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Healy Plastic Surgery & Med Spa
If you are dreaming of beautifully proportioned curves that enhance your natural silhouette, breast augmentation surgery offers a sophisticated solution for women seeking to increase breast size, restore lost volume after life changes, or achieve improved symmetry.
At Healy Plastic Surgery in Honolulu, Dr. Jeff Healy combines his extensive surgical expertise with an artistic eye, meticulously tailoring each procedure to your unique physique and aesthetic aspirations. Our personalized approach ensures natural-looking results that harmonize with your body, empowering you to embrace a renewed sense of confidence and feminine allure. Discover a transformation that feels authentically you.
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Breast augmentation is a popular and transformative cosmetic surgery procedure designed to increase breast size and enhance overall shape. At Healy Plastic Surgery in Honolulu, Dr. Healy offers personalized breast augmentation to address concerns such as naturally small breasts, asymmetry, or volume loss following pregnancy or weight fluctuations.
Utilizing advanced techniques and a selection of high-quality saline or silicone breast implants, his goal is to achieve beautiful, natural-looking, and proportionate results that harmonize with your unique physique, enhancing your feminine allure.
Your breast implant surgery will begin with a comprehensive consultation to discuss your aesthetic goals, body type, and options for breast implants. Your breast surgery will be performed in our AAAASF-certified in-office OR under general anesthesia for your comfort.
Dr. Healy creates a precise incision, chosen for minimal visibility (most commonly in the breast crease, or also via the armpit or around the areola). He then carefully creates a pocket for the implant and positions it to achieve your desired contour before meticulously closing the incisions.
Choosing the optimal placement for your breast implants is a key decision, and Dr. Healy will discuss whether subglandular (above the muscle) or submuscular (below the muscle) placement is best suited for your body and aesthetic goals. Placing implants above the muscle can often lead to a quick recovery with minimal initial discomfort, and it avoids any distortion of the implant shape when your pectoral muscles flex.
Conversely, placing implants below the muscle typically provides more breast tissue coverage, which can result in a more natural-looking slope and feel, especially for thinner patients, can make mammograms more accurate, and may also reduce the visibility of implant rippling. Placing implants below the muscle also has a quick recovery with minimal discomfort. Dr. Healy's personalized approach ensures the technique chosen will best complement your unique anatomy for beautiful, harmonious results.
Choosing the right type of breast implant is a deeply personal decision, and Dr. Healy will guide you through every consideration to ensure your desired outcome. Both saline and silicone implants are excellent options, each offering distinct characteristics:
These implants consist of a silicone shell filled with sterile saline solution after insertion. A key advantage is that they can be inserted through a smaller incision. If breast implant rupture occurs, the saline is harmlessly absorbed by the body, and deflation is immediately noticeable.
Silicone implants come pre-filled with a cohesive silicone gel. They are widely praised for mimicking the natural look and feel of breast tissue more closely, offering a softer, more natural movement and contour. They are less prone to visible rippling, especially in thinner patients. While a "silent rupture" can occur (not immediately noticeable), newer generations of silicone implants are considered very safe, and routine screenings can monitor their integrity. These are by far the most popular implants nowadays, and approximately 95% of Dr. Healy’s patients choose silicone.
Dr. Healy will discuss these details, along with your body type and aesthetic goals, to help you make an informed decision for your ideal, natural-looking result.
Breast augmentation surgery is tailored to address a variety of aesthetic concerns, including:
Breast augmentation specifically addresses the breasts, enhancing their size, shape, and projection to improve overall feminine body contours.
Increased breast volume and fullness.
Improved breast shape and projection.
Correction of breast asymmetry.
Restoration of lost breast volume after life changes.
Enhanced cleavage and improved fit in clothing.
Boosted self-confidence and body image.
Natural-looking results that complement your physique.
Women who are at least 18 years old (for saline implants) or 22 years old (for silicone implants), desire increased breast size or improved breast shape, are in good general health, and have realistic expectations about the surgical outcome may typically undergo breast augmentation.
Recovery after breast augmentation involves some initial soreness, swelling, and bruising, which can be managed with prescribed medication. A compression bra or surgical garment will be worn to support healing. Most patients can return to light, non-strenuous activities within 1-2 weeks, with visible swelling largely subsiding over several weeks. Dr. Healy and his caring team will provide detailed post-operative instructions and support throughout your healing process.
The initial increase in breast size will be visible immediately after breast augmentation. However, your final breast shape and position will become more apparent as swelling resolves over several weeks to a few months.
Breast implants are designed to be long-lasting devices, but they are not considered lifetime devices. While many women enjoy their results for 10-15 years or more, implants may eventually require replacement or revision surgery due to complications or aesthetic changes over time.
At Healy Plastic Surgery in Honolulu, Dr. Healy brings unparalleled expertise and an artistic eye to every breast augmentation procedure.
With his extensive surgical experience, including two decades as a military doctor, he meticulously tailors each surgery to achieve beautifully natural-looking, harmonious results that enhance your unique figure. Our commitment to patient-first care means Dr. Healy personally sees all surgical patients, providing complimentary lifetime follow-up in our state-of-the-art, AAAASF-certified in-office OR.
Dr. Healy offers both silicone and saline breast implants, discussing the pros and cons of each during your consultation to help you choose the best option for your goals.
Common incision options include inframammary (in the breast crease), periareolar (around the nipple), or transaxillary (in the armpit). Dr. Healy will discuss the best choice for you.
While most women successfully breastfeed after augmentation, some may experience difficulty, more commonly if the incision is around the nipple. This is an important topic to discuss with Dr. Healy.
Over time, breast implants typically settle and feel softer, blending naturally with your breast tissue.
You will need to avoid strenuous exercise, especially upper body workouts, for several weeks (typically 6 weeks) after surgery.
Regular self-exams and routine follow-up appointments with Dr. Healy are recommended. For silicone implants, MRI screenings are typically recommended every few years after the initial five years post-surgery.
We understand concerns regarding Breast Implant Illness (BII) and are committed to transparent discussions about all aspects of breast augmentation. While most breast augmentation patients enjoy their implants without complication, Dr. Healy will thoroughly review the current scientific understanding and discuss any symptoms you may be experiencing to ensure your peace of mind and safety.
Capsular contracture is the formation of firm scar tissue around an implant, which can occasionally lead to breast hardening or discomfort. Dr. Healy employs meticulous surgical techniques and provides specific post-operative care instructions, to help minimize this risk.
While some breast pain is normal after breast augmentation, Dr. Healy and his caring team prioritize your comfort. We utilize effective pain management strategies both during and after surgery, ensuring your recovery is as smooth and manageable as possible. We specialize in our quick recovery protocol to ensure an easy recovery. Most patients only take Tylenol after augmentation and are always impressed by how easy the recovery process is.
Breast augmentation is generally considered a cosmetic surgery procedure and is not covered by insurance. However, we are happy to offer financing options for a smooth and seamless treatment experience.
