Breast Augmentation Implants In San Antonio TX
Breast augmentation can be used to improve the contours and size of the breasts. In people with small degrees of sagging, it can achieve a minor lift. Breast augmentation can also balance differences in breast size from right to left, correct a reduction in breast volume which has occurred after pregnancy and improve the appearance of underdeveloped breasts.
Learn About Breast Augmentation Implants Plastic Surgery in San Antonio
- Initial Consultation
- What Happens During The Breast Augmentation Procedure?
- Minimally Invasive (Endoscopic) Surgery
- What Is The Recovery Like After Breast Augmentation?
- Cost And Financing Options
- Testimonials
FAQ's
Initial Consultation
At the initial consultation, your health history will be reviewed and the procedures you are interested in will be explained in great detail. Any alternative procedures, as well as the risks and benefits of surgery, will be discussed.
Here you will also check before and after photographs of Dr. Lawton’s patients, and all of your questions will be answered.
During the examination, your breast width, height, and nipple position will be measured. Any differences in the breasts from left to right will be evaluated. You will have the opportunity to point out the particular characteristics of your anatomy that you would like to improve or change.
After extensive discussion, you and Dr. Lawton will agree on which surgical plan will best achieve your goals. Our goal and commitment is that you leave this initial visit with a clear understanding of your surgical options, so that you can make an informed decision.
We are happy to answer any questions you may think of later by Remington Oaks Medical Building Phone Number 210-496-2639, email, or at another private consultation.
*There is never an additional charge for these subsequent visits.
Are You Ready For A New You?
For more information about Breast Augmentation or to schedule a consultation with Lawton Plastic Surgery call our San Antonio TX office at
(210)-496-2639 or
What Happens During The Breast Augmentation Procedure?
Breast Augmentation is performed in our private AAAASF Certified Class-C Outpatient Surgical Center. The minimally invasive breast augmentation procedure takes between 30 minutes and 1 hour.
For this outpatient surgery, we utilize general intravenous anesthesia that is administered by an elite group of carefully selected, highly qualified, board-certified anesthesiologists and is designed to provide a smooth and gentle anesthetic experience, as well as prevent postoperative pain.
Breast Size:
Breast size is a personal choice. Implants come in a variety of sizes that can be tailored to meet your needs. The implants will be matched to your concept of the ideal breast. You will try on sizers at the time of the initial consultation to help you decide on implant size at our office here in San Antonio.
We will measure the height and width of your breasts to determine which implants will fit best on your chest wall. In addition, we will discuss the characteristics of breast shape and contour that you find pleasing, while looking at before and after photographs of my patients who have undergone Breast Implant surgery. Using all of these tools, together we will arrive at the implant size that will best fit your needs.
Breast Implants:
The breast implants are filled at the time of surgery with sterile saline, which is the same type of fluid that is used for your intravenous hydration. The amount of saline injected can be adjusted to create the desired breast shape and correct any size differences between the breasts. The preferred implants are smooth and round, which allows them to move naturally within the implant pocket, keeping them soft. Newer implants have improved and are less likely to cause ripples than older implants.
Implant Position:
In the vast majority of cases, the implants are placed behind the chest muscle to allow the implants to look and feel more natural. This position also results in less interference with mammography and breastfeeding. Submuscular implants have smoother edges and are less likely to form tight scars.
Minimally Invasive (Endoscopic) Surgery
The most sophisticated approach to breast augmentation is through a small incision in the armpit using an endoscope, or surgical camera. This approach is minimally invasive, and provides significant advantages when compared with the other surgical options. The images from the endoscopic camera are displayed on a TV monitor, providing a complete visualization of the surgical space. The space for the implant can, therefore, be carefully crafted to the desired dimensions. This results in the best cosmetic breast shape and position after surgery. Complete visualization of the space during surgery also allows for careful and meticulous control of bleeding, resulting in virtually no bruising and minimal swelling during the recovery period. Endoscopic breast augmentation results in smaller scars, better breast shape, and position, less bleeding, bruising, and swelling, and a faster, less painful recovery.
What Is The Recovery Like After Breast Augmentation?
After your surgery, it is important to get plenty of rest. At home, you will have medications to help to ease the muscle spasm and narcotic analgesics for the pain. We also prescribe antibiotics to reduce the risk of infection. To reduce swelling and bruising, and speed up your recovery, we will provide you with surgical vitamins, arnica, and bromelain.
We will see you the day after your surgery at our office. By the fourth or fifth day, the discomfort should be significantly reduced. You will need to come back in one week to have your sutures removed. By then, you should be feeling well enough to resume most of your normal activities, including work. However, it will take about 6 weeks for your wounds to heal to 50% of their full strength. Only after this time period, you can return to vigorous activities.
We will schedule follow-up appointments with you at 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and then every year after that. If needed, Dr. Lawton will see you more frequently, but these follow-up visits will always be free of charge.
Cost And Financing Options For Your Breast Augmentation Procedure
The cost of a Breast Augmentation procedure depends on several factors and variables and may vary from patient to patient. We provide financing options. If you are ready to change your life, the way you feel find out more about the new version of yourself, you can schedule a consultation, or call us at Remington Oaks Medical Building Phone Number 210-496-2639 with any questions about the costs involved with Breast Augmentation surgery.
