Breast Augmentation in San Francisco

Dr. James Anthony is a board-certified plastic surgeon who has performed thousands of breast augmentation procedures at his fully accredited AAAHC clinic in San Francisco. UCSF-trained, Castle Connolly Top Doctor 2024, and recognized as one of the leading breast augmentation surgeons in the Bay Area, Dr. Anthony brings precision, artistry, and a patient-centered approach to every procedure.

Enhance Your Confidence and Feminine Physique with Breast Augmentation in San Francisco

The size and shape of your breasts can have a powerful impact on your confidence. If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your breasts, a breast augmentation in San Francisco can provide round, shapely, and beautiful breasts that enhance your feminine physique and boost your confidence.

Breast Augmentation Overview

What is breast augmentation?

Breast augmentation is a surgical procedure performed to enhance the size and shape of the breasts, balance breast symmetry and create an attractive, proportionate, feminine frame.

Women who have always been small chested and wished for bigger, more attractive breasts often choose breast augmentation, but breast volume can also be lost due to surgery, pregnancy, breastfeeding or significant weight loss. Breast augmentation provides a full and attractive breast shape.

Before & After Breast Augmentation in San Francisco

Before and After of Breast Augmentation in San Francisco

Who is a candidate for Breast Augmentation?

Women who would like to enhance their breasts and achieve a more shapely or curvy appearance are likely good candidates for breast augmentation in San Francisco. The decision to go through with breast augmentation surgery is a personal one, and if you’re thinking about having this procedure, it’s essential you do it for yourself and nobody else. Candidates must meet the following criteria:

Have fully developed breasts
Meet the implant age requirements
Are unhappy with the aesthetics of your chest

Experienced unwanted breast changes due to aging, nursing, or weight loss
Are in good physical and mental health
Have sagging, deflated, elongated or uneven breasts
Are a nonsmoker
Have realistic expectations about what this procedure can do for them
Feel a breast augmentation will enhance confidence or quality of life
Are not currently pregnant or breastfeeding

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What are the Risks of Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation is a common cosmetic procedure, but it’s important to understand the potential risks involved. While many patients are satisfied with their results, there are specific complications to consider. These include:

It is a surgery and carries the usual surgical risks (bleeding, infection, etc.)
Rarely, implants can leak or burst
Implants can shift
Your personal aesthetic may change

What are the Benefits of a Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation offers numerous benefits for those looking to enhance their appearance and boost their self-esteem. This procedure can provide transformative results, including:

Improve your figure and shape
Enjoy natural, full results
Very long-lasting results
Regain confidence and happiness about your figure

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What are the Breast Augmentation Implant Options?

We provide a variety of options to augment and enhance your breasts so that you can achieve your aesthetic vision. During your consultation with Dr. Anthony, you can discuss your options for which type and size of implant you desire, and you will be able to test different-sized implants to see how they look and feel on your body, including the shape, profile from the side and overall effect on your physique.

Saline implants

Saline implants are a silicone shell filled with saltwater that are FDA approved for women 18 years old or older. This type of implant is inserted into a smaller incision and precisely filled after placement to ensure a symmetrical, round and beautiful shape.

Saline-filled implants can have less of a natural feel and move less naturally than silicone implants. However, in the rare case that a saline implant ruptures, it is immediately noticeable as the implant will deflate, and the saline is harmless.

Silicone implants

These well-known and popular implants are silicone shells containing a viscous silicone gel that looks and feels most like actual breast tissue and retains a natural shape and bounce. With silicone implants, patients can select which level of silicone gel viscosity and shape they prefer. “Gummy bear” is one popular form of silicone implant and achieves the plumpest, most natural look.

Gummy Bear Implants

FDA-approved for women over 22, Gummy Bear implants are made with cohesive silicone gel shaped into a teardrop. These implants realistically mimic the form and feel of natural breasts and can provide a larger cup size that retains the natural breast contours. Gummy Bear implants typically leave the patient with less scar tissue and have a reduced risk of rippling, folding or rupture when compared with other types of implants, but you will need to undergo regular medical screenings to ensure that your implants haven’t migrated or leaked. MRIs are recommended every 3 years following your procedure.

