If you’re unhappy with the size, shape, or even placement of your breasts, breast implants may be the solution you’ve been looking for. Whether you’ve always been unhappy with the appearance of your breasts or they’ve changed due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging, we can help you get your confidence back.
Before deciding on breast augmentation, you should know whether or not you’re a good candidate as well as the potential benefits of the procedure. Typically, candidates are in good health, not currently pregnant or nursing, interested in improving the appearance of their breasts, and at least 18 years of age. The benefits can include:
At Bruno|Brown, we have three different types of implants to achieve your desired look:
Saline implants
Silicone implants
Ideal implants
Each implant has its own set of benefits that vary from case to case. Another option that does not involve an implant is fat grafting in which fat is removed from one part of your body and placed into your breast. We can help you decide if an implant or fat grafting is a good fit for you.
Every case is different, and everyone’s goals are different. It’s best to consult with a doctor and discuss your goals and desired outcomes to ensure the procedure is the best option for you.
The doctors at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery have extensive knowledge and are committed to providing top-notch results while always keeping patient safety a top priority. We’ll evaluate your goals and what implant type may work best for you. We’ll discuss the timeline, the procedure, and the recovery process, so you know what to expect before we get started.
18 years of age or older– Your body can continue to develop into adulthood, sometimes even after the age of 18. It’s important to be at, or near, full development before deciding to alter your breasts with implants.
Wish to enlarge their breasts– Breast implants are a great option for those who want to enlarge their breasts. Your doctor can help you choose an appropriate implant size based on your goals and lifestyle.
Patients with asymmetrical breasts- Not all breasts are created equal. Breasts can be two different sizes on the same body, which can be frustrating for several reasons. Breast implants can improve symmetry by using two different sizes.
Not currently breastfeeding or pregnant– Following a pregnancy, your breasts often look different than they did and can fluctuate in size while breastfeeding. Once you’re done breastfeeding, we can more easily tell what your breasts look like naturally and decided on an implant that’s right for you.
In good overall health– Just like any surgery, it’s best you are healthy overall before opting for breast implants so that you’ll have a higher chance of healing quickly and properly from your surgery.
There are plenty of benefits of having a breast augmentation. The procedure can improve symmetry, projection of your breasts, increase your breast size, reshape your cleavage, enhance breast volume, and restore a youthful look.
You can discuss your specific goals with your doctor prior to surgery to decide if the procedure is right for you and how we can best achieve your desired look.
Our doctors at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery can advise you on your breast implants and explain the procedure, so you know what to expect. Our team is dedicated to providing technologically advanced procedures, while also keeping our patients’ safety top priority. We’ll discuss the types of implants, and go over any concerns you may have about the procedure.
Alicia Tenise is a top D.C. based fashion, lifestyle, and travel blogger. She recently came to our team to undergo breast augmentation surgery and shared her full experience from beginning to end.
There are several reasons people choose to undergo plastic surgery. Whether it be to improve self-confidence, correct disproportions, or any other personal reason, it can be a rewarding experience.
Alicia chose to have the surgery following a weight gain that left her breasts disproportionate. This was not a decision made lightly and something she gave serious thought, but ultimately decided was right for her saying “I wanted to even out the size of my breasts, and I also opted to go a bit larger.”
She does say that “if you’re considering plastic surgery, you should do it for you and only you.” Adding that “if you believe that undergoing a cosmetic procedure will improve your self-esteem and self-confidence, then by all means: go for it.”
When choosing a plastic surgeon, you might not know where to start, especially if it’s your first procedure. Alicia researched long and hard before deciding to work with our team saying “I read dozens of reviews online and in local magazines, and I ensured that the surgeons were board-certified and asked the doctors about their experience with breast augmentation. If you’re thinking about getting any type of cosmetic procedure done, make sure to ask your doctor(s) how many years of experience they have, how they trained for the procedure, and how many times they’ve performed said procedure.”
