Breast Augmentation
Boston, MA
Introduction to Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation is a popular procedure that allows women to enhance their breast size and shape, often boosting their self-esteem and confidence. Whether due to genetics, pregnancy, or personal preference, many women seek this transformative surgery to achieve fuller, more balanced breasts. Dr. Vickram Tandon, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon in Boston, MA, offers personalized Breast Augmentation procedures to help patients achieve their aesthetic goals with natural-looking results.
What Is A Breast Augmentation?
Breast Augmentation (a.k.a. augmentation mammoplasty) is a fully customizable surgical procedure designed to enhance the size, shape, and symmetry of the breasts. It is performed using either saline or silicone implants, or through fat transfer, depending on each patient’s individual preferences and desired outcomes. Dr. Tandon works closely with each patient to develop a tailored treatment plan that meets their specific needs and aesthetic vision.
One of the most important decisions in a Breast Augmentation is choosing between saline and silicone implants. Each option offers distinct benefits:
- Silicone Implants: Filled with a cohesive gel that closely mimics the look and feel of natural breast tissue. They are popular for their soft, natural appearance and lower likelihood of visible rippling.
- Saline Implants: Filled with a sterile saline solution and allow for adjustable volume during surgery. They tend to be firmer than silicone implants and can be ideal for women seeking a less invasive option.
Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation
For those who prefer to enhance their breast volume without using implants, Dr. Tandon offers fat transfer augmentation. This natural method involves using liposuction to harvest fat from other parts of the body—such as the abdomen or thighs—and injecting it into the breasts to achieve the desired enhancement.
Benefits of Breast Augmentation in Boston, MA
Women who undergo Breast Augmentation with Dr. Tandon experience several benefits, including:
- Increased breast volume
- Improved body proportions
- Enhanced clothing fit
- Restored breast shape after pregnancy or weight loss
- Boosted confidence and self-esteem
- Symmetry correction for uneven breasts
- Restored breast shape following a mastectomy
Who are the Ideal Candidates for a Breast Augmentation in Boston, MA?
Breast Augmentation can be a great option for women who wish to enhance the appearance of their breasts. Ideal candidates for the procedure:
- Are dissatisfied with the size, shape, or volume of their breasts
- Have asymmetrical breasts
- Have lost breast volume due to weight loss, pregnancy, or aging
- Are in good overall health and have realistic expectations for the results
- Are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding
What's the first step of Breast Augmentation?
The first step is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Tandon. During this appointment, Dr. Tandon will evaluate your health, breast anatomy, and aesthetic goals. Together, you will discuss your options for breast implants, including size, shape, and type (silicone, saline, or fat transfer), and review possible incision placements.
Dr. Tandon will also explain the risks, limitations, and expected outcomes of each choice to ensure you have all the information needed to make an informed decision. Finally, the details of your surgical plan will be outlined, including pre-surgery preparation, recovery expectations, and post-operative care.
What to Expect On The Day Of Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Your surgery will be tailored to your individual goals and implant choice. The procedure typically begins with general anesthesia, ensuring your comfort throughout. Dr. Tandon will make small, discreet incisions, typically hidden in natural creases like the inframammary fold (under the breast), around the areola, or in the armpit. Depending on your anatomy and preferences, implants may be placed either under the pectoral muscle or directly behind the breast tissue.
If you opt for fat transfer augmentation, Dr. Tandon will first perform liposuction to harvest fat from areas such as your abdomen or thighs. After purifying the fat, it will be carefully injected into the breasts to enhance their volume and shape.
The procedure typically takes one to two hours, and the incisions are closed with sutures, surgical tape, or skin adhesives.
What does Breast Augmentation recovery entail?
After surgery, you’ll be monitored in a recovery room before heading home the same day. It’s important to arrange for someone to drive you home, as you won’t be able to drive post-procedure.
Your recovery will be closely monitored, and you will receive detailed instructions on post-operative care, including tips for massaging your breasts to ensure proper healing and natural-looking results. While you’ll likely be able to return to work in about a week, more strenuous activities should be avoided for up to four weeks. Dr. Tandon will guide you through each stage of recovery, including when it’s safe to resume chest exercises.
How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost in Boston, MA?
