Breast augmentation is a time-tested solution to enhancing your breasts and achieving your ultimate body goals. If you’re considering this transformative procedure, understanding each phase of the process can help you feel confident, prepared, and excited for what’s to come. From your initial consultation to recovery, here’s what you can expect before, during, and after breast augmentation surgery.
At Orange County Cosmetic Surgery in Huntington Beach, board-certified cosmetic surgeon Dr. Anthony Miller combines advanced surgical techniques with artistic precision to deliver beautiful, natural-looking breast augmentation results. With a warm, welcoming environment and focus on personalized care, Dr. Miller helps patients from Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, and beyond confidently achieve their aesthetic goals.
Before Surgery: Consultation and Planning
You will begin with a detailed consultation. During this appointment, Dr. Miller will learn about your goals, evaluate your anatomy, and help you decide on the best implant type, size, and placement. You’ll also review your medical history and undergo a physical examination. Pre-surgery instructions may include avoiding certain medications, stopping smoking, and ensuring someone can drive you home post-procedure. The planning stage is one of the most important.
During Surgery: What Happens in the OR
The surgery is performed while you’re under general anesthesia and takes about one to two hours. Dr. Miller will expertly make incisions (commonly under the breast, around the areola, or in the armpit), place the implants either above or beneath the chest muscle, and close the incisions with sutures. Once complete, you’ll move to a recovery room where you’re monitored as you wake from anesthesia.
After Surgery: Recovery and Results
Initial recovery usually takes about one week. You’ll experience swelling, bruising, and soreness, which can be managed with prescribed medication. A surgical bra may be recommended to support healing and implant positioning. Most patients return to light activity within a few days and resume normal routines, including exercise, after several weeks.
While you’ll notice a difference immediately, the final results take a few months to fully settle as swelling decreases and tissues adjust. Follow-up visits will ensure everything is healing properly and allow you to ask any post-op questions.
Enhance Your Breasts with Breast Augmentation in Huntington Beach, CA
Choosing a plastic surgeon like Dr. Miller and following his guidance ensures a smooth journey from consultation to recovery—and ultimately, the results you envisioned. Call us today at 714-379-9777 to schedule a consultation and get started on your new, improved shape.
