Breast Augmentation
(Conventional)
Breast Augmentation Austin
Dr. Chike-Obi has performed thousands of breast augmentation procedures and has direct, high-volume experience with all four FDA-approved silicone implant systems used in the United States, including (in alphabetical order) Mentor®, Motiva®, Natrelle®, and Sientra®. His work focuses on accurately understanding what the patient wants. The in-clinic meeting—whether at consultation or the pre-procedure visit—is central. This is where he determines the desired breast shape: cleavage contour, upper-pole fullness, lateral width, and how the result should integrate with the patient’s existing anatomy. That discussion drives the surgical plan. His approach to breast surgery is described in detail here
Breast augmentation changes the volume and shape of the breast using implants.
The work is structural. The goal is to create a stable, durable result that matches the patient’s proportions and maintains contour over time.
View Our Clinical Results
Breast augmentation using a dual-plane technique with moderate projection silicone implants. Implant selection was individualized to optimize symmetry and proportional balance: 295 cc on the right and 275 cc on the left.
(Results shown at 3 months post surgery)
(Results may vary)
Procedure:
A small incision is made in one of several standard locations: Dr. Chike-Obi most commonly recommends the inframammary fold (under the breast), although the periareolar (along the areolar border) and transaxillary (in the armpit) are also options. A precise pocket is created either above or below the pectoralis muscle. The implant is positioned and the incision is closed with layered internal sutures.
Placement:
- Subfascial or subglandular (above the muscle): more direct projection, potentially more visible implant edges in thinner patients.
- Submuscular (under the muscle): offers added soft-tissue coverage and a more natural upper-pole transition, but has slightly more post-operative chest tightness.
- Dual plane: a hybrid placement used in most contemporary cases to maximize natural contour and cleavage.
Dr. Chike-Obi has deep experience with the anatomy of the female breast and has performed all three placements in significant numbers. The most important aspect to achieving superior results is careful patient selection, and meticulous tissue-preserving and trauma-minimizing technique in the operating room.
Implant Selection:
Implants differ by volume, width, projection, and cohesivity. Volume alone does not determine outcome. The width of the implant must match the patient’s native chest width and breast base to avoid lateral migration or unnatural medial fullness. Projection determines how far the breast extends forward from the chest. Higher projection offers more forward volume for the same base width, but if overused, can distort proportions. A detailed measurement process determines appropriate dimensions. You will receive a deeper explanation of Dr. Chike-Obi’s approach and interpretation of these concepts during your personalized consultation.
Implant Type:
- Silicone gel implants: stable shape, reduced visibility or rippling, most commonly used. Cohesivity levels vary from soft to “gummy” form-stable gels. Essentially all silicone implants offered at 360 Plastic Surgery are ‘gummy-bear’ consistency.
- Saline implants: adjustable fill at surgery, can show more rippling in low-tissue patients. Less commonly used in lean individuals.
All implants offered at 360 Plastic Surgery are FDA-approved. No implant is “lifetime.” Revision is likely at some point due to natural changes in anatomy or implant aging.
Recovery:
Most patients resume basic daily function within 24–48 hours. Expect chest pressure or tightness for several days. Light exercise can resume in 2 weeks. Full upper-body training returns gradually over 6–8 weeks. The final breast shape takes several months as tissues relax and the implant settles.
Out-of-Town Patients:
Initial consultation can be completed virtually, which often helps expedite the scheduling process. Travel to Austin occurs 1–2 days before surgery, with a mandatory in-clinic meeting with Dr. Chike-Obi before your procedure date. Initial recovery is spent locally for follow-up and safety monitoring. Most patients return home 5–7 days after surgery and continue remote follow-up with structured instructions and access to the surgical team. Please see our dedicated page for more details (https://360plasticsurgery.com/360-resources/out-of-town-patients/)
Financing:
Financing makes your breast augmentation procedure accessible without delay. We offer structured payment options, including PatientFi and CareCredit, which provides low- and no-interest plans for qualified applicants.
Written and reviewed by Dr. Chuma Chike-Obi, MD
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