The cost of Breast Augmentation varies based on several factors, including the type of implants, surgical techniques used, and whether fat transfer is involved. During your consultation, Dr. Tandon will provide a personalized surgical plan, and our Patient Coordinator will offer a comprehensive breakdown of costs.
Why Choose Dr. Tandon for your Breast Augmentation in Boston, MA?
Breast Augmentation surgery can be a very daunting experience, which is why when selecting your Boston plastic surgeon, Dr. Vickram Tandon is a great choice! He completed his medical degree at Brown University and then went on to complete a highly competitive residency at the top-ranked University of Michigan in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Through his years of experience, Dr. Tandon has developed a profound appreciation for the transformative impact breast implants can have on a person’s confidence and self-esteem.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Tandon is actively involved in research and education, having published 20+ articles in peer-reviewed journals and regularly presenting at academic conferences. He is the Associate Editor for a prestigious textbook, and even teaches and mentors medical students and residents.
Breast Augmentation FAQS
Most patients find breast augmentation surgery to be painless since it’s performed under anesthesia. You can expect some swelling, bruising, pain, and general discomfort during the early stages of your recovery.
Dr. Tandon will prescribe you pain medications to help manage any pain or discomfort. We will also provide you with directions to follow that will help ease your recovery and healing process to achieve the best results.
After your Breast Augmentation, Dr. Tandon will have you return about a week post-surgery so he can monitor your recovery and remove any stitches and bandages. You can expect another appointment about a month or two later, followed by another one three months post-surgery, then again six months later. You may also have some photos taken at one of your final check-ups for a comparison photo.
Dr. Tandon will always let you know when he would like you to return at the end of each appointment.
While your breast augmentation results could be immediately noticeable depending on the change in your breasts’ appearance, you will be swollen and bruised for a few weeks as you heal. In the following months of your breast augmentation, your breasts will continue to go through changes, normally requiring about three to four months for you to see the final results after your implants have settled into their natural resting position.
Absolutely! Many women will combine their breast augmentation with a Breast Lift to improve sagging breasts and an overall better bust appearance, or another body contouring cosmetic procedure, such as a Brazilian Butt Lift or Tummy Tuck. If you have any particular aesthetic goal in mind, do not hesitate to discuss it with Dr. Tandon during your consultation. He will be able to use his expertise and knowledge to provide you with his recommendations for the right cosmetic procedures for you.
As a plastic surgeon in Boston, Dr. Tandon prides himself on delivering safe and pleasing results to his breast augmentation patients. Since he is a firm believer in full disclosure, we choose to share the potential complications of every cosmetic breast enhancement procedure, which can include:
- Anesthesia risks
- Breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) or other very rare cancers in the capsule around the breast, such as breast implant-associated squamous cell carcinoma (BIA-SCC)
- Bleeding
- Changes in nipple or breast sensation
- Fluid accumulation (seroma)
- Formation of tight scar tissue around the implant (capsular contracture)
- Hematoma
- Implant leakage or rupture
- Infection
- Persistent pain
- Poor scarring
- Possibility of revision surgery
- Wrinkling of the skin over the implant
- Wrong or faulty position of the implant
Patient safety is incredibly important to our team, so if you experience any of the previously mentioned reactions or long-lasting side effects, please contact our office immediately so that we can help.
Textured implants are rarely used in breast augmentation surgery these days due to the higher risk of lymphomas such as BIA-ALCL, which targets your immune system.
Dr. Tandon Understood What I Wanted
I saw Dr. Tandon for Botox and lip filler and couldn’t be happier with my results. I was looking for a skilled doctor who would give me a natural look, and Dr. Tandon understood exactly what I wanted. He took a lot of care and time with my consult, it’s very clear that he cares so much about the quality of his work. I was also happily surprised that procedure was practically painless. I highly recommend working with Dr. Tandon!
I Highly Recommended Him
Dr. Tandon was truly one of the most personable and professionals doctors I hvae been treated by! He took the time to carefully understand the procedure I wanted and what I felt my problem areas are, then adjusted to address those. He both asked insightful questions to understand my needs and answered all my questions with patience to make me feel comfortable and confident. My results demonstrated all of that care and I could not be more pleased. I highly recommend him!
I Am Very Pleased With My Results
Dr. Tandon is a compassionate, personable and highly skilled plastic surgeon. irecently had an appointment with Dr. Tandon to get Botox.
