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Enhancing Your Curves: Fat Transfer vs. Breast Implants in Washington DC

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Your guide to breast augmentation in DC: Fat grafting vs. implants

before and after breast augmentation of a middle age women

Breast augmentation is a transformative journey that helps you achieve a fuller and more confident silhouette. There are two routes you can take when approaching your breast augmentation. The first option is a fat grafting breast augmentation in DC. Fat grafting or fat transfer is a way of achieving fuller and more shapely breasts without the use of implants. The other option is the traditional breast implant, involving surgical placement of implants in your breasts to give your chest more shape and volume.

Here at Bruno|Brown Plastic Surgery, we are here to help you throughout the whole process from consultation to recovery, making informed decisions tailored to your unique goals and desires.

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Transform Your Silhouette with fat transfer breast augmentation in DC

For those who prefer a natural approach to breast enhancement, fat grafting or breast fat transfer in Washington DC offers a compelling alternative to traditional implants. This innovative procedure allows you to transfer unwanted fat from other areas of your body to your breasts, achieving a fuller and more balanced appearance without the need for implants.

Breast augmentation with fat grafting is ideal for individuals seeking a subtle yet significant enhancement in breast size and shape.

Shape and enhance with natural breast implants in DC

Breast implants offer a transformative solution for women seeking to enhance the size, shape, and projection of their breasts. Our breast surgeons in DC work closely with each patient to customize the procedure to their unique goals and desires. Whether you desire a subtle enhancement or a more dramatic transformation, we offer a range of implant options to best suit your preferences.

Considering Your Breast Augmentation Options in Washington DC:

At Bruno | Brown Plastic Surgery, we understand that every woman’s body is unique, and our approach to breast augmentation reflects this. During your consultation, our surgeons will lead a comprehensive discussion to determine whether fat grafting or breast implants align best with your aesthetic vision.

Here are some key considerations we’ll explore together and discuss:

  • Fat Grafting vs. Implants: Exploring the benefits and limitations of fat transfer compared to implants to determine the most suitable approach.
  • Implant Type: Whether you opt for saline or silicone implants, we’ll ensure that the material aligns with your preferences and desired outcome.
  • Implant Size and Profile: Tailoring the size and projection of your implants to achieve the ideal shape and proportion.
  • Implant Placement: Deciding whether implants should be positioned above or below the pectoral muscle for a natural look and feel.
  • Skin Elasticity: Evaluating the condition of your skin to optimize results and minimize potential risks.
  • Liposuction Procedure: Planning the removal of excess fat from donor sites to enhance the contour of your breasts.
  • Breast Size, Shape, and Projection: Customizing the fat transfer process to achieve your desired breast size, shape, and projection.
  • Lifestyle Considerations: Consider your lifestyle and activity levels to ensure optimal recovery and long-term satisfaction.

We will discuss these points and more during your consultation answering any and all questions you have. Your safety and desires are our main priority. That’s why we are thorough during this conversation – ensuring all decisions made are informed choices.

Choosing the right breast surgeon in Washington DC

Selecting the right breast surgeon in DC for your breast augmentation is important. Our experienced surgeons at Bruno | Brown Plastic Surgery have decades of experience and are widely recognized as top-rated plastic surgeons in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. With a commitment to innovation and patient satisfaction, we prioritize your well-being and strive to deliver exceptional results that exceed your expectations.

Whether you opt for breast implants or fat transfer breast augmentation in Washington, DC, Bruno | Brown Plastic Surgery offers personalized solutions to enhance your curves and elevate your confidence.

Schedule your consultation today!

4 Top Tips to Choose the Best Breast Implant for You

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Deciding on which breast implant you want to have can be an overwhelming and intimidating process. Luckily, there are many factors about your lifestyle, habits, body shape, and more that can make this decision a lot easier.

