Tips on Breast Augmentation

Tips for Achieving the Best Results

There are a number of things that can be done before, during, and after breast augmentation surgery to ensure the lowest complication rate, the speediest recovery, and the best results. This page provides an overview of the steps Dr. Loftus takes to reduce risks, speed recovery, and optimize results. And remember that women travel to Cincinnati from all over the country to have Dr. Loftus perform their surgery…. So, keep in mind that this is an option for you, no matter where you live.

Using breast sizers to get the results you want:

Sizers are extremely useful in determining your final breast size and help eliminate uncertainty and anxieties. Dr. Loftus recommends bringing two tight sports bras to your consultation session so that you can use implant sizers to determine the volume of breast implants that will give you your desired result. Dr. Loftus will offer guidance on implant size, but you will make the final decision. Read more tips about breast size selection.

Customizing Your Surgical Plan:

Each woman differs in her physical features and goals. Therefore, each woman deserves a surgical plan tailored to her needs. Dr. Loftus will explain all the breast augmentation options and will design a plan that is best suited to your needs. Read tips about making the best decisions regarding silicone or saline, under/over, smooth/textured, profile, fill, and incision site.

Reducing Your Risk of Complications

Reducing the risk of infection, capsular contracture, asymmetry, displacement, deflation, nipple numbness, and other potential problems after surgery should be a primary concern. Dr. Loftus recommends several things that can be done to reduce the risk of complications and improve your results. Read tips for reducing your risk of complications from breast augmentation. If your doctor isn’t taking the same precautions, ask why. However, also be aware that no matter how vigilant your plastic surgeon is, no plastic surgeon can guarantee against risks and complications following breast augmentation or any surgical procedure.

Planning your Breast Augmentation Surgery

There are a number of important steps you can and should take to optimize your entire experience surrounding your breast augmentation surgery. Learn about tips for planning your breast augmentation.

Speeding Your Recovery Following Breast Augmentation

Reducing pain and nausea are critical to speeding your recovery following breast augmentation. Read tips about how to best achieve a breast augmentation speedy recovery.

To Lift or Not to Lift?

Many women wonder whether they need a breast lift in addition to their breast implants or whether breast augmentation alone will meet their needs. Read tips about breast lift considerations.

Getting the Most out of Your Breast Enhancement Consultation

During your initial breast augmentation consultation, Dr. Loftus will examine your breasts and take careful measurements which will guide them in advising you about your breast augmentation options. She will make special note of nipple position, breast volume, breast width, distance between your breasts, breast shape and projection, and height of the fold beneath each breast. She will point out asymmetries (no two breasts are symmetric), and explain which of your breast features they can improve and how. Watch this 6 minutes breast evaluation video to see how we evaluate breasts during a consultation.

If your plastic surgeon does not evaluate your breasts carefully and make careful measurements before your breast augmentation surgery, you should question him or her.