Breast Augmentation with Implants

Natural-looking volume, designed around you.

Getting bigger breasts is not about following a trend. For a lot of people, it’s about getting back to normal after having a baby or losing weight, fixing natural asymmetry, or finally matching how you feel on the inside with how you look in the mirror.

The first step in the process with Dr. Kevin Haddad is to listen. The plan for your surgery will depend on your lifestyle, body type, skin quality, and the look you want (subtle, defined, or more projected). The goal is to get a result that looks natural on your body and stays in harmony as you move.

What this surgery can actually change

Breast implants can improve:

  • Volume and projection (how much the breast comes forward)
  • Upper-pole fullness (the gently rounded shape above the nipple)
  • Asymmetry (size differences and, in selected cases, shape differences)
  • Post-pregnancy or post-weight-loss changes, where the breast has lost volume

If the main concern is sagging rather than volume, an implant alone may not be enough. In some cases, Dr Kevin Haddad may discuss combining augmentation with a lift so the breast sits where you want it, not just looks larger.

Choosing an implant

Filling

Shape

Surface

A good consultation is not just picking a cup size. It is about selecting a volume, width, and profile that match your chest measurements and tissues, so the implant sits naturally and does not look “stuck on”.

  • Silicone gel-filled implants are widely used and often chosen for a softer, more natural feel.
  • Saline-filled implants are another option, with different pros and cons.

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Where the implant sits

You can put implants in:

  • Above the muscle in the chest (prepectoral/subglandular)
  • Below the chest muscle (subpectoral/submuscular) or partly below it

This choice has an effect on cleavage, movement, long-term support, and risks like capsular contracture (a tightening of scar tissue around the implant). A recent meta-analysis discovered that subpectoral placement correlated with markedly reduced capsular contracture rates in comparison to prepectoral placement in breast augmentation.

Dr. Kevin Haddad will consider your anatomy (existing breast tissue, skin stretch, and chest width) and your priorities (a very natural slope versus more upper fullness, athletic movement, and so on).

Incisions and scars

Some common ways to make an incision are:

  • Inframammary fold (the fold that runs under the breast)
  • Periareolar (around the edge of the areola, in some cases)
  • Transaxillary (in the armpit, some cases)

There are pros and cons to each option when it comes to scar placement, surgical control, and how well it fits your body. The best incision is the one that lets the implant be placed safely and accurately while keeping the scar as small as possible over time.

Recovery, in real life: What most people feel, week by week

Everyone heals differently, but most patients experience a similar pattern:

Days 1 to 7
  • Tightness, pressure, and swelling are common
  • Sleep is usually best on your back
  • Gentle walking is encouraged
Weeks 2 to 4
  • You start to feel more “yourself”
  • Light daily activities become easier
  • The breasts may still sit high and feel firm at first
Weeks 6+
  • Many return gradually to sport, depending on healing and implant position
  • The breasts soften and settle as swelling reduces

Dr Kevin Haddad will guide you on bra support, scar care, and safe return to exercise, based on your plan and how you are healing.

Risks and safety you should understand

There are risks involved with breast augmentation, just like with any other surgery. The FDA says that capsular contracture, reoperation, implant removal, rupture/deflation, pain, infection, and asymmetry are all common problems that can happen in the area.

There are also some uncommon but important conditions to be aware of:

BIA-ALCL (anaplastic large cell lymphoma linked to breast implants)

This is a rare type of lymphoma that has been most closely linked to certain textured implants. Risk estimates differ among studies and populations, and reporting is ongoing.

There have been reports of SCC and other lymphomas in the capsule around implants.

The FDA has put out safety notices that update the number of cases of squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and different lymphomas found in the scar capsule around breast implants. These things don’t happen very often, but it’s important to be aware of them.

During your consultation, Dr. Kevin Haddad should explain how these risks apply to your situation, what signs to look for, and what follow-up is best for you.

Long-term care and monitoring

Patients often hear this too late: breast implants are not meant to last forever, and the longer you have them, the more likely you are to need another surgery.

The FDA says that for silicone gel implants, you should have imaging tests to check for silent rupture: an ultrasound or MRI 5 to 6 years after surgery, and then every 2 to 3 years after that, even if you feel fine.

You don’t have to replace your implants every few years, though. It means you should keep an eye on them and make choices based on what you find, what they show, and what you want to achieve.