Enhance your confidence and silhouette with breast augmentation, a procedure to increase breast size, improve symmetry, and restore volume lost due to aging, pregnancy, or weight changes. Dr. Stephen Lu, our board-certified plastic surgeon, combines expert precision and personalized care to deliver beautiful, natural-looking results tailored to your goals.
Enhance the size and shape of your breasts
Breast augmentation in Carlisle, PA is a surgical procedure that enhances the size, shape, and overall appearance of your breasts. Whether you’re looking to restore volume lost after pregnancy or weight changes, improve symmetry, or achieve your desired aesthetic goals, this procedure can help. Using implants, fat transfer, or a combination of techniques, Dr. Lu works with you to create a plan that aligns with your unique vision. With his expertise and attention to detail, you can feel confident in achieving natural, beautiful results tailored just for you.
Breast augmentation treats:
- Loss of breast volume due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, or aging
- Naturally small or underdeveloped breasts
- Asymmetry between breasts in size or shape
- Self-consciousness about breast appearance or size
- Changes in breast shape or firmness over time
Your breast augmentation options in Carlisle, PA
Fat transfer
Fat transfer breast augmentation is a natural approach to enhancing breast size and shape. This method involves harvesting excess fat from areas like the abdomen, thighs, or hips through liposuction. The fat is processed and injected into the breasts to provide subtle volume, improve symmetry, and refine contour. This is ideal for patients seeking a modest increase in size using their body’s natural tissues. Additionally, fat transfer allows for a dual benefit of body sculpting in the donor areas while creating soft, natural-looking results in the breasts.
Breast implants
Breast implants offer a long-lasting solution for enhancing breast size and shape. Implants are available in various shapes, sizes, and materials, including saline and silicone gel, to match your desired outcome. Dr. Lu will guide you in choosing the right implant type, placement (above or below the muscle), and incision location to suit your goals and anatomy. This option allows for a significant and predictable increase in breast size while achieving a proportional appearance. Breast implants are versatile for individuals looking for noticeable enhancements.
Your breast implant options
Saline implants
Saline implants are filled with a sterile saltwater solution and offer a safe, customizable option for breast augmentation in Carlisle, PA. These implants are inserted into the breast as empty shells and then filled to the desired volume during surgery, allowing for a smaller incision. In the rare case of a rupture, the saline is safely absorbed by the body, and the deflated implant is easily noticeable as wrinkles on the skin. Saline implants have a relatively firm feel and may not look/feel as natural as silicone implants.
Silicone implants
Silicone implants are filled with a cohesive silicone gel that mimics the feel of natural breast tissue. These implants are pre-filled before insertion and provide a soft and natural appearance. Silicone implants come in various shapes and sizes, offering greater flexibility to achieve your desired aesthetic. They are particularly suited for individuals looking for a more natural texture and realistic contour. However, in case of a rupture, the leak will not be visible externally, so regular monitoring with MRIs is recommended to check for silent ruptures.
Candidacy for breast augmentation
Breast augmentation is ideal for individuals in good overall health who want to enhance breast size, improve symmetry, or restore volume lost due to aging, weight changes, or pregnancy. Dr. Lu will discuss your goals, medical history, and lifestyle during your consultation to determine if this procedure suits you. He will evaluate skin quality, breast anatomy, and overall health to customize a treatment plan that meets your unique needs. Together, you’ll explore options to achieve beautiful, natural results aligned with your aesthetic vision.
What are the Advantages of breast augmentation?
- Enhanced breast size and shape for a more balanced figure
- Restored volume and fullness after pregnancy or weight loss
- Improved symmetry for uneven breasts
- Customizable results tailored to individual preferences
- Long-lasting enhancement with modern implant technology
- Option for natural results using fat transfer
- Safe and effective procedure with a quick recovery period
- Ability to achieve a more youthful, lifted breast appearance
Your breast augmentation procedure
Your breast augmentation in Carlisle, PA begins with a preoperative plan tailored by Dr. Lu to align with your anatomy and desired outcome. On the day of surgery, general anesthesia will be administered to ensure your comfort. Dr. Lu will create incisions in one of three locations: the inframammary fold (beneath the breast), periareolar region (around the edge of the areola), or transaxillary area (in the armpit). These incision sites are carefully selected based on your goals, implant type, and the need to minimize visible scarring.
If using implants, Dr. Lu will create a pocket either under the pectoral muscle (submuscular placement) or above the muscle but below the breast tissue (subglandular placement). The implants will then be positioned and adjusted for symmetry and proportion. For fat transfer, processed fat is injected into targeted areas. Finally, the incisions are closed using sutures, adhesives, or surgical tape to ensure optimal healing and natural results.
Recovery from breast augmentation
After breast augmentation, you will be monitored as you wake from anesthesia, and Dr. Lu will provide you with detailed postoperative care instructions. During the first few days, you may experience swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort, which can be managed with prescribed pain medication. A supportive surgical bra will help reduce movement and promote healing. Light activities can typically resume within one week, but strenuous exercise, heavy lifting, and high-impact activities should be avoided for at least 4 to 6 weeks.
Dr. Lu will schedule follow-up visits to monitor your healing and ensure you are progressing well. Most patients can resume regular activities, including work and non-strenuous exercise, around 2-3 weeks after surgery. While initial results will be visible within a few weeks, your final results will appear as swelling subsides, typically around 3-6 months post-surgery.
Breast augmentation FAQs
Will breast implants interfere with breastfeeding?
In most cases, breast augmentation does not interfere with breastfeeding. Dr. Lu takes special care during surgery to preserve milk ducts and nerves. However, the ability to breastfeed can depend on the surgical approach and your anatomy. If breastfeeding is a priority for you, be sure to discuss it during your consultation so Dr. Lu can tailor the procedure accordingly.
How long do breast implants last?
Modern breast implants are durable and long-lasting, often lasting 10-20 years or more. However, they are not considered lifetime devices. Over time, factors like aging, weight changes, or personal preference may lead to a decision to replace or remove the implants. Regular check-ups with Dr. Lu can help monitor the condition of your implants.
Will the scars from surgery be noticeable?
Dr. Lu uses advanced techniques to ensure that scars are discreet. Incisions are typically placed in inconspicuous locations, such as the breast crease or around the areola. With proper care, scars will fade significantly over time, often becoming barely noticeable within a year.
Meet Dr. Stephen Lu
Dr. Stephen Lu is a board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in breast augmentation, with advanced training in microsurgery and craniofacial procedures. Recognized nationally for his expertise, he combines technical precision with a compassionate, patient-centered approach. Dr. Lu is dedicated to delivering natural, beautiful results while ensuring each patient feels supported and informed throughout their journey. Schedule a consultation to begin your breast augmentation in Carlisle, PA with a trusted expert.