Our team works with patients to ensure they know what the procedure entails and are ready to help you through the entire process. Alicia described her own experience saying “I had three pre-op office visits before the surgery and was able to get a feel for the staff and the office environment, and I loved how friendly and helpful everyone was. I also loved that the doctors and staff were always available to answer any questions I had. I felt like they prepared me very well for the surgery, and I knew what to expect. After the surgery, both doctors were on call to assist in any way necessary. I had my surgery right before Memorial Day Weekend, and both doctors called to check in on me throughout the weekend — even though it was a holiday. I called them at 8:30 AM on a Saturday since I had a question about medication, and I was able to get an instant response. I was shocked!”
Many patients ask for guidance on the right size and/or type of implant for them. We aim to advise you on the best option for you, but you do have the chance to see what your implants may look like with different sizes.
Of Alicia’s own experience she said, “with the help of Dr. Bruno and Dr. Brown, I decided to get a 250cc implant on the left, and a 220cc implant on the right to even out the size of my breasts. I also opted for a silicone implant based on their recommendation. I went from a 34C to a 34DD.” She went on to describe the process of testing out different sizes: “I was able to try on a bra with the implants in the office to get an idea of what size I preferred. I knew I wanted relatively small implants, but I tried a range of sizes. It was great to try on the bra and know exactly what size I’d end up with!”
The recovery process
We explain the recovery process to our patients beforehand, so they know what to expect. But when the unexpected arises, we are here to answer your questions.
Every recovery is unique, but Alicia found little to no issues with hers. As far as her recovery went, she said “Day two, I needed to take some medication to help with the discomfort. I wouldn’t say that I was in a ton of pain; my body was adjusting to the extra weight in front. The doctors told me to remove the surgical bra and wrap the second day and get into an underwire bra. I had to wear an underwire bra around the clock for a few days, and I was pretty swollen for the week after surgery. After four days, I was able to walk around normally and without any issues.”
Alicia Tenise, top D.C. based fashion, lifestyle and travel blogger, opted to undergo breast augmentation with the Doctors at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery.
Her latest post breaks down the most frequently asked questions about her experience.
If you’ve been following along over on Instagram Stories, you know that back in May, I opted to get a breast augmentation with the folks at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery. And so far, I am 100% happy with this decision! My body changed pretty drastically after gaining 20 pounds over the last year, and this is something I’ve been contemplating for a while now.
A full disclaimer before I dive into this post: if you’re considering plastic surgery, you should do it for you and only you. There’s no need to try to conform to society’s unrealistic standards of beauty! However, if you believe that undergoing a cosmetic procedure will improve your self-esteem and self-confidence, then by all means: go for it.
TODAY, I’M GOING TO BREAK DOWN SOME OF THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT MY BREAST AUGMENTATION EXPERIENCE WITH BRUNO | BROWN PLASTIC SURGERY. AND ALSO, SHARE A BEFORE AND AFTER, SO MAKE SURE TO KEEP READING!
WHY’D YOU DO YOUR BREAST AUGMENTATION?
After I gained weight this past year, my body has been a little out of whack. I’m not going to lie: the weight gain initially took a toll on my self-esteem. But over time, I started to embrace my new shape. I went up a couple of sizes, and I had to rebuild my wardrobe. This spring, I had a breakthrough, and finally just took all of my size two pieces to my local consignment shop, and started to love my new curves.
However, one unexpected result of my weight gain? My breasts were two different sizes. As much as I preached body positivity, this is one thing that drove me crazy, day after day. And to be completely candid, I am carrying most of my weight in my stomach and thighs, and I didn’t love the way I looked in clothes. I wanted to even out the size of my breasts, and I also opted to go a bit larger.
You may be considering breast augmentation in Washington, DC because you want to increase your breast size, or that you’ve lost breast volume from aging, pregnancy or significant weight loss. Whatever your reason for considering breast implants, the skilled doctors and Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery can help.
Good candidates should meet the following criteria:
Are at least 18 years of age
Are interested in modest to significant breast enhancement
May have a breast asymmetry
Are not currently pregnant or nursing
Are in good overall health
What type of breast implant to I want?
