Breast Augmentation

Procedures

Breast Augmentation Surgery

Breast augmentation is a choice for patients who are dissatisfied with either their breast volume or breast shape. The procedure can increase the fullness of your breasts, give rise to better breast projection, help to elevate the breast, and correct asymmetry issues. Severely dropping breasts may require mastopexy in concert with the augmentation.

About the Procedure

The procedure involves the utilization of breast implants either silicone filled or saline filled to attain greater breast volume. The type of implant to be used is determined by patient desire, body type, skin elasticity and breast anatomy. The implants are placed through a small incision by your infra-mammary fold or through a small incision placed partially around the areola. The implants are usually placed in a sub-muscular plane beneath the pectoral muscles. In some instances they are placed directly beneath the gland.

Breast Augmentation is done as an outpatient under general anesthesia and the cost of the procedure includes the cost of the implants. Mammography can be affected by implant placement and should be discussed with Dr. Brown at your consultation.

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Where does Dr. Brown Perform Surgery?

All cosmetic and the majority of hand surgeries are performed at the Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center. Reconstructive procedures are typically performed at the Catholic Medical Center , in addition to cases in which concurrent medical conditions necessitate a hospital setting. Bedford Ambulatory Surgical Center does have the option for overnight stay if a particular procedure requires it.

What Happens During a Consultation?

During the initial consult the trust of the discussion will be directed at determining the best possible approach to meeting your desires and expectations. We will first determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure you are seeking, and then explore all other options. The goal is to provide you with all the information you will need to make an appropriate decision about proceeding with the surgery. This includes all risk and potential complications, time frame with regards to being out of work or away from particular activities, pre and post operative requirements, and expectations with regards to healing and recovery times. It will also include an extensive medical history and a physical examination. Procedures covered by your insurance usually require preoperative approval and may require supporting information from your primary care physician. Pre and post operative pictures of similar patients will also be reviewed with you. Finally the cost of the procedure to include surgeon’s fee, anesthesia’s fee, and the surgical center’s costs will be presented to you.

What are the Payment Options?

Payment for cosmetic procedures not covered by insurance are required in full preoperatively. Payment plans are available through care credit for all places involved, care credit is a independent company that finances self-pay surgeries and medical procedures.

How Do I Set Up a Consultation?

Consults can be scheduled via telephone at 603 232-2860 or at drstevenlbrown@gmail.com

Procedures

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Breast Surgery

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