Breast Augmentation in Chesterfield, MO | Charles Nathan, MD, FACS

Understanding Breast Augmentation

At St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery, breast augmentation is a premier procedure designed to enhance the size, shape, and symmetry of breasts. Women seeking to improve their breast appearance trust the expertise of our board-certified plastic surgeons, who specialize in creating beautiful, natural-looking results.

Candidate Qualifications

Ideal breast augmentation candidates include healthy non-smokers who:

• Desire improved breast size and shape
• Have minimal breast sagging
• Want to address breast asymmetry
• Seek to improve body proportions

Implant Options

Saline Implants

Saline implants are placed empty and then filled with sterile saltwater solution. This technique allows for smaller incisions and provides the advantage of visible deflation if rupture occurs.

Silicone Implants

Pre-filled with cohesive gel, silicone implants closely mimic natural breast tissue. These implants offer a more natural feel and are less prone to visible rippling.

Implant Placement Techniques

• Sub-glandular placement: Between breast tissue and pectoral muscles
• Sub-muscular placement: Beneath the pectoral muscles

Incision Options

• Inframammary: Along the breast fold
• Periareolar: Around the areola
• Transaxillary: Within the armpit crease

Recovery Expectations

Most patients experience initial tightness and soreness for 48 hours. Swelling typically peaks by day 3-4, with most individuals feeling ready to return to work within a week. Full recovery and exercise resumption generally occur around 6 weeks post-procedure.

Breast Augmentation Benefits

• Enhanced breast size and symmetry
• Improved body proportions
• Increased self-confidence
• Customizable aesthetic results

For more information about Breast Augmentation in Chesterfield, MO, submit an enquiry to Charles Nathan, MD, FACS.