Breast Augmentation
Duluth GA - Atlanta

Breast augmentation is a cosmetic breast surgery designed to increase breast volume and improve breast shape using saline or silicone breast implants. At Atlantic Center for Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. R. Morgan Davoudi provides customized breast augmentation for women from Atlanta, Duluth, Gwinnett County, Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Suwanee, and communities throughout North Georgia.

Breast augmentation can enhance naturally small breasts, restore volume lost after pregnancy or weight loss, improve breast symmetry, and create greater fullness and projection. Because every woman’s anatomy and aesthetic goals are different, Dr. Davoudi customizes implant type, size, profile, placement, incision location, and surgical technique for each patient.

If you are considering breast augmentation in Atlanta or Duluth, GA, schedule a personal consultation with Dr. R. Morgan Davoudi to discuss your goals and breast implant options. Call (770) 418-1234 today.

What Is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation surgery, also called augmentation mammoplasty, increases breast volume and modifies breast shape through the placement of breast implants. Depending on a patient’s anatomy and goals, augmentation may be used to create fuller breasts, restore volume after pregnancy or weight loss, improve noticeable asymmetry, or provide greater upper-breast fullness and projection.

Breast augmentation is highly customizable. Choosing an implant involves much more than selecting a desired cup size. Dr. Davoudi considers the width of the chest, existing breast tissue, breast position, skin elasticity, nipple position, asymmetry, body proportions, and the patient’s desired appearance when developing a surgical plan.

Some women want a subtle enhancement that closely follows their natural proportions, while others prefer greater fullness and projection. The goal is to select an implant and surgical approach that complements the patient’s body while achieving the breast shape and volume she desires.

Breast Augmentation Before and After Photos

Benefits of Breast Augmentation

Women choose breast augmentation for many different reasons. Some have always wanted greater breast volume, while others want to restore changes that occurred after pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, or significant weight loss.

Depending on the patient’s anatomy and goals, breast augmentation can:

Saline vs. Silicone Breast Implants

One of the most important decisions when planning breast implant surgery is choosing the type of implant. Both saline and silicone breast implants have an outer silicone shell, but they differ in what fills the implant and in characteristics such as feel, appearance, incision requirements, and how a rupture is detected.

Silicone Breast Implants

Silicone breast implants are filled with cohesive silicone gel and are commonly selected by women seeking a soft and natural feel. Silicone implants are available in multiple sizes, profiles, and degrees of gel cohesiveness, allowing implant selection to be tailored to the patient’s breast anatomy and desired result.

Saline Breast Implants

Saline breast implants contain sterile saline solution. Because saline implants are filled after the implant shell has been inserted, they have characteristics that differ from silicone implants. If a saline implant ruptures, the implant typically deflates and the saline is absorbed by the body.

Which Breast Implant Is Right for Me?

There is no single breast implant that is best for every patient. Dr. Davoudi considers your existing breast tissue, chest dimensions, skin quality, desired breast size and shape, lifestyle, and personal preferences when recommending an implant.

During your breast augmentation consultation in Duluth, Dr. Davoudi will explain the differences between available implant options and help you select an implant that fits both your anatomy and aesthetic goals.

Choosing Breast Implant Size, Shape and Profile

Choosing breast implants is not simply a matter of selecting a desired cup size. Implant width, volume, profile, and projection work together to influence the final breast shape.

Dr. Davoudi evaluates the width of the patient’s chest and breasts, the amount of existing breast tissue, skin elasticity, body proportions, and desired amount of fullness when helping select an implant. An implant that looks proportional on one patient may look very different on another woman with a different frame.

Breast Implant Profile and Projection

Breast implant profile describes how far the implant projects forward relative to its width. Lower-profile implants generally provide less forward projection, while moderate and higher-profile implants can create progressively greater projection for a given implant width.

The appropriate profile depends on chest dimensions, existing breast anatomy, implant size, and the appearance the patient would like to achieve. Dr. Davoudi helps patients understand how these variables work together rather than choosing an implant based only on volume.

Breast Implant Placement

Breast implants can be positioned in different tissue planes depending on the patient’s anatomy and surgical goals. Implant placement can affect breast shape, tissue coverage, implant visibility, and recovery.

Breast Implants Under the Muscle

Submuscular placement positions at least part of the implant beneath the pectoral muscle. The additional tissue coverage can be particularly useful for women who have relatively little natural breast tissue and may help create a smoother transition over the upper portion of the implant.

