Breast Augmentation
Breast Augmentation in Dallas | Southlake with Dr. Ali Abtahi
With approximately 200,000 annual procedures, breast augmentation is one of the top 5 cosmetic surgeries in the United States. It’s a highly personal procedure that must be tailored to help each patient achieve their aesthetic goals. Obtaining the desired results from a breast augmentation surgery depends on partnering with a surgeon capable of aligning and achieving one’s expectations—something Dr. Abtahi takes the utmost pride in delivering to his patients.
When choosing Dr. Ali Abtahi as their breast augmentation surgeon, patients get a highly trained and respected professional and a guide for their entire plastic surgery journey. To Dr. Abtahi, plastic surgery is a cog in the wheel of overall health. It is a stepping stone—not a solution. His role as a plastic and reconstructive surgeon and human being is to help patients obtain an overall healthy lifestyle, which includes looking and feeling better about themselves.
Learn more about breast augmentation surgery by reading on or scheduling a consultation with Dr. Abtahi today. We are located in Southlake, TX, and proudly serve patients visiting from Fort Worth, Plano, Aledo, Dallas, Keller, Frisco, Grapevine, Colleyville, Arlington, and other nearby areas.
What Is Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Breast augmentation, also known as augmentation mammoplasty, is a cosmetic surgery procedure that increases the breast volume, size, and projection and enhances the shape of a patient’s breasts. The surgery achieves these results using either silicone implants, saline implants, or fat transfer breast augmentation (autologous fat grafting).
Fat transfer breast augmentation uses your own fat to subtly enhance your breast volume and appearance. By utilizing liposuction, fat is harvested from donor areas where there may be excess fat, typically the abdomen, thighs, buttocks, or flanks. The fat is then purified to ensure only healthy cells are transferred, and then it is strategically injected into the breast tissue. With fat transfer breast augmentation, you can also get the benefit of sculpting other areas of your body to enhance your overall figure.
What Are Some Common Reasons a Person Choose Breast Augmentation?
Every patient’s reasons for considering breast augmentation surgery are unique to that individual, which is why a personalized consultation with a surgeon is essential before committing to any procedure.
However, some of the most common reasons compelling patients to consider breast implant surgery include the following:
One of the most common reasons patients undergo breast augmentation is to increase the size of their breasts. Some people may feel self-conscious or dissatisfied with the size of their breasts, and breast augmentation can help to create a more balanced and proportionate figure.
Breast augmentation helps patients who may be self-conscious about their breasts improve their self-confidence and body image. For some people, feeling more comfortable and confident in their skin significantly impacts their personal and professional lives.
Many women have asymmetrical breasts—one breast is larger or shaped differently from the other. Augmentation mammoplasty can create a more symmetrical appearance.
Some patients who have undergone a mastectomy as part of breast cancer treatment may opt for breast augmentation as part of breast reconstruction. Breast augmentation surgery after a mastectomy can help restore the appearance of the breasts and improve self-esteem and self-image.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can cause changes in breast size and shape. Some women may choose to undergo breast augmentation to restore the fullness and shape of their breasts to their pre-pregnancy state.
Breast Augmentation Consultation in Dallas-Fort Worth
The first step in breast augmentation surgery is a consultation with Dr. Abtahi. During this consultation, patients discuss their goals for breast augmentation, review their medical history, and examine their breasts to determine the best approach for their unique needs. After the consultation, a date is set for the breast surgery.
Meet Ali R. Abtahi, DO MSc
Dr. Ali R. Abtahi, DO MSc is a highly skilled surgeon with extensive training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Comprehensive Aesthetic Surgery, and General Surgery. Through his artistic vision and sincere passion for plastic surgery of the utmost quality, Dr. Abtahi is dedicated to delivering an elite, personalized experience.
What are the Steps Involved in Dallas-Fort Worth Breast Augmentation Surgery
While breast augmentation surgery differs for each patient, each procedure follows several fundamental steps. From beginning to end, Dr. Abtahi will guide patients through each of these stages of their breast surgery.
- Anesthesia: Breast augmentation surgery is typically performed under general anesthesia, meaning the patient will be completely asleep and won’t feel any pain during the procedure.
- Incision: Dr. Abtahi will make an incision in the breast, typically in the crease underneath the breast, around the nipple, or in the armpit for implant insertion. The particular incision used will depend on the breast implants type and Dr. Abtahi’s recommendations based on the patient’s unique anatomy.
