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Breast Augmentation Options

Once you've decided to augment your breasts, it's important to take an in-depth look at your options. For patients interested in breast augmentation in Boston, Dr. Michael Tantillo recommends spending a considerable amount of time choosing the type, size, and insertion method. With this information, women can achieve the breast shape and size they've always wanted.

Ready to learn more about your options for breast augmentation? Visit Dr. Tantillo in person when you request a free consultation with him at Longwood Plastic Surgery. Dr. Tantillo's Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island breast augmentation patients each receive and in-depth consultation where expectations are discussed, a brief physical examination is performed, and before and after photos from past patients are reviewed.

Implant Types

Saline Implants

Saline breast implants in Boston are encased in a silicone shell and filled with sterile salt water. Because this implant type is filled during surgery, Dr. Tantillo can alter the firmness and overall feel of the implant by modifying the amount of saline solution added to the implant. One of the benefits of saline implants is that in the event of a leak or rupture, the saline solution will be harmlessly absorbed by the body. This implant type is available for women 18 years of age and older.

Silicone Implants

Silicone implants contain cohesive silicone gel, and are also encased in a silicone shell. The silicone gel is "cross-linked," meaning that it holds together and is less prone to leaking in the event of a puncture or tear in the implant shell. A number of women considering breast enlargement feel that silicone implants possess a more natural look and feel, as compared to saline implants.

Silicone implants are filled prior to surgery, which means that implant size cannot be adjusted during surgery and that a slightly larger incision may be necessary to insert each implant. The FDA has approved the use of silicone gel implants for women 22 years of age and older.

Implant Sizing

Implant size is one of the most important – and personal – decisions a woman choosing breast augmentation will make. In Dr. Tantillo's experience, most women want their implants to appear naturally proportionate to the rest of their body. The overall size of the implant is measured in cubic centimeters, and implant sizes generally range from 200cc to 700cc, depending on the amount of silicone or saline present in the implant. When considering implant size, discuss your options with several people, including loved ones, friends, and perhaps most importantly, your surgeon.

Implant Placement

Women have a number of options for the insertion of their implants:

• A periareolar incision is made through the lower portion of the areola.
• An inframammary incision is made under the breast, slightly above the crease.
• A transaxillary incision is made inside the armpit.

Once the incision is made, the implant is placed into a pocket Dr. Tantillo makes between the breast tissue and the ribs. Depending on a patient's body type, the type of implant, and the desired outcome, the implant will be positioned either above or below the pectoral muscle.

Fat Grafting With Body-Jet®

Dr. Tantillo offers a more natural form of breast augmentation with fat transfer breast enlargement in Boston. He uses Body-Jet® liposuction to remove fat from unwanted areas, specially prepares this fat, and then places it in the breasts for a subtle enhancement without implants.

The Body-Jet procedure uses a fan-shaped water jet to gently break up fat cells. Once fat is removed from the body, it is then filtered to ensure only the healthiest fat remains, and Dr. Tantillo injects the fat into the breast tissue. This form of breast augmentation is more subtle than implants, but it provides a great option for women looking for minor liposuction in Boston and naturally enhanced breasts.