Breast Augmentation Surgery
Breast augmentation surgery (or enlargement) is generally performed on women with underdeveloped breasts or on women who have experienced a decrease in breast size or shape due to pregnancy or weight loss.
The surgery consists of lifting the breast tissue and placing an envelope containing a soft, natural-feeling implant material underneath the pectoral muscle.
Implants
Dr. Chugay uses Mentor and Allergan saline implants – the type of natural-feeling durable implants of the highest quality. These implants carry a 10year warranty for the implant on any possible rupture or defect (with purchase of the extended warranty program from the manufacturer). They have the lowest defect statistics on the market. Replacement within the warranty period is covered by the company guarantee in the event of leakage or encapsulation.
Saline solution is the safest material used in implants as it is similar to natural body fluids. Leaks are easily detectable, as the affected side will deflate much like a hole in your tire would be easily noticed. The saline (saltwater) is then absorbed slowly by the body as it leaks out.
Dr. Chugay chooses to perform the majority of his breast augmentations, approximately 70-80% of them, with silicone implants. Silicone implants have a much more natural feel and have been demonstrated to have a very low leak rate (1% leak rate noted per year – 10% risk at 10 years). Despite previous litigation against breast implant manufacturers and concerns over an association between silicone implants and cancer, as of November 2006, the FDA has again approved silicone implants for use in breast augmentation.
Dr. Chugay’s philosophy is to select the best and the safest materials for his patients. Whether you would prefer to have saline or silicone implants, Dr. Chugay will customize your surgery to give you the best result possible.
Is Financing Available?
Yes! Medical Financing is available on approved credit. We accept financing from CareCredit.com and LendingUSA.com. For more information about our Financing options
Incisions
Dr. Chugay makes the cut in the areola of the breast. The scar is imperceptible, and yet, the access to molding and shaping of the breast is greatest through this approach.
The more traditional approaches of making a cut in the inframammary fold (under the breast) produces noticeable scars, especially in darker-pigmented people. The axillary approach (cutting from the armpit) touted by some physicians, can cause an unwarranted nerve injury affecting nerves that supply sensation to the arm with the resulting possibility of partial or complete numbness. Scar contracture may also result from that approach. When the contracture happens in the armpit, it may cause a mild to serious weakness in the arm.
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