BREAST AUGMENTATION

Dr. Rowley is highly experienced in breast augmentation and is the only Lubbock plastic surgeon offering the new Ideal Implant option, a new technology that offers increased safety, comfort and peace of mind without silicone.

WHY BREAST AUGMENTATION?

A desire to return to pre-pregnancy breast volume and appearance
Concern over breast asymmetry, with one side visibly smaller in appearance
Lack of breast tissue—a desire for larger breasts in general

BRIEF SURGICAL FACTS

This is typically an outpatient surgery under general anesthetic and takes approximately an hour. The surgery is performed in the office operating room or an outpatient surgery center. Most people return to work in 2-3 days, with 4-6 weeks before returning to full physical activity.

Augmentation may be done as a combined procedure (such as a “Mommy Makeover”) and/or with a breast lift (mastopexy).

SURGICAL PROCEDURE

This procedure is typically done through a small incision about two inches long, usually underneath, in the crease of the breast. Saline and silicone implants are both available. Usually, they are placed in a submuscular position underneath the pectoral muscle. Pain is variable and depends on the muscle laxity. Pain pills and muscle relaxants are given after the procedure. While recovery varies from individual to individual, complications are minimal. However, long-term problems such as leak and capsular contracture may occur.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BREAST AUGMENTATION IN LUBBOCK

DR. JANE ROWLEY’S THOUGHTS ON BREAST AUGMENTATION

“Most people who seek breast augmentation come in with an idea of what cup size they would like to be postoperatively. However, cup size is extremely variable and often depends on the manufacturer of the undergarment. I think it is very important to spend a long time talking to my patients about what size they think they want to be. We look at multiple photographs, go through sample implants together, and I have patients try them on. I find it is not uncommon for someone to come in and say they want to be a C-cup, but when we go over it together they find they like a little larger appearance, or maybe smaller, once they’ve tried them on. I do not want to trivialize this operation, but from a technical surgical standpoint it is a relatively simple operation to do. The most difficult—and important—aspect of this procedure is making sure the patient has clear expectations. A skilled surgeon can make your breasts larger, but we cannot make your breasts look like someone else’s breasts. This is why I feel spending a long time discussing size together before the procedure is so important.”

BREAST AUGMENTATION PHOTOS: Before and After

Below you may find untouched before and after photos of several patients who have granted permission to show them here.
While we protect the identities of our patients, please be advised that by their nature these photos are of a sensitive nature.