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Breast Augmentation in Tampa, FL
Many women feel that their breasts are too small, which can affect their self-esteem, clothing choices, and self-image. A breast augmentation may help address those issues. Dr. Joshua Halpern’s breast enhancement surgery is a beautiful way to finally address the problem of breasts that you consider too small.
Table of Contents
- See the Difference: Breast Augmentation Before & After Photos
- Real Stories: Breast Augmentation Patient Reviews
- Breast Augmentation Cost in Tampa & Flexible Financing Options
- Why Choose Dr. Joshua Halpern for Your Breast Augmentation?
- Book Your Breast Augmentation Consultation Today
- What Is Breast Augmentation?
- Breast Implant Options
- Breast Implant Placement Options
- Breast Augmentation Incision Options
- Benefits of Breast Augmentation
- Who Is an Ideal Candidate for Breast Augmentation?
- How Breast Augmentation Is Performed
- Breast Augmentation Recovery & Aftercare
- What Results Can I Expect From Breast Augmentation?
Real Stories: Breast Augmentation Patient Reviews
“Today I saw three of my patients from 1994, 2003, and 2005. One of them told me that she has received many compliments over the years, and her gynecologist and mammogram techs mistake them for being real. All three women’s breasts are soft and feel like real breasts, having had only one breast surgery with me.” —Dr. Joshua Halpern, MD
Why Choose Dr. Joshua Halpern for Your Breast Augmentation?
Dr. Joshua Halpern pioneered the endoscopic mini-invasive “bloodless” breast enlargement. This procedure is part of his Finesse Technique® and involves a faster recovery, smaller scars, and typically no bruising. It has a high success rate, with many patients returning to work within a few days of their procedure. Many female surgeons appreciate the benefits of this procedure and choose to have Dr. Halpern perform their own breast augmentations.
Dr. Halpern has performed many successful breast augmentations over the years and feels that his artistic background helps him visualize a successful operation before he begins surgery. Patients benefit from his artistic talent, achieving more beautiful results.
Book Your Breast Augmentation Consultation Today
Are you ready to discover what a breast augmentation can do for you? Contact Dr. Joshua Halpern today at (813) 872-2696 or complete the online contact form to schedule a consultation.
Book Your Breast Augmentation ConsultationWhat Is Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgery designed to enhance the size, shape, and overall symmetry of your breasts. It is one of the most popular plastic surgery procedures performed each year, offering patients the ability to achieve fuller, more proportionate breasts and boosting their confidence in their bodies.
Breast augmentation usually involves placing implants (silicone or saline) either beneath the existing breast tissue or under the chest muscle. Breast augmentation can restore volume lost after pregnancy or weight fluctuations, correct natural breast asymmetry, and create a more balanced silhouette. Dr. Halpern carefully formulates individual breast augmentation treatment plans for each patient to ensure their results look natural and complement their body shape and anatomy. He has lectured on his technique nationally and internationally.
What Is Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation?
Some patients are opposed to having a breast augmentation using breast implants and prefer a more natural option for increasing their breast size. For these patients, fat transfer may be an ideal solution. During a fat transfer, Dr. Halpern removes unwanted fat from targeted areas on your body using liposuction. The fat is then purified and strategically injected into your breasts.
Many patients prefer a fat transfer breast enlargement because it is relatively quick, with small incisions and a fast recovery. This procedure is meant for those seeking a subtle increase in breast size and may not be for everyone. Fat transfer can also be used to camouflage ripples caused by implants from other doctors.
Adding a fatty layer above the implant can minimize visible rippling in patients with minimal natural breast tissue. It is important to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of fat transfer compared to an implant-based breast augmentation during your consultation with Dr. Halpern.
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Breast Implant Options
Saline Implants
Saline implants are filled with sterile saltwater after being placed in the breast pocket. Because they are inserted empty and filled once positioned, they often require smaller incisions.
