Breast Enhancement Risks and Benefits – New York and Connecticut

Dr. Fredric Newman provides breast enhancement for New York and Connecticut residents as well as for women from all over the country and the world. Dr. Newman brings a unique combination of training, experience, quality, and caring to every surgical procedure, and he believes patients should be well-informed about all aspects of their treatment. To that end, our practice has provided an overview of common risks and benefits associated with breast enhancement surgery. For more information, please contact our plastic surgery center to schedule a personal consultation with Dr. Newman.

• Considering Breast Enhancement
• How Breast Augmentation is Performed
• Breast Enhancement Risks
• Breast Enhancement Benefits

Considering Breast Enhancement

Women undergo breast augmentation surgery for several reasons. Many are self-consciousness about their natural breast size. Others find that pregnancy or significant weight loss has robbed their breasts of shapeliness and size, sometimes making clothes fit poorly. Some women have one breast that is dramatically smaller than the other. Reconstructive breast surgery patients may desire a return to the breast size of their pre-surgery years. If you are considering breast enhancement, contact our New York and Connecticut-area practice to schedule an initial consultation.

How Breast Augmentation Is Performed

During the initial breast enhancement consultation, Dr. Newman meets with the patient to determine if breast augmentation is right for her. We will not proceed until all of the patient’s questions have been answered and concerns about related risks and benefits have been addressed. If breast augmentation is right for the patient, she and Dr. Newman will discuss the new desired breast size, the placement of incisions, the type of breast implants needed, and whether the implant should go above or below the pectoral muscle.

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Breast Enhancement Risks

Complications can arise from any type of surgery, and breast augmentation is no exception. Possible risks include:

• Breast implant leaks
• Rippling
• Numbness of the nipple and/or breast
• Infection
• Capsular contracture (tightening of the capsule surrounding the implant)
• Displaced implants
• Asymmetry

Additionally, in cases where implants have been placed above the chest muscle, there may be interference with mammography, which can require a special mammogram with multiple views taken by a trained radiologist. However, 98 percent of Dr. Newman’s implantations involve the placement of the implant under the chest muscle, in which case there should be no interference with mammography. For more information about breast enhancement, please contact our Connecticut and New York-area office.

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Breast Enhancement Benefits

Breast enhancement can provide a number of benefits, including:

• Restored volume
• Increased size
• Improved contour
• Youthful appearance
• Enhanced self-confidence

Millions of women who have had breast enlargement see their entire figures in a new light. Breast enhancement can balance the breasts, add firmness and size, and build self-confidence for women who are seeking a shapely and full bustline. Dr. Newman’s skill and his commitment to individualized care have earned him a reputation for exceptional results. His Darien, Connecticut and New York-area office draws patients from Westchester County and Fairfield County, as well as individuals from around the country and the world.

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Contact The Aesthetic Surgery Center

For more information on the risks and benefits of breast enhancement surgery, contact our New York and Connecticut-area office to schedule a private consultation with Dr. Fredric Newman. Dr. Newman’s reputation for patient safety and satisfaction has made his one of the country’s leading plastic surgeons.

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