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Breast Augmentation in Houston, TX

What Is Breast Augmentation?

Women in Houston, TX look to board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rolando Morales for breast augmentation, which is a surgical procedure designed to enlarge a woman’s breasts. This procedure can help make the breasts more proportionate to the rest of the body, and can even out breasts that are different sizes and shapes. A breast augmentation can also enlarge and reshape breasts that have lost their fullness or shape due to weight loss, pregnancy, breastfeeding or age. Dr. Morales also performs this procedure for reconstructive purposes on patients who have undergone a mastectomy, or who have a congenital breast deformity.

Who Is a Candidate For Breast Augmentation?

Ideal candidates for breast augmentation are unhappy with the size or shape of their breasts and have realistic expectations about what surgery can achieve. Patients should be in good overall health and have no medical conditions that would negatively affect their healing or increase the risks of surgery. Dr. Morales will perform a complete evaluation during a consultation to determine if you are an eligible candidate for this life-changing procedure.

What Are the Benefits of a Breast Augmentation?

For patients who are trying to emphasize the volume of their breasts and improve your overall look, breast augmentations in Houston, TX at Dr. Morales Plastic Surgery provide a large variety of excellent benefits, including:

  • Enhances cup size and volume
  • Helps with reshaping breasts changed by breast feeding, aging, or drastic weight loss
  • Eliminates asymmetrical breast shape
  • Rebuilds breasts following a mastectomy
  • Boosts confidence and self-image
  • Allows you to wear a larger range of clothing
  • Gives you dramatic, long-lasting outcomes

In addition to the above benefits, breast augmentation may also:

  • Offers multiple implant choices
  • Is trusted and effective for the majority of individuals
  • Might last for 15 years or even longer for some individuals
  • Has a recovery time that is generally rapid
  • Can achieve a natural look
  • Helps to achieve the body you want to see in the mirror

Two months ago I had a tummy tuck, lip and a breast augmentation with Dr. Morales. He is a phenomenal surgeon and his staff is amazing! I highly recommend him and there is no one else I would let do any future surgeries on me other than Dr. Morales!

K.D. Google

I recently had a breast augmentation with Dr. Morales. I'm currently one month post op and I couldn't be happier with the results. Dr Morales is an amazing skilled surgeon! I personally appreciate that not only is his knowledge in the industry top notch to include his staff are most helpful the entire practice but that they really puts their patients first and go out of their way to make you comfortable. Dr. Morales takes his time with his patients, he is kind and soft spoken, and allows you the patient to be the ones to ask the questions you need answers too. I did a lot of research in the Houston, TX area for a plastic surgeon that I felt I could trust. I am very pleased to have him as a doctor. I would really recommend him to anyone seeking to have a procedure. Dr. Morales and his staff also conduct a you tube video blog on some of the procedures he does. Check them out. You'd be surprised at what you learn prior to having a procedure done. Thanks for the ultimate 43thd birthday gift! Dr. Morales and Staff! You all are amazing!

B.C. Google

Amazing surgeon! I had a breast augmentation done. after breastfeeding three children and working out, my breast have just become almost nonexistent! Dr Morales Truly cares about the overall outcome and how well everything looks and how happy his patients are with the results! He really listens to all concerns and does amazing work! If you look on his website of all the work he’s done, ALL the post op pics are I’m so happy with my results, I literally stare at my results every single day. This surgeon loves helping each patient achieve the goals of their body that will make them happy. He spreads so much positivity with his work. I’ve met some of his other patients and it’s just amazing how he’s changed lives by doing what he does! I heard about him through a friend of mine, got my procedure done, and immediately one of my close friends had to use him too! My results have become a part of me and it’s the extra little boost that I wanted! Thank you so much Dr. M!

J.R. Facebook

The results were amazing and I love my new body - I finally decided to gift myself a new body for my 40th birthday. I had researched many doctors for years and was scared to go forward with it. I had a friend that went to Dr. Morales and did her tummy tuck and was amazed with her results! After a few consultations I was finally ready to get it over with! I decided to go in for a tummy tuck and lipo and also decided to exchange my 10 year breast implants . I received lipo, tummy tuck and implant exchange. Everything from start to finish surpassed all my expectations! They provided all that I needed for my surgery including vitamins, bag, supplies. On surgery day I was at ease and spoke with the anesthesiologist (who was amazing as well!)and they kept me calm. I knew I was in good hands! After surgery the recovery was nothing how I had imagined! It was discomforting but never extreme pain. I was off pain pills after 3 days. Yes it can be uncomfortable but nothing you can’t handle. And the results were amazing! I love my new body and my husband is obsessed! All the lipo done around my back helped my butt look fuller. It’s like I got a mini bbl! And if I had to go do it all over again , I would in a heartbeat! Dr Morales, the surgery center, assistants, nurses were all amazing! This man gave me the body I’ve always dreamed of and I shop with confidence now! Thank you Dr. Morales, for everything!!

