Considering breast augmentation? We begin with a clear conversation about your goals, health history, and lifestyle. We’ll review options for breast enhancement in Portland, such as breast implants, explain the steps of plastic surgery, and outline a personalized plan. Bring photos you like but expect us to translate “look” into measurements that fit your frame for balanced breast implants.
Size, Shape, and Profile: What Matters Most
Cup sizes aren’t precise in surgery. Instead, we focus on breast base width, projection (profile), and your natural tissue to choose implants that complement your proportions. We’ll also discuss incision location and implant placement to support natural-looking breast augmentation and smooth recovery.
Saline Implants vs. Silicone Implants
How To Choose Your Implant Fill
Saline breast implant options (saline implants) are filled after placement, allowing minor adjustments and typically smaller incisions. If a rupture occurs, the implant deflates and the body absorbs the sterile saltwater. Silicone implants are pre-filled with cohesive gel for a soft, natural feel and less rippling; they may require periodic imaging per FDA guidance. We’ll review benefits, trade-offs, and your priorities—feel, incision size, and monitoring—so your breast implants match your goals.
Thinking Ahead: Maintenance and Exchange
Breast implants are not lifetime devices. While many patients enjoy long-lasting results, changes like pregnancy, weight shifts, aging, or implant wear can prompt a breast implant exchange down the road. We’ll explain signs that suggest evaluation and how exchange surgery works if you ever wish to update size, type, or address concerns.
Planning, Recovery, and Longevity
Recovery Basics You Can Expect
Plan for help the first few days, wear a supportive bra, walk gently, and avoid strenuous activity until cleared. Most people return to light routines relatively quickly, but your exact timeline depends on your procedure and healing.
How Long Do Breast Implants Last?
There’s no set expiration date. Some patients consider revision or exchange around the 10- to 15-year mark, while others proceed sooner or later depending on comfort, aesthetics, and medical evaluation. Regular follow-ups with our plastic surgery team help you protect your results.
Ready to talk about breast implants in Portland, OR, with a friendly, board-certified plastic surgery team? Call (503) 646-0101 to book your consultation at The Waldorf Center in Portland, OR—we also welcome patients from Vancouver, WA.