Breast Implant Surgery Recovery Time-frame

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Breast Implant Recovery Time-frame – 

With many women temporarily off of work or working from home, due to the quarantine, it may be an ideal time to schedule that breast implant surgery you have been putting off. As with any surgery, there is some recovery period or “downtime” after a breast augmentation. But modern advancements in surgical techniques have dramatically reduced the time you must take off from work. So, while you’ve got some time at home now might just be the perfect time to consider breast enhancement surgery!

As the Detroit area’s top breast implant surgeon, Dr. Ali is often asked about the recovery time after breast augmentation. In this article he discusses the general time frame of recovery after breast implant surgery, to help you schedule the best time for you. However, every patient heals differently – depending on their age, skin, overall health, and type of procedure – breast augmentation recovery goes through some predictable stages.

This article discusses the “typical” recovery schedule for most breast implant patients. However, the best way to know what to expect after your breast implant surgery is to schedule a consultation with Board Certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali.

He has performed breast augmentation on hundreds of women in the metro Detroit area, and across Oakland County. He will answer your questions and take the time to explain what to expect before, during and after breast augmentation surgery in your unique situation.

Breast Implant Recovery Calendar

Days 1 to 4 after Breast Implant Surgery

This is the inflammatory period, where breasts are swollen, and may feel tight, uncomfortable or even be painful. During this period most patients require some medication to be comfortable. Bruising may start to appear, and fluid retention is also common.

Days 5 to 10 after Breast Implant Surgery

If permitted by your surgeon, it is now generally OK to shower and get the incisions briefly wet.

Pain now tends to occur more at night – typically between 3a.m. to 6 a.m. Usually you will be instructed by your breast implant surgeon to begin breast massages during this period.

Your external sutures will be removed – and/or if the surgeon used tissue glue or tape it will begin to fall off after a week or two. After a week you may even be able to return to work – if approved by your surgeon.

Be aware of signs of bleeding or infection during this time period and alert your surgeon if anything seems amiss.

Days 11 to 21 after Breast Implant Surgery

By now there is very low risk of infection and bleeding. You can typically now increased physical activity, such as low-impact exercises.

The majority of the swelling should begin to subside, however you may still have some occasional pain at night.

In some individuals ‘pins and needles’ sensations in the nipple area may be experienced as the nerves begin to “wake up”. This, along with some areas of skin numbness, is normal – and will gradually subside.

Days 22 to 42 after Breast Implant Surgery

By now you should not require any pain medications – although you can generally take ibuprofen or Tylenol, with your surgeon’s permission. You should be able to transition to higher impact aerobic activities, during this time period, as well.

Day 43 to 9 Months after Breast Implant Surgery

The scar tissue should be relaxing, softening the initial firm and tight feeling of the breast implants. The remaining 5 to 10% of swelling should also subside.

At this point most women will have a good idea of what the final results look like. Although, some women may feel faster or slower than the “norm”.

It is critical to follow your surgeon’s post-op instructions – including wearing compression garments, taking pain medication, and avoiding certain activities. Dr. Ali will explain what you can expect, in your unique situation, regarding the recovery period.

The Detroit Area’s Best Breast Implant Surgery

Dr. Ali is a Detroit Area double board certified plastic surgeon, who has helped thousands of women get the breasts they want with breast implant surgery. He will offer you a consultation so you can understand what the best surgical options are for you. He will take the time to carefully answer all of your questions, and make sure that you have an understanding of the best techniques for achieving your appearance goals.

Detroit Area Breast Implant Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200

Choosing Your Breast Implant Size & Shape

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Choosing Your Breast Implant Size & Shape-

This month, to celebrate the relaxing of social distancing, Dr. Ali is offering special discounts on both silicone and saline breast implants! All that’s left for you to do is choose the size, shape, and implant material! In this article board certified Detroit area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali offer information and tips for choosing the breast implant material and shape that’s best for you.

