New Hampshire Breast Enlargement

Many women take great pride in their appearance, and work hard to look and feel their best. Sometimes, however, diet and exercise are not enough to fully realize the physique that you want and deserve. If you feel that larger breasts would enhance your appearance, you are not alone. Nationwide and in New Hampshire, breast enlargement surgery is consistently one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures.

Dr. Jerome Sepic specializes in breast augmentation for patients in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Maine. Breast augmentation surgery is a relatively safe and effective option for adding volume to the breasts, and giving you the curves you desire.

If you would like to learn more about Portsmouth, New Hampshire breast augmentation, click here to request a complimentary consultation with Dr. Jerome Sepic, a Portsmouth-based plastic surgeon specializing in breast enhancement

Your Breast Enlargement Options

Most of Dr. Sepic's Portsmouth breast augmentation patients have a clear idea of what they want their enhanced breasts to look like. Dr. Sepic will use his training and experience to guide you through the choices involved in achieving the results you want.

Implant Selection

Perhaps the most important factor in the look and feel of your new breasts is the size, shape and material of the implants you select.

Silicone Gel Filled Implants

The silicone gel filled implants available today are vastly improved over earlier models, and are becoming increasingly popular. Current silicone implants are made of a cohesive gel, which is not as likely to leak if the implant is punctured or torn. Silicone has been used in medical devices for decades, and has proven safe and effective in exhaustive studies and by the FDA.

The greatest advantage of silicone gel filled implants is the more natural looking and feeling results that they offer. There is less incidence of rippling or wrinkling than with saline filled implants, and no immediate loss of volume in the case of rupture. Disadvantages of silicone implants include a longer incision, as well as slightly increased cost due to increased manufacturing expenses.

Saline Filled Implants

Saline filled implants remain a popular choice for women who undergo breast augmentation in New Hampshire. These implants are filled with a medical grade saltwater solution that is harmlessly absorbed by the body in the case of rupture or leakage. They are less expensive than silicone implants, require a smaller incision, and offer Dr. Sepic more options for placement of the incision. Since these implants are not pre-filled, Dr. Sepic also can adjust the fill level to accommodate for breast asymmetry.

One of the disadvantages of saline filled implants is the immediate loss of volume that occurs if the implant ruptures. Another concern is the wrinkling or rippling that sometimes can be associated with these implants, particularly in women with thin skin or very little breast tissue. In general, breasts augmented with saline implants do not look and feel as natural as those with silicone implants, which can be a deciding factor for some patients.

Incision Options

Dr. Sepic offers a variety of incision options for his Portsmouth breast augmentation patients, depending on the implant type and your particular anatomy and personal preference.

Periareolar

This incision runs along the lower border of the areola, or more darkly pigmented circle of skin around the nipple. This allows fairly direct access to the interior breast anatomy for placement and adjustment of the implant, and leaves almost undetectable scars.

Inframammary

This is the most commonly used approach for both saline and silicone implants. This well-concealed incision runs along the underside of the breast where it meets the rib cage. It allows the best access to the interior breast anatomy for optimal placement and adjustment of the implants.

Transaxillary

Also called the armpit incision, this option is generally available only to patients who choose saline filled implants. The incision is made in the folds of skin in the armpit, so there is no visible scarring on the breast. This approach requires a skilled surgeon, as the unfilled implant must be carefully tunneled into place before being filled.

Implant Placement

Dr. Sepic also will guide you in choosing the best placement option for your breast implants.

• Most patients choose submuscular or subpectoral placement, which involves placing the implant under the chest (pectoralis) muscle. Due to the deeper incision and stretching of the muscles, this approach has a slightly longer and less comfortable recovery. However, this placement typically makes for a more natural looking and feeling result. Dr. Sepic performs a majority of breast augmentations using submuscular implant placement.
• Subglandular placement of the implant puts it directly behind the breast tissue and above the chest muscle. This makes for a quicker, more comfortable recovery, but this approach is not the best choice for many women. Implants tend to be more visible in this placement, particularly in women with thin skin or very little breast tissue. This placement may also cause more interference with subsequent mammograms than submuscular placement.

Dr. Sepic has extensive training and experience in breast augmentation, and can help you to navigate your options and achieve optimal results. If you live in New Hampshire, Massachusetts or Maine and want breast enlargement information, click here to request a complimentary consultation with Dr. Sepic at his Portsmouth plastic surgery office. Or you can call us at (603) 334-6800 to schedule an appointment.