Breast Augmentation Overview

What Is Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation is a cosmetic breast surgery procedure designed to enhance breast size, improve breast shape, restore lost volume, and create more balanced body proportions using breast implants. Dr. David Parizh performs customized breast augmentation in Long Island using advanced surgical techniques and personalized implant selection to create natural-looking, proportionate results tailored to each patient’s anatomy and aesthetic goals.

Who Is a Good Candidate for Breast Augmentation?

Breast augmentation may be a good option for women looking to enhance breast size, improve breast shape, restore lost volume, or create more balanced body proportions. Many patients seek breast augmentation on Long Island after pregnancy, weight loss, aging, or natural breast asymmetry changes.

You may be a candidate for breast augmentation if you:

  • Are in good overall health
  • Have fully developed breasts
  • Desire fuller breast volume or improved cleavage
  • Want to restore breast fullness after pregnancy or weight loss
  • Have breast asymmetry or naturally small breasts
  • Maintain realistic expectations about surgery and results
  • Are a non-smoker or willing to stop smoking during recovery

During your consultation, Dr. David Parizh will evaluate your anatomy, skin quality, chest proportions, and aesthetic goals to determine the most appropriate breast implant size, shape, and placement for natural-looking breast augmentation results.

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Natural-Looking Breast Augmentation Results and Benefits

Breast augmentation is designed to enhance breast volume, shape, and symmetry while maintaining balanced, natural-looking body proportions. Dr. David Parizh customizes every breast augmentation procedure on Long Island to each patient’s anatomy, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals, creating elegant, proportionate results that never appear overdone.

Whether patients want to restore breast volume lost after pregnancy or weight changes, improve breast asymmetry, or achieve a fuller silhouette, breast augmentation surgery can provide long-lasting enhancement and renewed confidence.

Benefits of breast augmentation on Long Island with Dr. David Parizh may include:

  • Fuller, more feminine breast contours
  • Improved breast symmetry and balance
  • Restoration of breast volume after pregnancy, aging, or weight loss
  • Enhanced cleavage and body proportions
  • More youthful breast shape and projection
  • Better fit in clothing, swimwear, and bras
  • Customized implant size and shape tailored to your physique
  • Increased confidence and comfort with your appearance

The goal of breast augmentation is not to create an artificial appearance, but to achieve soft, balanced, natural-looking breast enhancement that complements your overall figure.

What Are the Different Types of Breast Implants?

Choosing the right implants is a crucial step in the breast augmentation process, which Dr. Parizh prioritizes during the consultation process. He takes the time to understand your aesthetic desires, lifestyle, and body type to recommend the implant type, size, and shape that will best achieve your desired look. With Dr. Parizh's guidance, you'll explore the various options and receive expert advice to ensure your breast augmentation results align with your vision of beauty.

  • Saline Implants: Best for a uniform shape, firmness, and feel. After placement, they are filled with sterile salt water, allowing size adjustment.
  • Silicone Gel Implants: Known for providing a more natural tissue feel, they are pre-filled and may require a longer incision for placement.
  • Cohesive Gel "Gummy Bear" Implants: These maintain their shape even if the implant shell is broken and are less likely to wrinkle or fold.
  • Round Implants: Due to their uniform shape, they can make breasts appear fuller and are less likely to move out of place.
  • Anatomical or "Teardrop" Implants: Designed to mimic the natural shape of the breast with a tapered top and more volume at the bottom.
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What Can I Expect During the Breast Implant Procedure?

1. Anesthesia Administration:

On the day of the surgery, receive anesthesia for a pain-free, comfortable experience.

2. Incision Technique:

Dr. Parizh will carefully make the incision in a discreet location, minimizing visibility and optimizing aesthetic results.

3. Implant Insertion:

The selected implant, chosen based on your consultation, will be precisely placed to achieve the desired breast contour.

4. Incision Closure:

Incisions are meticulously closed with sutures, promoting optimal healing and minimizing potential scarring.

Implant Placement: Over-the-Muscle vs. Under-the-Muscle Implants

Breast implants can be placed either above the chest muscle (subglandular) or below the chest muscle (submuscular), depending on your anatomy, natural breast tissue, and aesthetic goals.

Under-the-Muscle Implants

Submuscular implant placement may provide:

  • More natural-looking implant coverage
  • Reduced implant visibility or rippling
  • Softer upper breast contours

This approach is often recommended for thinner patients seeking natural-looking breast augmentation results.

