Breast Enhancement in Ohio
Breast enhancement helps you achieve balanced, natural-looking proportions tailored to your anatomy and goals. Midwest Breast & Aesthetic Surgery offers advanced options including Motiva® implants and the innovative Preservé technique for eligible patients seeking a more natural approach to breast enhancement.
What Is Breast Enhancement?
Clinically known as augmentation mammaplasty, breast enhancement is a surgical procedure designed to increase breast size, restore lost volume, and improve overall symmetry. The procedure involves the precise placement of breast implants, or the strategic use of your own fat through fat transfer, to achieve a natural-looking and well-proportioned contour.
Natural-Looking
Enhancement
Create balanced proportions that complement your body.
Personalized
Planning
Treatment recommendations tailored to your anatomy and goals
Advanced
Surgical Expertise
Advanced techniques designed to support long-term comfort and lasting results
Is Breast Enhancement Right for Me?
Breast enhancement may be a good option if you’d like to improve the shape, balance, or fullness of your breasts while achieving results that feel natural for your body.
Good Candidates for a Breast Enhancement
- You want to increase breast fullness or projection.
- You wish to restore volume after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss.
- You have noticeable breast asymmetry.
- You want to improve breast shape or position.
- You are in good overall health and committed to a nicotine-free recovery.
How It Works
01
Incision Placement
A discreet incision is typically made in the inframammary fold (the natural crease beneath the breast) to ensure clear surgical access while keeping the resulting scar well-hidden.
02
Pocket Creation
Your surgeon carefully creates a pocket to hold the implant, either directly behind the breast tissue or partially beneath the pectoralis major muscle.
03
Implant Placement
The selected breast implant is placed to provide an optimal, natural slope and balanced volume.
04
Layered Closure
The incisions are closed with layered sutures to support the structural weight of the implant, and a surgical support garment is applied.
Types of Breast Enhancement
Utilizes various assistive technologies to improve precision and optimize fat removal.
Submuscular
(Dual-Plane)
How it works: The implant is placed partially beneath the chest muscle.
Best for: Providing excellent soft-tissue coverage and a natural upper-breast slope, particularly for patients with minimal natural breast tissue.
Subglandular
(Over the Muscle)
How it works: The implant is placed directly behind the breast gland, over the chest muscle.
Best for: Patients with adequate natural breast tissue to cover the implant, often resulting in a faster initial recovery.
Fat Transfer
Augmentation
How it works: Removes fat from areas such as the abdomen or thighs via liposuction and transfers it to the breasts.
Best for: Patients seeking a subtle, moderate volume increase using their own natural tissue without implants.
Recovery Timeline
First Few Days
Swelling, tightness, and mild to moderate discomfort are expected. Most patients return to non-strenuous desk work within a week.
Weeks 3–4
Discomfort typically continues to improve. With surgical clearance, light cardiovascular exercise may resume, though heavy chest strain must be avoided.
Weeks 4–6
Many patients are cleared for full activity and exercise. Incisions continue to heal as activity gradually increases.
Months 3–6+
Deep tissue swelling continues to resolve as the implants settle into their final position and the surrounding tissues soften.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know which breast enhancement procedure is right for me?
During your consultation, your surgeon will evaluate your anatomy, discuss your goals, and recommend the approach that best matches your body and long-term expectations.
Can I combine breast enhancement with a breast lift?
Yes. Many patients benefit from combining procedures to restore both volume and breast position during a single recovery period when appropriate.
Are breast implants guaranteed for life?
No. The FDA and medical guidelines clearly state that breast implants are not lifetime devices. While they can last for many years, they may eventually require future replacement or removal due to natural body changes, device aging, or the development of hardened scar tissue (capsular contracture).
Will I need imaging after getting implants?
For patients with silicone gel implants, experts recommend routine screenings (such as an MRI or high-resolution ultrasound) starting three years after surgery, and every two years thereafter. These screenings help monitor for “silent” ruptures that may not cause symptoms while supporting your long-term breast health.
Schedule a Consultation
If you’re considering breast enhancement, we’re here to help you move forward with confidence. Schedule a consultation to discuss your goals and create a personalized treatment plan.