Dr. Stanwix makes a small incision underneath the breast fold or around the areola to insert a breast implant. Dr. Stanwix then places the implant underneath the chest muscle, either partial (dual plane) or fully (submuscular), or in the above muscle (subglandular or subfascial) approach in order to enlarge the breast. The surgery is commonly performed on an outpatient basis at a fully accredited state-of-the-art surgical unit under a general anesthesia. There are several possible locations for the small incision that will be used for inserting the breast implant. The most frequent technique utilizes an incision made in the lower portion of the breast. Another technique, involves making an incision in the armpit. A third technique makes an incision around the areola (the darker skin surrounding the nipple).  The best technique will be decided together between the patient and Dr. Stanwix during the consultation.  During the visit with breast expert Dr. Matthew G. Stanwix, you will also try on different sizes with our state of the art sizing system to see which size and dimensions fit best.  You will also be able to see and feel (firmness, flexibility and projection) of the full array of available implants   and determining which one you want in your breasts that fit your desires.  Throughout the process, it is important to remember that this is your decision and your breasts and, although guided by Dr. Stanwix vast experience and expertise, you should be the one to ultimately determine how you want your breasts to look and feel.

Surgery is performed at a fully accredited outpatient surgery center by Dr. Stanwix with a board certified anesthesiologist.  During surgery, Dr. Stanwix creates an open pocket under the breast tissue or beneath the chest wall muscle. Inserting an implant behind each breast can increase a woman’s breast size by one or more bra cup sizes. Implants typically contain a saline solution (similar to saltwater) or a silicone gel. In some circumstances, particularly those in which there is breast asymmetry (uneven breast size), an inflatable implant “sizer” would be used to allow the Dr. Stanwix to adjust the level of inflation to attain breast symmetry and balance and determine which exact volume is needed for each breast. Importantly, meticulous technique and sterility is of the upmost importance and Dr. Stanwix only uses a “no touch technique” where the implant is placed through a funnel into the breast.  Its an immediate result and you will be fuller and more shapely right away!  Surgery typically lasts about 1 hour.