M. RealSelf

I cannot say enough positive accolades about Dr. Morales! He did my augmentation surgery in February of 2022. I could not be happier! From the consultation to the surgery and post-op recovery, Dr. Morales and his entire staff were absolutely exquisite! I have referred several friends to him and they have had the same experience as I did! You will not find a more talented, personable, professional surgeon who cares more that Dr. M. I will return to Morales Plastic Surgery again I am certain! I just cannot express how thrilled I am, from start to finish! Thank you!

T.R. Google

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Total Reviews

4.9

Average Rating

Average Cost

$7,000.00 - $9,000.00

Recovery Time

3 – 5 Days

Average Procedure Time

1 – 2 Hours

Procedure Recovery Location

Outpatient

During/After Surgery

Breast augmentation surgery takes about an hour to complete, and is usually performed under general anesthesia. During the procedure, the incisions can be placed around the areolae, under the breast, in the axilla (underarm), or even around the belly button. The recovery period is usually short. A few days after surgery, bandages can be removed. After surgery, patients are required to wear a support bra or compression bandage to help support and position the breasts. The breast will feel tight as the skin and muscle adjusts to the new breast size. Swelling is common and usually begins to fade within a few weeks.

Best Incision Placement?

The incision placement will depend upon each patient’s circumstances, and will be decided in your consultation with Dr. Morales. The inframammary approach is typically faster, safer to perform, and associated with fewer complications with future breastfeeding. The periareolar placement involves a less visible scar, but is associated with widening of the scar, and increases breastfeeding complications. The axillary approach is technically more difficult, takes longer to perform, and has a higher risk of complications of bleeding.

Combine With Other Procedures?

Breast augmentation is often combined with a breast lift and body contouring procedures such as liposuction, buttock fat grafting, and tummy tuck.  When all of these procedures are done at once, it is often referred to as a “Mommy Makeover.” 

When Can I Go Back To Work?

Every person recovers differently. The recovery period depends on how many procedures were performed at the same time.  The average return to work for the standard breast augmentation is one week.

When Can I Exercise?

The average return to routine exercise is no sooner than two months. Because the implants are placed partially under the muscle, the implants need a few months to settle into position.  

When Can I Go Bra Shopping?

Dr. Morales recommends bra shopping should be deferred until 2 months after surgery. As the breast shape accustoms to the implants, the fit may change if patients try to buy bras too soon.  

Breast augmentation surgery is one of the most sought-after plastic surgeries for many reasons. This cosmetic surgery is safe and effective and can produce amazing outcomes to enhance and refine your look. With numerous augmentation considerations and options, you can get the bustline you have always dreamed of. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Rolando Morales is proud to lend his expertise, skill, and artistic touch to help women achieve the look they want with naturally dramatic results. Contact our Houston, TX office today to schedule a private consultation with Dr. Morales and take your first step toward a new and improved you.

Saline vs. Silicone

History of Gel Implants

Both saline and silicone implants have been used since the 1960s. From 1968 to 1992, they were the most popular types of implants due to their extraordinarily natural look and feel. From 1992 to 2006, saline implants were the only option available to women in the United States seeking a breast augmentation. Throughout that time, silicone gel remained the top choice for women in Europe, South America, and Canada. In 2006, the FDA lifted the restriction on silicone gel breast implants after it was presented with substantial evidence that silicone gel implants did not cause autoimmune diseases.

Implant Contents and Shells

Implants are named according to what fills them. In other words, saline implants are filled with saline, and silicone implants are filled with liquid silicone gel. Regardless of what breast implants are filled with, they all have a solid silicone shell.

Silicone Gel Implants

Silicone implants look and feel so soft and natural that they typically cannot be distinguished from breasts without implants. They also have a lower rate of rippling and wrinkling. Silicone implants are typically used on thin women with modest breast tissue to reduce the risk of rippling and downward displacement due to gravity. Unlike saline implants, silicone implants require a longer scar, and can rupture without being detected. Women would have to undergo an MRI to detect the rupture. They also cost about $1,000 more than saline implants. In addition, women must be 22 years of age to have silicone implants.

Anatomic Silicone Implants

The FDA approved the first anatomic silicone gel breast implants in March 2012, and released them to the US market. These implants are designed to resemble the shape, weight and feel of a natural breast. Anatomic silicone breast implants are filled with a form-stable cohesive silicone gel that can retain its shape through distortion. The quality of the cohesive silicone gives patients peace of mind in regards to a possible implant rupture.

Saline Implants

Saline implants have a lower rate of revision surgery than silicone gel implants. Saline implants require smaller scars, are the less expensive implant option, and do not require an MRI to detect a rupture. However, if a saline implant ruptures, the saline solution is absorbed into the body, resulting in an obviously smaller breast. Unlike silicone implants, saline implants are heavier, and have a higher rate of downward displacement.

Expected Cost

The cost for a breast augmentation varies depending on whether the patient chooses silicone or saline implants. The cost for saline implants starts at $7,000 while silicone implants generally cost about $2,000 more than saline implants, starting at $9,000.

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