There are four different ways to achieve the results you desire:
Fat Grafting
Saline Implants
Silicone Implants
Ideal Implants
How long does the procedure take and how long will it take for me to recover?
The procedure typically takes about 2 hours. Typically, patients can be back to work with certain restrictions (such as weight lifting) after a week. It can take around a full month for all swelling to go down and patients to be able to resume lifting anything weighted.
Breast augmentation can be positive experience that boosts your self-confidence. Consult with professional and skilled plastic surgeons who can give you more information on ways to achieve your goals to feel best in your skin. Be sure to choose a surgeon who makes you feel comfortable asking questions and gathering all of the information you need to make an informed choice.
Our physicians have spent many years helping patients choose their breast implants and can offer you invaluable input, ensuring you feel confident in your decision and your expectations for breast augmentation are met.
Kaley Cuoco, The Big Bang Theory’s Penny Hofstadter, is refreshingly direct in an interview with Women’s Health about her breast implants.
According to the article:
Kaley, 31, credits her hot yoga and cycling routine, but in the same breath is just as honest about what else she’s done to her body. And by coy Hollywood standards, her revelations are almost shocking. “Years ago, I had my nose done,” she says casually. “And my boobs—best thing I ever did. Recently I had a filler in a line in my neck I’ve had since I was 12. As much as you want to love your inner self. . . I’m sorry, you also want to look good. I don’t think you should do it for a man or anyone else, but if it makes you feel confident, that’s amazing.”
Watch a full breast augmentation procedure performed by Dr. Bruno
If you’re looking for more information on what’s involved in a breast augmentation procedure, watch the video below to see the entire process, from pre-op to her final results.
Here are some things to think about that you and your doctor can review during your consultation:
Implant size: You should consider the overall size you’re looking to achieve.
Implant projection: In addition to the implant size, breast implants come in five different profiles to consider
Our experienced plastic surgeons will help you through the process of choosing the best breast implants for you and your lifestyle. Make sure you choose a doctor that makes you feel confident asking questions, ensuring you make an informed choice and your expectations are met.
Did you know that breast augmentation was the most popular cosmetic surgical procedure in the United States in 2018? 313,735 breast augmentation procedures were performed!
Breast implants can help you feel more comfortable in your skin and increase your self-confidence.
It may be that you simply want to increase your breast size, or that you’ve lost breast volume from aging, pregnancy or significant weight loss. Whatever your reason for considering breast implants, the skilled doctors and Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery can help.
Help choosing your implant type, implant profile, implant size and more.
There is a lot to consider when making your choice about breast implants.
Saline implants: A silicone shell is filled to your desired volume, increasing size and shape of cleavage
Silicone implants: More viscous than saline, a silicone shell is filled to the desired volume and offers a more natural look
Ideal implants: Uses a series of implant shells nested together and two separate chambers that hold saline, providing a natural feel and youthful look
We also offer breast augmentation with fat grafting for those patients that do not want to use implants.
Implant size:
First, you should discuss the overall size or volume you’re looking to achieve. Your experienced plastic surgeon can help you choose the best implant size for the appearance you desire but will also talk you through additional considerations, such as skin elasticity to accommodate the implants you choose, your lifestyle and more.
Implant projection:
In addition to volume, breast implants come in five different profiles: Low, low plus, moderate, full and extra full projections. The profile changes the projection of your breast implants, so while not directly related to the implant size, they can affect how large or natural the implants appear.
Input from your DC Plastic Surgeon:
Our experienced plastic surgeons will help guide you throughout the process of choosing your ideal breast implants. However, keep in mind that decisions about your implants, including their size, must ultimately rest with you. Be sure to choose a surgeon who makes you feel comfortable asking questions and gathering all of the information you need to make an informed choice.
Our physicians have spent many years helping patients choose their breast implants and can offer you invaluable input, ensuring you feel confident in your decision and your expectations for breast augmentation are met.
At Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery our doctors are often asked how to choose a breast implant size, and what type of implant should be used to achieve a patient’s ideal look for their breast augmentation procedure.