Breast Augmentation Patient Testimonial

Had breast augmentation done by Dr. Anthony 4 years ago. My other Dr. overscored my tissue and I "bottomed out" and was lopsided. Dr. Anthony fixed them and they still look as good as ever. The staff was very professional as well.

Anonymous

Breast augmentation incisions and placements

Incision Options

Incision placement depends on factors like implant size, your anatomy, and whether a lift is included. Common incision locations include:

Under the breast crease
Around the areola
In the natural armpit folds

Dr. Anthony will discuss your options during the consultation, aiming for minimal scarring and smooth results.

Placement Options

Dr. Anthony will place the implant either over or under the chest muscle, depending on your body and goals.

Over the muscle may lead to a shorter recovery time.
Under the muscle is ideal for those with less breast tissue, providing natural support and coverage.

Dr. Anthony will recommend the best option for you during your consultation.

What Is Recovery Like From a Breast Augmentation?

During your first few days after breast augmentation recovery, it is best to have someone stay with you and assist you. You will experience swelling, and after surgery, you will have a compression bandage around your chest to support and protect your breasts. This bandage limits post-surgical swelling.

Within a week or two, most women return to light, normal daily activities and sedentary work, but be sure not to lift anything over five pounds and avoid lifting your arms above your shoulders. Avoid all vigorous exercise or physical activities until you are cleared for this by Dr. Anthony. You should be fully healed in 4-6 weeks.

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What is breast augmentation with fat?

Also called a fat transfer breast augmentation, a breast augmentation with fat is a procedure that uses liposuction to take fat from other parts of your body that would benefit from slimming and reshaping. This fat is then purified and injected into the breasts. This procedure is a great option for women seeking a smaller increase in breast size with natural results.

Why Choose Dr. Anthony For Breast Augmentation in San Francisco?

Board-certified San Francisco plastic surgeon Dr. James Anthony is one of the leading breast augmentation surgeons in the San Francisco area. In his accredited AAAHC clinic, he has performed thousands of breast augmentation procedures, bringing his expertise to every surgery. Here are a few reasons why patients trust Dr. Anthony for their breast augmentation:

Extensive Experience
Accredited Clinic
Authority in the Field
Patient-Centered Approach

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Breast Augmentation FAQ

Will there be scarring from my breast augmentation surgery?

As with any surgery, breast augmentation results in some scarring. Dr. Anthony makes the incisions meticulously and precisely as possible to keep this to an absolute minimum.

What size of breast implant should I get?

Implant size is a personal choice for each patient. During your consultation, Dr. Anthony will help you try on and evaluate implant sizes. This gives you a chance to get an idea of what your new breasts will look like. Dr. Anthony will help you select the right implants to match your frame and aesthetic goals.

Will I be able to breastfeed after breast augmentation?

Most patients are able to breastfeed after their breast augmentation procedure. However, nipple sensitivity may be lower after the surgery, which could cause milk supply to be lower. Be sure to discuss your goals for breastfeeding after breast augmentation with Dr. Anthony during your consultation.

How long do breast implants last?

Unfortunately, breast implants don’t last a lifetime, but they do last for a significant period of time. While the length of time breast implants last varies from person to person, implants usually last for ten or twenty years, sometimes more.

Can other procedures be combined with a breast augmentation?

A breast augmentation is commonly paired with other surgeries to achieve a more comprehensive physical makeover. Some of the common procedures combined with breast augmentation are a breast lift, tummy tuck, facelift or other procedure, especially during a mommy makeover.

Will I be able to get a mammogram after breast augmentation?

Mammograms are generally safe for women with breast implants. 3D imagery is recommended. It’s important to have regular screening whether you have implants or not. Tell your technologist you have implants before your mammogram is started.

What is breast augmentation vs breast lift?

Breast augmentation is a cosmetic procedure designed to enhance the size and shape of the breasts using implants or fat transfer. It focuses on adding volume to the breasts. A breast lift, on the other hand, is a procedure that reshapes and lifts sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. While augmentation adds volume, a breast lift elevates and reshapes the breasts without significantly changing their size. Both procedures can be combined for optimal results.