Over-the-Muscle Implants

Subglandular implant placement may provide:

  • Enhanced upper fullness and cleavage
  • Shorter recovery time
  • Improved projection in select patients

This option may be ideal for patients with adequate natural breast tissue and good skin elasticity.

During your breast augmentation consultation on Long Island, Dr. David Parizh will determine the implant placement best suited to your anatomy and desired outcome to create balanced, natural-looking results.

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What Will My Recovery and Results Be Like After Breast Augmentation?

After breast augmentation surgery, patients typically experience a recovery period ranging from a few days to a week for initial healing, with full recovery and settling of implants taking several weeks to months. During this time, you may encounter swelling and discomfort, managed with prescribed medication. Results will gradually become apparent as swelling subsides, revealing fuller, more contoured breasts that align with your desired cosmetic outcome.

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Complementary Procedures With Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is often combined with procedures such as breast lift surgery, liposuction, tummy tuck surgery, or mommy makeover procedures to create more balanced body contouring and comprehensive rejuvenation results.

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Why Choose Dr. Parizh for Breast Augmentation in Long Island?

Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. David Parizh brings over a decade of specialized training in both reconstructive and aesthetic surgery. Based in Long Island, he offers a thoughtful and individualized approach to breast augmentation, with a strong focus on patient safety, natural-looking outcomes, and long-term confidence. Known for his precision and integrity, Dr. Parizh combines artistic vision with advanced surgical techniques to help each patient achieve the look they envision.

  • Degree from CUNY Hunter College
  • Medical degree and M.S. in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine from NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Trained in General, Plastic, and Burn Surgery at top programs including NYU and the University of Cincinnati
  • Active member of ISAPS, ASPS, FACS, and other professional associations
  • Founder of The Parizh Foundation, which promotes health initiatives locally and globally

Thinking about breast augmentation in Long Island? Schedule your consultation with Dr. Parizh to begin your journey.

Schedule Your Breast Augmentation Consultation

Schedule your consultation today to discuss the role breast implants have in refining your natural beauty. Embrace the opportunity to achieve the confidence and look you've always desired. 

Breast Augmentation FAQs

Will breast implants look natural on my body frame?

How do I choose the right breast implant size?

Do silicone implants feel more natural than saline implants?

Can breast augmentation correct breast asymmetry?

Will breast implants affect mammograms?

Do breast implants need to be replaced over time?

Can I still exercise after breast augmentation?

What happens if I lose or gain weight after breast augmentation?

Will breast implants look natural on my body frame?

Natural-looking breast augmentation depends on implant size, implant profile, existing breast tissue, chest width, and implant placement. A customized surgical plan helps create balanced breast proportions that complement your overall physique rather than appearing overdone.

How do I choose the right breast implant size?

Choosing the right breast implant size involves evaluating body proportions, chest dimensions, skin elasticity, lifestyle, and aesthetic goals. Many patients prioritize natural-looking breast augmentation results that enhance their figure while maintaining long-term balance and comfort.

Do silicone implants feel more natural than saline implants?

Silicone breast implants are often preferred for their softer, more natural feel, particularly in patients with thinner breast tissue. Saline implants may provide excellent results as well, and the best implant type depends on your anatomy and desired outcome.

Can breast augmentation correct breast asymmetry?

Yes. Breast augmentation is commonly used to improve breast asymmetry by adjusting implant size, shape, or placement to create more balanced breast contours and proportions.

Will breast implants affect mammograms?

Breast implants do not prevent mammograms, although specialized imaging views may be needed. Patients should always inform their imaging provider that they have breast implants before screening.

Do breast implants need to be replaced over time?

Modern breast implants are long-lasting, but they are not considered lifetime devices. Some patients may eventually choose implant replacement or revision due to aging, implant changes, lifestyle preferences, or cosmetic goals.

Can I still exercise after breast augmentation?

Yes. Most patients return to regular exercise after healing is complete. Breast augmentation should not permanently limit physical activity, although strenuous upper body workouts are temporarily restricted during recovery.

What happens if I lose or gain weight after breast augmentation?

Significant weight fluctuations can affect breast appearance after augmentation, including changes in skin elasticity, breast shape, and implant visibility. Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve long-term breast augmentation results.

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