Breast Augmentation and Implant Sizes:
The first thing that is important to understand is that bra cup sizes vary wildly from retailer to retailer and are not an exact measurement of breast size. Breast implants are measured by exact volume in cubic centimeters (cc’s), so while a cup size might give you a ballpark range of the overall breast size you are trying to achieve, they will not help you choose an exact breast implant size.
Try to put the idea of a specific cup size out of your mind while you consider your options. Also, remember that your natural breast tissues will contribute to the overall size of your breasts after implants have been placed, provided your implants are not part of a breast reconstruction procedure.
In general, breast implant volumes range from about 120cc to 800cc. In choosing a breast implant size, it also helps to remember that your skin must stretch to accommodate the implants you choose. If you have poor skin elasticity or are prone to stretch marks, your cosmetic results may be best if you choose implants that will not put undue stress on your skin.
Visualizing breast implant sizing is helpful to some patients as they begin to imagine how they would look with larger breasts. Our sizing kit allows us to determine the overall desired volume and an approximation of how you will look after surgery. We do our sizing with a personal fitted t-shirt to see a general idea of the effect breast implants would have.
A measuring tape can also help. Having your surgeon take measurements of your chest wall dimensions will help you get a better understanding of your existing body proportions and how they would change with different breast implants.
One of the best resources available to patients choosing a breast implant size is the gallery of breast augmentation before and after photos. Looking at before and after photos of other patients who share a similar build, existing breast size and desired breast size can provide some of the most useful direction to women considering implants.
Don’t forget about breast implant profiles!
In addition to different volumes, breast implants also come in five different profiles: low, low plus, moderate, full and extra full projections.
The implant profile affects the projection of your breast implants, and although they are not directly related to the implant size, they can affect how large or natural your breasts appear.
From size to type to your individual lifestyle, if you’re considering getting breast implants there’s a lot to consider.
The doctors at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery will help guide you throughout the process of choosing your ideal breast implants.
Be sure to choose a surgeon who makes you feel comfortable asking questions and gathering all of the information you need to make an informed choice. Our physicians are experts at helping patients in Chevy Chase, Northern Virginia and Washington D.C. choose breast implants and can offer you invaluable input on your breast augmentation procedure.
Breast reduction surgery is gaining popularity with women who suffer from pain due to large, heavy breasts. Disproportionally large breasts can cause back and neck pain during everyday activities. If you suffer from back, neck, or other pain from large breasts, you may want to consider a DC breast reduction surgery.
According to Newbeauty, breast reduction surgery increased in 2018 and continues to grow in 2019. In today’s society, people want to live a more active lifestyle which can be difficult for some women due to large breast size. According to the recent Newbeauty article, many women want their breasts to be proportionate to the rest of their body:
“Large, heavy breasts can cause major back and neck pain, and some women even have to wear two sports bras to keep their breasts supported while they workout. ‘Women also find it difficult to shop for dresses if they are a smaller size at the bottom and much heavier at the top,’ says Parakh. Thankfully, celebrities are speaking out about their breast reductions, promoting a big conversation to arise regarding breast reductions.”
Experience back, neck, or shoulder pain due to the weight of their breasts
Have bad posture as a result of the weight of their breasts
Have realistic expectations about their results
Have breasts that limit their physical activity
Have trouble finding clothing that fits properly
Breast Reduction Surgery with Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery in Washington, DC
When considering breast reduction, it’s important to choose an experienced and knowledgeable plastic surgeon to perform your surgery. The doctors at Bruno|Brown will work with you during your consultation to determine your ideal breast size and how breast reduction surgery can improve your quality of life. The doctors at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery are specialists at helping DC area patients achieve their desired appearance.
If you’re considering breast reduction in Washington, DC contact us today to schedule your consultation.
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If you’re unhappy with the size, shape, or even placement of your breasts, breast implants may be the solution you’ve been looking for. Whether you’ve always been unhappy with the appearance of your breasts or they’ve changed due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging, we can help you get your confidence back.
