silicone based implants feel more natural. Care must be taken to ensure that they are prevented from leaking as it can pose some serious risks. Silicone implants were banned in the year 1992 due to safety concerns but were re-introduced in 2006 after favorable scientific research. A rupture in a silicone implant doesn’t lead to deflation as the gel will remain trapped inside the capsule tissues. There, silicone rupture is also referred to as silent rupture.

Ruptured silicone implants are bound to cause deflation which results in irregular shapes and contours of the breast. The solution leakage will be absorbed naturally into the body but doesn’t lead to any health complications. The empty shell must be removed or replaced by a surgery.

There common risks posed by both type of implants such as breast pain, occasional uneasiness, rupture and capsular contracture.

Implant safety

Both saline and silicone implants have been tested and certified to be safe, but they may not last long. Ruptures in saline implants can be spotted easily when changes in the breast shape are recurring. Whereas, in silicone implants ruptures are hard to spot due to the cohesive gel not separating. Even though they do not deflate as saline implants, it is suggested to surgically remove or replace ruptured silicone implant.

Silicone implants come pre-filled to a standard size before they are inserted. Saline implants are filled after they are inserted through a smaller incision. That also allows the saline implants to be slightly adjusted even after the surgery. In order to ensure maximum safety regarding the use of implants certain eligibilities have been imposed. In case of reconstruction, either type of implants is permissible for patients of any age. In augmentation, saline implants are permissible for those above 18 and silicone implants for those above 22.

Cost

The cost of breast implant can vary according to the type of implant, the hospital or the doctor’s reputation. Typical range of breast augmentation cost at the Plastic Surgery Institute of Atlanta is $3000 to $6,000. As in case of any cosmetic surgery, breast augmentation isn’t covered by insurance.

Dr. Paul McCluskey is known for his extraordinary abilities. Our expertise, infrastructure and sophistication attract patients from all over the south-east United States, and as far as New York, Seattle, and even France.

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The goal was simple: Improve recovery from breast augmentation procedures. General anesthesia using inhaled gas and a breathing tube (endotracheal tube or LMA) is an incredible tool that allows the plastic surgeon to perform invasive procedures without the patient feeling or being aware of pain. I have performed, and continue to perform a number of breast augmentations under general anesthesia and I consider it extremely safe . But there are two major drawbacks to general anesthesia: 1. Many patients are so scared of general anesthesia that they change their mind and decide not to have breast augmentation, and 2. General anesthesia can leave the patient listless, groggy, and often nauseated a few days after surgery. By performing breast augmentation under IV sedation we can alleviate many of the fears patients have regarding general anesthesia and improve their recovery from surgery. The medications used during IV sedation breast augmentation are strong sedatives and pain relievers that carry the added benefit of being short-acting. A submuscular or dual plane breast augmentation procedure takes between 30-45 minutes to complete, such that I can finish the procedure just as the meds are wearing off. We limit the amount of IV narcotic sedatives used, such as fentanyl or morphine, and this significantly improves the risk of postoperative nausea. During breast augmentation under general anesthesia or IV sedation I inject 200-400cc of tumesecent fluid per breast. This tumescent fluid contains long- and short-acting agents (lidocaine) which numb the tissues and it contains epinephrine, a strong vasoconstrictor, which prevents bleeding during and after surgery. Proper infiltration of tumescent fluid beneath the muscle and around the breast is the key to performing breast augmentation under IV sedation.

The cosmetic results of breast augmentation under general versus IV sedation are identical. The type of anesthetic (general versus sedation) does not limit or change the plastic surgeon’s ability to create a precise submuscular pocket and to release the inferior and medial borders of the pectoralis muscle to place the breast implant in the correct position. We have seen less postoperative nausea and much quicker surgical recovery from IV sedation as compared to general anesthesia. When asked, our patients resoundingly report that they would prefer surgery under IV sedation. We enjoy offering patients the option of IV sedation for breast augmentation, especially for those who are concerned about general anesthesia and for those who desire a quicker recovery from surgery.

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Following weight loss, breast feeding, and simply with age, breasts lose volume and begin to sag. Losing that youthful full bust is not uncommon, but is a factor in reduced confidence that we see in many of our patients. Breast implants are a great solution to this loss of volume and returning the breasts to a more rounded, youthful shape.

As can be seen below, in this patients case breast implants can be used to create a very natural looking, full chest while in many cases increasing self-esteem and confidence. There are so many options available for breast implants, from material, to size, to placement each patient is able to have their specific and unique needs met. Dr McCluskey discusses all options in detail with each patient so that the procedure is tailored to meet expectations as well as possible.

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