Breast Augmentation in Denver

In breast augmentation surgery, the incisions are placed discreetly in the breast crease. This scar is thin, hidden in the crease, and fades nicely over time. At Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, we approach scar outcomes proactively, starting with a careful incision technique. To further commit to our partnership with you, we will recommend and provide scar therapies in the post-operative phase to ensure that your scarring is minimized.

Most women are still able to breastfeed after a breast augmentation, as long as the method of breast augmentation used does not interfere with the nipples or milk ducts. When a breast augmentation is combined with other procedures such as a breast lift, there is a higher potential for compromised nipple or duct function. These concerns can be discussed with your surgeon prior to your procedure.

In many cases, yes! Placing a supportive mesh, sometimes called an internal bra, around the implant is a technique our surgeons may recommend to provide additional internal support for the implant during the healing process. In addition to potentially helping minimize the risk of capsular contracture, its main goal is to decrease the rate of implant malposition and support a more lifted, natural position over time. The recommendation for mesh placement is individualized and depends on tissue quality, your goals, and implant size.

If you desire changes to your breasts beyond just an increase in size, such as perkier or rounder breasts, a higher breast position, bringing the breasts inward for more natural cleavage, or changes to nipple position/size, then a breast lift (mastopexy) may be suggested in conjunction with a breast augmentation. To receive an augmentation without the lift may result in breasts looking fuller but still sagging low on the chest wall, often referred to as a waterfall or snoopy deformity. A consultation using our 3D breast imaging technology can help you better visualize which procedure(s) may be right for you.

Yes. Tuberous breasts are a congenital variation in breast development, often marked by a narrow breast base, minimal lower pole fullness, and puffy or herniated areolas. Because the underlying breast tissue and skin envelope are different from typical anatomy, correcting tuberous breasts often requires a little more than a standard augmentation. However, this is something both Dr. Roider and Dr. Slenkovich treat frequently. Depending on your anatomy, Dr. Slenkovich or Dr. Roider may recommend additional techniques performed during your breast augmentation to optimize your results, such as radial scoring of tight tissue bands, lowering the breast fold, reducing the nipple areola complex (NAC) size, or rarely a staged approach combining augmentation with a lift or tissue expansion. This is addressed individually during your consultation, using 3D imaging to help plan the right approach for your anatomy.

The term 'gummy bear' refers to all modern-day silicone implants. They are considered the latest generation of highly cohesive silicone gel. This highly cohesive silicone gel not only maintains its round, implant shape within the breast, but makes complications from rupture far less likely. Just as you can cut a gummy bear in half and it will retain its form and shape, a cohesive gel 'gummy bear' implant will do the same.

People tend to think that you have to get your implants replaced within a certain time period such as 10 years, but this is not the case! If you are not having problems with your implants, then there is no need to replace them. Women tend to replace their implants if they want to change sizes, if the implant is ruptured, or if they are experiencing complications (such as implant malposition or capsular contracture). The FDA recommends screening all silicone implants via ultrasound or MRI 5 to 6 years after breast augmentation surgery, then every 2 to 3 years after that.

It is common to have temporary changes to sensation of the breasts and/or nipples after breast augmentation surgery, which generally comes back within a few weeks after surgery. It is also common that, as the sensation returns, the breasts may become overly sensitive. This is also temporary. In rare cases, permanent changes to sensation can occur.

If you are 30 or older, we may require a baseline mammogram prior to surgery. This establishes a pre-operative reference point for your breast health and is a standard, precautionary step rather than a sign of any specific concern.

All surgeries carry some risks, such as bleeding, bruising, and swelling. There is also a low risk of infection, hematoma, or seroma. These can be minimized by ensuring that your surgeon is well trained, experienced, and recognized for achieving excellent outcomes. Capsular contracture is a specific risk associated with breast implant procedures. Historical studies on traditional implants have reported rates as high as 1 in 5-6 over a 10-year period, but more recent studies using modern smooth implant technology, like the Motiva implants used at Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, report considerably lower rates. There are certain steps that can be taken to further reduce the risk of developing capsular contracture, and it is important to choose a surgeon who is dedicated to minimizing those risks. At Colorado Plastic Surgery Center, our surgeons are highly attentive to the technical measures that decrease capsular contracture, including the use of a funnel for implant insertion, protection of the skin during surgery, and sterile technique. For patients who do develop a thickened capsule or early signs of capsular contracture, we may use the Aspen Therapy System to help soften the tissue and treat it in its early stages. Loss of sensation, which is discussed above, implant rupture, and implant deflation (if saline) are also risks associated with breast augmentation surgery.