Tip 1: Determine what type of breast implant is best for you
Breast implants before and after

Choosing which type of breast implant to get may appear to be just as overwhelming as choosing a size, but the truth is, it’s a very simple process.

There are two types of implants; silicone and saline:

  • Saline implants, as the name implies, is an implant filled with salt water. This implant feels a little bit like a water balloon but is overall a great implant.
  • Silicone implants, on the other hand, feels very natural. This type of implant is filled with a gel that has a density and texture similar to breast tissue. Because of this, most patients opt for a silicone implant.

Tip 2: Understand the difference between cup size and implant size

Breast implants are measured by exact volume in cubic centimeters (cc’s), which is different than a cup size. So while a cup size might give you an estimated range of the overall breast size you are trying or able to achieve, it will not be able to fully help you choose a specific breast implant size.

In addition to this, bra cup sizes can vary wildly from retailer to retailer, which makes them even more unreliable. However, a cup size can still point your plastic surgeon in the right direction for the overall look you are going for with your breast augmentation procedure.

Tip 3: Know the profile you want from your breast implants

Whether or not you want your breast implant to look fuller or more natural is based on personal preference. The implant profile affects the projection of your breast implants and will determine how far off your chest your breasts will be. Although they are not directly related to the implant size, the implant profile can affect how large or natural your breasts appear.

Breast implants come in five different profiles:

  1. Low
  2. Low plus
  3. Moderate
  4. Full
  5. Extra full

The greater the profile of your breast implant, the greater the height of your breast side wall. Most patients looking for bigger cleavage aren’t as concerned that their implants look natural, and choose higher, fuller profile implants, as do patients with very narrow breasts.

Tip 4: Consider your lifestyle when choosing breast implants

It’s important to note that implants can suit any lifestyle; that being said, during your consultation, the doctors will walk through your unique routine and habits to help you determine the best implant size, shape, and placement.

If you love an active lifestyle, larger implants might not be the best fit. For example, an avid runner might find larger implants obtrusive.

As Dr. Brown says, “if you’re the type of person that doesn’t want your mother-in-law to know,” going with a lower projected implant could be a better option.

Have additional questions about breast implants? Check out this video of Dr. Brown answering FAQs about breast implants in the video below!

Call our office at (301) 215-5955 to schedule a consultation to find out which breast implant is right for you!

Breast Augmentation: Before & After, Procedure, and Recovery

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Are you considering increasing the size of your breasts through breast implants or fat grafting? Breast augmentation is a very common plastic surgery procedure chosen by thousands of women each year. The procedure can help improve the symmetry of the breasts, increase size, increase volume, and help a woman achieve the breasts she’s been dreaming of.

About the breast augmentation procedure

Before undergoing your procedure we’ll determine whether an implant or fat-grafting is right for you. The different options are:

  • Fat Grafting: This can be done to achieve a fuller look with a careful injection of fat. In this procedure, fat is injected through very small cannulas leaving minimal evidence of the procedure.
  • Saline Breast Implants: For saline implants, the shell is filled with saline to your desired volume, increasing the shape and size of your breasts with a firmer feel.
  • Silicone Breast Implants: For silicone implants, the implant shell is filled to your desired volume. This type of implant offers a more natural feel.
  • Ideal Breast Implants: Ideal Implants are saline implants that provide a natural feel and youthful look without using silicone gel. Ideal Implants use a series of implant shells nested together and two separate chambers that hold the saline.

During your consultation, we’ll discuss your cosmetic surgery goals and each option as they relate to your goals. For some patients, we even add an additional procedure to achieve their goals. For example, a breast lift or even a tummy tuck can be added so that your recovery time is combined and you can achieve all your goals at one time.

Our experience with breast augmentations

Our board-certified plastic surgeons perform technically advanced surgical procedures to achieve the best possible results for our patients. We aim for your complete satisfaction with your results and will answer any questions you have along the way. Our team will also be there to support you through your breast augmentation recovery, which typically lasts 1-2 weeks.