- Placement of the Breast Implants: The implant may be placed underneath the breast tissue or chest muscle. Dr. Abtahi will determine the best placement based on the patient’s anatomy and aesthetic goals.
- Closing the Incision: Once the breast implants are in place, the incisions are sealed with sutures or surgical tape.
What Patients Should Know Before Considering Breast Augmentation Surgery?
Before committing to breast augmentation surgery in Fort Worth, patients should always consider several key considerations.
It’s essential patients have realistic expectations for the outcome of the procedure. While breast augmentation will enhance the size and shape of the breasts, it’s important to understand that every person’s anatomy is different, and breast augmentation results will vary from patient to patient.
Like any surgical procedure, breast augmentation carries some risks and potential complications. These may include bleeding, infection, scarring, changes in nipple or breast sensation, and implant rupture or leakage. However, if patients choose to partner with the correct surgeon with extensive training, experience, qualifications, and empathy, these risks are minimal.
Breast augmentation requires a period of recovery, during which patients must avoid strenuous activity and will need to take time off work.
Breast augmentation doesn’t protect against breast cancer or other breast health concerns. After breast augmentation, patients should continue with regular breast exams and mammograms as their healthcare provider recommends.
Following breast augmentation surgery, patients will need to attend follow-up appointments with Dr. Abtahi to monitor the healing process and address any concerns or complications. Patients should be prepared to commit to this ongoing follow-up care to ensure the best possible outcome.
Motiva Implants
At Amor Propio Aesthetic Surgery, we are pleased to offer Motiva Implants for women seeking a modern, natural-feeling option for breast augmentation. Motiva implants are next-generation silicone gel implants designed to move with your body and closely mimic the look and softness of natural breast tissue, whether you are standing, lying down, or being active. Their advanced SmoothSilk® surface is engineered to be biocompatible and low-friction, which may help reduce inflammation and lower the risk of capsular contracture compared with older implant technologies.
Motiva implants are available in a range of shapes and profiles, including Motiva Round for fuller upper-pole volume and Motiva Ergonomix for a more subtle, teardrop-like contour that changes gently with your position. This allows your surgeon to select an implant that matches your chest dimensions and aesthetic goals, whether you prefer a very natural enhancement or a more pronounced, lifted appearance. Motiva’s focus on safety, long-term performance, and natural movement makes them an appealing choice for many of our breast augmentation patients who want beautiful results that feel like a seamless part of their body.
What to Expect After Breast Augmentation Surgery?
After the surgery is complete, patients are monitored in a recovery room until the anesthesia wears off, at which point they can return home and begin recovery. The recovery phase of breast augmentation is crucial, as it’s when the implants are set. In most cases, Dr. Abtahi recommends and provides support garments for patients to wear for several weeks for optimal healing.
Breast augmentation patients will need to attend follow-up appointments with Dr. Abtahi to ensure that the patient’s breasts are healing properly and to address any concerns or complications that may arise.
How to Choose the Right Breast Augmentation Surgeon in Dallas-Fort Worth?
Achieving the desired results from breast augmentation relies on several aspects:
- Clearly visualizing the desired aesthetic goals
- Aligning expectations with realistic outcomes
- Finding the right surgeon to perform the surgery and guide the patient through the entire journey
At first, many patients look at breast augmentation “before and after” photos and consider a surgeon’s cost. While these factors are important, deciding upon a breast augmentation surgeon should be far more than a financial decision. Patients must select a surgeon who understands them, resonates with them, and whom they trust. Such a unique professional/personal rapport can only come from careful consideration and empathetic listening. The right breast augmentation surgeon is essentially an artist with the skills, experience, qualifications, and personality to make the patient feel comfortable, confident, and assured at each stage of their breast augmentation journey. Learn more about choosing the right plastic surgeon.
Schedule a Dallas-Fort Worth Breast Augmentation Consultation
Contact Amor Propio Aesthetic Surgery for breast augmentation with Dr. Ali Abtahi in his Southlake office.
This consultation will involve a detailed discussion with Dr. Abtahi, one of Dallas’ best breast augmentation surgeons. During the consultation, Dr. Abtahi will help to clearly identify each patient’s aesthetic goals and reasons for wanting breast augmentation. This process will allow Dr. Abtahi to recommend the best and safest approach and explain what to expect at each stage of the process.
Dr. Abtahi is committed to helping each patient with their plastic surgery and overall health journey. Call us at (469) 293-2533 or reach us online today.