Breast Implants Over the Muscle

Subglandular placement positions the implant beneath the breast tissue but above the chest muscle. This approach may be appropriate for selected patients who have enough natural breast tissue to provide appropriate implant coverage.

Dr. Davoudi determines implant placement according to the patient’s breast tissue thickness, chest anatomy, implant characteristics, lifestyle, and desired result.

Breast Augmentation Incision Options

Breast augmentation requires an incision to create the implant pocket and place the breast implant. Dr. Davoudi selects incision placement according to the patient’s anatomy, implant choice, surgical technique, and other factors discussed during consultation.

Potential incision locations may include:

Incision placement is planned with consideration for both surgical access and scar visibility. Dr. Davoudi will explain which incision approach he recommends and why during your consultation.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation may be appropriate for women who are dissatisfied with the size, shape, volume, or symmetry of their breasts and want to create fuller or better-proportioned breast contours.

Candidates should generally be in good overall health and have realistic expectations about what breast implant surgery can achieve.

You May Be a Candidate for Breast Augmentation If You Want To:

• Increase naturally small breast volume
• Restore fullness lost after pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Restore breast volume following significant weight loss
• Improve noticeable breast asymmetry
• Create greater upper-breast fullness or projection
• Improve proportion between the breasts, waist, and hips
• Enhance breast shape while maintaining a natural-looking proportion

During your consultation, Dr. Davoudi will evaluate your breasts, skin quality, chest dimensions, existing breast tissue, breast position, and overall proportions before recommending an implant and surgical approach.

Do I Need Breast Augmentation or a Breast Lift?

Breast augmentation and breast lift surgery address different concerns. Breast implants primarily add volume and improve breast size and shape. A breast lift primarily raises and reshapes breasts that have developed significant sagging or downward nipple position.

Women who have lost breast volume but maintain relatively good breast position may benefit from augmentation alone. Women with significant sagging may benefit more from a breast lift. Patients who want both increased volume and correction of sagging may be candidates for a breast augmentation combined with a breast lift.

Dr. Davoudi evaluates breast position, skin elasticity, nipple position, existing breast volume, and the patient’s goals to determine which approach is most appropriate.

Your Breast Augmentation Consultation with Dr. Davoudi

The consultation is one of the most important parts of breast augmentation because it allows Dr. Davoudi to understand what you would like to change and evaluate which implants and surgical techniques are appropriate for your body.

Dr. Davoudi uses 3D computer imaging technology to take detailed images of the breasts and discuss potential surgical options. The consultation also provides an opportunity to establish realistic expectations and understand how different implant choices may influence your final result.

Topics discussed during your consultation may include:

Dr. Davoudi will explain his recommendations and answer your questions so that you can make an informed decision about breast augmentation surgery.

How Is Breast Augmentation Surgery Performed?

Breast augmentation is performed according to the surgical plan developed during your consultation. General anesthesia is used so that you remain comfortable during the procedure.

Dr. Davoudi creates the selected incision and forms a pocket for the implant either above or beneath the chest muscle, depending on the treatment plan. The selected breast implants are then carefully positioned and evaluated for shape, symmetry, and proportion before the incisions are closed.

After surgery, you will be monitored as you recover from anesthesia. Breast augmentation is generally performed as an outpatient procedure, so patients return home with an appropriate adult caregiver once they have been cleared for discharge.

Breast Augmentation Recovery

Swelling, tightness, tenderness, and temporary changes in sensation are normal during the early stages of breast augmentation recovery. Patients may wear a supportive surgical bra or compression garment as directed by Dr. Davoudi.

Recovery varies according to the individual patient, implant placement, surgical technique, and the physical demands of work and everyday activities. Some patients may require up to approximately two weeks away from work, particularly when their job involves physical activity.

Heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, and vigorous upper-body activity should be avoided during early healing. Dr. Davoudi will monitor your recovery during follow-up appointments and advise you when it is safe to gradually resume exercise and other activities.

Breast Augmentation Results

An increase in breast volume is visible immediately after surgery, although swelling and the initial position of the implants can temporarily influence the appearance of the breasts.

As swelling gradually subsides and the tissues relax, the implants settle into their intended position and the breast shape becomes increasingly apparent. This process occurs gradually, and subtle changes may continue for several months.

The goal of breast augmentation is to create the amount of volume, projection, shape, and symmetry discussed during the consultation while maintaining proportions that complement the patient’s body.

How Much Does Breast Augmentation Cost in Atlanta & Duluth?

