Breast Implants
Explore your breast implant options with Henry F. Garazo, MD, FACS and get natural-looking results tailored to your body and goals.
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What Are Breast Implants?
A breast implant is a sphere (an implant shell) made of silicone, a rubber-like substance. It is filled with either silicone gel or saline. The sphere is surgically implanted under your chest tissue, sometimes beneath your chest muscle.
Breast implants come in a variety of sizes and shapes to accommodate various body types. The range of sizes of silicone breast implants and saline breast implants include High Profile, Moderate Plus Profile, and Moderate Profile—each offering a different level of projection (the profile) for an individual woman's preference and body type.
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See how Henry F. Garazo, MD, FACS's breast implant techniques result in improved breast volume, contour, and overall proportion.
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Types of Breast Implants
Dr. Garazo offers multiple implant types to match your anatomy, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals. Each option is selected based on feel, profile, and long-term performance.
Silicone Breast Implants
Silicone gel implants feel more like natural breast tissue than saline implants. FDA-approved and in use for over 50 years, they feature a cohesive, gelatin-like substance that holds together uniformly while retaining the natural give of breast tissue.
New Gummy Bear Breast Implants
A new type of implant is rapidly gaining in popularity: highly cohesive silicone gel implants, often referred to as "gummy bear implants" for their firm but pliable consistency. These implants are available only through board certified plastic surgeons and are some of the most natural-looking and feeling implants available.
Overview of the Procedure
Understanding each phase of the breast implant process helps you feel confident and prepared from your first consultation through your full recovery in Hagerstown, MD.
Breast Implant Consultation
During your consultation, Dr. Garazo reviews your medical history, evaluates your anatomy, discusses your implant preferences, and presents before-and-after photos. He provides a personalized treatment plan tailored to your goals.
Pre-Surgery Preparation
Dr. Garazo provides detailed pre-operative instructions including medication adjustments, lifestyle recommendations, and what to arrange for your recovery period at home.
Day of Surgery
Breast implant surgery is performed under general anesthesia. Dr. Garazo makes discreet incisions to place the implant in the optimal position for your anatomy and desired outcome.
Follow-Up Appointments
Post-operative visits allow Dr. Garazo to monitor your healing, remove sutures, and address any concerns as you progress through recovery.
Social Readiness
Most patients feel comfortable returning to social activities within one to two weeks, with continued improvement in breast contour over the following months.
Ideal CandidatesFor Breast Implants
Breast implants are suited for women who want fuller, more proportionate breast volume or who want to restore size lost after pregnancy or weight changes. The best candidates are in good overall health, have fully developed breasts, do not smoke, and have realistic expectations.
Breast implants may be right for you if you:
- Desire fuller, more proportionate breast volume
- Have realistic expectations about implant size and outcome
- Are in good overall health with no active breast disease
- Non-smokers or willing to quit before and after surgery
- Have fully developed breasts and are 18 years or older
Why ChooseDr. Garazo for Breast Implants
Henry F. Garazo, MD, FACS is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 25 years of experience performing breast procedures, specializing in techniques that achieve natural-looking, patient-centered results.
Experience, Recognition, and Patient-Centered Care
Dr. Garazo is known for his meticulous surgical approach, thorough consultations, and commitment to patient safety. Recognized six times as "Best Plastic Surgeon" in the Herald-Mail Tri-State Community Choice Awards, he personally meets with every breast implant patient to ensure individualized treatment planning.
Personalized Technique and Natural-Looking Results
His extensive experience with breast anatomy and advanced implant placement techniques allows him to tailor each procedure to the patient's unique anatomy, implant preference, and aesthetic goals.
CombineCombine Your Breast Implants
Many patients achieve more comprehensive results by combining breast implants with complementary procedures tailored to their individual anatomy and goals.
Breast Lift
Breast implants restore volume while a breast lift addresses sagging and repositions the nipple, together creating a fuller, firmer, and better-proportioned result.
Tummy Tuck
Combining breast implants with a tummy tuck as part of a mommy makeover addresses multiple concerns in a single surgery for a balanced transformation.
Injectable Treatments
BOTOX® and dermal fillers complement breast implant surgery by addressing fine lines and facial volume loss for a more refreshed overall appearance.
Breast ImplantsFAQs
What are breast implants?
Breast implants are medical devices placed beneath the chest tissue or muscle to increase breast volume, improve shape, and enhance overall proportion. They are available in silicone and saline options across a range of sizes and profiles.
Am I a good candidate for breast implants?
Ideal candidates are in good overall health, have fully developed breasts, desire fuller or more proportionate volume, and have realistic expectations. A consultation with Dr. Garazo determines your candidacy based on your anatomy and goals.
What type of implant does Dr. Garazo recommend?
Dr. Garazo uses the latest generation of silicone gel implants, including highly cohesive gummy bear implants, for their natural feel, proven safety record, and long-term performance. The best option is determined during your consultation.
How long does breast implant surgery take?
Breast implant surgery typically takes one to two hours depending on implant type, placement, and whether additional procedures are performed simultaneously.
What is recovery like after breast implants?
Expect swelling and discomfort for one to two weeks. Most patients return to normal activities within two to three weeks. Final results continue to refine over several months as tissues settle around the implants.
How long do breast implant results last?
Modern breast implants are highly durable and can last many years. While implants do not have a set expiration date, Dr. Garazo discusses long-term considerations and monitoring during your consultation.
Can implants be combined with other procedures?
Yes. Many patients combine breast implants with a breast lift, tummy tuck, or injectable treatments for more comprehensive results. Dr. Garazo tailors each treatment plan to the patient's individual goals.
What are the risks of breast implant surgery?
Risks include bleeding, infection, capsular contracture, implant rupture, and temporary numbness. Dr. Garazo discusses all potential risks during your consultation and takes precautions to minimize complications.
Will breast implants look natural?
Dr. Garazo uses advanced implant selection and placement techniques to achieve results that are proportionate and natural-looking. The goal is enhancement that complements your body rather than overpowering it.
Written by Henry F. Garazo, MD, FACS
Board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast implants and augmentation. Henry F. Garazo, MD, FACS brings over 25 years of surgical experience and a commitment to natural-looking, personalized results.
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