Breast Augmentation Surgeon San Diego

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A Beautiful Breast Augmentation should look and feel natural, creating a proportional, balanced shape. The enhancement should be imperceivable while simultaneously creating your distinctive, esthetically pleasing figure. An elegant form can alleviate self-consciousness without drawing more unwanted attention with a fake or false look. Dr. Schafer, our San Diego breast augmentation surgeon, prides himself on achieving such a natural looking result.

The elegance of our results is equaled by the refinement of our surgical procedures. From the discreet site of the incision, to the adjustable sizing and optimal placement of the implant, and use of safer alternative anesthesia, your surgical experience and recovery will be smooth and efficient. For personalized surgical information call Dr. Schafer in the San Diego Area at 800-810-5449 or request a consultation.

At a glance

Procedure Information

• Dr. Schafer can use any incision site but prefers transaxillary (armpit).
  • With the armpit incision there is no need to cut through breast skin, milk ducts, fat, muscle or breast tissue.
  • The armpit incision is a single, one-inch incision in an armpit crease, which reduces scar visibility until it complete disappears.
  • Within a few months, there is no visible scar.
• Like putting your hand in your pants' pocket, Dr. Schafer slides the breast implant under the muscle in the front of your armpit (pectoralis major).
• If you choose to have an incision made in the lower portion of the breast, the breast tissue is raised to create a pocket for the implant.
• You may choose to have the implant placed over or under the chest wall muscle.
  • Most women prefer this placement because it will NOT interfere with breastfeeding, mammograms or nipple sensitivity.
• Different sizes of implants may be used to correct breast asymmetry.
• Dr. Schafer's implanting technique gives him the option of using inflatable implants allowing him to fill the implants during the procedure to compensate for asymmetry.

Recovery Information

• Dr. Schafer's Rapid Recovery Method uses a safer alternative to general anesthesia which aides in an easier and quicker recovery.
• Dr. Schafer's implant technique decreases bruising so patients can return to work quickly.
• Dr. Schafer has established The Weekend Recovery so you can have your procedure on Friday, and be ready and able to go back to work on Monday.
• You'll be able to return to light exercises in a matter of days.
• Dr. Schafer's Rapid Recovery Method utilizes the On-Q Post Operative Pain Relief System.
  • This is a non-narcotic, local anesthetic that is delivered directly to the surgical site for up to five days.
  • Pain is relieved quickly without impacting other bodily functions.
  • The On-Q system is simple, yet elegant and requires little management or intervention by the patient or caregiver.
  • On-Q is readily accepted by patients and can be clipped to clothing or carried in a small pouch.
  • This system encourages a return to normal function because pain is relieved and the patient's mind is clear.

Breast Augmentation Risks And Complications

• There is a risk of the implant rupturing. Since breast implants usually contain a saline solution, the body readily absorbs the solution without causing any harm. A second surgery may be necessary to correct the problem.
• Varying amounts of scarring depending on the types of incisions used.
• Capsular Contracture occurs when the scar tissue and the area around the implant tighten and the implant becomes hard.
• Implants have on occasion moved from the implant sight.
• Infection can occur at the incision site.
• Adverse reaction to anesthesia.
• Excessive bleeding

If you've thought about breast augmentation before and are now approaching the serious stage, it is time to contact us for a complimentary consultation so you can ask specific questions and get information that pertains directly to you and your unique circumstance. We welcome breast augmenation inquiries from all candidates in the San Diego Area and all over the country.

"It was wonderful. I really wasn't aware I had an incision because it didn't hurt. There was just no pain. Almost immediately, I was on my feet and really didn't have any problems at home going up and down the stairs."

-Mozelle D.