When it comes to breast augmentation, there’s no such thing as one-size-fits-all breast implants. Depending on a variety of factors including heredity, pregnancies, your body shape and natural contours, breast implants must be individually chosen to match each woman and meet her appearance goals.

There are only three companies that sell breast implants in the U.S. These are Allergan, Mentor and Sientra. And the only silicone implants currently approved for use in the US are made by Mentor and Allergan. (Sientra is still in business after their factory burned down, but their production of breast implants is stopped or limited.)

However, these manufacturers offer a wide range of breast implant sizes, designs, shapes and “profiles”. Only board-certified plastic surgeons like Dri. Ali have access to all the various types of implants. Dr. Ali will help you choose the best type of implant for your body type, individual needs, and appearance goals.

Breast Implant Materials

Saline Breast Implants

Saline breast implants are filled with sterile salt water. They do provide a uniform shape, firmness and feel, but are less popular than silicone implants because they do not feel as “natural”.

Structured saline breast implants contain an inner structure which helps make the breast implant feel more natural.

If the saline filled breast implant shell leaks, it will collapse and the saline will be absorbed and naturally expelled by the body. Saline breast implants also offer the advantage of requiring a smaller incision.

Silicone Breast Implants

Silicone breast implants are filled with silicone gel, which feels remarkably like natural breast tissue. Silicone breast implants are FDA-approved for breast augmentation in women age 22 or older.

Some women are concerned about silicone breast leaks because of inferior breast implant technologies that were in use many years ago. However this should not be a concern. Today’s silicone breast implants are far superior, and in rare cases where a leak occurs, the gel may remain within the implant shell. This means that a leaking implant filled with silicone gel will not collapse. And, all breast implants manufactured for use in the United States come with a lifetime manufacturer’s warranty.

“Gummy bear breast implants” contain a silicone gel inside the implant that is thicker than traditional silicone gel implants. They maintain their shape even if the implant shell is broken. However gummy bear breast implants are firmer than traditional implants, and require a slightly longer incision in the skin.

Breast Implants Shapes

Round Breast Implants

Because round implants are the same shape all over, there is less concern about them rotating out of place. Round breast implants typically make breasts appear fuller than contoured shaped implants.

When very large round implants are chosen they may be slightly less “natural” looking – giving more of a high profile “Hollywood” look. Some women prefer this look, while many women opt for something more natural.

Contoured Breast Implants

Contoured breast implants are shaped like a natural breast and are more anatomically correct. There are a variety of contoured shapes available to match a woman’s frame, body type, and appearance. Contoured breast implants come in different shapes, including: anatomical, teardrop, or bio-dimensional.

Dr. Ali is one of Oakland County’s top breast implant surgeon. He will show you the different shapes that are available, and take exact measurements of your chest and breasts, before recommending the proper breast implant shape and proportions for your frame.

Breast Implant Profiles

The “profile” of a breast implant refers to how far it projects from your chest.

In addition to selecting the size of implant, Dr. Ali will discuss the profile options of your breast implant. Profile types may be high, moderate or low, and should be matched to the width of your chest for the best “fit” for your frame.

High profile implants have more volume in a narrower width, which is often best for women with a narrow ribcage. A lower profile may be better for a more broadly built woman. Dr. Ali will discuss this with you to help you achieve the best aesthetic result.

Smooth vs Textured Breast Implants

Smooth breast implants have the advantage of being the softest feeling – and the most natural in terms of movement. However they may develop some slight rippling under the skin that is visible or palpable to the touch.

Textured breast implants have a slight texturing that helps the body develop scar tissue to hold the breast implant in shape. This makes textured breast implants less likely to move and become re-positioned. Texturing also offers some advantage in diminishing the risk of a tight scar capsule.

Best Oakland County Breast Implant Surgery

As you can see there are many decisions to be made when selecting the best breast implant that is right for you. The only way to truly understand your options is to schedule a consultation with a top Oakland county breast surgeon like Dr. Ali. If you are considering breast implant surgery, he will be happy to offer you a consultation to help you decide the right size, shape and type of implant for you.

