Breast Augmentation
In Atlanta, GA Dr. Alexandra Hart
For many women, breast augmentation is more than just a cosmetic surgery; it is a way to reclaim breast volume lost over time or to achieve a more proportional silhouette.
Whether you are seeking to enhance your breast size or address breast asymmetry, the journey begins with an experienced plastic surgeon who listens to your desires.
Before you undergo breast augmentation, it is important to prepare for your consultation by making a list of questions to ask your surgeon. Be sure to review before-and-after photos to understand the surgeon’s aesthetic style, and ask how many breast augmentations they have performed. Always choose a plastic surgeon based on their qualifications and experience, not just on price, to ensure the best possible outcome.
American board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Alexandra Hart offers a concierge approach to breast augmentation surgery, specializing in the latest technology, including Motiva implants with the Preservé™ minimally invasive breast augmentation technique.
It is a revolutionary technique that uses proprietary tools to protect patients’ natural breast tissue during surgery, resulting in faster, safer recoveries with smaller scars. We encourage you to schedule a consultation to discuss how a customized surgical plan can achieve a result that feels as natural as it looks.
What It Is: Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a cosmetic surgical procedure that uses breast implants, fat transfer, or Alloclae to increase breast size and improve shape.
Key Benefits: Enhances breast volume, corrects uneven breasts, and improves self-image with natural-looking results.
Implant Options: Dr. Hart utilizes high-quality silicone gel implants for a soft feel and refined breast shape. Dr. Hart offers any of the four FDA-approved implant manufacturers, with Motiva being her preferred implant.
Downtime: Most patients return to light daily activities within a week, with a full return to strenuous activities in about four to six weeks.
The Experience: A boutique, high-touch journey from your initial consultation through long-term recovery support.
Breast augmentation is a plastic surgery procedure designed to enhance the size and contours of the breasts.
The procedure typically involves breast implant insertion, though some patients may opt for fat transfer breast augmentation. Dr. Hart offers a variety of options to ensure your augmented breasts harmonize with your body.
For those choosing breast implants, options include round breast implants filled with cohesive silicone gel or sterile saline. Autologous fat grafting, using a fat graft from your own fat tissue, or Alloclae can be used to improve breast volume for a more subtle enhancement.
Dr. Alexandra Hart specializes in Motiva implants, which represent a sophisticated advancement in silicone gel technology that mimics the movement and feel of natural breast tissue.
These implants utilize a highly cohesive gel that adapts to your body’s positioning, providing a rounder look when lying down and a natural teardrop shape when standing.
Motiva’s SmoothSilk® surface is engineered to minimize the risk of complications such as capsular contracture. By incorporating these advanced techniques into her individualized plans, Dr. Hart ensures that each breast augmentation patient receives a refined, soft-touch result that prioritizes both long-term safety and aesthetic elegance.
A successful breast augmentation surgery begins with a deep understanding of breast anatomy. The female breast is a complex structure, composed of glandular breast tissue, fatty tissue, and supportive connective tissue, all resting atop the pectoral muscle and chest wall. This intricate anatomy not only determines the natural shape and feel of the breast, but also guides every decision your plastic surgeon makes during your breast augmentation procedure.
During breast surgery, the surgeon carefully considers the distribution of breast tissue and fat, as well as the strength and position of the pectoral muscle. For patients interested in fat transfer breast augmentation, the layer of fat surrounding the breast can be used to enhance breast volume with your own natural tissue.
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In traditional augmentation surgery, the breast pocket—created either above or beneath the pectoral muscle—serves as the space for implant insertion. The choice between placing the implant under or over the muscle depends on your unique anatomy, desired outcome, and the type of implant you select, such as silicone gel or saline.
Understanding Breast Anatomy
The inframammary fold, where the lower breast meets the chest wall, is a common site for incisions, allowing for discreet placement and optimal access to the breast pocket. A thorough knowledge of these anatomical landmarks helps board-certified plastic surgeons minimize risks like capsular contracture or implant rupture, and achieve a natural, harmonious breast shape.
Breast imaging, including mammograms and MRIs, plays a vital role in both pre-surgical planning and long-term monitoring, especially for patients with a personal or family history of breast cancer. If you are considering breast augmentation and have concerns about breast cancer risk, your plastic surgeon will work closely with you to ensure your safety and peace of mind.
This comprehensive understanding of breast anatomy is equally essential in reconstructive breast surgery, such as breast reconstruction after mastectomy, and in cosmetic procedures like breast lift or body contouring. Significant weight loss, pregnancy, or aging can all impact breast size and shape, and an experienced plastic surgeon can tailor your augmentation surgery or fat transfer to restore your ideal breast volume and contour.