To schedule a consultation with one of our doctors and discuss your breast augmentation options call 301-215-5955 or fill out our consultation form online.

 

 

 

 

Breast Lift Before & After: What You Can Expect

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Are you one of the many women whose breasts have begun to sag over time due to aging, weight loss, and pregnancy? Over time, breasts lose their elasticity and can begin to sag leaving them looking deflated and you feeling less than confident in your own skin. If you’re unhappy with the appearance of your breasts and ready to make a permanent change, a breast lift might be the right option for you.

Breast Lift in DCThe breast lift procedure explained

The breast lift procedure is meant to enhance your breasts’ shape by giving them a more youthful and perky appearance. In this procedure, incisions are made to the breasts in order to lift the breast and improve the overall contour. After the incisions have been made, the underlying breast tissue is lifted and reshaped, the nipple and areola are repositioned, and any excess breast skin is removed. There are a few ways the procedure can be performed:

  • Anchor: 3 basic incisions, one around the areola, one vertical to the breast crease, and one horizontal along the breast crease
  • Lollipop: 2 basic incisions, one around the areola and one vertical to the breast crease
  • Periareolar: 1 incision around the areola
  • Crescent: 1 along the top half of the areola

This procedure is meant to lift the breasts, but many patients are curious about adding breast volume or even reducing volume. During your consultation with our experienced plastic surgeons, we’ll go through your goals with you to help determine if you’re a good candidate for a lift as well as any additional procedure such as breast augmentation.

The typical breast lift surgery takes roughly 2-3 hours to perform and the recovery, which varies from patient to patient, averages 1-2 weeks.

Our experience with the breast lift procedure

Our doctors are highly trained and perform technically advanced procedures to achieve the best possible results for our patients. We take a holistic approach to plastic surgery and aim to give you the results you desire. We’ll talk through the different procedure options with you and answer any questions you have so you feel confident moving forward.

To schedule a consultation with one of our plastic surgeons and learn more about if a breast lift is right for you call 301-215-5955.

 

 

 

 

Breast Implants: Implant Types, Procedure, & Recovery

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Are you currently considering breast implants but aren’t sure if they’re right for you? The experienced plastic surgeons at Bruno | Brown Plastic Surgery are here to help you determine if the procedure is right for you.

What to know about breast implants

Breast Implants in DCBreast implants can be used to increase the size of your breasts, restore fullness lost due to aging or weight loss, and offer more symmetry among many other benefits.

There are several types of breast implants including:

  • Saline Breast Implants: The shell is filled with saline to your preferred volume, increasing the shape and size of your breasts with a firmer feel.
  • Silicone Breast Implants: A silicone shell is filled to your desired volume and offers a more natural feel.
  • Ideal Breast Implants: Ideal Implants are saline implants that provide a natural feel and youthful look without using silicone gel by using a series of implant shells nested together and two separate chambers that hold the saline.

During your consultation, we’ll go through each type of implant to help you decide which is best for you. We’ll talk about your goals for your breast augmentation surgery, the size and shape you’re trying to achieve, and any other goals you’re hoping to achieve.

How we can support you during your breast implant recovery

Following your procedure, we will provide you with a supportive surgical bra to help control swelling. The average recovery time for most patients is between 1-2 weeks. It can vary depending on how the individual heals, but most can return to regular activity after a week and exercise after you’re fully healed.

To schedule a consultation with one of our plastic surgeons and learn more about how breast augmentation can help you achieve your goals call 301-215-5955 or reach out online.

 

 

 

 

How To Choose The Breast Augmentation Procedure For You

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The breast augmentation procedure has been popular for decades. Women opt for this procedure to increase breast size, improve breast symmetry, add cleavage, or restore volume lost due to pregnancy or aging. Each patient has their own set of reasons why they want the procedure and for that reason, there are several options to choose from. Depending on your goals, one augmentation option may be best for you, but how do you choose?

