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Breast Augmentation

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Enhance your curves and confidence with breast augmentation by board-certified plastic surgeon Joseph Tamburrino, M.D. Whether you want to increase volume, improve symmetry, or restore fullness lost due to aging or pregnancy, breast augmentation offers a customized solution tailored to your goals.

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What is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation enhances the size and shape of the breasts using implants or fat transfer. Common reasons patients seek this procedure include:

Desiring fuller breasts for a more proportional figure
Restoring lost volume after pregnancy, weight loss, or aging
Correcting asymmetry between the breasts
Enhancing breast shape for improved balance and contour

Joseph Tamburrino, M.D. takes a personalized approach to ensure your results complement your natural anatomy while aligning with your aesthetic goals.

Procedure Snapshot

Ideal Candidates:
Women looking to enhance breast volume, symmetry, or shape

Procedure Time:
Typically 1 to 2 hours

Anesthesia:
General anesthesia

Recovery Time:
Most patients resume light activities within a week; full recovery takes several weeks

Results:
Long-lasting with proper implant care and a stable weight

What does Breast Augmentation cost?

Breast augmentation is highly customized, and the cost reflects this. Joseph Tamburrino, M.D. will provide a detailed price quote at your consultation. However, our Pricing Information page provides a starting price for the procedure.

Why choose Joseph Tamburrino, M.D. for your Breast Augmentation?

Joseph Tamburrino, M.D. is known for delivering natural-looking results tailored to each patient’s body. Women trust him for his:

Artistic approach to creating balanced, natural contours
Expertise in advanced implant and fat transfer techniques
Commitment to safety, precision, and patient satisfaction
Customized surgical plans that reflect each patient’s unique goals

By prioritizing proportion and symmetry, Joseph Tamburrino, M.D. creates results that look beautifully natural.

Breast Augmentation options

During your consultation, Joseph Tamburrino, M.D. explains your options and helps you determine the ideal approach for your body and goals.

Breast Implant types

Breast implants come in various materials, shapes, and sizes to suit different body types and preferences:

Saline Implants: Filled with sterile saltwater, providing a firmer feel
Silicone Implants: Filled with cohesive silicone gel for a natural look and feel, this category includes form-stable “gummy bear” implants.

Implants also vary in shape (round or teardrop) and profile (low to extra high) to achieve your desired projection and fullness.

Implant size

Breast implant size is measured in cubic centimeters (cc) of silicone or saline. Joseph Tamburrino, M.D. assesses your existing breast tissue and desired outcome to determine the most suitable volume. He may test different implant sizes during surgery to ensure the best fit for your body and aesthetic goals.

Incision location

Joseph Tamburrino, M.D. recommends the best options for incision location and implant placement for natural-looking, well-proportioned results. The placement of the incision determines your scar’s location. Options include:

Inframammary (Under the Breast Fold): The most common approach, hiding the incision in the natural crease beneath the breast
Periareolar (Around the Nipple): Placed along the border of the areola for a discreet scar
Transaxillary (Armpit): Incision in the armpit—frequently requested/used approach to avoid visible scars on the breast

Implant placement

Breast implants can be positioned in one of two locations:

Submuscular (Under the Muscle): Provides a more natural slope and reduces the risk of visible implant edges but may involve a slightly longer recovery
Subglandular (Over the Muscle): Offers a shorter recovery time and may be a good choice for patients with sufficient natural breast tissue

During your consultation, Joseph Tamburrino, M.D. will evaluate your anatomy and recommend the best placement for a balanced, natural-looking enhancement.

Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

For patients seeking a subtle enhancement without implants, fat transfer uses liposuction to harvest fat from another area of the body and inject it into the breasts for a natural result. Fat transfer can be performed as a standalone procedure for a modest size increase or combined with implants to refine results by softening implant edges and improving overall contour.

Benefits of Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation offers a variety of aesthetic and personal benefits, including:

Increased Volume: Enhance breast size for a fuller, more balanced figure.
Restored Shape: Address volume loss due to pregnancy, weight changes, or aging.
Improved Symmetry: Correct unevenness for a more proportionate look.
Boosted Confidence: Feel more comfortable and confident in your appearance.

With expert surgical planning, breast augmentation can create beautifully natural results that complement your body’s contours.

Is Breast Augmentation right for you?