Feel beautiful inside and out, with breast implant surgery. And remember, financing options are also available.

Oakland County Breast Implant Surgeon: 248-335-2700

Should I Get A Breast Lift or Breast Augmentation?

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Should I Get A Breast Lift or Breast Augmentation?

At AMAE Plastic Surgery in Troy, MI area, many patients come to us asking whether their cosmetic goals will be better achieved with breast augmentation surgery or with breast lift surgery. Since both procedures can result in a youthful, confidence-boosting silhouette, it can seem a little tricky choosing the right one. Both surgeries come with their own unique benefits, and some women even ultimately wind up deciding to get both procedures.

In this article, we’ll take a look at some crucial deciding factors in choosing between a breast lift, breast augmentation, or both!

Differences between Breast Lift & Breast Augmentation

When considering a breast lift versus breast augmentation, one must first understand what makes the two procedures unique. To put it quite simply, breast lift surgery is performed to change the position and shape of the patient’s existing breast tissue, while breast augmentation is performed to increase the patient’s breast size. For this reason, at our Troy, MI area practice, we often perform both procedures on the same patient.

Breast Lift Surgery

Breast lift surgery is performed by making an incision in each breast, after which the skin and tissue of the treatment area is carefully lifted. This results in a tighter, firmer breast shape, which is retained by closing and tightening the incision. Unlike breast augmentation, nothing is implanted within the breast itself.

Breast lift patients can expect their breasts to feel firmer, accentuated by the perky “lifted” appearance from which the procedure gets its name. Breast lift surgery can correct the appearance of downward-pointing nipples, as well as restore the appearance of fullness, and correct the shape or position (height) of the existing breast tissue.

Since a breast lift does not increase or decrease the volume of the breast, patients may chose to have a breast augmentation or reduction performed in conjunction with their breast lift. Board certified Troy, MI area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has years of experience performing both procedures. When performed simultaneously, Dr. Ali is capable of delivering results of both breast lift and breast augmentation surgery that compliment one another in perfect harmony.

Breast Augmentation Surgery

Breast augmentation patients can expect their procedure to result in larger, fuller breasts. At AMAE Plastic Surgery in Troy, MI area, we are capable of providing the exact increase in volume our breast augmentation patients desire. From the subtlest increase to something significantly more substantial, Dr. Ali and his expert team will not rest until the patient’s goals are met.

Unlike breast lift surgery, breast augmentation achieves its increased volume by making small incisions in the breasts, through which a saline or silicone implant is inserted. At our Troy, MI area practice, the implants we offer – made with either silicone or saline – have been approved by the FDA, and are both equally safe and effective.

Good Breast Lift Candidates

Breast lift surgery is an excellent option for sagging breasts and lax breast skin that is causing the breasts to hang low or point downward. During the breast lift procedure, board certified Troy, MI area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali removes excess skin from each breast, allowing him to lift the tissue and form a firmer, tighter shape. Breast lift surgery is also a popular choice among women who have undergone significant weight loss and have loose, lax or sagging skin as a result.

Good Candidates for Breast Augmentation

No matter how subtle or dramatic the increase, with breast augmentation, the size and shape of one’s bust can be adjusted to meet the exact and specific wants and needs of the patient. During your consultation with board certified Troy, MI area plastic surgeon Dr. Ali, you will be aided in determining exactly what type, shape and size of breast implant is right for you.

Breast Lift & Breast Augmentation Together

So ultimately, which is better: a breast lift or breast augmentation? This will depend upon each woman’s body and her personal aesthetic goals. For many women who have visited our Troy, MI area practice, the answer is unequivocally both! If you are interested in a tighter, lifted silhouette and increasing your cup size, breast lift and breast augmentation surgery may be the combination you’ve been looking for.