By partnering with Dr. Hart, a board-certified plastic surgeon who values anatomical precision, you can feel confident that your breast augmentation procedure will be customized to your body, your goals, and your long-term well-being.
Breast augmentation is a versatile surgical procedure that addresses several common aesthetic concerns:
The most immediate benefit of augmentation surgery is the enhancement of your physical proportions and breast shape.
Whether you choose silicone implants, saline implants, Alloclae, or fat transfer, Dr. Hart will help you plan a procedure that provides elegant results and a renewed sense of self-confidence.
For breast implant augmentation, Dr. Hart commonly utilizes Motiva implants, which feature a highly cohesive silicone gel that mimics the movement of natural breast tissue. These silicone gel implants are designed to provide a soft feel and reduce the risk of common complications like capsular contracture.
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For those interested in fat transfer, the benefit is twofold: body contouring in one area and a subtle, natural-looking increase in breast size. For those without enough excess fat for fat transfer, alloClae offers options for additional volume without the use of implants.
By choosing a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Hart, you benefit from advanced techniques like these that prioritize both safety and a refined aesthetic.
An ideal breast augmentation patient is in good overall health and has realistic expectations for their results. You may be a candidate if you are bothered by the size of your breasts or if you wish to restore volume after changes caused by pregnancy, aging, or significant weight loss.
During your consultation, Dr. Hart will review your medical history, including any history of breast cancer or issues with your immune system, to ensure plastic surgery is safe for you. While this cosmetic surgery procedure is common, it is essential that patients understand the commitment to long-term breast imaging to monitor their implants and the potential need for revision surgery to exchange or remove implants in the future.
Recovery from breast implant surgery is managed with attentive care from Dr. Hart and her team to ensure a smooth healing process.
Following the surgical procedure, you will wear a specialized bra to support the chest wall and minimize swelling. Most patients can return to work within 5–7 days, provided their job does not involve heavy lifting.
While you may experience some mild breast pain or tightness in the chest muscles initially, these symptoms are typically well-managed with prescribed medication. Dr. Hart will provide detailed instructions on caring for your incisions to minimize scar tissue and ensure proper healing.
The results of your breast augmentation are visible immediately, though the final breast shape will settle over several weeks as swelling subsides.
Your augmented breasts will appear fuller and sit in a more youthful position on the chest wall.
While breast implants are not lifetime devices, they are designed to be extremely durable. Modern silicone gel implants, such as those from Motiva, are engineered to resist implant rupture and provide a beautiful aesthetic for many years. Regular breast imaging and follow-up appointments with your plastic surgeon will ensure your results remain healthy and beautiful.
Choosing Dr. Alexandra Hart means placing your care in the hands of a board-certified plastic surgeon who prioritizes individualized care and clinical precision.
Her training at Emory and meticulous approach to plastic and reconstructive surgery ensure that every breast surgery is performed with the highest standards of safety.
At our plastic surgery practice, we believe in a boutique experience that treats you as a whole person. Dr. Hart’s expertise in breast reconstruction and reconstructive plastic surgery gives her a deep understanding of anatomy, allowing her to achieve natural-looking results in every breast implant or fat transfer procedure. When you choose Dr. Hart, you are choosing a partner dedicated to your aesthetic journey and long-term well-being.
Silicone gel implants are filled with a thick viscous silicone gel that many feel more closely mimics the feel of natural breasts. Saline implants are filled with sterile saline and can be inserted through smaller incisions, as they are filled after being placed in the breast pocket. Dr. Hart will help you choose the best option during your consultation.
Capsular contracture is a potential complication where the scar tissue that naturally forms around the implant becomes tight and firm. While it can happen to any breast augmentation patient, using high-quality silicone implants and following Dr. Hart’s recovery protocols can help minimize this risk.
Yes, many patients choose to undergo a breast lift at the same time as their augmentation if they have sagging breasts. This combination addresses both the position and the volume of the breasts, providing a more comprehensive rejuvenation.
A breast implant rupture occurs if the shell of the implant develops a tear or hole. With saline implants, the breast will noticeably deflate as the saline is absorbed by the body. With silicone breast implants, a "silent rupture" may occur, which is why regular breast imaging (such as MRI or ultrasound) is recommended for long-term monitoring.
Breast implant associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL) is a rare type of T-cell lymphoma that can develop in the fluid or scar tissue surrounding an implant. It is not breast cancer, but it is a serious condition often associated with textured breast implants. Dr. Hart stays current on all safety data regarding associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma to ensure her patients receive the safest possible care.
