Breast augmentation using breast implants continues to be the most popular cosmetic surgery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  Nationally, breast augmentation is one of the most common procedures performed annually by Tim R. Love, M.D. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. 

Oklahoma women choose to undergo breast augmentation surgery for various reasons.  These personal reasons may include the perception that breasts are underdeveloped or because of differences in the size or from changes after pregnancy or breast feeding.  Some patients in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma are happy with their basic shape, but desire the best possible fullness.  Often after weight loss, aging or childbirth, a woman’s volume and shape may change.

Breast augmentation using breast implants can give a woman more proportional shape and can improve self image and self confidence. 

Remember that augmentation, as with all cosmetic procedures, is best to be done for yourself, and not to fulfill someone else’s desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.

Augmentation does not correct severely drooping breasts. A breast lift (mastopexy) may be needed to adequately improve the overall appearance and regain the youthful appearance.  Mastopexy can often be performed in conjunction with an augmentation but sometimes must be performed separately. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma plastic surgeon Tim R. Love, M.D. will assist in assessing your individual situation.

Best results may be obtained from an augmentation if:

- You are physically healthy
- Have realistic expectations
- Your breasts are fully developed
- You are bothered by the feeling that your breasts are too small
- You are dissatisfied with your breasts due to loss of shape and volume after pregnancy, weight loss or aging.
- Your breasts vary in size or shape
- One or both of your breasts failed to develop normally

Implant type and size is best determined based upon a patient’s desired increase in size and her breast anatomy, skin elasticity and body type.

Augmentation patients in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma have options of using either saline or gel-filled implants. Both implant types provide excellent, safe results. Decision of saline vs. gel can best be made following a consultation with Tim R. Love, M.D. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Saline implants are filled with sterile salt water. They are filled with varying amounts of saline which can affect the shape, firmness and feel of the breast.  When it leaks, it will collapse and the saline will be absorbed and naturally expelled by the body.

Silicone implants are filled with an elastic gel. When it leaks, the gel may remain within the implant pocket and may not collapse.  Implant monitoring by ultrasound or MRI can identify this condition.

For more information on the best breast augmentation in Oklahoma City, contact Dr. Tim Love's office today.