The Types of Breast Augmentation You Can Choose From

  • Silicone implants– A silicone shell is filled to your desired volume and offers a more natural feel.
  • Saline implants– In this procedure, the shell is filled with saline to your preferred volume, increasing the shape and size of your breasts with a firmer feel.
  • Ideal implants– Ideal Implants are saline implants that provide a natural feel and youthful look without using silicone gel by using a series of implant shells nested together and two separate chambers that hold the saline.
  • Fat grafting– Fat grafting achieves a fuller look with a careful injection of fat. Fat is injected through very small straw-like cannulas leaving minimal evidence of the procedure. This procedure is also great for those who have a little extra fat in other areas of their body that they would like to remove.

Why Patients Choose Bruno | Brown for Their Breast Augmentation Procedure

Our doctors are highly trained and perform technically advanced procedures to achieve the best possible results. During your consultation, we’ll talk through why you want the procedure, your goals for the procedure, and each option. We can go through your questions with you about the procedure as well as recovery so you can feel informed and confident with the next steps.

To schedule a consultation and learn more about each breast augmentation option and which one might work best for you call 301-215-5955 or click here.

 

 

 

 

How to Find the Right Breast Implants for You

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Breast Augmentation DCThe breast augmentation procedure is one of the most commonly performed cosmetic procedures. Women across the nation undergo the procedure to increase their breast size, improve cleavage, increase breast fullness and feel confident in their body. But, when you decide you want a breast augmentation it’s important to find the procedure that matches your goals for your desired look.

Your breast implant options

  • Silicone- A silicone shell is filled to your desired volume and offers a more natural feel.
  • Saline- The shell is filled with saline to your preferred volume, increasing the shape and size of your breasts with a firmer feel.
  • Ideal implants- Ideal Implants are saline implants that provide a natural feel and youthful look without using silicone gel by using a series of implant shells nested together and two separate chambers that hold the saline.
  • Fat grafting- Some patients don’t want implants or feel they aren’t right for them, but there is an option. Fat grafting achieves a fuller look with a careful injection of fat. Fat is injected through very small straw-like cannulas leaving minimal evidence of the procedure.

Considerations for your breast implants

During your consultation, we’ll go through your goals for your procedure. Each implant can offer a different look so we’ll work to find the one that’s perfect for you. We’ll talk through the size and fullness you would like and how each implant could achieve that look.

Our doctors perform technically advanced procedures to achieve the best possible results for our patients. We take the time to listen to your wishlist and answer any questions you have before we get started. We’re here to help you achieve the breasts you want and support you through the process.

To schedule a consultation to find out if breast implants are right for you and what implant type may be best suited to your goals call 301-215-5955 or click here.

 

 

 

 

4 Things To Know Before Getting Breast Implants

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Breast Implants DCIf you’re one of the many women considering breast implants, there are a few things to know before deciding on the procedure.

The 4 things to know about breast implants

  1. Not all implants are the same– Some implants can give you a fuller look, others can offer more projection, and some offer a natural look. At Bruno | Brown we offer ideal implants, silicone, and saline. Each implant has its own set of benefits which we can discuss during your consultation.
  2. You can combine the procedure with others– Many of our patients choose to combine their breast implant procedure with other procedures such as a breast lift or tummy tuck. Combining procedures can also mean that your recovery time is combined and you can reach your overall goals quicker.
  3. Scarring can be minimal and practically invisible– Each patient heals differently, but our doctors are extremely conscious about incision placement so your scarring is minimal, and for some patients completely unnoticeable once fully recovered.
  4. There are other options to enlarge your breasts without implants– Some patients aren’t sure that they want to commit to getting implants, in that case, a fat-grafting breast augmentation might be right for you. In this procedure, we can remove fat from other areas of your body and place it in your breast to enlarge it using your own fat.

