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Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation
The choice of implant type, size, profile, incision location, and pocket position is highly individualized and depends on your anatomy, tissue characteristics, and aesthetic goals. Dr. Carboy uses a thoughtful, measurement-based planning process to help you choose an implant and approach that produces a result you will be happy with for years to come.
Good candidates are healthy adult women who are unhappy with their current breast size, have lost volume after pregnancy or weight loss, have asymmetry between the breasts, or want a more proportionate balance with the rest of their figure. Patients should be at a stable weight, have realistic expectations, and ideally be done with childbearing, although augmentation does not preclude future pregnancy. Non-smokers heal best.
Patients in Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver, Prineville, and across the Pacific Northwest pursue breast augmentation for many reasons. Some have always felt that their natural breast size did not fit their proportions. Others want to restore volume lost after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Many of our active Central Oregon patients also want to be sure that their result allows them to continue running, climbing, skiing, and enjoying the outdoor lifestyle that defines this region. Dr. Carboy emphasizes implant choices and surgical techniques that support an active lifestyle.
Breast augmentation is performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. Surgery typically takes about an hour. Most patients return home the same day with a supportive surgical bra and prescribed medications. Soreness peaks during the first three days and improves quickly after that. Most patients return to desk work within five to seven days and resume light exercise at three to four weeks. Strenuous chest exercise and heavy lifting are typically restricted for six weeks. Final settling and softening of the implants continue over three to six months.
From the Surgeon
Dr. Jourdan Carboy, MD explains breast augmentation — how Motiva Implants with the Preserve technique work, why Alpenaura is the first practice in Central Oregon to offer them, and how every plan is customized to fit your frame and lifestyle.
Dr. Carboy uses a thoughtful, measurement-based planning process to help you choose an implant and approach that produces a result you will be happy with for years to come.
Breast augmentation is performed under general anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. Surgery typically takes about an hour.
Most patients return to desk work within five to seven days and resume light exercise at three to four weeks.
Final settling and softening of the implants continue over three to six months.
The average procedure time varies based on your personalized treatment plan and the complexity of the procedure performed
Most patients are able to return to light daily activities within a short recovery period while healing continues gradually over time
Your follow-up appointments are designed to monitor healing, support, recovery, and ensure your results continue progressing naturally.
The location of your procedure is determined vary based on your personalized needs and the complexity of the procedure performed
We understand that choosing a procedure is a deeply personal decision. Here are answers to some of the most common questions about treatment, recovery, results, and the overall Alpenaura experience.
Most patients today choose silicone gel implants because of their natural feel and movement. Saline remains a good option for some patients. Dr. Carboy will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each during your consultation.
Sizing is one of the most important parts of planning. Dr. Carboy uses a combination of physical measurements, sizing systems, and detailed conversations about your goals to help you choose the size that best fits your anatomy and lifestyle.
Most women retain the ability to breastfeed after breast augmentation. Surgical techniques are chosen with this in mind whenever possible.
Modern implants are not considered lifetime devices, but many last well beyond ten to fifteen years. Some patients eventually undergo a revision or exchange, while others go decades without any need for revision.
Not necessarily. Implants only need to be replaced if there is a complication such as rupture, capsular contracture, or significant change in appearance, or if the patient wants a change in size or shape.
Light walking begins immediately. Light cardio typically resumes at three to four weeks, and full chest workouts and heavy lifting at six weeks.
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