These implants provide a uniform shape and firmness. In the rare event of a rupture, the body safely absorbs the saline solution. However, some patients may notice more visible rippling compared to other implant types, particularly if they have thinner breast tissue.
Silicone Implants
Silicone implants are pre-filled with a cohesive silicone gel designed to closely mimic the feel of natural breast tissue. They are widely favored for their soft, natural texture and realistic appearance.
Because silicone implants come pre-filled, they typically require slightly larger incisions. If a rupture occurs, it may not be immediately noticeable (often referred to as a “silent rupture”), which is why periodic imaging may be recommended.
Breast Implant Placement Options
An important part of planning your breast augmentation is determining where the implants will be positioned. Implant placement can affect your final look, recovery, and long-term results.
Subglandular Placement
In this approach, the implant is placed directly behind the breast tissue but above the chest muscle. Subglandular implant placement often allows for a shorter recovery and can create more naturally soft, noticeable fullness, especially in the upper pole of the breast. However, it may increase the visibility of implant edges in patients with thinner tissue.
Submuscular Placement
With submuscular breast implant placement, the implant is positioned under your pectoral muscle. This placement technique tends to produce a more natural breast slope and reduces the likelihood of visible implant edges or rippling. It may also lower the risk of certain breast augmentation complications, such as capsular contracture. However, recovery may be slightly longer due to muscle manipulation.
Dual Plane Placement
Dual plane implant placement combines elements of both subglandular and submuscular techniques. The implant is partially placed under the muscle in the upper portion of the breast and under the breast tissue in the lower portion. This method offers a natural-looking contour while enhancing lower breast fullness, making it a popular option for many patients.
Breast Augmentation Incision Options
The location of your incision plays a key role in both your surgical experience and the visibility of any resulting scars. Dr. Halpern will recommend the best incision technique based on your anatomy, implant type, and personal preferences.
Inframammary Incision
This is the most commonly used incision for breast augmentation procedures, and it is placed along the natural crease where the breast meets the chest wall. It offers excellent visibility for precise implant placement, and the scar is naturally hidden within the breast fold.
Periareolar Incision
Made along the outer edge of the areola, this incision allows for discreet scar placement that blends with the natural color transition of the skin. It can be a good option for patients who require minor adjustments to the breast shape in addition to augmentation.
Transaxillary Incision
This technique camouflages the incision along the natural creases in your armpit, leaving no scar on the breast itself. While appealing for scar concealment, it may limit implant size and type and offer slightly less direct visibility of implant placement than other approaches.
Each incision option has its own advantages, and the right choice depends on your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals. Dr. Halpern will guide you through these decisions to ensure a safe procedure and beautifully balanced results.
Benefits of Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation offers both aesthetic and confidence-boosting benefits, including:
- Increased breast size and improved fullness
- Enhanced body proportions and silhouette
- Improved symmetry between breasts
- Restoration of volume after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss
- Expanded clothing and swimsuit options
- Long-lasting, customizable results tailored to your goals
Benefits of Breast Augmentation With Dr. Joshua Halpern
Along with the general benefits of breast augmentation, Dr. Halpern’s advanced techniques, tools, and expertise provide additional benefits, including:
- A personal and free consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Halpern
- Access to Dr. Halpern’s unique Finesse Technique®
- A “bloodless” breast enhancement surgery
- Faster recovery than traditional breast augmentation
- Smaller scars than other breast augmentation techniques
- Little to no bruising
- Faster return to work and your day-to-day obligations
- The benefit of having an artistic surgeon
- Dr. Halpern’s high success rate
- Confidence in knowing that most previous patients are satisfied with their results
- The opportunity to work on your treatment plan directly with Dr. Halpern
- The selection of your implant size and shape with Dr. Halpern’s recommendations
- Natural-looking results
- Surgery performed in Dr. Halpern’s private, fully accredited operating suite
- The option of breast enlargement by fat transfer
Who Is an Ideal Candidate for Breast Augmentation?