What we’ll go over during your breast implant consultation

During your consultation, we’ll discuss your goals for your breasts and what you’re hoping to achieve. We want to ensure it’s the right procedure for you and go through what to expect before, during, and after the procedure. Our doctors perform technically advanced procedure to achieve the best possible results for our patients and we pride ourselves on giving our patients results they’ll be happy with for years to come.

To schedule your consultation with Bruno | Brown for breast implants call 301-215-5955 or click here.

 

 

 

 

When Is the Best Time to Get a Breast Augmentation?

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Breast Implants in DCSo you’ve read articles, looked at before/after photos, and begun to research doctors but you may still be wondering, what is the best time to get a breast augmentation?

Ideal timing for your breast augmentation procedure

  • You’re near your ideal body weight– We recommend that our patients are near their ideal body weight as weight loss and weight gain can have a large impact on the appearance of your breasts. We always want our patients to be happy with their results for years to come and to ensure long-term success, it’s best to maintain a relatively steady weight.
  • You’re not currently pregnant– This goes for almost any procedure, but we recommend that you wait until you’re no longer pregnant and your body has had time to adjust after giving birth. Pregnancy and its after-effects can drastically change your breast’s appearance. We can discuss this during your consultation as our recommendation can vary from patient to patient.
  • You’re ready to make a change in appearance– We understand that most patients take time to do their research prior to scheduling a consultation, but it’s important to fully understand the procedure you’re opting into. We’ll talk you through the procedure and ensure it’s right for your specific goals prior to moving forward. The procedure can drastically change your appearance and we want to ensure it’s in line with your desired look.
  • You have a week or two to recover– As with any surgery, there is a recovery period that should be taken seriously. Some patients need longer to properly recover than others but we always recommend you take your time easing back into your daily routine. This is something we’ll discuss prior to surgery so you can properly prepare for your recovery period.

What we discuss during your consultation for a breast augmentation

We’ll go through your goals and questions during your consultation. We feel it’s important that each patient is making an informed decision when it comes to their body. If we feel another procedure would benefit you more, we’ll discuss that option as well. Our doctors are highly trained and aim to give you the result you want through our technically advanced procedures. To learn more about our process and if a breast augmentation is the right option for you schedule a consultation with us.

To schedule your breast augmentation consultation with one of our highly trained doctors call 301-215-5955 or click here.

 

 

 

 

Your 4 Breast Augmentation Options

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Breast Augmentation DCIf you’re curious about breast augmentations but aren’t sure if they’re right for you, we can help you find the right implant to achieve your goals. Hundreds of thousands of women opt into breast augmentation surgery each year but not all procedures are the same. There are 4 distinct ways to augment the breasts. Whether you’re looking to drastically increase your breast size, get a bit of a boost, or simply gain symmetry, there’s an option made just for you.

The four options you have for a breast augmentation

  1. Ideal Implants– Ideal Implants are saline implants that provide a natural feel and youthful look without using silicone gel by using a series of implant shells nested together and two separate chambers that hold the saline.
  2. Silicone Implant– A silicone shell is filled to your desired volume and offers a more natural feel.
  3. Saline Implants– The shell is filled with saline to your preferred volume, increasing the shape and size of your breasts with a firmer feel.
  4. Fat Grafting– Achieves a fuller look with a careful injection of fat. Fat is injected through very small straw-like cannulas leaving minimal evidence of the procedure.

Our experience with breast augmentations

We’re passionate about helping our patients achieve their goals through procedures that are suited to their needs. During your initial consultation, we’ll go through the different options and how they can benefit you. We’ll walk you through each procedure and recovery time so you feel confident and informed before we get started. We perform technically advanced procedures to achieve the best possible results for our patients.

When you decide to learn more about breast augmentation we’ll happily find you the right implant for you and support you until you’re healed completely and in love with your results.

To schedule your appointment for a breast augmentation consultation and find out which type of procedure is right for you call 301-215-5955 or click here.