Breast Lift & Breast Augmentation – Troy, MI area

Get the beautiful breasts you want with breast lift surgery, breast augmentation surgery, or a combination of the two procedures. At AMAE Plastic Surgery in Troy, MI area, our expert team will gladly guide you down the treatment path that is right for you.

Contact us today for a consultation – and find out if you’re a better fit for breast lift surgery, breast augmentation surgery, or even both!

Breast Lift Surgery – Troy, MI area: 248-335-7200

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Jan. Special: $500 Off Gummy Bear Breast Implants

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**$500 OFF GUMMY BEAR SILICONE BREAST AUGMENTATION**

We are pleased to offer $500 off of Breast Augmentation with the popular and natural feeling “Gummy Bear” silicone breast implants. Start the New Year with the beautiful body you’ve always wanted!

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Choosing the Right Breast Implants: FAQs

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Choosing the Right Breast Implants: FAQs –

In this article Troy, MI area double board certified breast implant surgeon Dr. Ali answers some commonly asked questions about choosing breast implants.

How do I know if I should have my implants placed over or under the muscle?

Generally, you should choose submuscular (under the muscle) breast implant placement if you have saline implants, a smaller amount of natural breast tissue, or a strong family history of breast cancer.

Typically, you should choose subglandular (over the muscle) breast implant placement if you want silicone implants, have a larger amount of natural tissue, or require a breast lift.

How do I know if I need a breast lift?

Dr. Ali will offer you a consultation to determine if you will also need a breast lift at the time of your implants. However, one way to get an idea if you need a breast lift is to stand in front of a mirror and look at your nipples in relation to the natural crease beneath your breasts.

If your nipples sit lower than your breast crease, adding breast implants without a breast lift to remove excess skin will generally make them more saggy – so you will probably need a breast lift.

Should I get round or teardrop-shaped implants?

Dr. Ali will offer you a consultation to help you determine which shape of breast implants are best for you. However, generally, round implants are the most commonly used implants. Round implants are totally symmetric so that their “orientation” (placement location) is always even and symmetric. Round implants are also less expensive than teardrop implants.

Anatomic or teardrop implants, on the other hand, are not symmetrical, with a greater projection at the bottom of the implants than at the top. So in some women, they may have a tendency to rotate causing problems.

Additionally, keep their rounded shape making them look somewhat more natural when you are lying down.

Will I get more cleavage from a breast implants?

Yes, breast implants can give you more cleavage. However, it’s important to that increasing the size of your breasts is not what gives you cleavage. Cleavage is a result of the width of your chest and how close your breasts are together – not how big they are.

If your breasts are set wide on your chest, you will have more fullness after your implants, but not more cleavage. On the other hand, if your body is narrow below your shoulders and your breast implants are placed close together, you can achieve greater cleavage even with a small implant.

What cup size should I choose?

Women tend to think of breasts in terms of cup sizes, because that is how we buy our bras. But cup size is a very subjective measurement: everyone wears their bras differently and every bra manufacturer makes them differently. A woman may be a 36C in one bra and a 34D in another.

Breast implant sizes are actually measured in cc’s. Implants range from 120 to 960 cc, with 300 to 400 cc being the most common range. Implants also differ according to their height and diameter.

Your breast implant size should be proportionate to your body in both size (number of cc’s), projection (height) and width. For example, a 200cc implant may look large enough on a petite woman with a narrow chest, while it would look small on a tall woman with a wider chest area.

Dr. Ali will work closely with you during your consultation to determine the most appropriate implant size for you.

Top Troy Area Breast Implant Surgery

Dr. Ali is a double board certified plastic surgeon, who has helped thousands of women get the beautiful breasts they want with breast implant surgery. He will offer you a consultation so you can understand what the best surgical options are for you. He will take the time to carefully answer all of your questions, and make sure that you have an understanding of the best techniques for achieving your appearance goals.

Troy Area Breast Implant Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200

Choosing Breast Implants: Shape is More Important Than Size

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Breast Implants: Why Shape Is More Important Than Size  –

Breast augmentation surgery, is one of the top plastic surgery operations performed. One of the biggest decisions faced by women considering breast augmentation surgery is what size is right for you.