You may be a good candidate for breast augmentation if you:

Are in good overall health and at a stable weight
Desire larger, fuller, or more symmetrical breasts
Meet the FDA’s age requirements (18+ for saline, 22+ for silicone)
Have realistic expectations about your results

During your consultation, Joseph Tamburrino, M.D. evaluates your anatomy and goals to determine the best approach for your procedure.

Your Breast Augmentation experience

Joseph Tamburrino, M.D. and his team ensure a seamless and comfortable experience from consultation to recovery. Here’s what you can expect:

Consultation: Discuss your goals, implant options, and procedure details with Joseph Tamburrino, M.D.
Preparation: Receive preoperative instructions to ensure optimal healing and results
Surgery: Performed under general anesthesia, with precise implant placement or fat transfer
Recovery: Initial swelling subsides within weeks, with final results developing over several months
Results: Enjoy enhanced volume and symmetry tailored to your goals

Our practice’s expertise and attention to detail provide a smooth experience and results that complement your natural beauty and body type.

Recovery and aftercare

Most women resume light activities within a few days and return to work in about a week. Full and final results from breast augmentation may take up to 6 months to develop.

Breast Augmentation recovery

Healing after breast augmentation varies by patient, but most follow a recovery timeline like this:

First week

Rest, minimal activity; wear a supportive surgical bra

Weeks 2 to 4

Gradual return to daily activities; swelling begins to subside

Weeks 6 to 8

Resume exercise and more strenuous activities with surgeon approval

2 Months

Implants settle into a more natural position and shape as tissues soften

Breast implants “drop and fluff” over time for a more natural look. This typically occurs over the first few months, with final results visible around 6 to 12 months after surgery.

Follow your surgeon’s instructions to optimize healing.

Tips for a smooth recovery

Follow all postoperative care instructions closely.
Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activities as directed.
Wear a supportive bra to aid healing and maintain your results.

By prioritizing postoperative care and allowing your body time to heal, you can enjoy beautiful, long-lasting results from your breast augmentation.

Commonly combined with Breast Augmentation

To further enhance results, many patients combine their breast augmentation with a breast lift.

After pregnancy, some patients choose to combine body contouring procedures such as a tummy tuck or liposuction with breast enhancement in a mommy makeover.

FAQ

What is breast augmentation?

Commonly referred to as breast implants, breast augmentation is a surgical procedure to increase the size of your breasts by inserting saline or silicone implants. Breast augmentation is one of the most popular cosmetic procedures performed in the United States. Women choose to get breast implants for a variety of reasons. Many simply believe that larger breasts improve the overall balance, contour, and proportions of their bodies. Other women lose breast volume and firmness after pregnancy or after losing weight. Dr. Tamburrino works closely with you to develop a breast augmentation plan that achieves your ideal body contour.

What are other types of breast surgery?

In addition to breast augmentation, Dr. Tamburrino performs several different types of procedures to change the appearance of your breasts. Some of the most common breast procedures include:

Breast lift surgery restores a youthful shape and position to your breasts. This procedure addresses concerns such as sagging, uneven breasts, drooping nipples, and decreased breast volume.

Breast reduction surgery reduces the size of your breasts and reshapes them in a way that’s more proportionate to the rest of your body. A breast reduction also relieves the physical and emotional burden of very large breasts.

Breast revision surgery involves the removal or replacement of your saline or silicone breast implants. Dr. Tamburrino performs breast revision surgery to change the size or type of your implants or correct issues with your initial augmentation.

What should I expect from my breast augmentation procedure?

The process begins with an in-depth breast augmentation consultation. Dr. Tamburrino spends at least an hour with you discussing your aesthetic concerns and desired outcome. If he thinks you’re a good candidate for breast augmentation, he develops an individualized plan to achieve your desired results. He recommends the best technique for your unique breast size and shape. He’s trained in the most advanced procedures, including the scarless armpit technique. Dr. Tamburrino performs breast augmentation procedures in his office or at local hospitals. Women who are pregnant or plan to have children may want to postpone cosmetic breast surgery until they’re finished with childbearing. To enhance your curves with breast augmentation, call Prestige Institute for Plastic Surgery or book an appointment online today.

Schedule your consultation

Enhance your figure with breast augmentation by Joseph Tamburrino, M.D.. Call our office today at (215) 348-3415 or request a consultation to explore your options and take the next step toward your aesthetic goals.