Testimonials
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Lawton Plastic Surgery
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I love dr Lawton i always recomend them love my new me!! He made me feel pretty .... thanks
- erika H
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
So very happy with my BA Dr Lawton did 4 months ago. I had been scared to have it done for awhile now. But one conversation with Lawton and the fear was gone. Everyone was and has been super nice. My husband and I tell everyone that asks, that Lawton is a BA artist. Thank you so very much Dr. Lawton and staff.
- Lora W
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
First of all I would love to say, I Love Dr. Lawton! He is an amazing Cosmetic Surgeon. I went in for my first consultation confident that I wanted a breast augmentation. Dr. Lawton informed me all about the augmentation, and the sizing. I started as a small B and going to be a small D. Right away he makes you feel comfortable and confident. His presence is very nurturing. The nurses and assistances are very friendly and helpful. Dr. Lawton also gives his straight opinion. It is not about the money and the bigger the better. It’s all about health and proportion to your body. After trying different sizes he did recommend the 500cc's for my height and body proportion. (I am 5'5 , 128lbs.) He did advised me on, once you have the augmentation with a full recovery, you will end up losing 30-40 cc. So I recommend you go up the additional cc’s to be at the actual size you want. That is something I find informative. So for my second appointment, I paid, set my date for the augmentation. They sent me home with the vitamins, prescription for antibiotics and pain medications. The assistant explains the do’s and don’ts’ for the preparation before and after surgery. Through this process, I did not feel rush. There was a lot of talking and reassuring with kindness. So this is where I would like to share my experience. I’m a 29 yrs old female, a reserved person that comes from a small town where it’s not common for us to do something like this. I suffer from a bad case of Anxiety for a couple of years. I have been prescribed medication in the past, but never would take it. I just dealt with it on my own. And for some reason I thought I had it under control. Well not the day of My Surgery! To make it worse, I was the first patient scheduled for 6am. I went in with all confidents, which I had thought. I didn’t feel nervous that night or even right before I walked in. I think my anxiety hit me right after I changed into my gown and sat on the bed. I was able to control it for a just a moment. Until, I saw the anesthesiologist it freaked me out! It was surreal at that moment. I did not think, that I would be this nervous. This is something I’ve been wanting to do for many years. My anxiety got the best of me, I couldn’t control it. I also felt so embarrassed and ashamed, that I would put Dr. Lawton and his staff in this situation. But with no more time, I brought it to the nurse’s attention, telling her I couldn’t go through with the surgery. Dr. Lawton, shortly came into the room with me to give me a pep talk, show me comfort and offer to give me meds to calm me down. During this time he was more like my Confidant/Therapist. They also let my sister go to the back to comfort me. And course I still said no. I had no doubt it wasn't Dr. Lawton. I had already grew so much respect for him and I trusted him. Honestly, it was the fact I was going under and put to sleep. It was my nerves controlling me. After about a good 30 minutes of talking and with all respect Dr. Lawton let me go home and rethink my decision. Couple of weeks later, in a better state of mind, I made another appointment to talk with Dr. Lawton and where I would go from here. I was terrified to see him, thinking he would be mad at me or have less patience with me. Totally opposite what I was thinking! He went in the room with a smile. First off, he was concerned about my anxiety. If he would have known and if I would have told him I suffered from severe anxiety he would have prescribed me meds just for surgery. We talked, joked and laughed about the whole situation. I felt more at ease. He did do another resizing, just to confirm my size. He made me feel confident enough where I could overcome my anxiety. At that point I was confident I was continuing with the surgery. My appointment did not feel rushed. The visit was so warming! And the nurse was so reassuring as well. At the end of my appointment I left with my prescription and a Big Smile. Dr. Lawton has so much compassion and patients! So make sure, if you have severe anxiety, please let him know from the beginning, so you don’t put the surgical team in this situation. It is totally normal to feel nervous and scared, it is surgery. Shortly, after that, I rescheduled my second surgery. I went in with more confidents than the first time. I was actually excited to go in for my surgery, because he definitely proved to me that everything will be fine. But not just that, his attitude did not change. He wasn’t just pushing me through. He actually helped me conquer my fears. I was reassured he would take good care of me. The Nurses, Anesthesiologist and Staff were so wonderful. They are just as patient and kind. Dr. Lawton is amazing! My surgery went so fast, I didn’t realize it. I went to sleep and woke right back up. The next day I had my follow up to take off my bandages. Then, I went in for my 1 week follow up, to remove stitches and was taught some massaging techniques. I ‘am 2 weeks Post-Op, and everything is going well! Just a little in impatient to see the final result, but I feel so confident! My experience may sound a little crazy, but my doctor didn’t think so. And that is why I love my Doctor! Great Attitude every time! #1 Rule and Only Rule: Listen to Dr. Lawton’s orders! And the result will end in perfection! I Thank him again and again!
- Sandra L
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Fantastic staff, seamless procedure, outstanding care and great overall experience. I will be using Dr. Lawton's office for any other procedures I will need in the future.
- Amanda C
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Had a great experience with Dr. Lawton, he was very comfortable to be around and very understanding towards my needs. I'm very happy with my results.
- jasmin s