Board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has performed several hundred breast implant surgeries, and is an expert at helping his Troy, MI area patients choose the most beautiful breasts for their body. In this article he’ll discuss how to go about making that important choice.

Don’t Think of Breast Implants in Terms of Bra Size

Speaking about specific cup sizes is not a good way to describe a patient’s desired size in the most general of terms. To  begin with, all bra manufacturers are different. Victoria’s Secret, for example, tends to run small, so you’d wear a larger cup size at Victoria’s Secret than at Lane Bryant. As there is no standardization of sizes in the bra industry, you could very well be a 36C in one style and a 34D in another.

A more accurate measurement of your breast size is to measure them in cc’s. The most commonly selected breast implant size ranges somewhere within  300 to 400cc, although breast implants can range anywhere from 120cc to 960cc. Your ideal size will be determined by the shape of your frame and body type. What appears large on a petit woman might look comparatively small on a taller woman.

The amount of breast tissue you began with prior to your breast augmentation surgery will also factor into your implant size. Dr. Ali will work closely with you to help you determine what size implant is right for you.

Shape is More Important than Size in Breast Implants

The most important thing to concern yourself with is overall shape. Generally, women desire a full look that is still proportionate to their body. In order to achieve this, your frame size, height, and weight must all be taken into consideration. There are many choices when it comes to breast implant shape. in addition to choosing between round and teardrop shaped implants, you will need to select the “projection” of the implant from your body.

During the consultation process, our patients are given a bra to wear within which we place a series of implants of varying shape and size. This helps you visualize what you’ll look like following your breast implant surgery, and aids in Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali determine how best to meet your needs.

Bigger Isn’t Necessarily Better in Breast Implants

While bigger breast implants are the right option for some women, there are numerous considerations all patients should consider prior to their breast augmentation surgery. Larger implants can be somewhat more obvious, and will also be heavier than a smaller implant. If you’re a particularly athletic person, smaller implants may be a better fit for your lifestyle.

But be sure to make a choice that feels right for you and makes you as comfortable in your own skin as possible.

Breast augmentation is the specialty of Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Dr. Ali, who, along with his entire staff, will aid you in determining what size is right for you. If you’re thinking about getting breast augmentation surgery, call us today for a consultation.

Top Troy, MI Area Breast Implant Surgery

Dr. Ali is a double board certified plastic surgeon, who has helped thousands of women get the beautiful breasts they want with breast implant surgery. He will offer you a consultation so you can understand what the best surgical options are for you. He will take the time to carefully answer all of your questions, and make sure that you have an understanding of the best techniques for achieving your appearance goals.

Troy, MI Area Breast Implant Surgery Consultation: 248-335-7200

What You Need to Know About Breast Augmentation

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What You Need to Know About Breast Augmentation Surgery – 

Breast augmentation – medically called augmentation mammoplasty – is a common and safe surgery performed by a board certified plastic surgeon to increase the size of the breasts by placing breast implants under breast tissue or chest muscles.

Board certified Macomb County plastic surgeon Dr. Ali has given hundreds of women the additional curves they desire with breast augmentation surgery. In this 3 part article Dr. Ali explains breast augmentation surgery from start to finish – and breaks down everything you’ve ever wanted to know about breast augmentation.

If you want to increase your breast size or transform the shape, breast augmentation may just be the solution. This article will give you everything you need to know about the procedure.

What Is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation has become an increasingly common type of plastic surgery. In fact, in 2017 alone, more than 300,000 breast augmentation surgeries were performed, causing the American Society of Plastic Surgeons to rank breast augmentation as the most commonly performed cosmetic surgical procedure over the last decade.

Breast augmentation consists of the strategic placement of implants within the patient’s breasts, either under the breast tissue or chest muscles.

