About Breast Augmentation in Jacksonville

At First Coast Plastic Surgery

Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a surgical procedure performed to enhance the size, shape, volume, or symmetry of the breasts. After more than 30 years of performing breast augmentation in Jacksonville, I have found that every patient has unique motivations and goals. During your consultation, I will evaluate your anatomy, discuss your concerns, and determine whether breast augmentation is an appropriate option to help you achieve the improvements you are seeking.

Patients consider breast augmentation in Jacksonville for many different reasons, including:

• To increase breast size and improve overall breast volume.
• To restore breast fullness that has diminished following pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, or aging.
• To improve breast symmetry when one breast differs in size, shape, or position from the other.
• To restore breast shape as part of breast reconstruction following injury or mastectomy.
• To enhance overall body proportions when naturally small breasts are out of balance with the rest of the body.

For patients who have developed significant breast sagging, or ptosis, breast implants alone may not achieve the desired result. In these situations, I may recommend combining breast augmentation in Jacksonville with a breast lift. A breast lift repositions the breast tissue and nipple to a more youthful location while the implant restores lost volume. During your consultation, I will explain the advantages and limitations of each approach and recommend the procedure or combination of procedures that I believe is most appropriate for your anatomy and aesthetic goals.

Choosing the Right Breast Implant

Selecting the appropriate implant is one of the most important decisions you will make when planning breast augmentation in Jacksonville. After more than 30 years of performing breast augmentation procedures, I have found that the best results begin with careful planning rather than simply choosing a particular implant size. During your consultation, I will evaluate your breast anatomy, chest dimensions, skin quality, body proportions, and aesthetic goals to recommend implant options that I believe are appropriate for your individual anatomy. I also consider factors such as your lifestyle, activity level, and long-term expectations when developing your surgical plan.

Breast Implant Size

Breast implants are measured in cubic centimeters (cc) rather than bra cup sizes. Because bra sizing varies considerably between manufacturers, cup size alone is not a reliable method for selecting implants. During your consultation for breast augmentation in Jacksonville, I use detailed measurements of your breasts and chest wall, along with your desired appearance, to determine an appropriate range of implant sizes. I also discuss implant placement, tissue characteristics, and other anatomical factors that influence the final result, helping you understand how each decision contributes to your outcome.

Types of Breast Implants

Patients considering breast augmentation in Jacksonville here at First Coast Plastic Surgery have several implant options available, including saline implants, silicone gel implants, and highly cohesive silicone gel implants, commonly referred to as gummy bear implants. Implants are also available with different shell surfaces and profiles, allowing treatment to be customized for each patient’s anatomy and goals. During your consultation, I will explain the advantages and considerations associated with each option so you can make an informed decision.

Rather than recommending the same implant for every patient, I individualize my recommendations based on your anatomy and treatment goals. During your consultation, you will have the opportunity to see and feel the different implant types, discuss how each may affect your results, and ask questions about implant characteristics, placement options, and long-term considerations. My goal is to help you select the implant that is most appropriate for your body and your desired outcome.

The Breast Augmentation Procedure

Incision Locations

Implant Placement

Selecting the appropriate implant placement is an important part of planning your breast augmentation in Jacksonville. Implant placement can influence the appearance of the breasts, the amount of existing breast tissue covering the implant, recovery considerations, and certain long-term outcomes. Because every patient has different anatomy and aesthetic goals, there is no single placement option that is ideal for everyone.

During your consultation for breast augmentation in Jacksonville, I will perform a detailed evaluation of your breast anatomy, tissue thickness, chest wall characteristics, lifestyle, and cosmetic goals before recommending an implant placement. Together, we will discuss the advantages and considerations of placing the implant above or below the chest muscles so you understand how each option may affect your surgical outcome. Before your procedure, every aspect of your surgical plan, including implant placement, will be carefully selected to provide an approach that is appropriate for your individual anatomy and treatment goals.

Subglandular Placement

Subglandular breast implant placement involves positioning the implant beneath the natural breast tissue and above the pectoralis major muscle. For some women considering breast augmentation in Jacksonville, this placement can be an appropriate option depending on their existing breast volume, soft tissue thickness, and aesthetic goals. Because the implant is not positioned beneath the muscle, recovery and implant movement may differ from other placement techniques.

I have found that subglandular placement is generally best suited for carefully selected patients who have sufficient natural breast tissue to provide adequate implant coverage. Patients with thinner breast tissue may be more likely to see or feel the edges of the implant, making other placement options more appropriate in certain situations.

During your consultation, I will evaluate your breast anatomy, tissue characteristics, activity level, and long-term goals before recommending implant placement. My objective is to select the surgical approach that I believe is most appropriate for your individual anatomy while helping you understand the advantages and considerations associated with each option.

Subpectoral Placement

Subpectoral breast implant placement, often referred to as “under the muscle,” involves positioning the implant partially beneath the pectoralis major muscle. This is the implant placement I recommend most often when performing breast augmentation in Jacksonville, although the appropriate approach always depends on the patient’s anatomy, tissue characteristics, and aesthetic goals. During your consultation, I will determine whether subpectoral placement is appropriate based on a comprehensive evaluation.

One advantage of subpectoral placement is that the muscle provides additional soft tissue coverage over the implant, which may create a more gradual transition along the upper portion of the breast. For women with thinner breast tissue or a lower percentage of body fat, this additional coverage may also reduce the visibility or palpability of the implant edges, particularly when saline implants are used.

Clinical studies have also shown that subpectoral placement is associated with a lower incidence of capsular contracture compared with purely subglandular placement in many patients. Although capsular contracture remains a potential risk with any breast implant procedure, implant placement is one of several factors I consider when developing an individualized surgical plan.

I have found that implant placement should always be tailored to the individual rather than applying the same technique to every patient. During your consultation, I will explain the advantages and considerations of both subpectoral and subglandular placement so you can make an informed decision based on your anatomy, lifestyle, and long-term treatment goals.

More About Breast Augmentation In Jacksonville FL

At First Coast Plastic Surgery

I have created a series of educational resources to help you better understand the key aspects of breast augmentation and the decisions involved in planning your procedure. Over the years, I have found that many patients share the same questions about implant selection, surgical techniques, recovery, expected results, and long-term care. My goal is to provide accurate, evidence-based information that helps you understand your options before your consultation so you can make informed decisions with realistic expectations. While these pages answer many of the questions I hear most often, every patient is unique, and I will tailor my recommendations to your anatomy, medical history, and aesthetic goals during your personal consultation.

The Different Types of Breast Implants
Implant Placement over vs under the muscle
What Makes Up The Cost of Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation vs Breast Lift
Breast Augmentation Recovery Timeline