Good candidates for breast augmentation are adults in good overall health who are non-smokers or willing to stop before and after surgery. Ideal candidates for breast augmentation are patients who:
- Have fully developed breasts
- Desire increased breast size or improved shape
- Have asymmetrical or uneven breasts
- Have lost breast volume due to aging, weight loss, or pregnancy
If you want to learn whether you are a candidate for breast augmentation, call Dr. Joshua Halpern today at (813) 872-2696 or complete the online contact form to schedule a consultation to determine if this procedure is right for you.
How Breast Augmentation Is Performed
Consultation
Consultations for breast augmentations are always performed in person with Dr. Halpern. Many physicians who perform breast augmentations believe that the years they spent studying and training leave them best qualified to make choices for their patients regarding implant size.
Dr. Halpern believes that you are ultimately the one who should determine what size breasts you would feel comfortable with. It is you, not the doctor, who will be living with your “new” breasts after all. Through thorough discussions about health, body size and shape, physical activity level, and beauty (beauty is, after all, in the eye of the beholder), Dr. Halpern listens to your goals and recommends the size that you and he agree will benefit you best.
Natural-looking results will provide long-term benefits that deliver the highest level of satisfaction.
Breast Augmentation Procedure
The breast augmentation surgery is performed in Dr. Halpern’s state-of-the-art, fully accredited operating room. Breast augmentation is performed under general anesthesia, and our licensed anesthesiologist will monitor you throughout the procedure.
Dr. Halpern begins the procedure by making a carefully placed incision. He then creates a pocket for the implant either beneath the breast tissue or under the pectoral muscle using his Finesse Technique® (which he developed as a gentler way to perform surgery) to create the breast pocket(s), maximize your cleavage, and minimize blood loss. The implant is positioned within this pocket and adjusted to achieve optimal symmetry and contour. Once placement is complete, the incisions are closed with sutures, and you are monitored as you begin your recovery.
Dr. Halpern’s goal is to keep his patients healthy and happy, and to make the surgery and recovery as comfortable as possible. To facilitate these goals, Dr. Halpern uses an instrument he invented specifically for breast augmentation: the Halpern Breast Lighted Retractor and the Intraoperative sizer. This instrument gives Dr. Halpern more precise control during the operation.
Breast Augmentation Recovery & Aftercare
Recovery after your breast augmentation varies slightly according to the patient, but in general, you can expect some swelling, tightness, and mild discomfort during the first few days. You will need to rest and will wear a supportive surgical bra to help minimize swelling and support your healing breasts.
Due to the use of Dr. Halpern’s Finesse Technique®, many patients are driving two days after surgery and return to work within three to five days after their breast augmentation. Typically, there is little bruising.
Following Dr. Halpern’s pre- and post operative instructions is essential for optimal healing and breast augmentation results. This includes attending follow-up appointments, avoiding smoking, and taking prescribed medications as directed.
What Results Can I Expect From Breast Augmentation?
Some breast augmentation results will be apparent immediately following your operation. Most patients can see their initial results two to three weeks after the procedure, but it can take up to six months for your body to fully adjust to your new contours and for your final results to develop as swelling subsides and the implants settle into their natural position.
You can expect fuller, more proportionate breasts that enhance the shape of your overall figure while still looking balanced and natural. Breast augmentation results are designed to be long lasting; however, although implants are durable, they do not typically last a lifetime. Periodic monitoring and, in some cases, future implant replacement may be recommended.
With proper care and routine follow-up, breast augmentation can provide a boost in both appearance and confidence that lasts for years to come.
Schedule Your Breast Augmentation Consultation in Tampa Today
To learn more about breast augmentation and how Dr. Halpern’s advanced techniques can add volume to your breasts, enhance your cleavage, and boost your confidence, contact our office today to schedule your free consultation. Call (813) 872-2696 or complete the online contact form.