Various Types of Breast Implants to Consider

There are two different types of implants available: silicone and saline. Silicone implants are made with silicone gel and feel more like natural breast tissue. Saline inserts are filled with sterile salt water, and generally are more uniform in size.

After you decide on the type of implant, there are choices to be made as to the shape and size. Silicone, for instance, comes in three different shapes, including smooth round, textured round, and textured anatomical teardrop implants. Round implants give breasts a fuller look, but smooth inserts tend to feel softer. Textured implants have a slightly lower instance of scar tissue forming around the implant (capsular contracture), but have a higher rate of rippling.

Reasons to Undergo Breast Augmentation

Choosing to undergo breast augmentation surgery is a highly personal decision and should never be undertaken lightly. For women who have carefully thought through their decision, however, breast augmentation can have a huge and positive impact on their lives.

There are many reasons why a woman might consider breast augmentation surgery. Some of these reasons are:

  • to enhance the appearance of small or uneven breasts;
  • to correct a medical condition known as micromastia, where breasts do not fully develop after puberty;
  • to adjust for a reduction in the size or the appearance of your breasts after pregnancy;
  • to correct uneven breast size after breast surgery for other conditions, such as a partial or complete mastectomy;
  • to improve your self-confidence and give you a more youthful appearance.

No matter what reason you have for considering breast augmentation surgery, your first step should be an in-depth consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Dr. Ali has extensive experience performing breast augmentation surgeries, and can help you make the right decision to fulfill your goals and expectations.

Macomb County Breast Augmentation Surgeon

The vast majority of women who choose to undergo breast augmentation surgery say that their augmented breast(s) help them feel more self-confident, feel better about their bodies, and give them a greater feeling of well-being.

Macomb County board certified plastic surgeon Doctor Ali offers a breast augmentation consultation to help you learn about your options and decide if breast implants are a good option for you.

Macomb Breast Augmentation Consultation: 248-335-7200

What to Expect Before, During & After Breast Augmentation

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What to Expect Before, During & After Breast Augmentation Surgery

Macomb County board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali Is one of the Detroit area’s foremost breast augmentation surgeons. In this article he explains what to expect before, during and after breast augmentation surgery. Knowing what to expect helps you make the right breast augmentation decisions to fulfill your goals and meet your appearance expectations.

Before Breast Augmentation Surgery: Preparing

Like most surgical procedures, the preparation process for breast augmentation begins well in advance of the surgery itself. Dr. Ali, a Macomb County board certified plastic surgeon, will go over everything you need to know and do in the weeks prior to the surgery. His patients are advised to stop smoking and using tobacco and nicotine products several weeks prior to your surgery date. Smoking can interfere with the healing process and increases the risks of complications. He may also ask you to stop taking hormonal birth control methods, because they may increase the risk of blood clots.

Around 10 days to two weeks prior to the surgery, you will need to stop taking ibuprofen, aspirin and medications that contain those products, and to stop drinking red wine, because they tend to thin the blood and may increase the chances of bleeding during and after the procedure. Dr. Ali will want to know what vitamin supplements you are taking, and may ask you to stop or reduce your supplement intake for the same reason.

You will need to arrange for someone to drive you home from the surgical center, and if at all possible, Dr. Ali suggests that someone stay with you at least for the first night, to be available in case you need assistance.

You will be given comprehensive instructions on how to prepare for your surgery. It is important that you fully understand your role in the process, partnering with Dr. Ali to ensure a positive outcome.

During Breast Augmentation Surgery: The Procedure

Breast augmentation surgery generally takes less than 2 hours.

Here’s how it works. Your incision will be in one of the following locations: inframammary, which is the crease below the breast; periareolar, the border of the areola and breast skin; or transaxillary, which is through the armpit. Additionally, the implant can be placed either behind the pectoralis major muscle or behind the breast tissue but in front of the muscle. The most popular choice for breast augmentations is submuscular placement via an inframammary approach, meaning most patients prefer their surgeon to go in under the breast.

