Women choose to have breast augmentation surgery for numerous reasons. Some women wish to erase the damaging effects of pregnancy, while other women simply desire larger breasts. Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most popular forms of plastic surgery within the United States. Safe and effective, this type of surgery can dramatically alter a patient’s appearance within a couple of hours.

During the breast augmentation procedure, breast implants are inserted underneath the pectoralis major (chest) muscle, through a peri-areolar (nipple) or inframammary (under breast) incision. While many surgeons are not able to insert silicone implants through a peri-areolar incision, Dr. Racanelli does this on a routine basis. Both of these incisions offer optimal control over the placement of the implant.

Regardless of the location of the incision, Dr. Racanelli’s meticulous surgical technique will minimize the appearance of visible scars.

Patients can choose from saline or silicone implants during their initial consultation. Saline implants are filled with a sterilized salt water solution while silicone implants are filled with silicone-gel. Saline implants require a smaller incision than silicone implants do, and they are a good choice when it comes to correcting size discrepancies. Silicone implants look and feel more natural than saline implants do, but they require more responsibility on the part of the patient.

After reviewing the two types of implants available with Dr. Racanelli, you will then be able to make a well informed decision as to which implant is right for you.  In conjunction with your own desires, Dr. Racanelli will use his keen aesthetic eye in order to find the perfect implant size and shape for your body. The results of breast augmentation surgery include larger more shapely breasts, clothes that fit better, and an increase in self confidence.

Breast augmentation surgery can particularly benefit women who naturally have fuller hips and buttocks. By increasing their bust size, these women can achieve symmetry in their frame, and ultimately gain an aesthetic silhouette.