San Diego / La Jolla Office
8929 University Center Lane
Suite 201
San Diego, CA 92122
858-450-4199
Toll Free: 866-BEST IMAGE (866-237-8462)
Temecula Office
40963 Winchester Road
Temecula, CA 92591
951-695-9934
Breast Augmentation – Breast Implants Options
San Diego, Temecula and Inland Empire Plastic Surgeon
Every year, numerous patients from throughout the greater San Diego area come to Dr. Stuart Kincaid to undergo breast augmentation surgery. Regarded as a leading San Diego and Inland Empire breast augmentation expert, Dr. Kincaid works tirelessly to realize the aesthetic dreams of all of his patients. Please read on to learn more about various breast implant types and surgical techniques employed by Dr. Kincaid to create a beautiful breast appearance.
Breast Implant Types
Dr. Stuart Kincaid performs breast augmentation surgery with both saline and silicone breast implants. Both types of implants are manufactured according to strict safety guideline and have been fully approved by the FDA. Both types of breast implants come in different sizes and shapes to provide patients with a wealth of aesthetic options. For example, while some patients might prefer tear-drop-shaped implants of a conservative size to create a completely natural-looking appearance, others might choose larger implants that add more volume to the top of the breasts in order to create a prominent cleavage.
Saline implants, just like the name suggests, are implants that are filled with saline (sterile salt water). These implants consist of a silicone outer shell and a hollow center, which can either be pre-filled with a certain amount of saline, or can be filled at the time of the surgery. A major advantage of saline breast implants is the fact that they can often be placed through very small incisions. Thus, Dr. Kincaid can sometimes insert a folded implant through an incision that is less than one inch long. After being positioned in the breast, the implant is then filled with saline to achieve the desired shape and volume. As a result, La Jolla / San Diego breast implants patients enjoy beautiful results with minimal bruising and discomfort.
Silicone implants are filled with soft silicone gel. A major advantage of these implants is the fact that they feel more like real breast tissue and might create a more natural-looking appearance. However, because silicone implants are pre-filled, their placement often requires somewhat larger incisions. In order to make scars as inconspicuous as possible, Dr. Kincaid can insert implants through incisions under the breasts, around the nipples or in the armpits. He thoroughly discusses the proposed surgical techniques with all of his San Diego / La Jolla breast augmentation patients prior to their procedures.
Silicone or Saline Breast Implants?
Choosing the appropriate type of breast implants is one of the most challenging parts of the breast augmentation treatment. To help patients make educated, confident choices, Dr. Kincaid takes the time to thoroughly explain the pros and cons of each implant type, as well as to explain how each patient's individual characteristics might influence the look achieved with various implants. Some of the more important factors he takes into account when determining which implants are the best for each San Diego breast augmentation patient include:
- Body frame
- Weight
- Current breast size and firmness
- Breast augmentation goals
By carefully discussing these factors with patients considering breast augmentation in San Diego, Dr. Kincaid helps them select breast implants that will deliver the best possible breast enhancement results.
Discussing Your Breast Augmentation Options
If you would like to change the size and/or shape of your breasts, please peruse our contact page to schedule a personal consultation with the talented San Diego / La Jolla / Temecula breast augmentation specialist, Dr. Kincaid. He will perform a thorough evaluation and help you understand your breast enhancement options.
As a leading cosmetic surgeon La Jolla and San Diego patients come to for sophisticated body and face procedures, Dr. Stuart Kincaid offers an extensive range of treatments. Some of the procedures he performs more often include breast augmentation, liposuction, SmartLipo and tummy tuck in San Diego. In addition, he has earned a reputation as a highly talented San Diego / La Jolla rhinoplasty and face lift surgeon. If you would like to obtain more information about these procedures, please visit the respective sections of this website.
For more information visit The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) and The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).