The inframammary approach begins with an incision in the fold underneath the breast, and the pectoralis muscle is then slit. Next, a pocket behind the muscle is carefully formed and an implant sizer is placed to verify your decision about the size and shape. Then, the sizer is removed, any adjustments are made, the implant is put in place, and the incision is closed. The same procedure is then performed on the opposite breast.

After Breast Augmentation Surgery: Recovery & Downtime

Breast augmentation patients usually stay in a post-operation recovery room for about an hour after the operation, and then are sent home. Many patients have a long-acting anesthetic that works for about 72 hours, leaving them virtually pain free. However, many women report a sensation of chest tightness and soreness. This is perfectly normal.

During the first week and into the second, soreness and swelling are not uncommon. While you’re healing, remember that your breasts will be sensitive to physical contact or jarring movements.

Some bruising can also be expected, although many patients report that they didn’t experience it. There will be scarring, but it should fade over time. However, it likely will not disappear completely.

Dr. Ali usually recommends that his patients wear surgical bras for about two weeks following surgery for added support. You will be asked to make several follow-up appointments to monitor your recovery process. These follow-up appointments are essential, and it is important not to skip them.

Depending on what type of work you do, you may be able to return to work in three to five days. However, there will be activity restrictions that will limit heavy lifting and upper-body exercise for at least two weeks. It is not uncommon for you to feel almost back to normal after one week, but you need to take time to let your body heal completely. You should avoid strenuous activities – anything that could raise your pulse or blood pressure – for at least two weeks.

Breast Augmentation Surgery – Oakland & Macomb County

If you’re considering breast augmentation (or any other cosmetic procedure), it’s imperative to seek out a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive experience. Macomb County Board Certified plastic surgeon Dr. Ali’s expertise and experience make him the perfect surgeon to partner with you through your breast augmentation.

Macomb County Breast Augmentation Consultation: 248-335-7200

Transgender vs. Cisgender Breast Augmentation Surgery

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How Transgender Breast Augmentation Surgery Differs from Cisgender Implants

In many technical aspects, cisgender and transgender breast augmentation (often incorrectly and insensitively referred to as “MTF breast augmentation”) share a number of medical similarities: during both procedures, an implant is placed into the breast which consists of muscle, breast tissue, skin, and nipple. Additionally, the surgical instruments used are essentially the same.

That being said, the characteristics and dimensions of the breast tissue between cisgender and transgender patients are profoundly different. Another common, unfair misconception is that transgender patients typically desire unnatural-looking breasts; when in actuality, the requests of transgender patients are as varied as those of cisgender patients.

In most cases, Dr. Ali’s transgender breast augmentation patients request natural-looking, balanced and proportionate breasts, but Dr. Ali works closely with all of his patients to meet their exact goals when undergoing transgender breast augmentation surgery.

Anatomical Differences in Transgender Breast Augmentation Surgery

Far too often, the anatomic differences between cis and transgender augmentations go unrecognized by both patients and surgeons. Fortunately, Dr. Ali is acutely aware of the 7 anatomical differences between cis and transgender augmentations and takes them into account when caring for all of his patients.

Trans women will usually have a wider ribcage than will a cis woman of the same height and weight. In crafting the perfect breast shape that naturally fits onto the thorax, Dr. Ali considers height, width, volume, and projection in proportion to the transgender breast augmentation patient’s ribcage.

Generally, a trans woman’s nipples will be situated to the outside of the breast mound. This will factor into where the implant is placed, resulting in a nipple that is relatively centered on the breast mound.

In many cases, a trans woman’s nipples will be situated lower on the breast mound. The ideal breast is said to have the breast volume roughly 45% above the plane of the nipple and 55% below. While achieving balance in cisgender women occasionally requires the implant be placed below the natural crease of the breast, it is a far more common occurrence in transgender patients.

All breasts, cis and transgender, are composed of a combination of gland (firm) and fat (soft). Transgender patients typically have firmer and more dense breasts, as their breasts are, for the most part, comprised of glands that, through hormone therapy, have been enlarged. In is imperative for transgender breast augmentation surgeons to account for their patient’s breast tissue malleability, as it affects size of the implant.

