Breast augmentation has become a more increasingly popular surgery over the past several years, and more people in the Inland Empire are educating themselves on the breast augmentation procedure. In 2006, 10.9 million cosmetic surgical procedures and treatments were performed as reported by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS, 2007). Of the surgeries, breast augmentation was the most prevalent surgery with nearly 330,000 procedures performed in 2006.
Regarding the psychosocial aspect of breast augmentation in the Inland Empire, Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park seek to define each individual’s motivations for breast augmentation. There are many factors that may influence a woman to undergo breast augmentation ranging from body image improvement to self-esteem, and even improving one’s relationships with the new added confidence.
Physically, it is important to have excellent communication between Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park. Their goal is to listen to the desired result from the patient. Some patient’s may wish for more upper pole fullness in their breast, whereas others may seek a more tear-drop shape with their breast augmentation. Other’s may seek a breast lift (mastopexy) with augmentation in order to restore the breast volume higher on the chest wall after pregnancy and gravity have effected the breast causing breast sag or droop.
The various approaches of breast augmentation in the Inland Empire that are offered by Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park. The incisions in the area of the breast are periareolar (around the nipple) or in the inframammary fold crease. If a patient does not wish to have scars on the breast then the axillary (or armpit) approach may be used. Finally, when a patient is undergoing a breast augmentation along with an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) procedure, the implants can be placed through the abdominoplasty incision to avoid any scars on the breast.
Dr. Sorosky and Dr. Park will help guide you through a very detailed consultation regarding breast augmentation in the Inland Empire and listen to your individual goals.
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