Photo of Los Angeles Breast Augmentation Surgery

Photo of Los Angeles Breast Augmentation Surgery, originally uploaded by VishalKapoorMD.

Most women who undergo breast augmentation typically do not have a lot of pain. Commonly there is a sense of pressure on the chest. Pain medications such as Vicodin or Percocet may be required for a few days, after which time plain Tylenol will usually be sufficient. There is typically very little bruising associated with breast augmentation in Los Angeles. Some swelling usually occurs and is most severe during the first few days, after which time it slowly resolves. Dressings and bandages can be removed after 2 days, at which time a woman can take a shower. The vast majority of women can return to work after 3 to 5 days following breast augmentation at which time they can drive as well.

Breast Augmentation Before and After

On the day of surgery, you will meet initially with the nurse and then the anesthesiology staff, who will carefully explain the type of anesthesia they will be using. After this, Dr. Kapoor will re-examine you and review the surgical plan. Lastly, he will usually make some markings. After this, you will be escorted to the operating room, where you will be carefully monitored and general anesthesia will be administered. The procedure takes approximately 45 minutes to an hour to complete, after which time you will be in the recovery room, where a nurse will carefully monitor you. You can expect to be slightly drowsy most of the day. Most patients do not have a significant amount of pain during this time and we recommend taking pain medications as needed every four to six hours. You can typically expect to be able to return to work in 3-5 days and start exercise and more strenuous activities in 3-4 weeks. Initially, Beverly Hills breast implants will be slightly high due to swelling in the muscle. After this, they will gradually settle over 6-8 weeks time. During this time, Los Angeles breast augmentation patients can help this process by massage of the breasts. At your first postoperative visit, our Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery Office will provide instructions on how to perform Los Angles Breast Implant massage. To see some examples of before and after breast augmentation and breast implant photos, click here.

Photo of Vishal Kapoor MD Performing Infra-mammary Breast Enhancement

Photo of Vishal Kapoor MD Performing Infra-mammary Breast Enhancement, originally uploaded by VishalKapoorMD.

Another factor that is important in determining the cost of breast augmentation in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles is what type of implant is selected. Within our practice, we offer both saline and silicone breast implants. Silicone implants, on average, tend to cost about $1000-$1200 more than saline implants. The benefits of silicone implants are a more a more natural feel and fewer tendencies for visible or palpable rippling. The main advantage of saline implants is that they are adjustable in terms of volume. Both saline and silicone implants in Los Angeles are excellent choices.

Cosmetic Procedures in Beverly Hills and Los Angeles

Liposuction has become the most commonly performed and requested cosmetic procedure in America state plastic surgeon Beverly Hills is also one of the most prime cities to have it performed. Every surgical procedure has some amount of risk, but patients can reduce the amount of risk by educating themselves about the liposuction procedure itself and by choosing an expert and experienced plastic surgeon.

Liposuction Beverly Hills plastic surgeons will say, is a relatively safe procedure that can have transforming results for many people if a properly trained and experienced plastic surgeon is chosen.

Liposuction is a type of body sculpting, body contouring or "spot-reduction" designed to remove excess and unsightly fat from specific areas of the body. Beverly Hills liposuction can be done on the abdomen, hips, buttocks, thighs, knees, calves, upper arms, cheeks and the neck. These localized fat deposits may be inherited and typically do not respond to dieting or exercising. Liposuction is often the only way to improve these areas and liposuction can be done alone or combined with other cosmetic procedures such as breast reduction and a tummy tuck to create a full transformation.

In addition to liposuction, plastic surgeons from Beverly Hills breast implants can also be performed to complete the transformation. Breast implant surgery is designed to enhance the size and shape of your breasts. Because of the improvements in surgical methods and breast-implant technology, the procedure has become more refined and now provides better surgical results. Breast implant procedure can be combined with a breast lift to provide the full satisfaction possible. The breast implants come in many sizes and shapes to better help you get the ideal breast implant that fits you best. Choose the right size for surgery should be based on your factors that include positioning, shape, personal anatomy and personal considerations.

Photo of Plastic Surgeon Dr. Vishal Kapoor Performing Breast Implant Surgery

Photo of Plastic Surgeon Dr. Vishal Kapoor Performing Breast Implant Surgery, originally uploaded by VishalKapoorMD.

Most women who undergo breast augmentation typically do not have a lot of pain. Commonly there is a sense of pressure on the chest. Pain medications such as Vicodin or Percocet may be required for a few days, after which time plain Tylenol will usually be sufficient. There is typically very little bruising associated with breast augmentation in Los Angeles. Some swelling usually occurs and is most severe during the first few days, after which time it slowly resolves. Dressings and bandages can be removed after 2 days, at which time a woman can take a shower. The vast majority of women can return to work after 3 to 5 days following breast augmentation at which time they can drive as well.

Cosmetic Surgery in Beverly Hills

Many women have become successful in managing their body appearances. The modem woman is encouraged to exercise, diet right, and stay fit in order to maintain their desired body. However, there are certain parts of the body that women have no power to change even through the exercising and toning. For that reason, many women are electing plastic surgery as an option to perfect their shapes. A Beverly Hills plastic surgeon can assist you in helping you choose what procedure (if any) is correct for you and what to expect.

Because of the growing market in plastic surgery, Beverly Hills breast implants have become one of the top favorites in surgery options for women. Women can choose how much they want to augment on their bra size, as well as what material of implant they want to use. Silicone and saline implants both have benefits and drawbacks, but where the incision will be made is another important decision that is up to the doctor and patient.

A second type of procedure that is relieving a lot of women of unrealistic exercise is the tummy tuck. With this procedure, tummy tuck Beverly hills are able to reduce the size and appearance of the midriff area as well as remove any scars from child birthing or in some cases, appendicitis.

Photo of Plastic Surgeon Dr. Vishal Kapoor Performing Breast Enhancement

Photo of Plastic Surgeon Dr. Vishal Kapoor Performing Breast Enhancement, originally uploaded by VishalKapoorMD.

Breast augmentation in Beverly Hills is a very popular procedure. The procedure typically takes about 1 hour to perform. Most women who undergo breast augmentation in Los Angeles or breast augmentation in Beverly Hills have a relatively quick recovery. After the procedure, patients typically will be in the recovery room for one hour after which time they will be discharged.