The skin of transgender patients is usually thicker and tighter than cisgender patients. As cisgender women’s breast size can fluctuate significantly over the years from weight changes, monthly periods, and pregnancy, their skin can relax and soften over time in a way transgender patients’ often have not been afforded.

In many (but not all) transgender women, the pectoralis major muscle is thicker than in cisgender women. It is almost never thick enough to create any kind of problem, but will require a greater level of attention during surgery, particularly in regard to anesthetic. Over time, this can occasionally result in the muscle pushing the implant slightly out and/or down, but this issue is also faced by cisgender patients, and is not specific to transgender breast augmentation surgery.

Transgender Breast Augmentation Surgery

Dr. Ali performs every gender affirming breast augmentation surgery with the goal of creating natural, beautiful breasts for his patients. By employing an innovative surgical technique that allows for the most successful and predictable transgender breast augmentation surgeries possible, the concerns associated with the 7 anatomical differences in transgender breasts are all taken into consideration, avoiding pitfalls often faced by transgender patients in the hands of lesser surgeons.

Transgender Breast Augmentation Consultation: 248-335-7200

Transgender Breast Augmentation Surgery

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Transgender Breast Augmentation Surgery

As one of the metro-Detroit area’s preeminent breast augmentation surgeons, Dr. Ali has spent over twenty years aiding transgender women with breast enlargement. He is fully committed to providing beautiful, natural-looking breasts to all patients undergoing gender affirming breast augmentation.

Physical appearance plays a huge role in the gender transition process. We understand that our transgender patients can have more authentic and fulfilling lives when their body is aligned with their gender.

During augmentation mammoplasty (the medical term for transgender breast augmentation), the chest size and/or shape of transfeminine patients is enlarged during implants. With over two decades of experience in the field of breast implant surgery, Dr. Ali urges anyone considering transgender breast augmentation surgery to schedule a consultation, during which they can discuss how to meet all the desired outcomes of this crucial stage of their transition.

Candidates for Transgender Breast Augmentation Surgery

If you have clear-cut goals in place of how you’d like to look following your procedure, and are in good physical health, you may be an ideal candidate for transgender breast augmentation surgery. As every individual’s transition process entails different forms of therapy, it is recommended to pursue breast augmentation after having completed hormonal therapy and have attended professional counseling for at least three months (verifiable by our staff via a letter of recommendation from a licensed health professional). Additionally, candidates for transgender breast augmentation surgery must have discontinued use of medications that cause excessive bleeding (such as heparin or aspirin), or can result in any other negative side effects during surgery.

Choosing Your Breasts

Breast augmentation surgery to become your authentic self, offers you the opportunity to choose the size, shape, position and even the texture of your new breasts! We offer many wonder breast augmentation articles in our blog that can give you information on making this important decision.

When you schedule an appointment with Dr. Ali in our Detroit area office, you will be treated with dignity and respect, as he helps you select the perfect breast implants for your new body!

Transgender Breast Augmentation Results & Recovery

Transgender breast augmentation surgery patients will, in most cases, experience some soreness and bruising for a period of about two weeks following their procedure. It is recommended that patients take off at least one week of work following their transgender breast augmentation surgery. Dr. Ali takes great care to provide all transgender breast augmentation patients with specific, customized instructions on how to best care for themselves during their healing process, ensuring a swift and comfortable recovery.

Transgender Breast Augmentation – Detroit

The breast enlargement process can be one of the defining moments in an individual’s transition journey. As one of the human body’s physical attributes most closely associated with femininity, breasts provide a person with the option of wearing whichever type of clothing they like, looking naturally feminine without the requirement of padded bras. And while gender identity may be on the inside, Dr. Ali can help all transitioning patients match with their outward appearance, helping them look like the person they’ve always been.

Transgender Breast Augmentation Consultation: 248-335-7200