Breast Augmentation in Plano

The consultation is where you and Dr. Barton create a personalized treatment plan for your breast augmentation in Plano.

Dr. Barton takes this time to set realistic expectations for you regarding the outcome. She usually shows you before and after photos from her previous breast augmentation surgeries.

She also gives you detailed pre- and post-care instructions, making sure you understand the importance of following them thoroughly for the best possible results.

In Plano, we will determine that this procedure is not safe for you if you:

• Are currently pregnant or nursing.
• Have a medical condition preventing surgery.
• Are in poor general health.
• Have unrealistic expectations about results.
• Have active infections or an untreated skin condition in the treatment area.

For your breast augmentation in Plano, we use Mentor breast implants, the #1 global brand in breast aesthetics, which boasts a 98% satisfaction rate among breast augmentation and reconstruction patients.

There are many decisions to make when it comes to choosing your implants. Here are a few options you and Dr. Barton will discuss during the consultation.

Saline vs. Silicone

Saline implants add volume with a sterile saline solution (salt water). If they rupture, your body simply absorbs the saline and naturally disposes of it.

Silicone implants use a silicone gel that feels similar to natural breast tissue. However, if rupturing occurs, the gel could leak into your breasts, so we require follow-up appointments to ensure your implants are in good shape.

Shapes

Based on your anatomy and ideal breast appearance, we also discuss options for the shape of your implants. Including:

• Round: a circular and symmetrical implant that gives a fuller look at the top of your breasts.
• Teardrop: an implant that is tapered at the top and fuller at the bottom to mimic a natural breast slope.
• Gummy Bear: Typically a teardrop-shaped implant with a more firm gel than traditional silicone implants. This offers a natural feel with less risk of leakage or rippling.

Texture

We discuss whether you would prefer a smooth or textured implant for your breast augmentation in Plano.

• Smooth: Feels softer and moves naturally within the breast pocket.
• Textured: Has a rough surface that helps implants adhere to tissue and reduces movement and rotation.

Before your breast augmentation in Plano, please follow these instructions:

• Stop smoking at least 4 to 6 weeks before surgery.
• Arrange for transportation and post-surgery support.
• Avoid alcohol or blood-thinning medications 1 to 2 weeks before surgery.

Please follow these post-care instructions to speed up the recovery process after your breast augmentation in Plano:

• Take pain medications prescribed by Dr. Barton or another specialist.
• Use ointment and cream on the incision sites.
• Replace gauze regularly to cover the incision sites and keep them clean.
• Wear loose button-down shirts that are easy to take off.
• Wear your compression garment as instructed to improve blood flow in your breasts.

Dr. Barton places incisions in easily concealable locations around your breast, making them hardly noticeable, especially when wearing a bra or swimsuit top.

Scars typically fade. At McGuiness Dermatology & Plastic Surgery, we have a range of treatments to help accelerate this process. After you’ve healed and recovered completely from your breast augmentation, you can visit our aesthetics practice for collagen-boosting services like microneedling or laser skin treatments.

Collagen is a protein in your body that aids in wound care. When you’re injured, your body boosts collagen production, which triggers cellular regeneration (replacing old, dead skin cells with new, healthy ones). This protein also keeps your skin strong and firm. Treatments like microneedling and laser light therapies boost collagen to help fade scars, reduce hyperpigmentation, and give you healthier skin.

Yes! It is possible to achieve more volume without implants. The alternative to a breast augmentation in Plano is known as a fat transfer.

A fat transfer involves using fat from a donor area of your body, like your abdomen or thighs, and injecting it into your breast(s) to give you a natural and fuller chest.

This is ideal for smaller improvements in breast size rather than more significant added volume.

Most patients who choose this surgery appreciate that it’s a more natural approach to breast enhancement, and it allows them to slim and contour another area of their body.

Unlike with implants, this surgery can last a lifetime, offering permanent results.

A breast augmentation increases the size of your breasts and improves their shape. It does not, however, fix sagging that may occur from aging or other transitions in life.

If you’re happy with the size of your breasts but want to give them a fuller, lifted look, we recommend a mastopexy (a breast lift). This surgery removes excess skin and repositions your breasts.

In some cases, we can combine a breast lift with a breast augmentation or fat transfer to give your breasts a new, elevated appearance.

A breast augmentation is a surgical procedure that can last 10 to 20 years depending on the implant and how your body responds to it.

It is not permanent, so replacements may be necessary if you wish to maintain the shape that breast implants provide.

Replacing your implants reduces your risk of complications like rippling, rupturing, or capsular contracture (when tissue hardens around one or both of your implants).

Asymmetrical breasts are when breasts don’t appear similar in size, shape, or position. A breast augmentation can improve symmetry by changing the size and shape of one breast to match the other.

We can also perform a breast reduction if you prefer to have the size of your chest match the smaller breast.

A breast lift alters the position of your breasts by tightening the skin, which can make them appear more symmetrical.

Initial recovery takes 1 to 2 weeks, while swelling and discomfort subside within 4 to 6 weeks.

Dr. Natalie Barton completed her plastic and reconstructive training at the Department of Plastic Surgery at the University of California, Irvine.

To earn her board certification, she trained extensively to possess the skills required to deliver exceptional results. She also passed comprehensive exams, proving that she can be trusted to produce beautiful and functional outcomes with her surgical procedures.

This level of training also gives her the ability to personalize your breast augmentation. With her knowledge of anatomy and artistic eye, she creates outcomes that look natural and complement your figure well.

Dr. Barton makes sure you’re fully aware of the risks involved with a breast augmentation in Plano. She also works to minimize the risks by reviewing your medical history and ensuring you follow pre- and post-care instructions. Some risks include:

• Lack of nipple sensation
• Changes in nipple sensation
• Infection
• Hematoma
• Leakage or rupture

If you experience these, or any other risks or side effects, call our office immediately and we can provide you with solutions.