The women of New York are among the most beautiful and stylish women in the world. To achieve this image, many women devote a great deal of time and effort to maintaining a healthy and fit physique. However, diet, exercise, and clothing choices can only do so much to mask small breasts. Breast augmentation with Long Island plastic surgeon Dr. James Romanelli can be the answer to improved breast fullness and shape.
Dr. Romanelli uses a specialized technique to perform breast augmentation, which results is less (if any) bruising and less pain, meaning you can recovery more quickly. In addition, this technique helps to reduce incidence of capsular contracture. This is accomplished by:
- Carefully minimizing the amount of disruption to the vascular system to limit bleeding by using a fiberoptic light source and pinpoint coagulation
- Using a surgical-grade antibiotic cleanser, special skin preparation before surgery, and irrigation of the implant with a triple antibiotic solution to minimize the risk of infection.
To learn more about breast enhancement, click here to request a free surgical consultation with Dr. James Romanelli, a board-certified plastic surgeon and specialist in breast augmentation.
Performing Breast Augmentation on Long Island
Once you've made the decision to visit Dr. Romanelli's practice Long Island for breast enlargement surgery, he will assist you in addressing various options in order to achieve optimum results from your breast augmentation. Dr. Romanelli's years of experience allow him to tailor your surgery to meet your specific needs and goals.
Incision Placement Options
Many factors affect the placement of the incision in breast augmentation surgery, such as breast implant type, degree of augmentation, and your particular anatomy. Regardless of which incision site is used, the goal is always to minimize visible scarring. Dr. Romanelli will take into consideration your personal circumstances to help you determine which of the following options is appropriate for you.
- A periareolar incision is made along the bottom border of the areola - the more darkly pigmented circle of skin surrounding the nipple. Although the incision is directly on the breast, in most cases this method will create very little noticeable scarring while providing direct access to the interior breast anatomy.
- An inframammary incision is chosen by the majority of Dr. Romanelli's patients. This incision is made just below the breast where it connects with the chest wall. This approach provides the surgeon the most direct route for implant placement and adjustment. It is hidden within or slightly above the fold of the breast.
- A transaxillary incision is made in the crease of the underarm, so scarring is not very visible. However, this incision is not hidden beneath a bra or bikini top, and the incision generally cannot be used again for secondary surgeries.
Implant Size Choices
Choosing the right size implants can seem intimidating, but Dr. Romanelli and his nurses help make the process comfortable and reliable. There is no absolute "right size" but instead there is a range of sizes that will look proportional and attractive on a woman's figure. Dr. Romanelli takes specific breast measurements in order to precisely identify nipple position, breast asymmetries, and, most importantly, the optimal width for each patient's breast implants. Then the patient puts on a surgical bra and "tries out" her new breast fullness using breast forms or "sizers." These sizers give a great preview of breast fullness for a specific implant size (e.g., 380 cc's). Dr. Romanelli provides feedback and advice on breast implants for New York and Long Island patients.
Implant Placement Options
Breast implants may be inserted either under the pectoral muscle (submuscular or subpectoral placement) or over the pectoral muscle (subglandular). Placement of the implant depends on many factors, including an individual's anatomy, the degree of breast enlargement desired, and the type of breast implants our New York and Long Island patients choose. Dr. Romanelli will help you weigh these considerations, and will make a recommendation for the placement which is appropriate for you.
- Submuscular placement positions the implant behind the pectoralis (chest) muscle. Both saline and silicone gel implants are routinely inserted using this method, which generally provides a more natural appearance for most body types. Patients may experience a slightly longer, less comfortable recovery compared to the subglandular method. There is less interference with mammograms with submuscular implants. Dr. Romanelli recommends this placement for more than 95% of his patients.
- The subglandular method places the implant directly behind the breast tissue, but above the pectoral muscle. Because there is no cutting of the muscle, recovery is usually more comfortable. Dr. Romanelli may recommend for women with some specific breast shapes. It is sometimes an option for women who may otherwise need a breast lift, but who wish to avoid the scars or a lift. However, this placement method may make implants appear more noticeable, particularly for women with small breasts or thin skin.
Anesthesia
Dr. Romanelli and the staff at his Long Island breast enlargement practice make every effort to ensure your comfort and health before, during, and after surgery. To that end, anesthesia is always administered by a highly qualified, board-certified M.D. anesthesiologist. For most of Dr. Romanelli's breast augmentation patients a light general anesthesia is used to allow the patient to sleep comfortably through the procedure. Newer anesthesia techniques have improved the recovery time from anesthesia, with few patients experiencing aftereffects such as nausea and grogginess. Breast implant surgery usually takes about 50 minutes for Dr. Romanelli to perform.
Taking the Next Step
The decision to have breast augmentation on Long Island is just the first step in rejuvenating your appearance. There are many choices and options that you'll have to give careful thought and consideration. Dr. Romanelli's goal is the utmost satisfaction of each of his patients. He recognizes that each surgery is as different and unique as the individual patient, and he tailors each procedure to your specific needs.
Click here to request a free surgical consultation with Dr. James Romanelli, board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast enlargement in New York women.