The cost of breast augmentation in Atlanta and Duluth, GA varies because the procedure is customized to the individual patient. Factors such as the type of breast implant selected, surgical technique, anesthesia, facility fees, and the complexity of the procedure can influence the total cost.

During your consultation at Atlantic Center for Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Davoudi will evaluate your anatomy and discuss your goals before developing a surgical plan. Once the details of your procedure have been established, our office can provide a more accurate estimate of your breast augmentation cost.

For additional information about breast augmentation pricing, call (770) 418-1234 

Why Choose Dr. R. Morgan Davoudi for Breast Augmentation?

Choosing a plastic surgeon for breast augmentation involves much more than selecting an implant. Achieving a balanced result requires careful evaluation of breast anatomy, chest dimensions, existing tissue, asymmetry, skin quality, implant characteristics, and the patient’s aesthetic goals.

Dr. Davoudi also uses 3D breast imaging during the consultation process to help evaluate anatomy and discuss potential surgical options. Rather than selecting implants based solely on cup size, the goal is to create breast proportions that complement the patient’s body while providing the desired amount of fullness and projection.

Breast Augmentation for Atlanta and North Georgia Patients

Atlantic Center for Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery is located in Duluth, Georgia and welcomes women considering breast augmentation from Atlanta, Duluth, Johns Creek, Suwanee, Alpharetta, Gwinnett County, and surrounding North Georgia communities.

For women searching for a breast augmentation surgeon near Atlanta, the Duluth office provides access to Dr. Davoudi for consultation, surgical planning, and postoperative care.

Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Augmentation

What Is the Difference Between Saline and Silicone Breast Implants?

Both saline and silicone breast implants have a silicone outer shell. Saline implants are filled with sterile saline solution, while silicone implants contain cohesive silicone gel. The two implant types differ in characteristics such as feel, appearance, incision requirements, and how a rupture is detected. Dr. Davoudi can explain the advantages and considerations of each during your consultation.

How Do I Choose the Right Breast Implant Size?

Implant selection should consider more than cup size. Dr. Davoudi evaluates your chest width, existing breast tissue, skin elasticity, breast shape, overall body proportions, and the amount of fullness and projection you would like. Implant volume, width, and profile are then considered together to develop a result appropriate for your anatomy.

Do Breast Implants Go Over or Under the Muscle?

Breast implants can be positioned above or beneath the pectoral muscle depending on the patient’s anatomy and treatment plan. Women with less natural breast tissue may benefit from additional tissue coverage over the implant, while other patients may be appropriate candidates for placement above the muscle. Dr. Davoudi recommends implant placement individually.

How Long Is Breast Augmentation Recovery?

Recovery varies between patients. Swelling, tightness, and soreness are expected initially, and some patients may need up to approximately two weeks away from work depending on their procedure and job requirements. Heavy lifting and strenuous upper-body exercise require additional healing time.

Can I Breastfeed After Breast Augmentation?

Many women are able to breastfeed after breast augmentation, but surgery can potentially affect breastfeeding depending on factors including anatomy, incision placement, and surgical technique. If future pregnancy and breastfeeding are important to you, discuss this with Dr. Davoudi during your consultation so it can be considered when planning surgery.

Do Breast Implants Have to Be Replaced Every 10 Years?

Breast implants are not considered lifetime devices, but they do not automatically need to be replaced simply because 10 years have passed. Some patients keep their implants longer, while others may require revision surgery because of rupture, capsular contracture, changes in breast appearance, or a desire to change implant size or type.

Can Breast Augmentation Fix Sagging Breasts?

Breast implants can restore volume and provide some improvement in breast shape, but they do not reliably correct significant breast sagging. When the nipple and breast tissue have descended substantially, a breast lift may be needed. Some women benefit from combining a breast lift with implants to address both sagging and volume loss.

Where Can I Get Breast Augmentation Near Atlanta?

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. R. Morgan Davoudi performs breast augmentation at Atlantic Center for Plastic & Cosmetic Surgery in Duluth, GA. The practice serves breast augmentation patients from Atlanta, Duluth, Johns Creek, Suwanee, Alpharetta, Gwinnett County, and surrounding North Georgia communities.

Schedule a Breast Augmentation Consultation

If you are considering breast implants to increase breast volume, restore fullness after pregnancy or weight loss, improve breast symmetry, or create greater projection, Dr. Davoudi can help you understand your options and develop an individualized surgical plan.

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